One week left to enter the Construction Awards of Excellence 2026
There is now just one week remaining for construction businesses, contractors, housebuilders and industry professionals to enter the Construction Awards of Excellence 2026.
Organised by the National Federation of Builders in conjunction with Build News, the awards recognise achievement across business performance, project delivery, sustainability, skills development and individual leadership.
With entries closing on 30th April 2026, the programme is expected to attract submissions from across the UK construction sector, including regional SMEs through to national contractors delivering major infrastructure and housing schemes.
This year’s winners will be announced at a ceremony taking place at the Burlington Hotel Birmingham on 12th November 2026.
Recognising excellence across the construction sector
The awards are split into four key categories: business performance, project delivery, individual achievement, and innovation.
Business performance awards
These categories recognise commercial success, operational delivery and overall contribution to the sector, including:
- Best Building Contractor (up to £10m turnover)
- Best Building Contractor (£10m to £50m turnover)
- Best Building Contractor (£50m+)
- Outstanding Housebuilder
Project delivery awards
Celebrating standout schemes across public and private sectors, including:
- Public Sector Project of the Year
- Private Sector Project of the Year
- Excellence in Sustainable Construction
- Remarkable Renovation and Restoration / Heritage and Conservation Project
- Outstanding Housing Development
These categories highlight projects demonstrating technical excellence, collaboration and measurable impact across the built environment.
Individual recognition
These awards focus on the people driving performance and progress across construction:
- Rising Star
- NFB Special Recognition Award
- Excellence in Heritage Craft
They spotlight emerging talent, leadership and specialist skills across the industry.
Innovation and workforce development
Recognising forward-thinking approaches to industry challenges, these categories include:
- Future of Construction Award (digital, data, technology and AI)
- Health, Safety and Wellbeing Excellence
- Outstanding Training Initiative
- Construction Employer of the Year
Final call for entries
With just days remaining, organisers are encouraging firms and individuals across the sector to submit their entries before the deadline.
Sponsorship opportunities also remain available. For more information, contact frazer.blake@buildnews.co.uk.
