SPONSOR

A big thank you to BLP for being our Headline Sponsor

BLP (Building LifePlans Ltd) provides housing warranty insurance and commercial development latent defects insurance underwritten by Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE.

We also offer life cycle assessments and durability design assessments for offsite construction.

We have been providing construction insurance since 1989, trading as BLP since 1999.

We are owned by Thomas Miller, a world class insurance services business at the forefront of the insurance industry for over 125 years.

We are also a premier consultancy resource for “whole life cost” data and methodology in UK residential construction, and offer durability assessments for clients who need to fast-track the adoption of innovative systems.

Visit www.blpinsurance.com for more information.

A big thank you to Futurebuild for being our Headline Sponsor

Futurebuild is the evolution of ecobuild and fulfilment of the bold vision for the future that we first announced following the acquisition of the event at the end of 2016.

Futurebuild 2019 brings together opinion-shapers, decision-makers and product innovators under a common purpose to explore the latest technologies and approaches, and debate the biggest issues facing the built environment – now and in the future – both in the UK and overseas.

The six Hubs provide dedicated platforms that unite sector-specific experts and innovators with leading brands and organisations.

Visit www.futurebuild.co.uk for more information.

A big thank you to Hadley Group for sponsoring the Architect of the Year category

Hadley Group is a world leader in advanced cold rolled steel technology, with manufacturing facilities in Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia, and more than 600 employees worldwide.

We deliver innovative solutions with applications across sectors as diverse as construction, automotive, industrial and agriculture.

At the heart of this is UltraSTEEL®, a patented cold rollforming process that enables the production of components with up to 20% more strength and a similar reduction in raw materials.

Our heritage extends back for over 50 years and has been built on the skills of our workforce, ongoing investment in innovative and productive technologies, and the long term relationships that we maintain with customers around the world.

We have shaped our business around adding value for our customers; understanding their diverse needs and, through local expertise, market insight and manufacturing capabilities, delivering beyond expectation.

For more information visit www.hadleygroup.com

A big thank you to Kingspan Insulation for being our Headline Sponsor

Manufacturing excellence, first class customer service and unrivalled expertise in meeting the needs of the market.

We are a market leading manufacturer of premium and high performance rigid insulation products and insulated systems for building fabric and building services applications. We have a vast product range including optimum performance OPTIM-R vacuum insulation, premium performance rigid Kooltherm insulation, high performance rigid Therma insulation and high performance rigid extruded polystyrene insulation.

Visit www.kingspan.com for more information.

A big thank you to NHBC for being our Headline Sponsor

NHBC is the UK's leading provider of warranty and insurance for the new homes industry. We work with our registered house builders to improve the construction standards of the new homes they build for the benefit of the industry and homeowners.

Our experienced technical staff work with Offsite Manufacturers to assess systems and components to ensure they are suitable for their intended use.

NHBC is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority.

Visit www.nhbc.co.uk/MMCHub/

A big thank you to Aquarian Cladding Systems for sponsoring the Installer of the Year category 

With Aquarian you get brilliance built in.

Our vast product knowledge and industry expertise mean we guarantee simpler, faster builds that perform precisely as they should.

Our systems are tried and tested, their installation is swift and straightforward and they need little or no maintenance.

The benefits we bring to your project are all rooted in working more intelligently, using quality systems and components for streamlined construction and better-performing buildings.

We’re happy to provide procurement and technical advice to developers, architects and building contractors to minimise the risk of surprises throughout design, specification, tendering and installation.

From residential to retail, public or private sector, we connect current building practice with progressive technologies to save time, money and the environment.

For more information, visit www.aquariancladding.co.uk.

A big thank you to Cogent Consulting for being our Trophy Sponsor 

Cogent operates exclusively within the built environment and offsite manufacturing sectors - offering in-depth knowledge of existing and emerging technologies. Our extensive experience of working across all sectors of the construction industry, includes the key public sector markets of education, healthcare and residential accommodation - whilst still remaining active in the retail, leisure, commercial and light industrial sectors.  As offsite experts with a breadth of experience, we bring an independent perspective which incorporates the whole of the supply chain and range of offsite construction technologies.

Visit www.cogent-consulting.co.uk for more information. 

A big thank you to MPA The Concrete Centre for sponsoring the Best use of Concrete Technology category

The Concrete Centre provides material, design and construction guidance. Our aim is to enable all those involved in the design, use and performance of concrete and masonry to realise the potential of these materials.
The Concrete Centre, part of the MPA

Mineral Products Association (MPA) is the trade association for aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, dimension stone, lime, mortar and silica sand industries.

For more information visit www.concretecentre.com

A big thank you to EOS for sponsoring the Engineer of the Year category

As leading offsite innovators with over 14 years expertise across all construction sectors – EOS specialise in the design, manufacture and supply of a wide range of bespoke steel framing systems (SFS) for the offsite markets.

A major extension to our advanced manufacturing facility has just been completed together with the development of a new fabrication plant which will support our market leading ‘lump-sum’, all-inclusive pricing initiative and complement our ‘total supply’ offering.

In addition to the five Howick steel framing machines currently in operation, to further expand our product portfolio and manufacturing capacity, we have invested in a new multiwidth (boxer) machine and installed overhead cranes for lifting and moving frames and steel coils around the extended facility.

This work has been undertaken in preparation for the increased workload with the development of our complete walling solution and load-bearing systems to support our offsite initiatives.

For more information visit www.eos-facades.co.uk

A big thank you to Fermacell for sponsoring the Client of the Year category

Fermacell has joined the James Hardie Group. James Hardie is a world leader in manufacturing fibre cement cladding and backerboard. Fermacell is the leading gypsum fibreboard producer and also offers a wide range of fire system solutions. 

For more information please visit www.fermacell.co.uk.

A big thank you to FSI Group for sponsoring the Best Use of Hybrid Technology category

FSi Develop and Manufacture a full range of Built-In Fire Protection Systems to Protect infrastructure and assets around the world.

Key here is the reference to systems and not individual products. It is paramount fire protection systems are installed to uphold the prescribed fire performance of a structure, FSi offer this to the worldwide market.

All systems are manufactured to many global standards including CE, UL, FM, AS, ASTM and ISO. FSi manufacture fire protection, air permeability, movement, water permeability and acoustic isolation systems as well as general construction sealants, we offer support and training through our highly experienced technical team.

We pride ourselves on the high level of testing and technical expertise that has been built up through years of experience within the industry, from site installation to Multi-National distribution organisations.

FSi ensure the correct solutions are specified and delivered to strict budgets and timescales ensuring technical specifications are met.

For more information visit www.fsiltd.com

A big thank you to i3P for sponsoring the Infrastructure Project of the Year category 

Launched in October 2016, the Infrastructure Industry Innovation Platform (i3P) is an independent innovation community governed by representatives from its member organisations. Membership is open to clients (currently major infrastructure projects and construction programmes) and their supply chains (Tier 1 contractors and consultants) across the infrastructure industry.

As a primary driver for innovation in the UK infrastructure industry, i3P will help transform ideas into opportunities and practical solutions; providing a mechanism for strategically directing innovation to address the major challenges facing the infrastructure industry.

By fostering a truly collaborative culture of innovation across both infrastructure clients and their supply chains, i3P will create a ‘safe space’ to identify areas for potential industry improvement, share ideas, and enable members to partner in projects that drive increased value across the infrastructure industry.

Visit www.i3p.org.uk for more information.

A big thank you to Initiative for sponsoring the Healthcare Project of the Year category 

Spatial Initiative unites Styles&Wood’s skills in pre-construction, fit-out and project delivery with Extraspace Solutions’ innovation in modular construction, to offer the construction industry a uniquely tailored service delivering buildings that really work for our clients and their end users.

Bringing together modern construction methods and our integrated services ensures we are able to maximise efficiency and value, with effective and proven solutions at every stage of the project, from concept through to completion.

Collectively we draw on each partner’s wide range of capabilities, knowledge and relationships to drive down costs and provide expertise to our clients across their estates delivery strategy.

Visit www.spatial-initiative.com for more information.

A big thank you to James Latham for sponsoring the Retail & Leisure Project of the Year category

Established in 1757, James Latham plc has been importing and distributing timber and wood based panel products to the UK for more than two and a half centuries.

Under the continuing direction of the Latham family, the business – whose current management team includes a number of ninth generation family members - has developed into an industry leader in panel products, hardwood, and hardwood flooring and joinery quality softwood.

Latham’s wide-ranging and ever-expanding portfolio includes an extensive choice of innovative surface solutions for architects and interior designers ranging from veneered, melamine and laminated panels to acrylic solid surface.

The company also offers an extensive range of high performance door blanks, lightweight MFC boards, Birch plywood, plus hardwood and softwood plywood.  In addition, as one of the largest distributors of MDF in the UK, stocks are held of standard, light, moisture resistant, F.R and Exterior panels.

Visit www.lathamtimber.co.uk for more information.

A big thank you to LHC for sponsoring the Education Project of the Year category

LHC is a not-for-profit procurement consortium with over fifty years’ experience of housing and construction. We are a leading provider of free-to-use framework agreements used by local authorities, social landlords and other public sector bodies to procure works, products and services for the construction, refurbishment and maintenance of social housing and public buildings.

For more information, visit www.lhc.gov.uk.

A big thank you to Lucideon for sponsoring the Offsite Pioneer of the Year category

From raw materials and construction products to buildings and infrastructure, whether new-build or redevelopment projects, Lucideon are experts in all things building and construction. Lucideon works with clients throughout the lifecycle of their products, systems and buildings, from developing new materials and laboratory testing, to factory production control and on-site investigations. 

Visit www.lucideon.com for more information.

A big thank you to MPBA for sponsoring the Best use of Volumetric Technology category

Founded in 1938, MPBA play a key role in connecting all sectors of the modular and portable building industry together.

Regardless of size and the type of business in the industry, by becoming an MPBA member you will join an Association with many other professionals which will open the door to various opportunities and add significant value to your company.

Visit www.mpba.biz for more information.

A big thank you to Portakabin for sponsoring the Health & Safety category

Modular Building innovators for more than 50 years, operating in 7 countries, employing more than 1,750 people.

Our mission: "To provide peace of mind for our customers across Europe through quality buildings and services"

That's precisely what Portakabin has been doing for the past 50 years. Today, we operate in seven countries and employ more than 1,750 people in the UK, Ireland, France, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg and Holland. Since the company was founded as a pioneering manufacturer of portable and modular buildings, we have continued to innovate and develop exceptional buildings that meet the challenges of efficient, sustainable, high-quality construction..

For more information visit www.portakabin.com

A big thank you to Premier Guarantee for sponsoring the Housing Project of the Year category

Premier Guarantee has over 300 employees that work across the length and breadth of the country, supporting our clients with their construction projects and delivering structural warranty solutions for all types of residential and commercial builds.

Visit www.premierguarantee.co.uk for more information.

A big thank you to Salus Approved inspectors for sponsoring the Contractor of the Year category  

Salus Approved Inspectors, an alternative to local authority building control, help developers and designers to overcome the obstacles presented in regards to industry legislation and building regulations.  Covering all aspects of building control, fire engineering and fire safety consultancy, Salus have specialist expertise in high density developments, education, health, sport, leisure, retail, commercial, listed and historic buildings. A non-bureaucratic service and complete nationwide coverage has secured the company as one of the most experienced approved inspectors in the market. 

For more information, visit www.salusai.co.uk

A big thank you to SCI for sponsoring the Best use of Steel Technology category

SCI (the Steel Construction Institute) has been a trusted, independent source of information and engineering expertise globally for over 30 years, and remains the leading, independent provider of technical expertise and disseminator of best practice to the steel construction sector.

Visit www.steel-sci.com for more information.

A big thank you to Sigmat for sponsoring the Project Manager of the Year category

As a team, we have decades of relevant experience in steel frame and structural steel projects, as well as a detailed working knowledge of the industry-leading software and technologies used in the design and manufacturing stages.

We work closely with contractors, architects and industry bodies to attain innovative industry-leading specifications and fully-compliant, accredited systems.

Because of its inherent economic and environmental advantages, it is generally anticipated that the offsite construction growth will continue to outpace that of traditional construction. With our “source to site” solution, we are ideally placed to grow ahead of headline offsite growth rates.

Visit www.sigmat.co.uk for more information.

A big thank you to StrucSoft Solutions for sponsoring the BIM/Digital Construction Award category 

At StrucSoft Solutions, we pride ourselves in delivering excellent products and services to ensure the continued success of our clients. Led by our team of experts, we enable members of the AEC community to automate the modelling, clash detection, engineering and manufacturing of their wood or light gauge steel structures quickly and efficiently, using MWF. This is all made possible with the help of our talented, knowledgeable and hard-working team of professionals.

Visit www.strucsoftsolutions.com for more information.

A big thank you to STA for sponsoring the Best Use of Timber Technology category

As building offsite solutions in timber are gaining traction across the industry, the STA's mission is to enhance quality and drive product innovation through technical guidance and research, underpinned by a members' quality standard assessment - STA Assure. This scheme offers reassurances to the construction community that our members meet or even exceed current legislation and regulatory requirements.

Our STA Assure Membership and Quality Standards Scheme is recognised by six of the industry's leading structural warranty and building control bodies - LABC Warranty, Premier Guarantee, Protek Warranty, Build-Zone, Self-Build Zone and CRL. By offering reassurances to the construction community that our members meet or even exceed current legislation and regulatory requirements - this assessment has been developed to benefit both our members and construction clients. In addition, we enforce the industry leading initiative, Site Safe and provide all our members with access to the very latest Health and Safety training.

For more information, visit www.structuraltimber.co.uk

A big thank you to Vision Modular & Tide Construction for sponsoring Commercial Project of the Year

Vision Modular Systems UK Ltd manufactures volumetric 3D structural modules for the Construction Industry to be used in sectors such as Hotels, Residential Apartment Buildings,  and Student Accommodation.

The Vision Modular Systems’ manufacturing process is a controlled assembly line environment, manned by skilled operatives who are supported by quality control and technical guidance personnel.

The automated production lines transfer the modules through the manufacturing process where all internal finishes, M&E installations, windows, external insulation and some external finishes are applied.

The Vision Modular System extends from the manufacturing to the delivery of the modules to site where the process continues with the module installation, followed by final connections and commissioning being carried out under strictly monitored procedures by Vision site based personnel.

The Vision Modular System modules are manufactured utilising integrated structural steel framing with solid concrete floors..

Visit www.visionmodular.com for more information.

A big thank you to ARV Solutions for sponsoring the Drinks Reception - 05.03.2019

ARV Solutions are recruitment specialists in engineering, construction and manufacturing.

Our proven record spans over a decade, placing permanent and contract candidates from Graduates and Designers to Directors and Executives across the UK and internationally.

We are leaders in recruiting for timber frame, modular building and the wider offsite and construction, and sustainability sectors.

Visit www.arvsolutions.co.uk for more information.

A big thank you to Egger for sponsoring the After Ceremony Drinks Reception - 05.03.2019

EGGER (UK) Ltd. specialises in the design and manufacture of industry-leading commercial and domestic structural flooring solutions for UK housebuilders. Its Advanced Structural Flooring System comes with a unique lifetime guarantee and uses a simple six step installation process. It is based on EGGER’s portfolio of structural P5 grade flooring boards – EGGER P5, EGGER Peel Clean Xtra and EGGER Protect. The boards feature enhanced moisture-resistant properties and a precise, diamond-tipped cut tongue and groove profile. 

Visit www.egger.com/building for more information.

A big thank you to FP McCann for sponsoring the Awards Brochure

FP McCann is the UK’s largest manufacturer and supplier of precast concrete solutions.  We manage projects from conception to completion and handover by providing facilities and general management throughout the build programme. FP McCann is committed to high quality, cost-effective and sustainable solutions tailored to meet clients’ budgets and expectations.

FP McCann through its Quarries, Surfacing, Readymix and Precast plants, supply a wide range of heavy building materials to the construction industry. We offer a range of sustainable and innovative product solutions that complement our standard package of products and services.

Visit www.fpmccann.co.uk for more information.