YOUR FMB 2025 MASTER BUILDER AWARDS
Large Renovation — Alskea Ltd Alskea Ltd restored Belfast’s original Administration Building, a Grade II listed architectural marvel, into 29 luxury apartments to secure the building’s future and contribute to local economic development. Extensive sandstone work and refurbishment of the iconic clock were critical. All substantial demolition
Medium Renovation Project – Atlantic Dwellings Limited
A three-storey home in South Wales underwent a significant
transformation to create an open- plan kitchen/dining/living space and extended master bedroom with a mezzanine office. Standout features included triangular windows, a large flat roof light with expressed structural rafters, and a diamond polished concrete floor.
Housebuilder Award — Q Build Limited A single-story new-build home was constructed on a challenging, narrow strip between road and sea in Helensburgh. Inside, frameless glass offers uninterrupted views, complemented by impeccable interior design. Externally, natural Kebony wood cladding and Inverness-shire stone blend the modern style with nature.
was manual, demanding skilled operatives and stringent safety.
STAND-OUT PROJECTS The Master Builder Awards always deliver excellent entries, but not everyone can win – so here are the highly commended projects and people from the national ceremony
Outstanding Builder of the Year – Andrii Hashchyn of Home Republic Limited Arriving from Ukraine six years ago with limited English
Sustainable Building Award — Stonewood Builders Limited The primary objective was to regenerate the Englefield Estate’s historic Sawmill in Berkshire into a sustainable, modern Estate Office, preserving its heritage. Key features included a fabric-first approach with sheep’s wool and cork insulation, reducing energy demand by up to 80 per cent. Solar panels generate 38,000 kWh annually, powering air- source heat pumps.
Apprentice of the Year – Jenni Allan of McLoughlin Decorating Limited Jenni Allan, a fourth- year Chartered Quantity Surveyor apprentice at London-based McLoughlin Decorating
and professional experience, Andrii Hashchyn started as a labourer and is now a contracts
Limited, is making a significant impact on the construction
industry. Currently pursuing her degree at London South Bank University (LSBU), Allan exemplifies extraordinary dedication and integrity. Her full attendance and projected first-class honours degree are testaments to her commitment, further bolstered by her completion of various Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) modules outside of her curriculum.
manager for high-end residential projects in London. His tireless work ethic, dedication, and eagerness to learn are commendable. He is an industry ambassador, ensuring well- managed sites that respect the local community, and investing in the future by mentoring aspiring tradespeople.
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