The National Federation of Builders (NFB) has revealed the shortlist for the 2025 Construction Awards of Excellence, recognising a wide range of achievements across the UK construction sector.

This year’s awards highlight excellence in project delivery, sustainability, innovation, and workforce development, with finalists ranging from large contractors to SMEs and individual tradespeople. The shortlist was determined through a rigorous, independent judging process based on clear criteria including leadership, technical delivery, environmental impact, and industry contribution.

Construction firms from across the UK are represented, with standout projects in healthcare, education, residential development, and heritage conservation.

The awards are backed by key industry sponsors including NASC, People’s Partnership, GLP Training, Citation, and the Scottish Building Federation.

The winners will be announced at a ceremony on 6 November at the Burlington Hotel in Birmingham.

Tickets will be released soon.

Best Building Contractor – sponsored by NASC

Contractors over £30 million turnover:

  • F Parkinson

  • G F Tomlinson

  • Kind & Company

  • Interclass

Contractors under £30 million turnover:

  • Alfred Flett

  • Carnegie Group

  • Parker & Son

Excellence in Sustainable Construction

  • Evo Energy

  • Farrans Construction

  • Oscar Acoustics

Innovation in Construction Technology

  • Alconex

  • G F Tomlinson

  • Shape Construction

Excellence in Educational Building

  • John Perkins Construction – Ashcombe Primary School, Weston-super-Mare

  • Morgan Sindall – Limebrook Primary School, Maldon

  • Simpson – Centre of Excellence, York

Exceptional Healthcare Facility

  • Meldrum – Cobalt Park, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

  • Meldrum – Northumbria Health and Care Academy and Drive Through

  • P-H-D – Woodland House, Birmingham Women’s Hospital

Outstanding Residential Development

  • Grace Homes – Chestnut Edge, Stoke Albany, Northants

  • Pearce Construction – Market Gardens, Great Torrington

Outstanding Housebuilder

  • Bennett Homes

  • Grace Homes

  • Skipton Properties

  • Thakeham Homes

Rising Star

  • Jacob Dove, Brickhill

  • Amy Kelly, G F Tomlinson

  • Harry Gilsenan, G F Tomlinson

  • Charles Lawton, JB Construction

Diversity and Inclusion Champion – sponsored by People’s Partnership

  • Fir Construction

  • Gallaway Construction

Health, Safety and Wellbeing Excellence – sponsored by Citation

  • Capital Sky

  • Farrans Construction

  • F Parkinson

Outstanding Training Initiative – sponsored by GLP Training

  • Bakers of Danbury

  • Gen Carbon

  • Interclass

Outstanding Tradesperson – sponsored by the Scottish Building Federation

  • Paul Hewison, Casey Construction

  • Matt Ashby, Constructionarium

  • Paul Loveday, Constructionarium

Remarkable Restoration and Renovation / Heritage and Conservation Project – sponsored by Crosby Media Associates

  • Allen & Foxworthy – Blenheim Palace Roof Restoration Project

  • Bakers of Danbury – St Mary’s Church, Stebbing

  • G F Tomlinson – University of Nottingham

  • Hutton Construction – Grimes Graves, Thetford

  • Pearce Construction – The Guildhall, Barnstaple

  • Simpson – Hull Maritime Museum

Inspiring Infrastructure Project

  • Farrans-Sacyr – Belfast Grand Central Station
    (Sole finalist in this category due to the specialised nature of submissions.)