• Innovation Trail

Meet the Innovation Partners on the Innovation Trail

Futurebuild's mission is to connect specification with innovation and this year we're bringing together an impressive group of Innovation Partners to showcase the technologies, materials and solutions shaping a more resilient built and natural environment. Explore the products being featured on the Innovation Trail below.

Follow the Innovation Trailacross the Futurebuild show floor 

The Trail will give specifiers the opportunity to explore revolutionary products, solutions and materials and meet the leading thinkers behind innovations that will influence the future. 

Tap your smart badge along the Innovation Trail across the show floor to be in with a chance of winning a Robot Vacuum!

 

 

Connect with our 2026 Innovation Partners

7 Steel

7 Steel UK is Circular Steel Service Provider.

As an established steel manufacturing and fabrication business, with an existing and positively active EPD of 374kgs CO2/T of steel supplied, plus 98% recycled content, 7 Steel UK takes the principles of the circular economy as a working philosophy.

By combining our 1.2 million tons operational capacity of Scrap Processing EAF Transformation, Hot Steel Rolling and Fabrication Services, we can provide an innovative Circular Steel Service Solution. In collaboration with construction sector stakeholders, we are in a position to support resource efficiency, material decarbonisation and supply chain resilience for the UK Built Environment, helping to facilitate an economy fit for future generations. 

Visit them on stand G45

7 Steel

Anzen

Anzen is a highly efficient plug-and-play electric heating, cooling and ventilation system, purpose-built for flats, student accommodation, hotels, vacation homes and any property with space and cost constraints.

No outdoor unit. No F-gas refrigerant. No specialist installation. Anzen mounts directly onto an interior wall, plugs into a standard electrical outlet, and is up and running within hours. No planning permission. No structural compromise. No building type excluded.

Anzen doesn't just manage temperature. It actively monitors air quality and humidity, keeping indoor environments genuinely healthy, supporting better sleep, cleaner air and healthier residents year-round.

Heating. Cooling. Ventilation. Air quality. One wall-mounted unit. Anzen is the future-proofing solution for the homes that have always been left out of the clean energy transition.

Visit them on stand D45

Anzen walls Innovation Partner

Dimplex

Our innovation product is the Latitude Commercial air source heat pump.

The Latitude Commercial air source heat pump is a powerful, quiet and efficient air-to-water heat pump designed to meet the demanding needs of commercial projects and large residential properties. Combining robust German engineering with sustainable design, it delivers reliable heating, cooling, and hot water while supporting the UK’s transition to low carbon energy sources.

Available in two models, LA 2030CP and LA 4060CP, Latitude Commercial offers nominal heating outputs up to 40 kW per unit and can be cascaded in parallel to achieve capacities of up to 500 kW. This modular approach ensures scalable solutions for projects of all sizes, with redundancy options built in for added resilience and for planned expansions in new or existing buildings.

Visit them on stand F40


 

Qvantum

The Qvantum QG water-to-water heat pump addresses the challenges of decarbonising heat in UK cities. It isn’t just a ‘replacement’ for gas boilers, the QG is redefining the role of heat pumps.

At the heart of its innovation is the high-temperature thermal battery .This enables the system to store heat, shifting electricity demand away from peak periods. In UK cities, where electricity networks are already constrained, this capability is critical.

Environmental performance is further enhanced with r290 refrigerant, which has an ultra-low global warming potential and aligns with current and future climate regulations.

Crucially, the Qvantum QG is well suited to multi dwelling applications, such as apartments, thanks to its modular and scalable design. With a wide operating envelope it is suitable for all energy sources, including ambient networks.

Equally important is Qvantum’s focus on service and user experience. The system is supported by a dedicated digital platform and app, that also allows remote diagnostics.

Overall, the Qvantum QG represents a step change in urban heating — combining efficiency, flexibility, and scalability to support cleaner, more resilient UK cities.

Visit them on stand H64


 

The Concrete Centre

The Concrete Centre champions concrete innovation through its Concrete Futures campaign.

Concrete Futures is a campaign dedicated to exploring the innovation, research and new developments in concrete. The Concrete Centre stand will display recent and evolving concrete innovations, under this Concrete Futures theme, including the use of alternative constituent materials and digital technology, which are fundamental to improving the efficiency of manufacturing, design and construction processes. These innovations have the potential to change the properties and performance of concrete and create opportunities to develop how we use concrete in the future. 

Featured on The Concrete Centre Futurebuild stand in 2026 is this 3-D printed concrete structure (pictured) which has been designed by Zaha Hadid Architects to restore Hong Kong’s marine ecosystem by creating the perfect environment for organisms to thrive. The rough surface of the concrete allows plants and animals to attach themselves and the shape mimics the natural features of a reef, providing safe hiding spaces for different species.

Visit them on stand J44

Concrete Centre

ZapCarbon

Zypho® shower heat recovery systems enable property developers, landlords and homeowners to save energy, tackle fuel poverty, and earn cost-effective SAP points.

Installing a Zypho under a shower tray or bath enables residents, landlords and property owners to save hundreds of pounds on their energy bills each year.

Easy to retrofit and with passive operation so no maintenance required, Zypho's Slim50 model can improve shower efficiency by up to 65%, and make a big difference to a property’s EPC rating. 

Visit them on stand C35

 

ZapCarbon Innovation Partner