2025 Excellence awards
CONSTRUCTION PEOPLE
L-R: Claire McCollum, host, Jenna Bell, CIOB NI (sponsor), William Rogers, and Nick Knowles, host.
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT WINNER: WILLIAM ROGERS, WILLIAM ROGERS CONSTRUCTION
Hard work and a dedication to craftsmanship, innovative solutions and productive partnerships have characterised the construction career of William Rogers. A worthy recipient of the Lifetime Achievement award, his business William Rogers Construction celebrated its golden anniversary in 2025 with its impressive legacy including the flagship Sawhill Park development in William’s hometown of Annalong. The eldest of nine children raised on a family farm in the foothills of the Mourne Mountains, he would embrace the valuable skills and principles he picked up from his parents throughout his life. Starting his construction industry career at the age of 16, William would catch a lift with other tradesmen to make the 22-mile trip to McGrady Brothers in Downpatrick and serve his time as a joiner. With foresight and drive, he honed his skills as a successful joinery subcontractor before setting up William Rogers
Construction in 1975, by which time he was married to Patricia and had two young children. Originally based in Annalong, the business relocated to Shaftesbury Square, Belfast in the 1980s before returning to William’s hometown in 2010. Involved in all aspects of his company from the office to site work, William put in long days building his business. Amid challenging times, he built hundreds of homes and completed refurbishments and schemes for the private and public sectors including the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, Education Authority, councils, churches and health trusts. Forming great relationships with clients, architects and design teams over the years, he has at times employed upwards of 100 workers and takes great pride in guiding apprentices to become skilled craftsmen. Always working hard, William also enjoys giving back. With a keen sense of community, he has shown a lifetime
of support to local charities, community groups, committees and boards. A dedicated member and supporter of his local sports club, he has enjoyed attending matches and sponsoring kits for different teams and age groups over the years. Together with Patricia, he has welcomed a family of four boys, three girls and 23 grandchildren. His four sons and several grandchildren are involved in the building trade, including youngest son and WRC Managing Director Damien Rogers. Having laid strong foundations for the next generation to build upon, CEF is honoured to celebrate William’s legacy with the Lifetime Achievement award.
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