Top Ten Innovations to Look Out for at London Build 2025

Posted by London Build 2025 on 3rd September 2025 -

London Build 2025 is the UK’s largest construction event, bringing together over 450 exhibitors, 700 speakers, and 35,000 attendees across 12 CPD conference stages. That includes a Sustainability Stage, AI and Digital Construction Stage, Modern Methods of Construction Stage, and more. Use this guide to discover the most forward looking innovations and where to find them at the show.

 

1. Retrofit Strategies for Net Zero

The built environment is responsible for almost 40 percent of global carbon emissions, and retrofit is one of the fastest ways to make existing buildings more sustainable. The panel “The Retrofit Revolution: Achieving Net Zero in Existing Buildings with Mace” explores large scale retrofit strategies, funding challenges, and real world success stories. If you want practical insights into scaling net zero goals, this is a must see session.

Date and time: 19 November 2025, 10:00 to 10:50.

 

2. Embodied Carbon Solutions

With the industry under pressure to reduce emissions, embodied carbon is now a top priority. “The Biggest Challenges and Solutions in Embodied Carbon in Construction” brings together leaders from Balfour Beatty, Laing O’Rourke, and Mace to discuss the latest tools, data, and collaborative approaches for lowering the carbon footprint of projects. You will leave with actionable steps to integrate low carbon strategies into your own work.

Date and time: 19 November 2025, 13:00 to 13:50.

 

3. Circular Construction Expertise

As resources become scarcer, the construction industry is shifting towards circular practices. The panel “Shaping a Circular Future for the UK’s Construction Industry” showcases innovative examples of designing out waste, maximising material reuse, and building for adaptability. Experts from Mikhail Riches, ASBP, and Willmott Dixon will demonstrate how circularity can lower costs and reduce environmental impact.

Date and time: 19 November 2025, 12:00 to 12:50.

 

4. Energy Efficient Design Fundamentals

Energy efficiency is central to sustainable design and long term cost savings. “The Essential Building Blocks of Energy Efficiency” on the Sustainability Stage offers practical insights from HOK and CBRE on delivering high performance buildings. Expect to hear strategies for integrating insulation, ventilation, and smart technologies to improve operational energy use.

Date and time: 20 November 2025, 16:00 to 16:50.

 

5. AI in Design and Energy Use

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we design, build, and manage energy consumption. The panel “How AI Is Transforming Building and Energy Efficiency” on the AI and Digital Construction Stage shows how Mace and NDY are using AI to streamline processes, predict energy patterns, and create smarter, greener buildings. This session is ideal for anyone curious about practical AI applications in construction.

 
Date and time: 19 November 2025, 11:00 to 11:50.

 

6. Robotics and Offsite Manufacturing

Automation is reshaping construction efficiency. At “Better, Faster, Stronger: Robotics Shaping the Future of the UK’s Construction Industry”, you will learn how robotics are revolutionising offsite manufacturing and modular assembly. Experts explain how automation can reduce timelines, improve quality, and address workforce shortages, giving you a clear view of where the industry is heading.

Date and time: 19 November 2025, 13:00 to 13:50.

 

7. Digitalisation and Offsite Delivery Tools

Offsite construction is growing rapidly, and digital tools are making it more seamless than ever. The keynote “From Design to Delivery: The Digital Playbook for Offsite Construction” explores how BIM, digital twins, and collaborative platforms are helping teams deliver projects faster and with fewer risks. This is a must attend session for professionals involved in modular and prefabricated builds.

Date and time: 20 November 2025, 14:00 to 14:50.

 

8. Tackling Carbon with Existing Buildings

Repurposing existing buildings is one of the most effective ways to cut emissions. The panel “The Greenest Building is the One That Already Exists” highlights innovative reuse projects and explains why preservation is often more sustainable than new builds. Expect to learn from case studies showing how design, policy, and funding come together to make reuse viable at scale.

Date and time: 20 November 2025, 12:00 to 12:50.

 

9. Integrating ESG in Construction

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are no longer optional for developers and contractors. “Integrating ESG into Design, Construction and Beyond” brings WilkinsonEyre and other experts together to explain how ESG is shaping project approvals, investor confidence, and community relations. If you want to future proof your projects, this is an essential session to attend.

Date and time: 20 November 2025, 15:00 to 15:50.

 

10. Design That Cares for People and Planet

Sustainability is not just about the environment, it is also about creating spaces that improve wellbeing. At “Designing Spaces That Care for the Planet and the People On It”, architects and landscape designers discuss the shift towards human centred, nature inspired design. The session highlights real examples where sustainable construction meets better quality of life.

Date and time: 19 November 2025, 16:00 to 16:50.

 

Conclusion

London Build 2025 is the place to discover the latest innovations shaping the future of UK construction. From retrofitting existing buildings to embedding AI, robotics, ESG, and circular practices, these panels offer insights you can apply straight to your projects. Plan your visit carefully so you do not miss the sessions most relevant to your goals.

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