Subscribe to our Construction Newsfeed
UK Construction Directory
Search our 156,862 companies....

Construction News

13/05/2024

SIP Build UK Wins Making Better Homes Award

Construction News Image
SIP Build UK has scooped the Making Better Homes Award in the Best Building Fabric category.

The awards, run by national builders' merchant Jewson, recognise tradespeople creating energy-efficient, safe, and comfortable homes across the UK.

SIP Build UK was selected from a shortlist of finalists after demonstrating their impressive commitment to sustainability. They were tasked with creating a highly insulated and airtight envelope using Structurally Insulated Panels (SIPs) for a customer's home in Colchester. The panels minimise heat transfer and energy loss through walls, providing excellent thermal performance.
-- Advertisement --
hss



Ian Still, SIP Build UK National Sales Director said: "It's fantastic to win Jewson's Building Better Homes Award. Working closely with the homeowner from the start helped ensure this dream Passive Haus Certified SIP home was a success. Seeing the family now enjoying the benefits of their thermally efficient SIPs home makes this project even more special.

"We are immensely proud of this project, as it shows the perfect balance between energy efficiency and aesthetics. We entered the awards to showcase our dedication to quality, efficiency and sustainability in construction. This award is not just an achievement, but a responsibility to keep providing excellent sustainable solutions."

The judging panel included industry leaders impressed by the project's use of modern methods and fabric-first approach. Judge Matthew Handley said: "This high energy efficiency build is a great example of how SIPs can add value. The fabric-first method and renewables have delivered a wonderful living space."

SIP Build UK remains committed to sustainable construction that exceeds expectations while reducing environmental impact. This national award recognises their leadership and innovation in creating better homes.

Latest Construction News

12/03/2025
Planning permission has been granted for a new Sand Sports Centre at Hove Beach Park, following a decision by councillors at the Planning Committee meeting on Wednesday, 5 March. The proposal, submitted by Yellowave Brighton, includes the development of three sand courts for beach volleyball, beac
12/03/2025
Willmott Dixon is set to deliver a £23 million transformation of Dewsbury Bus Station, continuing its track record of improving urban connectivity across the UK. The project, which follows similar work in Stockport, North Shields, Halifax and Stevenage, is aimed at enhancing the convenience and ap
12/03/2025
Northumberland County Council has secured a £9 million funding boost to drive forward regeneration projects in seven towns across the region. The County Council's Cabinet has approved a Town Centre Transformation Package, which is part of the wider £21 million Borderlands Place Programme, aimed at
12/03/2025
Spare Space has announced the opening of its new outdoor container storage facility in Wombourne, South Staffordshire on 17th March. The secure outdoor site offers a range of container storage solutions with 24/7 access and 24/7 CCTV surveillance, all under customers own lock and key. Located conv
12/03/2025
Castle & Pryor use diamond blades for cutting because they are cost effective, accurate, and safe. Diamond tipped blades can be used on a variety of tooling including floor saws,
12/03/2025
Beard Construction is marking the first anniversary of its Southampton office with the appointment of Ollie Chun as office lead. The family-owned company promoted Ollie to head the 18-strong team on the south coast as it aims to continue its growth trajectory and double its turnover in 2025, follo
12/03/2025
A groundbreaking ceremony was held this week as South Cambridgeshire District Council officially launched construction of the Unity Centre, the permanent community hub for the rapidly growing town of Northstowe. The event, attended by local dignitaries including Cllr Henry Batchelor, Lead Cabinet M
12/03/2025
Buckinghamshire Council's Cabinet has taken a significant step towards the development of the Woodlands site in Aylesbury, agreeing on 11 March to proceed with the next phase of the project. The development will introduce new homes, schools, sports and leisure facilities, healthcare services, and
12/03/2025
Wiltshire Council is to begin upgrading the traffic signals on Church Road in Heywood on Monday, 17 March. The existing lights, which have reached the end of their operational life, will be replaced in a project expected to take approximately three weeks. To accommodate the work, a full road clos
12/03/2025
Passengers traveling on the Midland Main Line between Luton and Mill Hill Broadway this weekend (15–16 March) will need to take buses instead of trains as part of ongoing efforts to improve the reliability of the route. Thameslink and East Midlands Railway passengers are advised to take bus servic
Efco UK LtdStuart CanvasAqua Direct LtdLakeside HireBRICOFLOR UKT & D Glazing And Installation LimitedThink Construction Skills Ltd.Arctic CabinsAqua Direct LtdNew Clad Ltd