The National Federation of Builders (NFB), in partnership with Build News, is delighted to announce the shortlist of finalists across contractor, housebuilding, project, and individual categories for the prestigious 2026 Construction Awards of Excellence, celebrating outstanding achievement across the UK construction industry.

Widely regarded as one of the sector’s most highly prized accolades, the Construction Awards of Excellence recognise exceptional performance by businesses, projects and individuals. Open to construction and building companies throughout the UK, the awards are judged entirely independently by an expert panel of industry specialists.

The winners will be announced at a gala awards ceremony hosted by the National Federation of Builders at The Burlington Hotel, Birmingham, bringing together leaders from across the construction and housebuilding sectors to celebrate excellence and innovation.

The finalists are:

BEST BUSINESS CATEGORIES – recognising outstanding performance and achievements of building contractors.

Best Building Contractor (up to £10 million turnover)

DCH Construction

Parker & Son

R Clouston

Timmins Engineering & Construction

William King Construction 

Best Building Contractor (£10-£50 million turnover)

Baxall Construction

EHA Group 

Best Building Contractor (£50 million + turnover)

Britcon UK

Deeley Group

Thomas Johnstone

Outstanding Housebuilder

EHA Group

Grace Homes

Pearce Homes

PROJECT CATEGORIES – Recognising outstanding delivery, quality and innovation. 

Public Sector Project of the Year

Baxall Construction – Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, Kent

G F Tomlinson – South Yorkshire Institute of Technology

G F Tomlinson – Sutton-on-Sea Colonnade, Lincolnshire

Interclass – Pens Meadow School, West Midlands

Private Sector Project of the Year

Carreg Construction – Rhigian, North Pembrokeshire

NatWest Group – The Round House, Worcestershire

Thomas Johnstone – Ardbeg House, Isle of Islay

Excellence in Sustainable Construction 

Evo Energy – Big Yellow Slough: Integrated Net Zero Energy System

GP Thomas Construction – Holme Lacy Low Carbon Technology Training Centre

KORE Insulation – Duneridge Co-Housing Development, Findhorn Eco Village

Remarkable Restoration and Renovation Project 

Bakers of Danbury – St Mary’s Church, Hertfordshire

Electriko Electrical Services – Kirkby Stephen Parish Church, Cumbria

Equans – Chorlton Library, Manchester

Kind & Co – Lexden Gardens, Colchester

NatWest Group – The Round House, Worcestershire

Universal Stone – Christ Church, London

Ventrolla – Canons Ashby, Northamptonshire

Outstanding Housing Development

EHA – Buncrana Road, Derry

Grace Homes – Windmill Meadow, Northamptonshire

Highbrook Properties – Stonebridge House, Surrey

Pearce Homes – Tam Wharf, Devon

INDIVIDUAL RECOGNITION CATEGORIES – recognising individuals who have made significant impact within their organisation.

 

Rising Star 

EHA Group – Jordan Allingham

Evo Energy – Craig Swinton

Ridge & Partnership – Niina Grinsted

Trustland Construction – Max Ferris

Volker Fitzpatrick Ltd – Tasneem Najmudin

Excellence in Heritage Craft

Easthope Stained Glass Studios – Edward Easthope

R. Clouston – Erik Laughton/ Stuart Rae

BUSINESS CATEGORIES – recognising outstanding performance, innovation and training.

Future of Construction Award (pioneering use of Digital, Data, Technology and AI)

Evercam

InAJam

Mukaway

RodRadar

Health, Safety and Wellbeing Excellence

EHA Group

RodRadar

Spacebands

Outstanding Training Initiative 

Constructionarium

Engendering Change 

Premier Modular

Vistry

Construction Employer of the Year 

2 Counties Construction

A & S Group

Trustland Construction 

Commenting on this year’s shortlist, Richard Beresford, Chief Executive of the National Federation of Builders said:

“The Construction Awards of Excellence shine a spotlight on the remarkable standards being achieved across our industry. We are proud to recognise those companies, projects and individuals that demonstrate excellence, innovation and a commitment to delivering outstanding results. Congratulations to all those who have been shortlisted, and we look forward to celebrating with the industry at The Burlington Hotel in Birmingham in 2026.”

The Construction Awards of Excellence continue to showcase the very best of UK construction, highlighting the talent, expertise and dedication that drive the industry forward.