The North West Regional Construction Awards 2026
On Thursday 2 July 2026, the iconic Titanic Hotel in Liverpool will play host to an unforgettable evening as the region’s leading construction professionals gather together to celebrate excellence, innovation and collaboration at the 20th annual North West Regional Construction Awards.
Against the stunning backdrop of Liverpool’s historic waterfront, guests will honour the projects, people, and partnerships driving positive change in the built environment across the North West. From groundbreaking designs to forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, the event will showcase of the industry’s brightest achievements. It promises to be a night filled with inspiration, recognition and well-deserved celebration.
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AB Engineering is a privately owned company that provides design and installation of mechanical, electrical and plumbing services throughout the North West The company started life back in the 1950’s and has developed over recent years to be one of the largest in its sector and this year the turnover is circa £50m. There are currently 200 people within the business and the company continues to recruit and train a high number of apprentices in all disciplines. Many of the current directors and senior management - both site and office based - started their working life as AB Engineering Apprentices and the company is extremely proud of its ethos in this respect.
Please visit us at
www.abeng.co.uk
The University of Salford is delighted to be acting as host of the North West Regional Construction Awards for the 19th consecutive year. As a civic institution, the University has a clear mission: and that is to educate the next generation of modern industrialists, innovators, creators, entrepreneurs and leaders to make a positive difference on the world. An innovative construction sector is key to the grand challenges that we are all facing in terms of the immediate recovery from the pandemic and the need to focus clearly on climate change and levelling-up.
Our focus is on our expertise in robotics, digital and smart living, in support of the Government’s and Greater Manchester’s Industrial Strategy, and the Construction Sector Deal. We are delighted to be partners with the construction sector on the journey towards a more sustainable built environment.
To find out more about us please visit: www.salford.ac.uk
Recruiting for both temporary and permanent positions, Hays Construction supply a whole host of construction based roles. Locally operating from Manchester, Liverpool and Preston with the backing of a national network of offices means Hays understands the local market and the UK construction sector better than anyone else.
To find out more about Hays please visit: www.hays.com
Established in 2007, Place North West is a business-to-business website for property and regeneration professionals in the North West. Monthly readership is over 250,000 across the website and daily newsletter. Place North West aim to relay news and views from the region’s built environment sector, bringing property professionals closer together, increasing business and informing readers across the sector. Place North West publishes news, comments, event listings, job vacancies, in-depth special reports and professional advice on a broad subject range but with a strict regional focus.
In addition to their online publishing, Place North West also delivers the region’s best industry events, from breakfast meetings and conferences to launches and social events.
Their sectors include architecture and design, construction, development, environment and conservation, finance and economics, housing, marketing, PR and transport.
Please visit us at
www.placenorthwest.co.uk
or Email
dino@placenorthwest.co.uk
Relentless is an integrated social media, influencer and content marketing agency, who specialise in creating tailored social media strategies for the hospitality sector, construction industry, events, brands and individuals.
With a proven track record of organically establishing and growing social media channels for some of the world’s largest brands through compelling content to drive both awareness and solid ROI, Relentless uses a multi-faceted approach by analysing products, current brand positioning and social and marketing trends to build a social strategy and then support businesses and teams in driving it.
An in depth understanding of multi-industry means with Relentless you’ll benefit from coaching and training, strategy ideas and creation, delivery, community management and partnership and event activation. Relentless was founded off the back of a passion for delivering brand awareness through engaging and compelling content. With strategic partnerships already in place with marketing agencies, PR firms, influencers and content creators Relentless can cover the full spectrum both nationally in the UK and internationally.
To find out more visit: www.relentlessagency.co.uk
Or contact jack@relentlessagency.co.uk
Morgan Sindall's purpose is to create inspiring places that enhance the communities in which we all live, learn, work, play, care and protect. They employ talented people with a broad range of expertise, and pride themselves on their collaborative approach which delivers great value and service to all their customers. Delivery of their construction activities is underpinned by their Decarbonising Communities strategy which is helping them to achieve their customers’ environmental ambitions and to meet their own target of Net Zero Carbon by 2030.
Please visit us at
www.morgansindallconstruction.com
The North West Construction Hub (NWCH) is a leading public sector construction framework that has led the way for over a decade. Being a truly public sector organisation allows the framework to understand, advise and align ourselves with clients drivers to deliver effective and appropriate procurement solutions. NWCH are a public not-for-profit framework, which means they play a unique and impartial role, working with the construction industry to share knowledge and promote fair-play. Through collaboration, early engagement and a "one team" philosophy, NWCH drives innovation, quality, efficiency and sustainability in the built environment to achieve social and environmental impact on economies to maximise value for money and social value outcomes. Please visit us at:
To find out more about clear please visit: northwestconstructionhub.co.uk
Innovation Fire Engineering is an award winning, specialist fire engineering consultancy. The business works in the private and public sector on a range of new build and major refurbishment projects including residential, education, healthcare, office, warehouses and specialist housing. They have gained a reputation for delivering innovative fire strategies. Their team of expert Fire Engineers collaborate with clients and project design teams to ensure a clear understanding of employer requirements. They devise innovative, practical, cost-effective solutions to address the fire safety issues on projects and liaise directly with the approving authorities.
They are an Affiliate Organisation with The Institution of Fire Engineers, a Constructionline Gold Member and Compliance Chain Silver Member. Their services include: Initial Advice (Conceptual Design), Fire Options Document, Outline Fire Strategy, Gateway One Fire Statement, London Plan Policy D12 Fire Safety and D5 (B5), Gateway Two Fire Strategy, Detailed Fire Strategy, CFD Modelling, Radiation Modelling, Means of Escape Review, Retrospective Fire Strategies and Ongoing Support.
Their core values underpin our professional practice: Innovation – Collaboration – Integrity - People - Excellent Service
Please visit them at
www.innovationfireengineering.co.uk
Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups, working to improve the built environment and delivering lasting change for the communities we work in. They are passionate about their role in providing vital buildings and infrastructure across the country and are committed to the idea that what they do makes a real difference to people’s lives. Operating from regional bases across the UK, they deliver for public, regulated and private sector clients across key markets including education, defence, justice, commercial, health, transportation and water.
In the North West, their active regional business unit is proud to serve local communities and clients, combining strong regional knowledge and long-standing relationships with the backing and financial stability of the wider Galliford Try business. This provides confidence and security for clients, alongside the benefits of local delivery.
To find out more about Galliford Try please visit: www.gallifordtry.co.uk
We are a full service event management and creative communications agency. Each year, we work in collaboration with The University of Salford and Constructing Excellence to stage the NWRCA.
We look after the planning and management of the event from when the awards open for entries to the big night itself. We manage the full technical operation of the event. We produce all the creative design - everything printed and everything on-screen. We source and manage the host and all the entertainment. We even carefully select the menu for dinner.
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This Year's Categories
Building Project of the Year
The Project of the Year category celebrates inspirational projects that deliver outstanding outcomes. We are looking for projects that exemplify the Constructing Excellence principles, which fully align with the collaborative work we are undertaking with the Construction Leadership Council. Projects should demonstrate the successful implementation of better ways of working and so help to provide a template for others to learn from.
Judges are looking for projects that demonstrate:
- Commercial practices that reward and incentivise the supply chain through collaborative procurement and delivery, and fair payment practices.
- High levels of productivity and a rigorous approach to measuring performance.
- A robust digital strategy, embedded within the project.
- A positive culture that embodies respect for people and an excellent approach to health safety and wellbeing.
- High levels of sustainability including demonstrable actions to cut carbon.
- Strong commitment to social value.
- A drive to change the culture of the industry.
- Adherence to the principles of the Building Safety Act and implementation of the Golden Thread
- Excellent levels of client satisfaction, delivering against client outcomes and expectations
Client of the Year
Construction clients have an important role to play in transforming the way the industry operates. How and when projects come to market significantly impacts the ability of the construction industry to provide innovative, whole life value-for-money solutions.
We are looking for a construction client that has been actively involved in delivering the construction programme and developed strategies for encouraging and rewarding excellence. It goes without saying we expect a culture of collaboration and transparency to be at the heart of how the client operates and empowers the wider team.
Judges are looking for clients that demonstrate:
- Effective leadership
- Fair and prompt payment to all involved (at every level)
- A drive for continuous improvement.
- Commitment to building with the future in mind.
- Effective communication.
- A procurement strategy that puts fairness and transparency at its heart.
- Decision-making based on quality rather than price.
- Support those involved to bring their best ideas and enable collaboration on every level.
Contractor of the Year
Judges are looking for a construction contractor that has shown clear consistent leadership and commitment to core Constructing Excellence principles across their portfolio of activities in the last 12 months.
Contractors are a core part of the supply chain and are the backbone of the construction industry. Constructing Excellence are seeking to showcase examples of organisations that embody best practise. Applicants should model the Constructing Excellence principles of procurement, innovation, collaboration, culture/people, productivity, client satisfaction, HS&W and Digital.
Judges are looking for contractors that demonstrate:
- Continual professional development i.e. training, developing competence, pathways to progression, leaderships & successor development.
- A culture of inclusivity, psychological safety and mental health support.
- A safety-first culture, with the correct culture, systems and processes in place.
- Good staff retention and team satisfaction - recognised as being a good place to work.
- Commitment to addressing the skills shortage - actively encouraging diverse new entrants to the industry and nurturing emerging talent.
- Financial sustainability with a future focus and strategy.
- Engagement with the community, providing support and getting involved with events and initiatives.
Delivering Value Award
Construction and the built environment play a huge role in underpinning our society and economy. To unlock better societal outcomes, we need to take an informed view of value and not simply make decisions based on cost.
Clients need to work with their stakeholders to consider how to unlock wider benefits throughout the construction project and the lifetime of the asset. Tools such as the Value Toolkit enable clients and design teams to take a more informed view of value across four capitals - Produced, Natural, Social and Human.
Whilst value can mean something different to everyone, what it shouldn’t be is solely focused on cost. We are seeking projects that clearly demonstrate value-based decision making and the benefits in can bring.
Judges are looking for projects that demonstrate:
- A robust approach to defining value with buy-in from stakeholders leading to a clear definition of the outcomes and values the project is seeking to achieve.
- A delivery team empowered to come up with the right solutions to deliver those outcomes.
- Successful delivery against the outcomes and value the client wanted.
G4C Future Leader Award
Generation 4 Change (G4C) is the young professional voice of the UK built environment industry and a driving force for change. The Future Leader Award celebrates the younger generation of construction and seeks to showcase the hard work and leadership of these up-and-coming professionals. This should be a person with less than ten years of experience in the industry (typically less than 30 years of age).
Judges are looking for entries that demonstrate:
- Active engagement within the construction industry.
- A positive impact on their peers, their organisation and the wider industry.
- A proven track record of driving change- how is the individual is pushing boundaries and shaping construction?
- Examples of strong leadership characteristics- inspirational, influential, collaborative and visionary.
- A clear focus for the future, both within their own career and development and for the industry as a whole.
Infrastructure Project of the Year
The Project of the Year category celebrates inspirational projects that deliver outstanding outcomes. We are looking for projects that exemplify the Constructing Excellence principles, which fully align with the collaborative work we are undertaking with the Construction Leadership Council. Projects should demonstrate the successful implementation of better ways of working and so help to provide a template for others to learn from.
Judges are looking for projects that demonstrate:
- Commercial practices that reward and incentivise the supply chain through collaborative procurement and delivery and fair payment practices.
- High levels of productivity and a rigorous approach to measuring performance.
- A robust digital strategy, embedded within the project.
- A positive culture that embodies respect for people and an excellent approach to health safety and wellbeing.
- High levels of sustainability including demonstrable actions to cut carbon.
- Strong commitment to social value.
- Excellent levels of client satisfaction, delivering against client outcomes and expectations.
Innovation Award
Innovation more than invention is critical to every sector to deliver outstanding results, break through productivity barriers and address our customers, communities and global needs. Our sector solves problems every day, yet rarely are we systemic in our organisations and projects to drive and embed a culture for innovation in our teams or our supply chain partners.
Successful applicants will demonstrate how they foster a culture for innovation and systematically solve quantified problems with new or repurposed tools and techniques used by other sectors or organisations - to deliver quantified better productivity, profitability, sustainability or any other critical element with the use of an innovative product or approach that can/will be repeatedly used within the organisation or wider sector.
Judges are looking for organisations, projects or initiatives that demonstrate:
- Proven improvement in outcome through innovation.
- Clear ambitions, strategies and action plans which intentionally drive positive change.
- Progressive procurement policies to enable and reward supply chain innovation.
- Outreach programmes that actively seek out different approaches from very different sectors with the intent to find better solutions or processes.
- Clear evidence of action taken, and results achieved, that show a positive significant step change in performance compared to previous years and most others in the sector.
Integration & Collaborative Working Award
Integration and collaborative working are key to overcoming challenges, managing risk and delivering better outcomes. We are looking for projects and practices that exemplify this approach with evidence of how all parties have been engaged, from clients to contractors and all across the supply chain. Applicants must demonstrate the benefits that have been achieved through a collaborative and integrated working.
Judges are looking for projects or initiatives that demonstrate:
- Better decision making through effective collaboration.
- Use of collaboration to overcome challenges and manage risk.
- Use of collaborative delivery models.
- Early supply chain involvement.
- Clear supply chain strategy and good supply chain management.
- Fair supply chain practices.
- Prompt payments.
People and Culture Award
“Our people are our greatest asset” - so attracting, motivating, supporting, developing and retaining the most diverse of human talent to our organisations and the sector is critical to ensure we totally understand and meet our customers' and wider communities’ needs. Strong constructive cultures, effective leadership, health & wellbeing, and psychological safety at every level are vital to ensuring we positively challenge and continuously improve, as is Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and ensuring functional competence through progression pathways and continuing professional development.
Judges are looking for organisations, projects or initiatives that demonstrate:
- Clear strategies.
- Effective implementation of plans.
- Clear evidence of success. Measures are likely to include staff motivation scores and retention data, time and cost invested in people development plans (in-house activities, external programmes or other) at all levels of the organisation or project.
- Community engagement activity that attracts the most talented people to our sector’s diverse roles.
Regeneration & Conservation
The Regeneration and Refit Award aims to highlight projects or programmes that apply the Constructing Excellence principles to deliver better outcomes for an existing asset, which may include historic/heritage sites. These principles include procurement, innovation, collaboration, culture/people, productivity, client satisfaction, HS&W and Digital. Applicants must demonstrate how they achieve improved outcomes against these principles.
Judges are looking for projects or programmes that demonstrate:
- Successful delivery of client / community goals and expectations.
- Improved performance of the existing asset.
- Collaborative practices within the delivery process.
- Use of digital through the project.
- Employment of innovative techniques.
- Measured impact of the solutions and end result.
Residential Project of the Year
The Project of the Year category celebrates inspirational projects that deliver outstanding outcomes. We are looking for projects that exemplify the Constructing Excellence principles, which fully align with the collaborative work we are undertaking with the Construction Leadership Council. Projects must demonstrate the successful implementation of better ways of working and so help to provide a template for others to learn from.
Judges are looking for projects that demonstrate:
- Commercial practices that reward and incentivise the supply chain through collaborative procurement and delivery and fair payment practices.
- High levels of productivity and a rigorous approach to measuring performance.
- A robust digital strategy, embedded within the project.
- A positive culture that embodies respect for people and an excellent approach to health safety and wellbeing.
- High levels of sustainability including demonstrable actions to cut carbon.
- Strong commitment to social value.
- A drive to change the culture of the industry.
- Adherence to the principles of the Building Safety Act and implementation of the Golden Thread.
- Excellent levels of client satisfaction, delivering against client outcomes and expectations.
Retrofit Award
The UK has Europe’s oldest building stock and retrofit is crucial to deliver a net zero built environment and the high-quality homes and buildings our society needs. The Retrofit Award aims to highlight projects or programmes that apply the Constructing Excellence principles to deliver better performance of an existing asset. These principles include procurement, innovation, collaboration, culture/people, productivity, client satisfaction, HS&W and Digital. Applicants must demonstrate how they achieve improved performance against these principles.
Judges are looking for projects or programmes that demonstrate:
- Successful delivery of client / community goals and expectations.
- Improved performance of the existing asset.
- Collaborative practices within the delivery process.
- Use of digital through the project.
- Employment of innovative techniques.
- Measured impact of the solutions and end result including reduced carbon emissions.
SME of the Year
The UK government definition of Small to Medium Enterprises encompasses; micro (less than 10 employees and an annual turnover under €2 million), small (less than 50 employees and an annual turnover under €10 million) and medium-sized (less than 250 employees and an annual turnover under €50 million) businesses.
SMEs are a core part of the supply chain and are the backbone of the construction industry. Constructing Excellence are seeking to showcase examples of organisations that embody best practise. Applicants should model the Constructing Excellence principles of procurement, innovation, collaboration, culture/people, productivity, client satisfaction, HS&W and Digital.
Judges are looking for organisations that demonstrate:
- Continual professional development i.e. training, developing competence, pathways to progression, leaderships & successor development.
- A culture of inclusivity, psychological safety and mental health support.
- A safety-first culture, with the correct culture, systems and processes in place.
- Good staff retention and team satisfaction - recognised as being a good place to work.
- Commitment to addressing the skills shortage - actively encouraging diverse new entrants to the industry and nurturing emerging talent.
- Financial sustainability with a future focus and strategy.
- Engagement with the community, providing support and getting involved with events and initiatives.
Social Impact Award
Construction and the built environment play a huge role in underpinning our society and are crucial in delivering better for staff and local residents alike. The Constructing Excellence Social Impact Award aims to celebrate organisations and projects that take an active role in delivering a positive impact for the communities and stakeholders they work with, placing the society they serve at the heart of what they do.
We are looking for organisations and projects that demonstrate a measured impact on societal outcomes, fair and responsible employment practices, progression opportunities and a commitment to their local communities. Applicants should demonstrate strategies that serve as a model for the future of the organisation and/or future projects to continue improving outcomes for society.
Judges are looking for organisations that demonstrate:
- A positive impact on society such as labour practices, human rights, community relations and customer satisfaction.
- Initiatives to deliver assets that support communities to thrive e.g. mobility, creation of well-used community spaces, etc.
- A drive to provide high quality employment to those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Work with stakeholders and supply chain to develop awareness of local community needs.
- A plan to identify and tackle societal challenges.
- A range of measures to evaluate and understand the social impact delivered and how to improve upon in the future.
Sustainability Award
All of us, within the construction industry and beyond, have a responsibility to deliver a sustainable build environment. It is a key driver behind many innovative tools, techniques and processes and impacts everything we do. Constructing Excellence would like to celebrate those projects or organisations that seek to deliver a positive impact, or a reduced negative impact, on the natural environment and demonstrate whole life sustainability in their approach to construction. Successful applicants will exemplify the use of organisational culture, high quality design, effective procurement practices and innovative tools and techniques to provide improved environmental performance and outcomes.
Judges are looking for organisations, projects or initiatives that demonstrate:
- Readiness and progress to move towards zero emission vehicles and onsite plant.
- Commitment to reducing waste and transport to sites via improved logistics and MMC.
- Use of low carbon manufacture, transport, heating, lighting, or processing solutions.
- Measurements or metrics to evaluate carbon and enable informed decision-making for carbon reduction.
- Use of circular economy.
- Use of innovation to reduce impact on the natural environment or enable positive environmental outcomes.
- Support of the development of low carbon materials and solutions.
Sub-regional Project of the Year
This award category is in association with the Regional Best Practice Clubs.
Awards will be given to outstanding projects in the following regions:
- Cheshire, Warrington & Wirral
- Cumbria
- Lancashire
- Liverpool City Region
- Manchester
Tickets
Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Awards.
Priced at £195 plus VAT per person each ticket includes:
- Access to the drinks reception with welcome drink
- 3 x course dinner and wine for all guests
- Live entertainment
- Awards ceremony
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