// ARTICLE A new era:
UKCW London returns as part of
construction industry super event
From the latest product launches and live demonstrations to technical workshops and CPD-accredited talks, UK Construction Week (UKCW) returns to Excel London from 12-14 May with this year’s event set to be the biggest yet.
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ſter celebrating its 10th anniversary last year, UKCW has joined forces with Futurebuild to create the UK’s Built Environment super event, where every stage of a project gets decided.
The largest and most comprehensive construction event in the UK calendar, UKCW will run alongside both Futurebuild and The Stone & Surfaces Show to bring together 25,000 industry professionals, 600+ exhibitors and 700+ speakers across six dedicated stages - all under one roof.
Opened by architect and Channel 4 presenter George Clarke, the show will feature headline speeches from Rt Hon Sir James Cleverly MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Housing, Communities & Local Government, and Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor of London for Housing and Residential Development, alongside leading voices from throughout the construction sector.
Visitors can explore a packed programme of CPD-accredited panels and seminars tackling the sector’s most pressing issues, covering everything from innovation in construction methods to product testing and assurance; data-driven project management to workforce capacity and much more.
UKCW London has introduced six purpose-built worlds for visitors to explore; Offsite, Materials & Structures, ConTech & AI, Construction Services, Equipment, Tools & Hire, and Stones & Surfaces.
The Offsite show section is the dedicated home for modular manufacturers, prefab specialists, developers, and designers driving faster, smarter, and more sustainable construction. Showcasing the latest modular and offsite technologies, this sector focuses on systems that deliver greater precision, efficiency, and environmental performance from factory floor to final installation. Visitors can gain first-hand insight into how offsite can reduce programme times, improve build quality, streamline installation, and support low- carbon project delivery.
Big names such as Baudet, Creagh Concrete, Goliath Tech, GS Modular Technology & Industrial,
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Martek Industries, O’Reilly Concrete and Sapphire Balconies are set to showcase their latest products.
The schedule of talks at the Offsite & Industrialisation Stage includes:
Tuesday 12th May, 2.30pm
Industrialised construction: How the supply chain can unlock productivity and win the future
As modularisation and industrialised construction move from ambition to active delivery, the supply chain must adapt quickly to stay competitive. This session explores what is happening now in offsite manufacturing, platform design, and standardisation; and the strategic decisions that businesses can take today, to position themselves for long-term success.
Speakers: Alex Small (Digital Platforms & Innovation Lead, Tata Steel), Alison Nicholl (Head of Constructing Excellence, BRE), Andrew Dewdney (Head of Modern Methods of Construction, Kier Construction), Polly Wilkinson (Head, BRE Academy)
Tuesday 12th May, 3.15pm
Standardising safety: Sprinklers in Offsite and Modern Methods of Construction
Understand how sprinkler systems can be better designed, standardised, and integrated within offsite and MMC approaches. It will look at how early coordination, repeatable design, and factory-led installation can improve safety, quality, and programme certainty. The discussion will be particularly relevant for tier 2 contractors, architects, and engineers working on industrialised and platform-based construction.
Wednesday 13th May, 2.30pm Industrialised construction as a catalyst for regenerative building
A practical session that explores how industrialised construction methods can accelerate the shiſt toward regenerative, biobased building solutions at scale. Through a series of real-world case studies, it will demonstrate how commercial viability and environmental restoration
can align. Gain practical insight into delivering high-performance, low-impact buildings using repeatable, industrialised approaches without compromising on design, quality, or social value.
Speakers: Dean Orchard (Managing Director, Sydenham Timber Engineering), Nick Joyce (Founder, GRWN Group)
Thursday 14th May, 10.30am
Sustainability & net zero: Delivering measurable impact
Explore how modular construction is supporting the industry’s transition to net zero. From reducing embodied carbon and minimising waste to enabling circular building strategies, this session will present the data and approaches driving more sustainable outcomes across the lifecycle of buildings.
Speakers: Alexis Massey (Group Sustainability Manager, Wernick Group & MPBA Sustainability Committee Chair), Richard Hipkiss (Development Director, Modular & Portable Building Association (MBPA) & Strategic Director, Elemental Consulting Group
Sam Patel, Divisional Director, Construction, said: “Year aſter year, UKCW brings together leaders, innovators and decision makers from across the entire construction supply chain at a time when collaboration, fresh thinking and shared expertise have never been more important. Now co-located with Futurebuild and The Stone & Surfaces Show, this year’s show is set to be the largest and most impactful UKCW yet!”
Face-to-face networking continues to be at the core of the multi award-winning show, including the Build Connect Lounge - a dedicated, informal networking space for industry professionals to meet, share insights, and discuss upcoming projects. All networking appointments and round tables in the Build Connect Lounge are open to all delegates and bookable on the dedicated show app on a first come, first served basis.
To register for free, visit:
forms.reg.buzz/ukcw-london-2026/cab-campaign
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