In a series celebrating Building’s Building Awards finalists, we look at the Contractor of the Year shortlist for firms with a turnover of up to £500m
Earlier this year Building announced all the firms who made it on to the shortlists for our prestigious annual Building Awards.
Now we are shining the spotlight on each category in turn and publishing a selection of the images that impressed the judges.
Today’s shortlist is for Contractor of the Year (Up to £500m).
Glencar
Glencar has established itself as a leader in the construction industry through its commitment to delivering exceptional quality, rapid project completion and innovative solutions. Known for consistently outstanding outcomes, the company prides itself on achieving over 80% repeat business annually. This success is attributed to its agile, solutions-oriented culture and a collaborative approach that ensures projects are completed without disputes in their final stages.
The company is dedicated to digital excellence, investing heavily in ISO 27001 and ISO 19650 accreditations for data security and BIM. Glencar’s leadership is accessible and actively involved, fostering strong relationships with clients and partners. Its commitment to gender balance and equality is evident through its initiatives to bring more women into the construction industry, supported by cutting-edge workplaces and comprehensive corporate benefits.
Training and development are at the heart of Glencar’s ethos, with 11% of its workforce made up of either trainees or apprentices. The company actively supports skill development through its management trainee programme and other initiatives that support furthering the skills of its entire workforce. Glencar’s corporate social responsibility efforts include community volunteering, environmental training and programmes to help individuals enter the construction industry.
Safety is paramount at Glencar, with industry-leading safety metrics and a proactive approach certified to ISO 45001. The company’s environmental, social and governance strategy focuses on eco-friendly construction practices, net zero carbon leadership, and responsible procurement. In 2023, Glencar delivered four net zero carbon projects, diverting 98% of waste from landfill and saving hundreds of thousands of pounds for clients in carbon credits.
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Reds10
Reds10 is at the forefront of transforming the construction industry by leveraging modern methods of construction (MMC) and digital innovations to deliver high-performing, sustainable spaces that enable people to live, learn and thrive. As a pioneering contractor, Reds10 has redefined building design, construction and operation, positioning itself as a specialist tier-one contractor. The company has been recognised as the highest-performing modular contractor on the Department for Education’s MMC framework, underscoring its commitment to quality and sustainability.
In the past year, Reds10 has created 225 new jobs, with a focus on diversity and inclusion, employing 12% apprentices or T-level students and 5.3% veterans. The company delivered 33 low carbon smart buildings for clients such as the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Justice, showcasing its expertise in sustainable construction. Notably, the Imjin Barracks project exemplifies Reds10’s innovative approach, featuring advanced smart building technology and achieving a 95% smart readiness indicator rating.
Reds10’s confidence and commitment has made significant investments, including £5m in its factory to increase production capacity and enhance efficiency. The company is committed to achieving net zero in buildings and operations ahead of 2030, with initiatives like eliminating diesel use on sites and electrifying its fleet. Reds10’s dedication to social value is evident through its apprenticeship workshops, T-level programmes, and partnerships like the Dual Career Pathway with Hull City Ladies FC, empowering women to pursue careers in both football and construction. Reds10 is also deeply committed to social value, having created millions of pounds in social value through various initiatives including volunteer work, community projects and substantial donations to charity.
This year’s judges
- Yetunde Abdul, director of industry transformation, UKGBC;
- Bola Abisogun, founder, Digital Twin Skills Academy CIC;
- Brian Berry, chief executive, Federation of Master Builders;
- Rachel Bell, director of partnerships, Stride Treglown;
- Anna Clarke, director of policy and public afffairs, Housing Forum;
- Mark Cleverly, partner, CPC;
- Joanne De La Porte, senior sirector - project management, Gleeds;
- Katy Dowding, CEO and president, Skanska UK;
- Karen Gidwani, partner, Fenwick Elliott;
- Kay Hughes, design director, HS2;
- Ellie Jenkins, partner, Akerlof;
- Félicie Krikler, director, Assael;
- Doris Lam, development director, EcoWorld London;
- Liz Male, founder, LMC;
- John Marland, chief development officer, Bruntwood;
- Flan MacNamara, construction director, Sellar;
- Kamran Moazami, executive managing director, property & buildings, WSP;
- Robin Nicholson, fellow, Cullinan Studio;
- Iain Parker, director, T&T Alinea,
- Simon Rawlinson, head of strategic research and insight, Arcadis;
- Mark Robinson, chief executive, Scape Group;
- Veronica Senior, senior manager global captial projects, Lloyd’s;
- Scott Sanderson, partner, PRP;
- Neal Shasore, head of school | CEO, London School of Architecture;
- Trudi Sully, UK & Europe lead - industrialised design & construction, Mott MacDonald
- Lynne Sullivan, chair, National Retrofit Hub;
- Gauri Talathi-Lamb, chief executive, FHP ESS;
- Martha Tsigkari, senior partner and head of the applied R+D group, Fosters + Partners,
- Jo Wright, director, Perkins&Will
Tilbury Douglas
Tilbury Douglas has demonstrated remarkable growth and innovation as a standalone tier-one contractor. This success reflects the company’s focus on tight governance, high-quality work and profitable trading. Tilbury Douglas continues to excel in delivering key public sector projects, completing over 130 projects since 2022 and maintaining nearly 70 active projects. Notable achievements include the UK’s first biophilic primary school, the refurbishment of the Scottish National Gallery, and Europe’s largest reedbed project at the Thames Water Cirencester Sewage Treatment Works.
The company is committed to sustainability, reaching net zero operations in 2023 through emission reductions and offsetting initiatives, and aiming for a broader net zero target by 2040. The contractor’s innovative practices include the award-winning Connect Configurator, which enhances digital modelling efficiency. Tilbury Douglas maintains a strong emphasis on health and safety, evidenced by its Order of Distinction award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and the launch of the Changing the Conversation initiative.
Tilbury Douglas prioritises social value, achieving £144m in social value contributions in 2023, with a focus on local supply chains and SME partnerships. The company also fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment, achieving the Investors in Diversity standard and ranking 18th in the National Centre for Diversity’s top 100 companies. With a commitment to learning and development, the firm provides extensive training opportunities, exemplified by 2,441 learning days and its gold-accredited membership of the 5% Club. Tilbury Douglas continues to champion construction industry opportunities for all backgrounds, engaging communities and inspiring future generations.
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