CIOB Scotland construction sector awards 2025
Talented professionals from across Scotland’s construction industry were recognised and celebrated at the annual Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Awards, held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in central Glasgow on Friday 10 October.
Scores of industry professionals gathered for the glittering ceremony, which honoured individuals and teams making outstanding contributions to Scotland’s built environment.
Among the evening’s top honours, Rachael Topping of Morgan Sindall was named winner of the Rising Star Award, recognising her exceptional early-career achievements.
Lynne McKay, CIOB’s Regional Manager for Scotland, said: “We’re incredibly proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Scotland’s construction professionals.
“Every winner and finalist has demonstrated remarkable skill, innovation and dedication – qualities that drive our industry forward and shape Scotland’s built environment for the better. Congratulations to all those recognised this year for their significant contributions, and a huge thank you to our sponsors for helping shape this incredible event.”
The Scottish Power Energy Networks team behind the redevelopment of the former Hunterston B nuclear power station took home the Team Award, while Sharon Barrie of Highland Council received the Open Recognition Award for her significant contributions to the Scottish construction sector.
Other award winners included:
- Extra Mile Award – Paul Dabrera, Morgan Sindall
- Graduate Award – Tom Lacey, Tilbury Douglas
- Sustainability Award – Elizabeth Halliday, Morgan Sindall
The CIOB Awards in Scotland is an annual celebration that recognises the incredible work carried out by construction professionals across the country.
The awards are open to both CIOB members and non-members, highlighting the world's largest professional body for construction management and leadership’s commitment to promoting excellence across the industry.
This year’s event was proudly sponsored by Peace Recruitment and Training LMS, with judging carried out by CIOB Corporate Members who bring specialist knowledge of construction management – including past award winners.
This article appears on the CIOB news and blogsite as "Celebrating the best of Scotland’s construction sector Talented professionals recognised and celebrated at CIOB Scotland Awards" dated 15 October, 2025.
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