Announced: The Recipients of 2024 Architecture Prizes
2024 Building Awards Celebrate the Best in Construction
The construction industry gathered at The Grosvenor House Hotel in London on November 5, 2024, to celebrate the winners of the prestigious 2024 Building Awards. The event, hosted by Building Magazine, marked its 30th anniversary, recognising the achievements of numerous companies and projects in the sector.
In the awards ceremony, several notable recognitions were presented across different categories.
CEO of the Year
Dan Labbad, chief executive of The Crown Estate, was named CEO of the Year. His leadership has been instrumental in shaping the future of the property industry.
Architectural Practice of the Year
Ryder Architecture was named Architectural Practice of the Year, demonstrating their exceptional design and innovation in various projects.
Housing Project of the Year
Kier Construction won the Housing Project of the Year award for Marylebone Square, showcasing their expertise in creating high-quality residential spaces.
International Project of the Year
The Brewhouse and Trident Park, Malta, won the International Project of the Year award (Ritchie Studio). This recognition highlights the project's impact on the global construction landscape.
Major Contractor of the Year
Mace Group won the Major Contractor of the Year award, demonstrating their consistency in delivering large-scale projects with exceptional quality.
Housebuilder of the Year
Mount Anvil was named Housebuilder of the Year, reflecting their commitment to building sustainable and high-quality homes.
Engineering Consultant of the Year
Cundall won the Engineering Consultant of the Year award, showcasing their technical expertise and innovative solutions in engineering projects.
Other Recognitions
Reds10, a construction specialist, won two awards: Contractor of the Year and the MMC Award (Reds10). VINCI Building won the Delivering Social Value Award, while Greencore Homes, Hook Norton Community Land Trust won the Net Zero Award.
Specialist Contractor of the Year
Mivan won the Specialist Contractor of the Year award, recognising their expertise in delivering complex projects with precision and quality.
Construction Client of the Year
Transport for Greater Manchester won the Construction Client of the Year award, demonstrating their commitment to delivering infrastructure projects that benefit the region.
Good Employer of the Year
Ridge & Partners was awarded Building's Good Employer of the Year, reflecting their commitment to creating a positive work environment and fostering employee development.
Construction Consultant of the Year
CPC Project Services won the Construction Consultant of the Year award for firms with over 100 staff, while Keegans won the Construction Consultant/Surveyor of the Year award for firms with fewer than 100 staff.
The Winners of the 2024 Building Awards
The winners of the 2024 Building Awards spanned various categories—from product manufacturers (Gold Keys) to outstanding construction projects (Excellence in Construction and Project Excellence Awards), highlighting a broad range of leaders and projects recognised in the construction industry.
[1] The 2025 Gold Key Awards (for construction/building products companies) saw several companies joining the “Gold Key Club” for the first time, including Dutch Tech Inc., Eastside Machine Co., SWI Machinery, and W.E.H. Supply. Top awardees with multiple Gold Keys include Maze Nails (42 Gold Keys), Wick Buildings (41 Gold Keys), Graber Post Buildings Inc. (23 Gold Keys), Leland Industries, Inc. (23 Gold Keys), and Marco Industries (19 Gold Keys).
[2] The 2025 Excellence in Construction Awards by ABC Baltimore recognised several projects and contractors, including Chesapeake Contracting Group, Inc. for 40TEN project, CK Commercial for 7001 Columbia Gateway Drive Lobby & Amenity Center, North Point Builders of Maryland, LLC for Baltimore County Circuit Court Jury Assembly Renovation, A.R. Marani, Inc. for Bender JCC Greater Washington Multi-Use Pavilion & Restrooms, Bozzuto Construction Company for Chevy Chase Lake, Turner Construction Company for Cross Country Elementary/Middle School, Worth & Company, Inc. for Great Wolf Lodge Hotel & Waterpark, J. Vinton Schafer Construction for Hammond High School, and Wagman Construction, Inc. for Homewood at Frederick – The Lodge Expansion.
[3] The 2024 Project Excellence Awards (Metal Construction News) saw the Mayo Clinic Anna Maria and Stephen Kellen Research Building project win the Overall and Metal Walls category.
[4] Information about the Building Innovation Awards for 2024 was not available in the search results, providing only general information about the event and its significance to UK construction.
In the realm of housing, Kier Construction took home the Housing Project of the Year award for their exceptional work on Marylebone Square, showcasing their proficiency in building high-quality residential spaces. Meanwhile, in the dynamic world of the aerospace industry, more emphasis is placed on engineering and innovation, aspects that were highlighted in the Engineering Consultant of the Year award won by Cundall, recognized for their technical expertise and forward-thinking solutions.
