19th - 20th November 2025

London Build 2025

Join Sir Robert McAlpine at this year's London Build Expo. Our experts speaking at the event are Rachel Lloyd-Moseley, Andy Black, Vaisakh Krishnadas, Paula McMahon, and Nicola Markall.

Shaping the future of construction

Join us at the UK’s leading construction event, London Build Expo, where our industry experts will share insights on innovation, resilience, and inclusivity.

We’re proud to feature Rachel Lloyd-Moseley, Andy Black, Vaisakh Krishnadas, Paula McMahon, and Nicola Markall amongst the speakers — These industry experts are driving change across procurement, cyber security, digital construction, diversity, and workforce development.

From strengthening supply chains and embracing emerging technologies to empowering future leaders and breaking barriers, these sessions will help organisations of all sizes stay secure, connected, and future-ready.

 

19th - 20th November 2025

Olympia, London

All day

Conference Programme 2025

Building Safety & Security stage

Cyber Resilience in Construction: A safer digital future — 19 November 2025 | 12:00–12:50

Speakers:

  • Rachel Lloyd-Moseley, Head of Procurement, Nuclear
  • Andy Black, Chief Information Security Officer

This session examines how procurement and digital risk strategies can work together to strengthen resilience across the construction sector. It will outline practical steps for supporting SMEs, securing supply chains, and making cyber security accessible across the industry.

AI & Digital Construction stage

Beyond the buzzword: What makes a city truly ‘smart’? — 19 November 2025 | 14:00–14:50

Chairperson:

  • Vaisakh Krishnadas, Senior Digital Construction Manager

This session explores strategies behind successful digital transformation, including BIM, AI, and practical applications that improve quality and reduce risk in smart city projects.

Diversity in construction stage

Breaking the Concrete Ceiling: Women leading the industry — 20 November 2025 | 10:00–10:50

Speakers:

  • Paula McMahon, Chartered Civil Engineer

This session focuses on leadership and inclusion in construction. Paula will share insights from her experience and discuss approaches to creating a more representative and sustainable workforce.

Construction Marketing stage

Recruiting, Training, and Retaining the Leaders of Tomorrow — 20 November 2025 | 15:00–15:50

Speakers:

  • Nicola Markall, Workforce Planning Director

This session examines strategies for building and retaining skilled teams. Nicola will outline how competency frameworks support workforce planning and project delivery.

Our speakers

  1. Rachel Lloyd Moseley on a green background

    Rachel Lloyd-Moseley

    Head of Procurement, Nuclear

  2. Andy Black

    Chief Information Security Office

  3. Nicola Markall

    Workforce Planning Director

  4. Paula McMahon

    Chartered Civil Engineer

  5. Vaisakh Krishnadas

    Vaisakh Krishnadas

    Senior Digital Construction Manager

Event Details

  • Nuclear

    From the design and construction of the UK’s original fleet of nuclear power stations, through a continued presence at Sellafield between 1984 and 2017, to the provision of civil design services for Sizewell B, Hunterston B, and Hinkley B, we have a proud history of delivering projects in the nuclear industry.

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Celebrating diversity and inclusion

  1. Celebrating International Women's Day with Lauren McCarthy

    16 Mar 2026

    Lauren McCarthy, Sustainability Manager on the Therme project, details her path into the industry, and the importance of sustainability in construction

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  2. IWD with Kelly White

    10 Mar 2025

    After joining the industry by accident, Kelly White, Head of Bidding, shares how she has developed a passion for construction and become a fervent advocate for equity through our Affinity Networks.

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  3. National Inclusion Week 2024

    26 Sep 2024

    As we celebrate National Inclusion Week 2024, we share stories from women in construction, reflecting our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace.

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What's on

  1. Special Projects sponsors Museum and Heritage Award 2026

    13 May 2026

    Sir Robert McAlpine Special Projects are proud to be sponsoring the Restoration or Conservation Project of the Year award

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  2. Raising the Bar: Excavator Lifting

    Download free, practical templates and guidance documents to support consistency, clarity and safe practice in excavator lifting operations. Now revised with industry's feedback and also available in Word format.

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  3. Introducing novel concrete mixes at London Museum

    Working collaboratively with the client and supply chain partners, we successfully trialled a low carbon concrete mix which is believed to be a first for the UK

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