Media 10, an independent UK-based organiser, has acquired Futurebuild from international events organiser Easyfairs.
As part of the deal, Media 10 confirmed that Futurebuild will be co-located with its existing UK Construction Week London from 12–14 May 2026 at Excel London. The combined event is expected to attract more than 25,000 visitors from across the UK built environment sector.
Media 10 managing director Rob Nathan said the acquisition “marks a major milestone in Media 10’s expansion” and “strengthens” the company’s portfolio.
Futurebuild has been established as an exhibition focused on sustainability, net zero, retrofit and innovation in the built environment. UK Construction Week London is positioned as a large-scale trade event covering construction products, skills and industry engagement. Media 10 said the co-location is intended to create a single platform covering the full construction and built environment supply chain.
The 2026 co-located event is expected to host more than 600 exhibitors and over 700 talks across 10 stages. Media 10 also confirmed that the Stone & Surfaces Show, which it recently acquired, will be included as part of the co-located event.
Under the new ownership, Futurebuild will continue to operate with its existing focus areas while benefiting from Media 10’s commercial, audience and digital operations. Media 10 said the combined event aims to bring together architects, contractors, developers, local authorities, housing providers, engineers, manufacturers and specifiers in one location.
Easyfairs said it was confident that Futurebuild would continue to develop under Media 10’s ownership. Media 10 described the acquisition as part of its wider expansion in the construction and built environment sector.
Further details on the transition and plans for the 2026 event are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Nathan added: “[The acquisition] reflects the company’s ambition to create industry platforms that maximise commercial outcomes for exhibitors while accelerating connections and positive change across the sector.”
Alison Willis, CEO of Easyfairs UK&Global, said: “We are confident that Media 10’s expertise and strategic vision will take Futurebuild, and now the combined super event with UK Construction Week, to even greater heights. Easyfairs is proud of what has been achieved and looks forward to seeing the event flourish in new hands.”
