The construction industry gathered in style at the Burlington Hotel in Birmingham for the Construction Awards of Excellence 2025, celebrating the standout companies and individuals driving progress across the sector.
From dynamic contractors to pioneering specialists, the room brought together those who are pushing boundaries, raising standards and shaping the future of construction.
Supported by a strong line-up of organisations including principal sponsor, City & Guilds, this year’s awards shone a spotlight on exceptional skill, innovation and dedication across a host of categories. Each winner demonstrated not just technical excellence, but a real commitment to quality, craftsmanship and leadership within the industry.
The NFB is proud to announce the winners for 2025:
Excellence in Sustainable Construction
Sponsored by the Scottish Building Federation
Winner: Oscar Acoustics
Highly Commended: Farrans Sacyr JV
Innovation in Construction Technology
Sponsored by the Considerate Constructors Scheme
Winner: G F Tomlinson
Diversity and Inclusion Champion
Sponsored by People’s Pension
Winner: Gallaway Construction
Highly Commended: FIR Construction
Health, Safety and Wellbeing Excellence
Sponsored by Citation
Winner: Capital Sky
Highly Commended: F Parkinson
Outstanding Training Initiative
Sponsored by GLP Training
Winner: Interclass
Rising Star
Sponsored by City & Guilds
Winner: Amy Kelly, G F Tomlinson
Highly Commended: Jacob Dove, Brickhill Construction
Inspiring Infrastructure Project
Sponsored by the Major Contractors Group
Winner: Farrans-Sacyr JV
Excellence in Educational Building
Sponsored by the Southern Counties Builders Association
Winner: Simpson for the Centre of Excellence, York
Highly Commended: Morgan Sindall for Limebrook Primary School, Maldon
Exceptional Healthcare Facility
Sponsored by the Association of Fencing Industries
Winner: Pinnegar Hayward Design for Woodland House, Birmingham Women’s Hospital
Highly Commended: Meldrum Group for Northumbria Health and Care Academy and Drive Through
Outstanding Residential Development
Sponsored by Hughes Housing Consultants
Winner: Pearce Homes for Market Gardens, Great Torrington
Outstanding Tradesperson
Sponsored by Mosaic
Winner: Paul Hewison, Casey Construction
Remarkable Heritage and Conservation Project
Sponsored by Crosby Media Associates
Winner: G F Tomlinson for the University of Nottingham
Highly Commended: Hutton Construction for Grimes Graves, Thetford, and Pearce Construction for The Guildhall, Barnstaple.
Special Commendation: Allen & Foxworthy for Blenheim Palace Roof Restoration
Outstanding Housebuilder
Sponsored by The Bletchley Group
Winner: Thakeham Homes
Highly Commended: Grace Homes
Best Building Contractor (under £30 million)
Sponsored by the National Access and Scaffolding Confederation
Winner: Alfred Flett
Highly Commended: Parker & Son
Best Building Contractor (over £30 million)
Sponsored by the National Access and Scaffolding Confederation
Winner: Interclass
Highly Commended: F Parkinson
Special Recognition Award
Sponsored by the National Federation of Builders
Winner: John Robinson
The winners demonstrated exceptional impact across the breadth of the construction sector, whether advancing sustainability, championing heritage and conservation, or driving forward excellence in safety and wellbeing. Each award recipient reflects the high standards and professionalism that underpin the industry, continually raising the bar and shaping a more innovative, responsible and forward-looking built environment.
The Construction Awards of Excellence stands as a celebration of the skill, dedication and pride shown by individuals and organisations throughout the sector.
Congratulations to all winners and shortlisted finalists on their outstanding achievements.
