CONSTRUCTING EXCELLENCE YORKSHIRE AND HUMBER AWARDS 2026

The Constructing Excellence Awards are a celebration of everything the Built Environment has to be proud of. 

Organised by the School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing at Leeds Beckett University, the Constructing Excellence Yorkshire and Humber Awards showcase innovation, collaboration, and outstanding achievement across the construction sector.

Award Categories

• Building Project of the Year
• Client of the Year
• Delivering Value
• Infrastructure Project of the Year
• Innovation
• Integration & Collaborative Working
• People and Culture
• Regeneration & Conservation
• Residential Project of the Year
• Retrofit
• SME of the Year
• Social Impact (new for 2026)
• Sustainability (new for 2026)

Who Can Enter?

• Open to all – and completely free!
• Private and public sector organisations, micro businesses, SMEs, large contractors, designers, consultants, clients, and suppliers – anyone who is part of the built environment’s extended family.
• Entries should relate primarily to work carried out between January 2025 and December 2025. Projects do not need to be complete, providing you can demonstrate how they meet the category criteria.
• Regional winners will go on to represent Yorkshire & Humber at the National Constructing Excellence Awards later in the year.

Why Get Involved?

These awards have always been more than just an opportunity to celebrate with your teams - they are about showcasing the organisations, projects and talent across the region that are driving change and inspiring excellence across our region.. 

Benefits to Your Business

• Raise awareness of your work and how it positively impacts on the sector’s reputation.
• Demonstrate excellence showcasing your organisation to key regional and national influencers - helping you to win more work.
• Show your customers (and your competitors) that you are committed to keeping      standards high.
• Gain external validation for your company values.
• Celebrate success, boost morale, and attract top talent.
• Embed a culture of best practice throughout your business.
• Align your business to the Constructing Excellence brand.

Key Dates

Closing Date: Monday 16th March 2026 (23:59)

Shortlist Announced: After Easter

Awards Ceremony: Thursday 4 June 2026 – New Dock Hall, Royal Armouries, Leeds