Winners revealed for CN Specialists Awards 2024

The winners of this year's Construction News Specialists Awards were revealed tonight (5 September) in a gala ceremony at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.

Specialists were recognised across 23 categories at the event, which was attended by more than 650 people and hosted by comedian Andy Parsons.

An independent panel of 83 judges selected the winners out of more than 300 submissions.

Three firms won multiple awards at this year's event. John F Hunt picked up the trophies for Demolition and Enabling Specialist of the Year and Health, Safety and Wellbeing Excellence; McGee won in the Outstanding Contribution to Sustainability and the Specialist Contractor of the Year (turnover over £25m) categories; and Seaway7 won the Project of the Year by a Specialist Contractor (subcontract over £5m) and Innovation of the Year (Contractor) awards.

Construction News editor Colin Marrs said: "Without our skilled specialists, there would be no building industry. The tradespeople on sites up and down the country are the engine of our sector, turning dreams into reality. The CN Specialists Awards is a time to celebrate the dedication, craftsmanship and expertise that these individuals bring to the world.

"So, to all the nominees and winners, we say thank you. Thank you for your tireless efforts, your vision and your contribution to making our country a better, more sustainable place through your work. CN is proud to support you once more this year."

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CN Specialists Awards 2024: the winners

• Apprentice of the Year: Lauren Peynado, RGE Services
• Rising Star: Daniel Bartos, Indevor
• Training Excellence: L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage
• Excellence in Social Value: Progressive Roofing & Cladding
• Health, Safety and Wellbeing Excellence: John F Hunt
• Digital Construction Excellence: Houston Cox Central
• Innovation of the Year (Contractor): Seaway7
• Product Innovation of the Year (Non-contractor): Adaptavate – Breathaboard
• Technology Innovation of the Year (Non-contractor): Radius Group – Skyline Cockpit
• Equipment Specialist of the Year: Think Hire
• Access & Scaffolding Specialist of the Year: Chris Sedgeman Scaffolding
• Fit out Specialist of the Year: DBSJ
• MMC Specialist of the Year: TopHat
• Demolition & Enabling Specialist of the Year: John F Hunt
• MEP Specialist of the Year: GBE Services London
• Steel Specialist of the Year: ACS Stainless Steel Fixings
• Project of the Year by a Specialist Contractor (subcontract up to £2m): Zed Pods – St Andrews House
• Project of the Year by a Specialist Contractor (subcontract from £2m to £5m): NetZero Facades – Aurora, Glasgow
• Project of the Year by a Specialist Contractor (subcontract over £5m): Seaway7 – innovative suction caisson technology for renewable energy
• Specialist Contractor of the Year (turnover up to £25m): Metek
• Specialist Contractor of the Year (turnover over £25m): McGee
• Outstanding Contribution to Sustainability: McGee
• Outstanding Contribution to Specialist Construction: Gap Hire Solutions