Top Construction and Demolition Events in the UK: Your 2025 Guide!

London Construction Magazine is gearing up for a dynamic 2025 with numerous key construction events and conferences across the UK. From industry expos to specialised training sessions, there's a wealth of opportunities for us to engage, learn, and network. Here's a comprehensive guide to the key events happening in 2025:
 
Jan 18-19, 2025
Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, Surrey
 
For over 30 years, the Homebuilding & Renovating Show has been the ultimate event for anyone planning a home project - big or small. Thousands of homeowners just like you have turned to us for trusted advice, expert insights, and inspiration to bring their ideas to life. With free consultations from industry specialists, engaging sessions, and access to hundreds of leading brands, everything you need to make your project a success is under one roof.
 
Jan 28, 2025
30 Euston Square, London
 
The Construction Productivity Conference will get to the core of an issue which has plagued the construction industry for decades. Taking place on 28 January 2025 at 30 Euston Square London, the conference programme looks to address the UK construction ‘productivity puzzle’ head on.
The Productivity Institute’s Graham Winch will be speaking at the event about Modern Methods of Construction.
 
Jan 29, 2025
BMA House, London
 
The Constructing Excellence Annual Conference brings together key decision makers from across the Constructing Excellence Movement and wider construction industry to explore the burning issues of the day and how they relate to Constructing Excellence Mission and Vision. The 2025 Annual Conference will focus on the theme: Delivering Excellence: Better for the Planet, Better for Society, Better for the Bottom Line.
 
Feb 7, 2025
Resurgam House, Hemel Hempstead 
 
We’re thrilled to announce that bookings are now open for the NDTG Annual General Meeting 2025, taking place at Resurgam House on Friday, 7th February 2025. This free and informative day is designed to bring our industry together to shape the future of demolition training. NDTG has lot’s to cover and discuss however, we’ll also be in the company of these guest speakers to speak on wider industry changes.
 
Feb 20, 2025
Bolton Wanderers FC Stadium
 
The expo will feature exclusive guest speakers as well as a packed exhibition hall, showcasing the brightest and best suppliers and service providers in the industry. Held in partnership with a range of federations including the National Federation of Bulders, Builders Merchant Federation, NASC and more. The Build North Expo will have a wide array of solution on show for professionals of all industries, including housebuilding, roofing, scaffolding and more. We hope to see you all there for what promises to be an action-packed day, filled with educational talks, innovative solutions and networking.
 
Feb 26-27, 2025
NEC, Birmingham
 
From admixtures & beautiful concrete to pumps & volumetric trucks, The UK Concrete Show is guaranteed to provide something new that your business will profit from for years to come. Exhibitors will showcase the latest launches and innovative technology from the sector. Tools, equipment, and services to improve your business’s productivity and keep ahead of the competition.
 
Feb 28, 2025
Royal Armouries, Leeds
 
Demolition has been a key construction practice since the Walls of Jericho came tumbling down around 1500 BC. You can see the story in our logo. Today, The IDE stands strong in representing a rapidly-modernising industry.
 
Like many industries, demolition has a future challenge to meet the demands of a changing world replete with technological innovation and a workplace revolution. We want The IDE to be the first port of call for young talent looking to tap into our members many decades of experience and expertise, as well as offering a route to entry into this fascinating industry.
 
The IDE wants to help its members play their part in a sustainable life cycle for the UK’s buildings and structures, with recycling and re-use at the core of what we do. We want demolition to be at the vanguard of technological innovation and professionalism, attracting new talent leading the march towards greater standards for safety and quality.
 
Mar 4-6, 2025
ExCeL London
 
Join Futurebuild from 04 – 06 March 2025 at London’s ExCeL, the most impactful event in sustainable innovation for the built environment. Discover the latest products, solutions, and insights that will help you achieve your sustainability goals and drive meaningful change.
 
As Futurebuild celebrates its 20th anniversary, the theme for 2025 is Impact—marking two decades of driving positive change in the built environment and the communities we serve. Be part of this milestone event and contribute to shaping a more sustainable future.
 
Apr 8-9, 2025
ExCeL London
 
The London Proptech Show’s mission is to catalyse progress and inspire collaboration within the dynamic landscape of proptech. With an unparalleled lineup of 100+ speakers, highly tailored conference themes, panel discussions, workshops, startup acceleration programs and unparalleled networking opportunities, the event offers something for everyone passionate about the future of real estate.
 
Featuring an expansive 6000+ square metre exhibition hall, attendees have the opportunity to explore the latest proptech solutions and innovations from 150+ exhibitors firsthand. From cutting-edge software platforms to groundbreaking hardware, our exhibition showcases the diverse range of technologies driving change in the real estate industry.
 
Join the London Proptech Show 2025 to connect with like-minded professionals, gain valuable insights, and discover the latest and the greatest products, services and strategies shaping the future of the industry.
 
May 1, 2025
Fan Zone, Amex Stadium, Brighton
 
South East Construction Expo is a FREE innovative conference and exhibition with networking breakfast, women in construction lunch, and Gala Dinner for contractors, developers, consultants, architects and related industries
 
May 7-9, 2025
ExCeL London
 
Designed to connect the entire construction supply chain, UK Construction Week is where industry professionals come together to innovate, network, and where real decisions are made. The event features exciting new additions, including Workwear and PPE Live, in partnership with the Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide Ltd (PCIAW®), showcasing the latest in construction apparel and safety gear. 
 
Dive into the dedicated HVAC+R section, spotlighting advancements in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration. Plus, don’t miss the co-located event The Stone Show & Hard Surfaces, offering a deep dive into the best in materials and finishes. 
 
With exclusive product launches, thought leadership sessions, and exclusive networking opportunities, UK Construction Week London 2025 is the premier destination for the entire construction supply chain.
 
Jun 4-5, 2025
ExCeL London
 
Learn about the latest trends in digital construction, from BIM and AI to robotics and sustainable solutions. Meet companies driving architecture and design, construction, engineering and operation forward. Discover how to use new technology to improve your projects, teams, business and the built environment.
 
Jun 24-26, 2025
NEC, Birmingham
 
InstallerSHOW 2025, taking place at the NEC, Birmingham from 24th to 26th June will be bigger and better than before bringing 800 exhibitors under one roof! It’s a not-to-miss event where 30,000 installers, specifiers, and decision-makers from the heat, water, air, and energy sectors gather. 
 
It’s the top spot in the UK for finding new products, networking, connecting with manufacturers, learning from live sessions, and staying updated with industry trends to keep your business ahead of the game.
 
Jul 10, 2025
JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel
 
The Construction News Awards are back, bigger and better than ever, to celebrate and showcase the very best the construction industry has to offer. As the most prestigious and sought-after awards in construction, winning a Construction News Award is a mark of excellence recognised by clients and peers alike. 
 
Now in its 29th year, we’re excited to once again honour the People, Pride, and Passion that drive the construction sector forward! With categories celebrating outstanding projects, groundbreaking innovations, and forward-thinking companies, this is your chance to shine among the industry’s biggest names. 
 
Judged by an independent panel of over 70 major clients and top industry leaders, the awards process is rigorous, fair, and prestigious. Seize this opportunity to stand out, showcase your achievements, and gain a competitive edge.
 
Jul 12, 2025
CITB National Construction College, Norfolk
 
UK Plant Operator of the Year is now a proven and established event, providing a unique environment in which contractors and the wider construction industry, plant hirers and the equipment manufacturers can build connections with operators. 
 
The 2025 event is about to get a whole lot bigger, with a new date, new venue and new opportunities to increase engagement in the construction sector.
 
Jul 16-17, 2025
Virtual Event
 
Construction News' Decarbonising Construction conference will take place on 16-17 July, giving an unparalleled opportunity to delve into the latest strategies driving sustainability in the construction industry. Gain practical insights into biodiversity net gain, retrofit solutions, and circular economy principles, empowering you to lead your organisation towards net-zero carbon goals.
 
With a focus on innovative procurement models, materials like timber and clay, and government initiatives, this event will equip you with the tools and knowledge to navigate the evolving landscape of sustainable construction. Whether you're a developer, contractor, supplier, or policymaker, this conference is designed to inspire and inform your journey towards a greener future.
 
Bringing together over 300 attendees, you will find out what major clients and contractors are doing to decarbonise construction through better procurement, design, construction and life cycle management. Hear about practical steps and innovative solutions that can be applied to your project today. 
 
Decarbonising Construction is a two-day virtual event, offering you the chance to watch live or catch up on demand, giving you an incredible amount of information and resources before, during and after the event.
 
Sep 5, 2025
Location TBA
 
The first British Demolition Awards was held in the summer of 2018, but it was some two years earlier that the idea of an independent celebration of all things British demolition was conceived. Ben Chambers and his team devised exactly what the British demolition industry needed to showcase what it does best.
 
Sep 16-17, 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry
 
The leading industry figures behind the 2025 event have taken it up another level, integrating the show into Offsite Construction Week. Taking place at the Coventry Building Society Arena on 16 and 17 September 2025, OFFSITE EXPO was the cameo of the UK-first, most comprehensive series of week-long events.
 
As the first and foremost trade show of its kind, OFFSITE EXPO is widely acknowledged for connecting offsite supply-chain service and product providers with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors and clients who want to be future-ready. This year’s OFFSITE EXPO will stand out with offering privileged access to the offsite industry’s ‘big hitters’ from across the UK and beyond, featuring seminars, debates and innovation pitches as part of the OFFSITE SUMMIT and CPD Accredited Offsite Masterclasses.
 
With precision focus on the technologies and trends that are bringing transformative change to the construction industry, the event will showcase international offsite construction best practice and explore the next big breakthroughs in sustainable construction and how 2D panelised, 3D volumetric modular and pod technologies and digital innovations will drive further transformative change within the industry. Across the structural timber, light steel frame and precast concrete material portfolios – award-winning industry pioneers will shed light on the ideas and innovations that are fundamental in meeting net zero carbon targets.
 
Sep 17-18, 2025
NEC, Birmingham
 
ESS is where the industry's top players gather to shape the future of our planet. As the premier event dedicated to showcasing the latest innovations and solutions in the fields of circular economy, net-zero emissions, sustainability, and biodiversity conservation, ESS integrates vital discussions on natural resources and development policy.
 
This expo provides a pivotal platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange, essential in driving forward our journey towards a greener and more ecologically balanced planet. Join us to be at the forefront of this transformative movement.
 
Sep 21-23, 2025
Harrogate Convention Centre, Harrogate
 
At The Flooring Show, you'll find a selection of the biggest UK and international brands under one roof. Offering everything from carpets to floor coverings, the Harrogate Convention Centre is the prime destination to strike deals with over 400 suppliers of carpet, laminate, LVT, wood, vinyl, cork, grass, as well as underlay, adhesives, and tools.
 
With all of flooring's leading brands under one roof, you'll be able to obtain more than just new stock. Develop new skills to take back to the office, shop floor or warehouse with our range of hands-on features at the show. Our stellar line-up of demonstrations will show you brand new floor-laying techniques, product presentations and many more top tips and tricks from our expert instructors.
 
The Flooring Show attracts a specialist trade-only audience made up of key buyers, decision-makers, designers and specifiers of flooring products from all around the globe. We create the best environment for networking opportunities and build a space for collaboration, so that you can focus on what matters to you the most.
 
Sep 23-25, 2025
Newark Showground, Nottinghamshire
 
PlantWorx 2025 promises to back even bigger, with more exhibitors across a range of products and services, reaching more visitors from across the UK and the industry. PlantWorx 2023 delivered 10,000+ visitors and 300+ exhibitors across 3 show days and showcased the latest machinery and technology for the Construction sector to key decision makers, industry leaders and plant operators.
 
The show will continue it's focus on bringing machinery and innovation to life through its tradition of live demonstrations and innovative displays as the event where emerging and disruptive technologies feature alongside construction equipment, innovation, technology products and services. The show remains the UK’s biennial showcase for the construction sector – and will lead visitors into the future of construction.
 
Sep 25, 2025
Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge, London
Elevate, Celebrate, and Lead with the Highways Awards
 
Sep 25, 2025
Loughborough Centre, London
 
An International Construction Trade Fair to promote innovation, trade & investment, networking and to connect British firms to African construction companies to promote innovation, business partnership, trade and investment.
 
Sep 30 - Oct 2, 2025
NEC, Birmingham
 
Designed to connect the entire construction supply chain, UK Construction Week is where industry professionals come together to innovate, network, and where real decisions are made. The event features exciting new additions, including Workwear and PPE Live, in partnership with the Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide Ltd (PCIAW®), showcasing the latest in construction apparel and safety gear. 
 
Dive into the dedicated HVAC+R section, spotlighting advancements in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration. Plus, don’t miss the co-located event The Stone Show & Hard Surfaces, offering a deep dive into the best in materials and finishes. 
 
With exclusive product launches, thought leadership sessions, and exclusive networking opportunities, UK Construction Week London 2025 is the premier destination for the entire construction supply chain.
 
Oct 2, 2025
Kent Event Centre, Detling
 
For over a decade, the Kent Construction EXPO has been the largest event of its kind and the go-to event for ambitious construction professionals in the South-East. 
 
Produced by the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce and staged by Revolution Events, it features multiple conference streams, a dynamic exhibition, and prime networking opportunities. Join us in celebrating innovation, knowledge, and connection as we build a brighter future together.
 
Oct 15-16, 2025
NEC, Birmingham
 
Highways UK brings together the people responsible for planning, developing, managing, maintaining, and future-proofing the nation's roads networks. Highways UK offers you a unique opportunity to connect with a large and exceptionally senior audience. It provides meeting spaces, networking opportunities as well as sponsorship/exhibition opportunities to meet your companies specific marketing and business development needs.
 
Nov 19-20, 2025
Olympia London
 
The UK's leading & largest construction show features 35,000+ attendees, 700+ incredible speakers across 12 CPD stages, 450+ exhibitors, Meet the Buyers, Architect's Hub, celebrity guests, entertainment, DJs, networking parties, live music and much more! 
 
The feedback from all exhibitors and attendees really speaks for itself. Attracting thousands of high-quality attendees from across the UK’s entire construction industry, this is your one-stop show to network with key buyers, learn of the latest project opportunities and acquire thousands of new business leads.
 
Nov 19-20, 2025
ExCeL London
 
elementalLONDON’s debut show will take place 19-20 November 2025 at London’s ExCeL. It is the latest launch from the team behind InstallerSHOW, building on the success of the elemental digital brand, which delivers news, views and solutions on reaching net zero to its audience of built environment professionals.
 
elementalLONDON will feature an exhibition and content programme created around the wants and needs of this audience, supporting them to optimise the efficiency of their buildings while embracing innovation.
 
Nov 26-27, 2025
ExCeL London
 
The National Civils Show is an annual trade event held in London, dedicated to suppliers of products and services around the civil engineering market and allied trades & services. It serves as a platform for industry professionals to exchange knowledge, showcase technology. products, services and innovations.
 
An annual gathering of professionals and decision makers to see what their industry has to offer, whilst networking with peers, learning from experts and gaining CPD hours into the bargain.
 
If you would like to add an event to our calendar, please contact us at info@constructionmagazine.uk. See you there, and we look forward to meeting you at any of these fantastic events!