Lifetime Achievement Award winner Dave Hughes takes to the stage at the ceremony (Image: -)
The elite of Britain’s building industry have celebrated the winners of the Sunday Express Construction and Property Awards.
Hosted by broadcaster Janet Street-Porter the accolades were presented at a glittering ceremony in Manchester on Thursday night.
Undisputed kings of the evening were Legacie, who scooped the prestigious Property Developer of the Year and the Regeneration Impact awards for their jaw-dropping “Gateway” project, cementing their spot at the top of urban transformation work.
The event, sponsored by Sevadis, built on last year’s successful debut to reflect the scale, diversity and ambition of the vital industry.
Dave Hughes gets his Lifetime Achievement Award from host Janet Street-Porter (Image: -)
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Loose Women star Street-Porter said on the night: “It’s been an absolute privilege to host what is without doubt the biggest and most exciting awards event in Britain for the construction and property industry.
“The standard of talent, innovation and achievement on display tonight has been phenomenal.
“These winners aren’t just building projects – they’re shaping communities, driving regeneration and helping define the future of the UK’s built environment. A truly fantastic group of winners.”
Among the headline winners, Jarron Developments earned the prestigious title of Build to Rent Developer of the Year, while Strada Real Estate took home International Real Estate Agency of the Year.
Seddon Homes was recognised for its Outstanding Commitment to Regeneration, while Kinrise secured the Urban Renaissance Award for its work breathing new life into urban spaces.
DT Hughes Group was honoured for its Social Impact, reflecting the increasing importance of community-focused development, and Morpheus Lending was praised for innovation in finance, winning The Future of Property Finance.
The importance of strong supply chains was also recognised, with both DPL Fabrications and Tate Steel honoured with Outstanding Supplier Awards.
Host Janet Street-Porter with Female Property Champion Claire Hodder on stage (Image: -)
Elsewhere, Eric Wright Group enjoyed a standout evening, securing both National Construction Business of the Year and Property Deal of the Year, while Hodder + Partners celebrated a double success with Claire Hodder named Female Property Champion of the Year and the practice winning Architecture Business of the Year.
Sam Heyes, of Mountain Earth, was honoured with Male Property Champion of the Year.
The evening reached its pinnacle 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 more than three decades ago, the company has grown from modest 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 has once again showcased the very best of the sector – from major regeneration projects to cutting-edge innovation and meaningful social impact.
“It is a standout event that continues to grow in scale, prestige and importance each year.”
Outstanding Commitment to Regeneration – Seddon HomesOutstanding Contribution to Inward Investment – NPP ResidentialGame Changer Award – Knox Facilities Management & Knox EnergyUrban Renaissance Award – KinriseSocial Impact Award – DT Hughes GroupSocial Value Housebuilder Award – Prospect HomesThe Future of Property Finance – Morpheus LendingPlacemaking Impact Award – Scarborough GroupFemale Property Champion of the Year: Claire Hodder, Hodder + PartnersMale Property Champion of the Year: Sam Heyes, Mountain EarthBest Development Lender: Close Brothers Property FinanceRegeneration Impact Award: The Gateway, LegacieProperty Developer of the Year: LegacieLegal Team of the Year: MSBRetrofit Provider of the Year: Next Energy SolutionsHome Builder of the Year: Wain HomesProperty Deal of the Year: Amounderness House, Eric Wright GroupNational Construction Business of the Year: Eric Wright GroupInvestment Agency of the Year: RWinvestBuild to Rent Developer of the Year: Jarron DevelopmentsOutstanding Corporate Social Responsibility: SGD Fire ProtectionPlanning Team of the Year: ZerumOutstanding Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Frank RogersConsultancy Team of the Year: AdairCEO of the Year: Renee Preston, Gallaway ConstructionBest Property Marketing Award: Applethwaite HomesRising Star Award: Gary AllenInnovator Award: Huyton AsphaltReal Estate Agency of the Year: Marshall PropertyBest M&E Contractor: Verde ServicesOutstanding Supplier Award: DPL FabricationsOutstanding Supplier Award: Tate SteelStudent Accommodation Developer of the Year: Kexgill GroupArchitecture Business of the Year: Hodder + PartnersContractor of the Year: The Casey GroupFinancial Personality of the Year: Jonathan Sealey, Hope CapitalInternational Real Estate Agency of the Year: Strada Real EstateFacilities Management Team: SBFMLifetime Achievement Award: Dave Hughes