Over 420 guests were welcomed to Titanic Hotel, Liverpool on Thursday 2 July for the annual North West Regional Construction Awards.

Hosted by journalist and Chancellor of the University of Salford – Lucy Meacock, the awards – celebrating their 20th year were sponsored by headline sponsor A&B Engineering as well as Place North West, Tilbury Douglas, Vista Insurance, Morgan Sindall, Hays Recruitment, North West Construction Hub, Galliford Try, Innovation Fire and Engineering, M Group and Relentless Digital. They were produced and managed by Manchester based live events and communications agency Clear.

Peter McDermott, a professor of construction procurement at the University of Salford, is the head judge for the competition. He described this year as a “milestone” for NWRCA, which received a record number of submissions. McDermott said: “When we unveiled the 2026 shortlist, we knew this 20th anniversary year of the Awards was something truly special. With a record number of entries, particularly in the SME and Social Impact categories, our judges had the privilege of reviewing an outstanding range of organisations, projects and initiatives from across the region.

We were delighted to celebrate those who have embodied the principles of Constructing Excellence over the past year. The evening also gave us an opportunity to reflect on the projects and people who have helped shape and define “Constructing Excellence” in the North West over the past two decades.

The 2027 awards will open in December 2026.

Exclusive sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 2027 event.

To find out more get in touch with Caroline on ce@weareclear.co.uk

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AB Engineering is a privately owned company that provides design and installation of mechanical, electrical and plumbing services throughout the North West The company started life back in the 1950’s and has developed over recent years to be one of the largest in its sector and this year the turnover is circa £50m. There are currently 200 people within the business and the company continues to recruit and train a high number of apprentices in all disciplines. Many of the current directors and senior management - both site and office based - started their working life as AB Engineering Apprentices and the company is extremely proud of its ethos in this respect.

Please visit us at
abeng.co.uk

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The University of Salford is delighted to be acting as host of the North West Regional Construction Awards for the 19th consecutive year. As a civic institution, the University has a clear mission: and that is to educate the next generation of modern industrialists, innovators, creators, entrepreneurs and leaders to make a positive difference on the world. An innovative construction sector is key to the grand challenges that we are all facing in terms of the immediate recovery from the pandemic and the need to focus clearly on climate change and levelling-up.

Our focus is on our expertise in robotics, digital and smart living, in support of the Government’s and Greater Manchester’s Industrial Strategy, and the Construction Sector Deal. We are delighted to be partners with the construction sector on the journey towards a more sustainable built environment.

To find out more about us please visit: salford.ac.uk

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Recruiting for both temporary and permanent positions, Hays Construction supply a whole host of construction based roles. Locally operating from Manchester, Liverpool and Preston with the backing of a national network of offices means Hays understands the local market and the UK construction sector better than anyone else.

To find out more about Hays please visit: hays.com

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Established in 2007, Place North West is a business-to-business website for property and regeneration professionals in the North West. Monthly readership is over 250,000 across the website and daily newsletter. Place North West aim to relay news and views from the region’s built environment sector, bringing property professionals closer together, increasing business and informing readers across the sector. Place North West publishes news, comments, event listings, job vacancies, in-depth special reports and professional advice on a broad subject range but with a strict regional focus.

In addition to their online publishing, Place North West also delivers the region’s best industry events, from breakfast meetings and conferences to launches and social events.

Their sectors include architecture and design, construction, development, environment and conservation, finance and economics, housing, marketing, PR and transport.

Please visit us at
placenorthwest.co.uk

or Email
dino@placenorthwest.co.uk

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Relentless is an integrated social media, influencer and content marketing agency, who specialise in creating tailored social media strategies for the hospitality sector, construction industry, events, brands and individuals.

With a proven track record of organically establishing and growing social media channels for some of the world’s largest brands through compelling content to drive both awareness and solid ROI, Relentless uses a multi-faceted approach by analysing products, current brand positioning and social and marketing trends to build a social strategy and then support businesses and teams in driving it.

An in depth understanding of multi-industry means with Relentless you’ll benefit from coaching and training, strategy ideas and creation, delivery, community management and partnership and event activation. Relentless was founded off the back of a passion for delivering brand awareness through engaging and compelling content. With strategic partnerships already in place with marketing agencies, PR firms, influencers and content creators Relentless can cover the full spectrum both nationally in the UK and internationally.

To find out more visit: relentlessagency.co.uk

Or contact jack@relentlessagency.co.uk

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Morgan Sindall's purpose is to create inspiring places that enhance the communities in which we all live, learn, work, play, care and protect. They employ talented people with a broad range of expertise, and pride themselves on their collaborative approach which delivers great value and service to all their customers. Delivery of their construction activities is underpinned by their Decarbonising Communities strategy which is helping them to achieve their customers’ environmental ambitions and to meet their own target of Net Zero Carbon by 2030.

Please visit us at
morgansindallconstruction.com

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The North West Construction Hub (NWCH) is a leading public sector construction framework that has led the way for over a decade. Being a truly public sector organisation allows the framework to understand, advise and align ourselves with clients drivers to deliver effective and appropriate procurement solutions. NWCH are a public not-for-profit framework, which means they play a unique and impartial role, working with the construction industry to share knowledge and promote fair-play. Through collaboration, early engagement and a "one team" philosophy, NWCH drives innovation, quality, efficiency and sustainability in the built environment to achieve social and environmental impact on economies to maximise value for money and social value outcomes. Please visit us at:

To find out more about clear please visit: northwestconstructionhub.co.uk

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Innovation Fire Engineering is an award winning, specialist fire engineering consultancy. The business works in the private and public sector on a range of new build and major refurbishment projects including residential, education, healthcare, office, warehouses and specialist housing. They have gained a reputation for delivering innovative fire strategies. Their team of expert Fire Engineers collaborate with clients and project design teams to ensure a clear understanding of employer requirements. They devise innovative, practical, cost-effective solutions to address the fire safety issues on projects and liaise directly with the approving authorities.

They are an Affiliate Organisation with The Institution of Fire Engineers, a Constructionline Gold Member and Compliance Chain Silver Member. Their services include: Initial Advice (Conceptual Design), Fire Options Document, Outline Fire Strategy, Gateway One Fire Statement, London Plan Policy D12 Fire Safety and D5 (B5), Gateway Two Fire Strategy, Detailed Fire Strategy, CFD Modelling, Radiation Modelling, Means of Escape Review, Retrospective Fire Strategies and Ongoing Support.

Their core values underpin our professional practice: Innovation – Collaboration – Integrity - People - Excellent Service

Please visit them at
innovationfireengineering.co.uk

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Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups, working to improve the built environment and delivering lasting change for the communities we work in. They are passionate about their role in providing vital buildings and infrastructure across the country and are committed to the idea that what they do makes a real difference to people’s lives. Operating from regional bases across the UK, they deliver for public, regulated and private sector clients across key markets including education, defence, justice, commercial, health, transportation and water.

In the North West, their active regional business unit is proud to serve local communities and clients, combining strong regional knowledge and long-standing relationships with the backing and financial stability of the wider Galliford Try business. This provides confidence and security for clients, alongside the benefits of local delivery.

To find out more about Galliford Try please visit: gallifordtry.co.uk

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At Vista, the team believes every business deserves confidence in the future. They give leaders the clarity and assurance to move forward, no matter how complex the risk or how fast the market changes. They don’t just place policies. They partner with clients to understand what’s truly at stake. By combining specialist insight with dependable insurance cover, they help businesses protect what matters and act boldly when it counts.

To find out more about Vista please visit: vistainsurance.co.uk/construction/

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M Group NW is a rapidly growing groundworks and civil engineering contractor delivering high-quality infrastructure projects across the North West. Working with leading developers, clients, and supply chain partners, the company specialises in roads, sewers, attenuation systems, plot works, and structural enabling works. Despite being a relatively young business, M Group NW has achieved 100% year-on-year growth through a collaborative, delivery-focused approach built on trust, efficiency, and quality. The company is recognised for its ability to deliver under pressure, including acting as the main groundwork’s contractor on the BBC DIY SOS Joshua Tree Special supporting families affected by childhood cancer.

To find out more about M Group NW please visit: mgroupnw.co.uk/

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Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit out company. They deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment. As a UK regional contractor, they provide specialist design and build capabilities and are experienced at project management and integrating all aspects of a project. With over 130 years of experience in the construction and engineering sector, Tilbury Douglas are a trusted partner of central and local government and are used to working closely with customers and supply chains to achieve outstanding results.

Please visit us at: www.tilburydouglas.co.uk

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We are a full service event management and creative communications agency. Each year, we work in collaboration with The University of Salford and Constructing Excellence to stage the NWRCA.

We look after the planning and management of the event from when the awards open for entries to the big night itself. We manage the full technical operation of the event. We produce all the creative design - everything printed and everything on-screen. We source and manage the host and all the entertainment. We even carefully select the menu for dinner.

To find out more about clear please visit: www.weareclear.co.uk

Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Awards.

Priced at £195 plus VAT per person each ticket includes:

• Access to the drinks reception with welcome drink
• 3 x course dinner and wine for all guests
• Live entertainment
• Awards ceremony

To book your tickets click here

We still have limited exclusive sponsorship opportunities available for this event, please email Caroline on cm@weareclear.co.uk to find out more.

Email: cm@weareclear.co.uk
Phone: (0161) 448 2424

If you have any questions about the Sponsorship Packages available or ticketing options we'd love to hear from you!