Site Visit: ExCel London Expansion Project

Summary

ExCeL London has appointed McLaren Construction to deliver the build phase of its major expansion project, enhancing the venue's world-class conference, event and exhibition facilities.

McLaren Construction will complete the expansion of the venue's multi-functional exhibition and conference facilities. The programme will extend the existing facilities by up to 25,000m2, on a development site of 2 hectares, providing a 25% increase to the venues existing 100,000m2 events campus.

The works will provide seamless connectivity with the existing venue, creating state-of-the art convention facilities, exhibition halls and conference rooms and improved catering amenities. The expansion works also include stunning outdoor spaces with external terraces, along with an enhanced public realm, creating an attractive dock edge with leisure facilities and landscaping.

The scheme will be a Net Zero carbon ready building, utilising 50% recycled steel, targeting BREEAM excellence, with sustainability solutions including PV panels, air source heat pumps, rainwater harvesting, and hybrid ventilation, embedding key principles of Climate Change Adaption into the design.

Find out more about the project here: ExCel London | McLaren Group

Principal contractor, McLaren Group are kindly providing the site tour.

All attending this site visit must have the following PPE a hi-vis, hard hat and protective footwear.

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Gemma Lovell
Member Services and Events Coordinator - London
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