It’s time to shine a light on the very best in construction. From trailblazing projects to inspiring people and standout organisations, these awards celebrate those who are shaping a better industry for all. Whether it’s driving social value, championing the workforce or leading the way in sustainability.
Submissions have closed, with the shortlist now being revealed! See the 2025 shortlist.
Awards for you to nominate your Company
Community Engagement Award
This award recognises a company making a meaningful impact in the communities it serves. It celebrates those who lead with purpose - supporting social programmes, volunteering, and building local partnerships. From education and public spaces to inclusion and wellbeing, they strengthen neighbourhoods through genuine community engagement.
Criteria
- Demonstrates a clear, sustained positive impact on local communities
- Engages with diverse community stakeholders
- Supports initiatives that promote inclusion, wellbeing, or education
- Offers evidence of long-term commitment to community investment
- Aligns with broader social or corporate responsibility values
Climate Champion Award
This award recognises outstanding leadership in environmental responsibility and sustainable innovation. It honours companies that champion green initiatives, cut carbon emissions, and adopt eco-friendly practices. Whether through energy-efficient design, waste reduction, or climate-conscious projects, recipients demonstrate a lasting commitment to protecting our planet for future generations.
Criteria
- Leads and can demonstrate innovative sustainability initiatives
- Actively reduces environmental impact through operations or advocacy
- Demonstrates measurable carbon reduction or energy efficiency
- Promotes environmental awareness among colleagues or community
- Integrates sustainability into everyday practices
Employer of the Year
This award celebrates companies that excel in nurturing talent, fostering inclusive workplace cultures, and championing skills for the future. It recognises those leading in employee wellbeing, diversity, and development to create environments where people thrive, grow, and drive success for both business and the local community.
Criteria
- Invests in staff development, training, or apprenticeships
- Fosters a culture of innovation and continuous learning
- Demonstrates commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Supports career progression and talent retention
- Actively works towards addressing skills gaps in the industry
Awards for you to nominate your Clients and Suppliers
Considerate Client Award
The Considerate Client Award recognises clients who actively empower their contractors to deliver to the highest standards. Nominated by those they work with, these clients go beyond contracts - fostering collaboration, encouraging innovation, and supporting sites to prioritise community, workforce wellbeing, and environmental care. Through their leadership and values, they help shape a more considerate and accountable construction industry.
For this award, you can also put submissions for your own clients that you want to bring a special spotlight and recognition to.
Criteria
- Actively supports contractors in delivering high standards across community, environment, and workforce
- Fosters a collaborative, respectful working relationship with the supply chain
- Demonstrates leadership in ethical, inclusive, or sustainable procurement
- Encourages innovation and continuous improvement on site
- Trusted by contractors to help create positive project outcomes beyond compliance
Supplier Recognition Award
The Supplier Recognition Award celebrates suppliers who go above and beyond to support responsible, high-performing construction. These are the partners who don’t just deliver materials or services - they bring insight, collaboration, and a shared commitment to raising standards across the industry. Whether through innovation, transparency, or hands-on support for sites, these suppliers help drive progress and set the tone for what great supply chain partnership looks like.
Criteria
- Provides consistent, high-quality service or products that enable considerate construction
- Acts as a collaborative partner, not just a vendor
- Contributes positively to safety, sustainability, or site efficiency
- Supports contractors with insights, innovation, or technical expertise
- Demonstrates values-led performance that aligns with responsible industry practice
Awards for you to nominate your Employees
Social Value Leader Award
This award recognises outstanding commitment to creating positive social impact beyond core business goals. It honours individuals or organisations driving initiatives that promote inclusion, wellbeing, ethical practice, and responsible growth - embedding social value into strategy to build stronger, fairer communities.
Criteria
- Champions inclusive and ethical practices
- Embeds social value into strategic decision-making
- Delivers measurable community or stakeholder benefits
- Demonstrates collaboration to maximise impact
- Shares learnings or best practices in social value delivery
Rising Star Award
This award recognises exceptional a young professional (under 30) who is making remarkable strides in the construction industry. Celebrating emerging talent, fresh ideas, and leadership potential, the Rising Star Award shines a light on the future leaders shaping tomorrow’s built environment with energy, innovation, and passion.
This award is open to anyone working in the construction sector who will be under the age of 30 on or before 31 December 2025
Criteria
- Shows exceptional promise and early impact in the construction sector
- Brings fresh thinking, innovation, or new approaches to their role
- Demonstrates leadership potential and personal drive
- Positively influences teams, projects, or workplace culture
- Embodies the energy, values, and future vision of the industry
- Under 30 from the date of submission
Champion of Construction Award
This award celebrates outstanding individuals in the construction industry who embody the spirit, dedication, and innovation of CCS. It recognises those who lead by example, inspire others, and drive meaningful change, the true trailblazers shaping the future of the sector.
Criteria
- Demonstrates exceptional leadership and dedication in construction
- Acts as a role model, inspiring colleagues and peers
- Drives innovation and continuous improvement
- Contributes meaningfully to culture, safety, or social value
- Recognised by others as a positive individual for the construction industry
Icon Award
This prestigious award recognises an individual whose exceptional contributions have left a lasting mark on the construction industry. Celebrating visionary leadership, groundbreaking achievements, and enduring influence, the ICON Award honours those who set the highest standards and inspire the entire sector.
Criteria
- Has made a significant, lasting impact on the construction industry
- Demonstrates visionary leadership and industry-defining achievements
- Sets the benchmark for excellence, ethics, and innovation
- Has left a lasting inspiring legacy for peers, teams, and future generations of professionals
- Recognised across the sector as a transformative force
Awards nominated by Considerate Constructors
Innovation of the year
This award recognises companies leading the way in creativity and practical innovation within the construction industry. It celebrates breakthroughs that improve workflows, enhance safety, boost efficiency, or introduce new products and processes - turning challenges into opportunities and setting new standards for best practice
Criteria
- Has submitted and been awarded an innovation to the Best Practice Hub
- Shown that the innovation has produced measurable improvement or results
- Demonstrates originality in approach or implementation
- Scalable or adaptable solution with future potential.
Excellence in Construction
This prestigious award recognises construction companies that deliver exceptional impact across the industry and wider society. From ESG leadership to on-site excellence, it celebrates those who consistently raise the bar - driving innovation, enhancing communities, and setting the standard for what great construction looks like. Judged across high performance, digital engagement, and public feedback, this award honours contractors who lead with purpose, quality, and influence.
Criteria
- Demonstrates consistent high performance across projects
- Scores highly on ESG metrics
- Shows active digital engagement with CCS platforms
- Incorporates innovation and best practices in construction delivery
- Receives strong public or stakeholder feedback
Legacy Award
This award honours the longest-standing construction site, recognising the enduring commitment, resilience, and impact it represents. Celebrating a project that has stood the test of time, it pays tribute to the dedication behind maintaining quality, safety, and progress throughout its journey - a true testament to lasting legacy in construction.
Criteria
- Demonstrates long-term commitment to a single project
- Maintains consistent quality and safety standards over time
- Adapts to evolving challenges with resilience and innovation
- Shows sustained community engagement and positive impact