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Lifetime Achievement Award winner Dave Hughes takes the stage at the ceremony (Image:-)
Britain’s construction industry elite have congratulated the winners of the Sunday Express Construction and Property Awards.
The tributes were presented at a lavish ceremony in Manchester on Thursday night, hosted by broadcaster Janet Street-Porter.
The undisputed kings of the night were Legacie, who won the prestigious Real Estate Developer of the Year and Regeneration Impact awards with their jaw-dropping “Gateway” project and consolidated their place at the top of urban transformation projects.
Sponsored by Sevadis, the event builds on last year’s successful start, reflecting the scale, diversity and passion of the vital sector.
Dave Hughes receives his Lifetime Achievement Award from host Janet Street-Porter (Image:-)
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Loose Women star Street-Porter said on the night: “It was an absolute privilege to host what is undoubtedly the biggest and most exciting awards event for the construction and property industry in Britain.
“The standard of talent, innovation and achievement on display tonight was extraordinary.
“These winners aren’t just building projects; they’re shaping communities, stimulating regeneration and helping to define the future of the UK’s built environment. It’s a truly fantastic group of winners.”
Among the winners, Jarron Developments took the title of Build to Rent Developer of the Year, while Strada Real Estate won the International Real Estate Agency of the Year award.
Seddon Homes was recognized for its Outstanding Commitment to Regeneration, while Kinrise received the Urban Renaissance Award for its work breathing new life into urban areas.
DT Hughes Group was honored for its Social Impact, reflecting the growing importance of community-led development, and Morpheus Lending was awarded the Future of Real Estate Finance award, lauded for its innovation in finance.
The importance of strong supply chains was also recognized, with both DPL Fabrications and Tate Steel being honored with Outstanding Supplier Awards.
Presenter Janet Street-Porter and Women’s Ownership Champion Claire Hodder on stage (Image:-)
Elsewhere, Eric Wright Group enjoyed a remarkable night by securing both the National Construction Business of the Year and Property Deal of the Year, while Hodder + Partners celebrated double success with Claire Hodder named Female Property Champion of the Year and the practice winning the Architecture Business of the Year award.
Mountain Earth’s Sam Heyes was awarded Male Ownership Champion of the Year.
The evening climaxed with the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award, which this year went to Dave Hughes, the driving force behind family-run civil engineering firm DT Hughes.
Founded over thirty years ago, the company has grown from humble beginnings into a respected name in the industry.
A Sunday Express spokesman said: “We are incredibly proud to continue our partnership with the British Construction and Property Awards.
“This year’s ceremony once again showcased the best of the industry, from major refurbishment projects to cutting-edge innovation and meaningful social impact.
“This is a remarkable event that continues to grow in scale, prestige and importance every year.”
- Exceptional Commitment to Regeneration – Seddon Homes
- Extraordinary Contribution to Domestic Investment – NPP Housing
- Game Changer Award – Knox Facilities Management and Knox Energy
- Urban Renaissance Award – Kinrise
- Social Impact Award – DT Hughes Group
- Social Value Home Builder Award – Prospect Homes
- The Future of Real Estate Financing – Morpheus Lending
- Placemaking Impact Award – Scarborough Group
- Female Real Estate Champion of the Year: Claire Hodder, Hodder + Partners
- Male Real Estate Champion of the Year: Sam Heyes, Mountain Earth
- Best Development Lender: Close Brothers Real Estate Finance
- Renewal Impact Award: The Gateway, Legacie
- Real Estate Developer of the Year: Legacie
- Legal Team of the Year: MSB
- Retrofit Provider of the Year: Next Energy Solutions
- Home Builder of the Year: Wain Homes
- Real Estate Deal of the Year: Amounterness House, Eric Wright Group
- National Construction Company of the Year: Eric Wright Group
- Investment Agency of the Year: RWinvest
- Build to Rent Developer of the Year: Jarron Developments
- Superior Corporate Social Responsibility: SGD Fire Protection
- Planning Team of the Year: Zerum
- Exceptional Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Frank Rogers
- Consulting Team of the Year: Adair
- CEO of the Year: Renee Preston, Gallaway Construction
- Best Property Marketing Award: Applethwaite Homes
- Rising Star Award: Gary Allen
- Innovator Award: Huyton Asphalt
- Real Estate Agency of the Year: Marshall Property
- Best Monitoring and Evaluation Contractor: Verde Services
- Outstanding Supplier Award: DPL Fabrications
- Outstanding Supplier Award: Tate Steel
- Student Accommodation Developer of the Year: Kexgill Group
- Architectural Work of the Year: Hodder + Partners
- Contractor of the Year: Casey Group
- Financial Personality of the Year: Jonathan Sealey, Hope Capital
- International Real Estate Agency of the Year: Strada Real Estate
- Facility Management Team: SBFM
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Dave Hughes
