Categories
There are 27 Awards with an additional 3 Judges’ Special Awards. Each category has its own eligibility and judging criteria.
Three new categories join for 2026: Excellence in Asset Management, Design Excellence (with ICE) and Mineral Product Supplier of the Year (with MPA NI).
Construction People Awards
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Apprentice of the Year
2025 Winner - Rachel Tohill, Farrans Construction
2025 Highly Commended - Matthew Culbert, Harvey GroupSponsored by CITB NI
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Outstanding Contributor
2025 Winner - Martin Collins, H&A Group
Sponsored by Henry Brothers
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Lifetime Achievement
2025 Winner - William Rogers, William Rogers Construction
Sponsored by CIOB NI
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Fit Out - Project of the Year
2025 Winner - William Rogers Construction
Sponsorship available
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Restoration - Project of the Year
2025 Winner - Deane Public Works
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Social/ Community Buildings Project of the Year
2025 Winner - Woodvale Construction
Sponsorship available
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Commercial Construction Project of the Year
2025 Winner - OHMG
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Social Housing Project of the Year
2025 Winner - GEDA Construction
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Private Housing Project of the Year
2025 Winner Braidwater
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Multiple Occupancy Housing Project of the Year
2025 Winner - McAleer & Rushe
Sponsorship available
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Health Project of the Year
2025 Winner - HJ O’Boyle
Sponsorship available
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Education Project of the Year
2025 Winner - Tracey Bros
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Water & Wastewater Project of the Year
Below £5m
New for 2026Above £5m
New for 2026Sponsorship Available
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Infrastructure Project of the Year
Below £10m
2025 Winner - AG WilsonAbove £10m
2025 Winner - Farrans/Sacyr JVSponsorship available
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Excellence in Health & Safety and Wellbeing
2025 Winner - Heron Bros
Sponsorship available
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Excellence in Training
2025 Winner - HJ Martin / Heron Brothers
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Social Value Project of the Year
2025 Winner - Woodvale Construction
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Energy Efficiency Project of the Year
2025 Winner - Seaview Developments
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Sustainable Company of the Year
2025 Winner - GEDA / AG Wilson
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Excellence in the Use of Construction Software
2025 Winner - Combined Facilities Management
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Excellence in Asset Management
New award for 2026
Sponsorship available
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Design Excellence
New award for 2026
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Mineral Product Supplier of the Year
New award for 2026
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GB & RoI Construction Project of the Year
Below £10m
2025 Winner - Felix O’HareAbove £10m
2025 Winner - BAM / GRAHAMSponsorship available
Judges’ Special Awards
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Achieving Excellence in Partnering
A bonus award shared by client, design team and construction team
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Overall Winner
The most outstanding entry across all categories
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Judges' Discretion
A further Judges’ discretionary award