London’s top construction event makes an in-person return

[LONDON BUILD is set for a huge return to Olympia London’s Grand Hall for a live expo on the 17-18 November. There is going to be one major celebration as the doors open to the UK’s biggest festival of construction.

Much more than just your average construction event, London Build is an awardwinning show and is regarded as one of the largest and best construction exhibitions around the globe. Visitors can meet, network and do business with thousands of London’s top contractors, developers, architects and more.

This year London Build features: 250-plus exhibitors, over 500 speakers across six stages, 200-plus CPD sessions and exclusive free-to-attend networking events, including Meet the Buyer, Women in Construction and Diversity in Construction, a Humans of Construction Gallery, entertainment, live music and much, much more.

Organisers Oliver Kinross enthused: “London Build is the ultimate platform for networking and connecting with thousands of senior-level decision-makers, buyers and influencers from across the UK’s entire built environment. Discover how you can get involved with major construction projects in the UK as you connect with industry experts and senior representatives from government, architects, major developers, housing builders and Tier 1 contractors.”

London Build plays host to six conference stages: The Future of Construction, BIM and Digital Construction, Fire Safety, Diversity and Inclusion, Sustainability and The Built Environment Hub. Each year sees thousands of professionals attend, as they come to learn about the latest developments, innovations and case studies from leading industry experts.

Oliver Kinross explained: “Hear from the leaders who are driving change in the UK’s construction industry at the Diversity and Inclusion stage. Here you’ll get the opportunity to hear from a diverse and wide range of speakers, talking about how they are striving to make the UK’s built environment an inclusive industry.

“At the Future of Construction Stage you can hear all the latest news on developments, innovations and project opportunities in London. The BIM and Digital Construction Stage sees panellists discussing all things digital, as they highlight the latest trends and innovations in digital construction, while you can learn from fire experts from leading contractors, civil engineers, industry bodies and more, as they discuss fire regulation, legislation and innovation post-Grenfell on this year’s Fire Safety Stage.

“Finally, the Sustainability Stage features sustainability experts from leading contractors, engineers, architects and developers, with panels discussing topics that include COP26, Net Zero and Healthy Buildings and Spaces.”

The Built Environment Hub is the place to go to expand connections, and take the chance to network with thousands of visitors at exclusive free-to-attend events, such as Women in Construction – the largest meeting of women in the construction industry in the UK. That session will offer professional individuals the chance to learn from a panel of established experts, discussing the untapped opportunities for women working in construction.

The hub also hosts Diversity in Construction, a networking session where visitors can make connections and feel inspired. Here they will get the opportunity to meet a panel of diversity champions from all across the UK’s built environment, who will be discussing the key issues surrounding diversity and inclusion within the construction industry.

London Build Expo is free to attend and promises to be two fun-filled days of highlevel content, networking opportunities and endless entertainment. Stands are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and space is limited, so potential exhibitors are advised to contact the organisers now to avoid disappointment. There is also a range of sponsorship packages available, to help you stand out from the crowd. To make an enquiry about exhibiting or sponsorship visit the website at www.londonbuildexpo.com. q