Zero waste | Futurebuild 2026

The only UK event dedicated to circularity and waste reduction in construction

Introducing
zero waste

Every year, construction, demolition, and excavation (CDE) generate more than 60% of the UK’s total waste, yet most of it still ends up in landfill. Despite mounting legislation, ESG demands, and cost incentives to act, there has been no dedicated platform for the innovators working to change this.

Until now.

Zero Waste is the UK’s first and only event dedicated entirely to circularity and waste reduction in the built environment. A part of Futurebuild 2026, it unites the businesses, technologies, and thought leaders driving real change. From demolition contractors to digital compliance platforms, this is where circularity meets commercial opportunity.

0 %

of UK waste comes from construction, demolition, and excavation

0 %

of landfill waste is from the built environment

A MARKET ready FOR TRANSFORMATION

Why it Matters Now:

Legislation is tightening – DEFRA, WRAP, and local authorities are mandating higher levels of reuse, recycling, and reporting.
Innovation is accelerating – from digital waste tools to deconstruction technologies, but these solutions lack a dedicated showcase.
High demand in key regions – the South-East alone accounts for 47% of major UK projects (£15bn) and generates the most construction waste.

Your Opportunity:

Connect with decision-makers ready to reduce waste.
Showcase innovation that cuts embodied carbon.
Demonstrate leadership in meeting net-zero targets.

FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN SHOWCASE YOUR INNOVATION

WHO WILL ATTEND

WHO WILL YOU MEET?

Demolition & Deconstruction Contractors | Main Contractors & Site Managers | ESG Leads & Sustainability Consultants | Compliance Officers & Local Authorities | Developers & Asset Owners | Architects & Specification Teams | Circularity & Material Innovation Specialists

Attendees primarily come from London, South-East, and East of England, home to 56% of demolition companies and the majority of high-value projects.

WHAT YOU'LL SEE

WHAT WILL ZERO WASTE COVER?

"From Design to Deconstruction"
Deconstruction & Dismantling Technologies | Material Reuse & Circular Product Innovation | Onsite & Digital Waste Tracking Tools | Packaging, Overordering & Smart Procurement | Compliance, ESG & Reporting Services | Separation & Logistics Solutions | Zero-Waste Construction Materials & Systems

All content is curated in partnership with circular economy experts, ensuring actionable insights and solutions.

WHY exhibit

WHY NOW?

There is no other event in the UK dedicated to this critical vertical. Circularity is no longer a niche topic, it is an urgent commercial imperative, driven by: Waste legislation | Net zero deadlines | Cost reduction mandates | Public and private sector compliance | ESG reporting standards. ZeroWaste London gives you the first-mover advantage to lead this space.

Why Exhibit in the Waste Zone?

Exhibiting means more than taking a stand – it means becoming part of a movement that connects innovation with industry transformation.

Engage with decision makers

Connect with senior contractors, architects, and policymakers actively looking for waste solutions that deliver real impact.

Maximise your business ROI

Futurebuild exhibitors average 175 qualified leads with smart lead-capture tools, giving you measurable results.

Make valuable connections

Build lasting partnerships with buyers and stakeholders who are committed to creating a circular, waste-free future.

Connect to Reduce Waste

Show how your innovation transforms the way the industry manages materials. From smarter resource planning to advanced recycling and reuse systems, demonstrate how your solutions make construction leaner, greener, and more efficient.

POWERED BY FUTUREBUILD

Futurebuild drives innovation, collaboration, and growth, while Zero Waste adds a dedicated focus on waste reduction and circular construction.

9,000+ visitors in 2025: architects, contractors, engineers, developers
67% with purchasing influence on live projects
2,300+ attendees from 250 exhibitors connecting the full supply chain
600+ expert speakers, 620+ VIPs, 7 content stages delivering high-value engagement

Zero Waste isn’t just a show, it’s where ideas turn into action, connecting a high-value audience actively sourcing solutions for circular construction and resource recovery.

Download the post-show report to see the full audience breakdown.

Connect to Build Circularity

Position your brand at the forefront of the circular economy. Showcase the products and processes that extend material life, close the loop, and eliminate waste from the value chain.

Meet the pioneers of circular construction

Experience inspiring talks from leading voices in circular construction and waste reduction at Futurebuild 2026, where thought leaders share how innovation and collaboration are reshaping the built environment.

Take your place

This is your chance to be part of the conversations and the solutions that will define the future of construction.

Be among the 40 pioneering exhibitors launching Zero Waste. Connect with buyers, specifiers, and disruptors who are:

Ready to invest
Looking for practical tools and suppliers
Focused on reducing risk, waste, and cost

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Hear from the community

Don’t just take our word for it. Hear first-hand from those who’ve experienced the connections, conversations, and commercial impact Futurebuild delivers – and discover why the Waste Zone will be a game-changing addition in 2026.

Well, I would say if you haven’t been here before, you’re missing a huge opportunity. By the way, it doesn’t cost anything, it’s free, so come along and have a look. I can’t think of a better event in terms of the diversity of different speakers and debates. You really do get an amazing glimpse of the supply chain. So, if you’re in the world of take it back to my industry, architecture and you need to know what stuff looks like, you’ve got to come to Futurebuild to have a look at it. And if you’re interested in developing ideas that are in the industry at the moment and emerging ideas, again, you can get that at Futurebuild as well.

BakerBrown Studio

Duncan Baker-Brown

Over the years of attending Futurebuild, I’ve discovered there’s a huge amount of activity in the sustainability space. Regardless of leadership at government or local planning levels, the real energy comes from the grassroots action happening all around. Futurebuild brings out the optimism in the industry as you’re surrounded by people working toward a common goal. The biggest impact on my work has come from mixing with like-minded individuals from different backgrounds—systems thinkers, retrofit specialists, bamboo experts—all offering unique perspectives. This melting pot of knowledge and experience is powerful for broadening my understanding and strengthening my network.

Institution of Structural Engineers

Will Arnold

Futurebuild has to be a key part of everybody’s calendar. Futurebuild is actively searching out young, innovative companies and innovators and bringing them all into one space.

Cundall

Dr Olli Jones

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