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A look back at our Marketplace events: What’s next for Marketplace Live?

2024 proved to be another packed year for Marketplace Live , where our popular series of construction events brought together professionals from across the construction industry.

Our Marketplace Live construction networking events take the power of Marketplace and bring it to life. It provides the opportunity for construction main contractors and subcontractors to network, ask questions and discuss how they may work together.

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Check out our 2025 Marketplace Live events!

Map of the UK highlighting event locations and dates of Marketplace Live events in 2025, including Glasgow, Manchester, and Birmingham, on a purple background.

 

But first… What is Marketplace Live?

Curious? Not yet been to Marketplace Live? What is it?!

Marketplace Live is a series of construction networking events held across the UK, throughout the year, linked to our Marketplace app on the Once For All platform.

Built for the construction industry, Marketplace helps main contractors and subcontractors alike:

Main Contractors

  • Find Suppliers – find the right match for your next project
  • Publish – looking for suppliers to work with? Publish your next opportunity with ease
  • Track – track EOIs and manage responses from subcontractors in one place

Subcontractors

  • Find Leads – Find your next local project
  • Track – track the status of projects you’ve applied to

Our event connects construction professionals nationwide, providing Main Contractors with the chance to find partners for upcoming projects, and for Subcontractors to find local work.

 

What happened at Marketplace Live 2024?

Let’s reflect on Marketplace Live from the last 12 months…

Marketplace Live 2024 in numbers:

  • Events held across 9 locations
  • 4+ star rated construction networking event, 2 years in a row
  • 500+ supplier connections made on average, per event
  • 66% of attendees were Constructionline Gold members
A busy event showcasing various company booths, with attendees engaging in discussions and networking in a modern venue for Marketplace Live.
A business event showcasing various booths, networking opportunities, and a seminar presentation in a modern conference space.
A busy indoor event space filled with attendees networking, browsing displays, and engaging at tables with informational materials at Marketplace Live.

 

Why Marketplace Live?

“Great exposure, a chance to network and speak to attendees. Build new contacts, generate new business leads.”

Past exhibitor (Main Contractor)

Many main contractors and subcontractors have shared how they enjoy attending and always have the dates in their diary.

It is the perfect place for construction professionals to connect together in one place to discuss contractors’ upcoming projects, and how subcontractors’ skills and experiences may be a match in order to expand and solidify construction supply chains all across the UK.

We covered key locations across England, Scotland and Wales, ranging from Glasgow to Newport, Birmingham and London.

Which contractors have previously exhibited at Marketplace Live? Take a look at our past exhibitors here.

Why is Marketplace Live so popular?

We understand how competitive and rigid the construction industry can be to find new work and source new partners and construction suppliers.

That’s why we want to make it easier. Bring on Marketplace Live!

Not only does this Constructionline event bring Marketplace to life, it helps facilitate connections between main contractors and subcontractors on a deeper level. It’s a chance to meet with a more personal approach, for subcontractors to showcase why they might be the right fit for a contractor’s next job, but also why a contractor is also the right buyer for them.

Covering regions across the UK, Marketplace Live helps contractors promote their supply chain opportunities to subcontractors.

“Meeting new potential clients and having the opportunity to discuss my trade is a great benefit.”

Past attendee (subcontractor)

Take a look at why our Marketplace Live events are so popular in the construction industry.

Why attend Marketplace Live?

 

Marketplace Live App

Included at our events is the Marketplace Live app; free for attendees and exhibitors to use throughout the day. It’s provided a quick and easy to capture details via QR codes, meaning:

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No more business cards

A comprehensive list of generated leads for main contractors

A streamlined way for subcontractors to connect with other attendees

Track the day’s workshops, talks and schedule

Where will Marketplace take you?

Map of UK event locations and dates for Marketplace Live 2025, including Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Bristol, Leeds, Cambridge, and London on a white background.

Where do I sign up?

Main Contractors: Do you want to build out your supply chain? Looking to exhibit? Keep an eye out here.

Subcontractors: Ready to find new opportunities in 2025? Want to attend? Check out our page for updates.

Ready for our 2025 events? Stay tuned as we get ready to share the dates soon!

Follow us on LinkedIn and keep an eye on our Marketplace Live page for updates.

 

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