15th November 2024

In just one week, the largest edition of the London Build Expo will open show doors from 9.30am on 20th & 21st November at Olympia, London.

London Build, co-located with London Build Fire & Security Expo is set to welcome over 35,000 attendees from the UK’s leading contractors, architects, developers, house builders, civil engineers, government representatives, and construction professionals. The event will feature over 700 incredible speakers across 12 CPD-accredited stages, 450 exhibitors, 25 networking parties, jam-packed entertainment, DJs, and live music throughout the UK’s biggest Festival of Construction.

London Build’s Record-Breaking Speaker Lineup:

London Build presents a record-breaking speaker lineup with 700 representatives from the UK’s leading contractors, developers, housebuilders, civil engineers, architects, housing associations and construction professionals. Conference stages and themes include UK Housing, Modern Methods of Construction, Tall Buildings & Skyscrapers, AI & Digital, Sustainability, Fire Safety, Building Security D&I and more!

Featuring 700 incredible speakers including:

Darren Clare, Head of Facades – Laing O’Rourke
Kelly Crews, National Head of Decarbonisation – Willmott Dixon
Yoshimi Douglas-Street, Operations Director – Construction – Mace
Kye Taylor, Head of Engineering & Preconstruction – Multiplex
Arthur Smart, UKIMEA Masterplanning and Urban Design Leader – Arup
Erik Behrens, Creative Director & Design Studio Lead – AECOM
Matt Warren, Head of Digital Engineering, Integrated Solutions, Europe – Lendlease
Ben Jowett, Head of Digital Engineering – Wates
Luke Askwith, European Practice Area Leader – Gensler
Shawn Scott, Chief Information Security Officer – Persimmon Homes
Aleksandra Przydrozna, Associate Director – Mace
Marlies Hoogeboom, Interim – Managing Director – BAM FM
Nicola Markall, Workforce Planning Director – Sir Robert McAlpine
Joanna Gilroy, Group Director of Sustainability – Balfour Beatty
Rossella Nicolin, Head of Sustainability – Europe – Laing O’Rourke
Danielle Doherty, Head of Social Value- VINCI Building
Laura Narvaez Zertuche, Partner, Urban Design – Foster+Partners
Agnieszka Zimnicka, Head of City Planning Policy – Westminster City Council

A few words from our speakers…

“I’m looking forward to debating the ‘Importance of Celebrating Cultural Identity in Design’ on the Conference Stage on Wednesday. I hope many will join in and we have some thought-provoking discussions. London Build is definitely much more than your average construction event. It is really an Industry GetTogether and I’m looking forward to lots of interesting discussions and debates.”

– Erik Behrens, Creative Director & Design Studio Lead – AECOM

“The Construction Leadership Council is pleased to be launching its report on Electric Vehicles at London Build. This is the latest report from the popular Construct Zero programme and will discuss the issues and barriers, as identified by the project group, impacting on businesses in the construction sector being able to transition from diesel to EV’s. Do come along to listen to our panel and participate in the Q&A session”.

– Stuart Young, Head of Stakeholder Engagement & Management – Construction Leadership Council

“I’m excited to be part of London Build, where innovation in construction and creativity come together, fostering a vibrant community of ideas and collaboration!”

– Luara Narvaez Zertuche, Partner, Urban Design – Foster + Partners

“Raising industry competence lays the groundwork for building excellence; when expertise aligns with high standards, safe and quality buildings become a reality. Join my session on Nov 20th on How Can Standards Help Raise The Level Of Competence In The Construction Industry?”

– Nicola Markall, Workforce Planning Director – Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd

View the full speaker lineup and conference agenda here.

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