Comedian and broadcaster Geoff Norcott has been announced as host of the Construction Awards of Excellence 2026, which will take place in Birmingham on 12th November.

Norcott will host the black-tie ceremony at The Burlington Hotel, where businesses, projects, teams and individuals from across the UK construction industry will be recognised across a range of categories.

Construction awards to recognise industry achievements

The Construction Awards of Excellence are delivered by the National Federation of Builders (NFB) in partnership with Build News and recognise performance across the construction sector.

The 2026 awards programme includes categories covering building contractors, housebuilders, public and private sector projects, sustainable construction, restoration and renovation, heritage craft, training, health and safety, digital technology and emerging talent.

Entries are open to construction and building companies across the UK, with winners selected by an independent panel of industry specialists.

Richard Beresford, Chief Executive of the National Federation of Builders, said: “We are delighted to announce Geoff Norcott as the host of the 2026 Construction Awards of Excellence.

“Geoff’s intelligence, originality and sharp sense of humour make him an excellent choice to lead what promises to be a memorable evening.

“The Construction Awards of Excellence celebrate the talent, ambition and professionalism that drive our industry forward. Our finalists represent some of the very best businesses, projects and people working in UK construction today, and they deserve an evening that reflects the scale of their achievements.”

Geoff Norcott confirmed as awards host

Norcott is known for his work as a stand-up comedian, writer and broadcaster, with television appearances including Live at the Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Question Time and The Mash Report.

He has also appeared on Daily Politics and BBC Radio 4’s Today programme and has written for The Telegraph and New Statesman.

The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday 12 November 2026 and will include a drinks reception, three-course dinner, live entertainment and the awards presentation.

The event will bring together construction businesses and professionals from across the UK to recognise achievements across the sector.