November is one of the most active and influential months in the UK construction calendar. As the year approaches its close, November’s events bring together innovation, sustainability, digital delivery and national collaboration at scale. It is a month where reflection meets momentum, and where conversations increasingly look beyond the current year toward future delivery.
For contractors, consultants, developers and technology specialists, November 2026 offers multiple high-profile events shaping the direction of the built environment.
Digital Construction North 2026
📅 18 November 2026
📍 Manchester Central Convention Complex
Digital Construction North expands the Digital Construction Week portfolio with a strong regional focus on innovation across the North of England. The event showcases advances in BIM, AI, digital twins, robotics and data-driven delivery, bringing high-level insight beyond London.
For contractors and consultants operating nationally, the event highlights how digital capability is becoming a core requirement across regional markets as well as major metropolitan projects.
For contractors, consultants, developers and technology specialists, November 2026 offers multiple high-profile events shaping the direction of the built environment.
Digital Construction North 2026
📅 18 November 2026
📍 Manchester Central Convention Complex
Digital Construction North expands the Digital Construction Week portfolio with a strong regional focus on innovation across the North of England. The event showcases advances in BIM, AI, digital twins, robotics and data-driven delivery, bringing high-level insight beyond London.
For contractors and consultants operating nationally, the event highlights how digital capability is becoming a core requirement across regional markets as well as major metropolitan projects.
📅 25–26 November 2026
📍 ExCeL London
London Build Expo remains one of the UK’s largest and most vibrant construction events, bringing together tens of thousands of professionals from across the built environment. With hundreds of exhibitors, live demonstrations and an extensive speaker programme, the event covers everything from major projects and housing delivery to sustainability, digital construction and workforce development.
For London-based professionals, London Build provides a central platform to connect with clients, suppliers, policymakers and peers at the heart of the capital’s construction ecosystem.
📍 ExCeL London
London Build Expo remains one of the UK’s largest and most vibrant construction events, bringing together tens of thousands of professionals from across the built environment. With hundreds of exhibitors, live demonstrations and an extensive speaker programme, the event covers everything from major projects and housing delivery to sustainability, digital construction and workforce development.
For London-based professionals, London Build provides a central platform to connect with clients, suppliers, policymakers and peers at the heart of the capital’s construction ecosystem.
elementalLONDON 2026
📅 25–26 November 2026
📍 ExCeL London
elementalLONDON is a fast-growing exhibition dedicated to low-carbon innovation, building efficiency and net-zero technologies across the built environment. The event brings together product manufacturers, designers, engineers and sustainability specialists focused on decarbonising buildings and infrastructure.
As environmental performance requirements continue to tighten, elementalLONDON plays an increasingly important role in shaping how buildings are designed, specified and delivered.
National Civils Show 2026
📅 November 2026
📍 ExCeL London
The National Civils Show is a leading trade event for civil engineering and infrastructure professionals. Featuring suppliers, technology providers and CPD-accredited content, the event focuses on innovation, productivity and delivery challenges across major infrastructure projects.
For civil contractors and engineering consultants, the show provides insight into materials, methods and technologies supporting large-scale national delivery.
Why November matters
November is where the industry takes stock of performance, progress and priorities. The events taking place this month often influence investment decisions, capability development and strategic direction heading into the following year.
For organisations planning ahead, November provides clarity, connection and confidence as the sector looks toward 2027 and beyond.
Looking ahead
November represents one of the final peaks in the UK construction events calendar before year-end reflection begins. A full overview of major exhibitions, conferences and awards taking place throughout 2026 can be found in our dedicated guide: Top Construction and Demolition Events in the UK — Your 2026 Guide
