The outstanding achievements of Scotland’s construction professionals have been celebrated at the annual Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Scotland Awards.

Held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in central Glasgow on Friday 9 October, the awards brought together construction professionals from across Scotland to recognise individuals, teams and projects making a significant contribution to the industry.

Dr Victoria Hills, Chief Executive of CIOB, said: “The CIOB Scotland Awards are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the people and teams who are helping to build a stronger, more innovative and sustainable construction industry.

“From graduates and rising stars at the beginning of their careers to experienced professionals and outstanding project teams, this year’s winners have demonstrated the talent, commitment and leadership that Scotland’s construction sector needs.

“Congratulations to all of our winners and highly commended entrants. Their achievements deserve to be celebrated, and I hope they inspire even more people to see the opportunities that a career in construction can offer.”

David McMillan of Allied Surveyors was named Graduate of the Year, while Kevin Urquhart of Barratt/SAMH took home the Extra Mile Award. Kevin used his extensive experience in the construction sector to represent the industry in the development and delivery of an important suicide prevention training initiative.

Alison Hill of SP Energy Networks was recognised as Rising Star, after making an exceptional transition into construction, progressing from Trainee Site Manager to Site Manager in just six months. The Team of the Year award went to the Ardgowan Distillery team from Muir Group.

Meanwhile, Andy Chan received the Sustainability Award for his University of St Andrews Project.

Winners were selected in recognition of their contribution to the construction industry, with each category highlighting a different aspect of excellence within the sector. The awards also provided an opportunity to recognise the highly commended entrants, whose achievements demonstrated the strength of talent across Scotland’s construction industry.

The CIOB Scotland Awards are an annual celebration of excellence across Scotland’s construction sector, recognising the achievements of both CIOB members and non-members.