Exhibition Stand Builders for London Build

Who exhibits and who visits

According to the organiser, exhibitors range from building products and materials manufacturers to construction technology, consultancy, sustainability and building services companies, while visitors include main contractors, housing associations, public-sector buyers, architects and developers. Opening hours differ slightly between pages of the official website, so check the latest timetable before travelling.

Making a compact stand work

On a small footprint, decide on one main message and one main exhibit. Use the back wall for a large, simple graphic, keep the front open and avoid furniture that blocks the aisle. A tall counter or poseur table lets you hold short conversations without a closed seating area.

Material samples and sample boards

Architects and specifiers want to touch finishes, see colours and compare products. Wall-mounted sample boards, slatwall with removable samples or pull-out drawers show a range without clutter. Heavy samples such as stone, brick or cladding need reinforced walls and secure fixings — tell your stand builder the weights in advance.

Mock-ups and system cut-aways

A section of façade, a roofing build-up or a modular unit explains a building system better than a brochure. Plan the size and weight of any mock-up, how it is delivered and installed and whether it needs to be in place before the walls are built.

Networking and lead capture

London Build puts a lot of emphasis on networking and meet-the-buyer sessions. Keep a small table or counter for scheduled conversations, a simple way to capture contacts — badge scanner, tablet form or QR code — and space to store brochures and specification sheets.

Shell scheme or custom stand

The exhibitor manual includes a separate shell scheme section, and the organiser's information for its Government Hub describes a basic stand with a back wall, low side walls, a fascia name board, a table, chairs and an electrics package. If you take a shell scheme, a stand builder can still add graphics, shelving and lighting; for space only, allow time for drawings and safety documents.

Short build-up at a new venue

With a two-day show, build-up time is short. The organiser's Government Hub information mentions set-up the afternoon before opening or early on the first morning; the exhibitor timetable for other stands is in the manual. Because 2026 is the first edition at ExCeL, check loading, vehicle booking and service-ordering arrangements early rather than relying on Olympia experience.

• Stand number, dimensions, open sides; shell scheme or space only
• Products to display, with sizes and weights of samples or mock-ups
• Sample boards, shelving or drawers for finishes and materials
• Counter, poseur tables or seating for meetings
• Screens or tablets for BIM models, project videos or case studies
• Lighting to show materials and colours accurately
• Storage for brochures and specification sheets
• Lead capture method and any giveaways
• Budget range and whether the stand will be reused at other construction shows

Selection criteria

• Experience at ExCeL London, given the 2026 change from Olympia
• Experience with building products and materials exhibitors
• Ability to fix heavy samples and mock-ups safely
• In-house production versus subcontracting for joinery and graphics
• Compliance with the organiser's and venue's rules and the documents they require
• Modular or reusable solutions for companies exhibiting at several construction shows

What is included — and what is not

Ask stand builders to confirm whether their price covers:

• Design, visuals and revision rounds
• Construction, flooring and walls, including reinforcement for heavy samples
• Graphics and sample-board production
• Screens and AV
• Furniture hire
• Electrics and lighting on the stand
• Transport, installation of mock-ups, build-up and breakdown labour
• Venue and organiser services ordered separately, such as power connection, internet and cleaning