May is one of the most significant months in the UK construction calendar. With activity levels high and delivery firmly underway across projects nationwide, May brings the industry together at scale. It is a month defined by innovation showcases, live demonstrations, skills development and supply-chain engagement.
For contractors, consultants, manufacturers and infrastructure specialists, May 2026 features one of the UK’s most influential construction events, setting the agenda for the months ahead.
UK Construction Week London 2026
📅 12–14 May 2026
📍 ExCeL London
UK Construction Week London remains the UK’s largest and most comprehensive construction event, bringing together the full breadth of the supply chain under one roof. The 2026 edition is expected to feature hundreds of exhibitors, live demonstrations, innovation zones and a wide-ranging conference programme covering housing, infrastructure, sustainability, digital construction and skills.
For London-based and national businesses alike, UK Construction Week offers unmatched visibility into emerging products, technologies and delivery models shaping the future of construction. It is also a key networking platform for engaging with clients, suppliers, policymakers and industry bodies at scale.
From modern methods of construction and net-zero solutions to health and safety innovation and workforce development, UK Construction Week continues to reflect the priorities and pressures facing the sector in real time.
Why May matters
May represents peak industry engagement. Decisions made, connections formed and technologies discovered during this period often influence procurement, partnerships and project approaches for the rest of the year.
For businesses looking to stay competitive, visible and informed, May is a critical moment to engage with the wider industry and take stock of where construction is heading.
For contractors, consultants, manufacturers and infrastructure specialists, May 2026 features one of the UK’s most influential construction events, setting the agenda for the months ahead.
UK Construction Week London 2026
📅 12–14 May 2026
📍 ExCeL London
UK Construction Week London remains the UK’s largest and most comprehensive construction event, bringing together the full breadth of the supply chain under one roof. The 2026 edition is expected to feature hundreds of exhibitors, live demonstrations, innovation zones and a wide-ranging conference programme covering housing, infrastructure, sustainability, digital construction and skills.
For London-based and national businesses alike, UK Construction Week offers unmatched visibility into emerging products, technologies and delivery models shaping the future of construction. It is also a key networking platform for engaging with clients, suppliers, policymakers and industry bodies at scale.
From modern methods of construction and net-zero solutions to health and safety innovation and workforce development, UK Construction Week continues to reflect the priorities and pressures facing the sector in real time.
Why May matters
May represents peak industry engagement. Decisions made, connections formed and technologies discovered during this period often influence procurement, partnerships and project approaches for the rest of the year.
For businesses looking to stay competitive, visible and informed, May is a critical moment to engage with the wider industry and take stock of where construction is heading.
Looking ahead
May is part of a packed calendar of construction, demolition and infrastructure events taking place across the UK in 2026. For a full overview of major exhibitions, conferences and awards throughout the year, visit our dedicated guide: Top Construction and Demolition Events in the UK — Your 2026 Guide
