WINNERS ANNOUNCED
L-R: Carlus McWilliams, H&A, Claire McCollum, host, Steven Oldham, Northstone (sponsor), Martin Collins, H&A, and George Clarke, host.
L-R: Simon Hague, RedSkyIT, Claire McCollum, host, Nicor and George Clarke, host.
QUALITY PERFORMANCE AWARDS WINNER: Sustainable Company H&A GROUP Commitment to sustainability has yielded impressive results for H&A Group, which has significantly exceeded a targeted 30% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 to achieve a 49% decrease against its 2019 baseline in 2026. By introducing solar, wind and other energy-efficiency measures, the company has reduced diesel, electricity and gas/ heating oil consumption by a respective 52%, 41% and 62%. Sustainability is embedded throughout its operations, logistics and long-term business strategy, with a strong focus on decarbonisation, environmental responsibility and social value. Key sustainability goals are reinforced by certification to the ISO 14001 international standard for environmental management. The company specialises in whole-house retrofit and low- carbon technologies, supporting clients in reducing operational energy demand, lowering carbon emissions and improving building performance. Through the delivery of large-scale retrofit programmes, H&A Group has successfully integrated air-source heat pumps, solar PV systems, battery storage, enhanced insulation and energy- efficient building fabric improvements into homes across NI. Environmental best practice includes waste reduction, responsible procurement, recycling initiatives, pollution- prevention measures and sustainable material selection. The business also prioritises energy monitoring, environmental management, staff sustainability training and continuous improvement across all operations. Through innovation, collaborative working and a people- centred approach, H&A Group is demonstrating leadership in sustainable construction.
QUALITY PERFORMANCE AWARDS WINNER: Excellence in the Use of Construction Software NICOR A bold decision to embrace major digital transformation, by developing a bespoke app in house, has led to significant growth for minor-works contractor Nicor. NicorApp was designed around the real workflow of response maintenance contract delivery and has become the operating backbone of the company, allowing Nicor to deliver a £28m portfolio with the administrative footprint of a business half its size. The app runs the entire job lifecycle on one platform, including seeking and receiving, scheduling, in-field evidencing, SOR costing, reporting and invoicing, with no rekeying. It processes over 70,000 works orders a year across 270 users. Every job carries a complete audit trail of photographs, signatures and certificates, geo-tagged and time-stamped for compliance. Dashboards provide performance overview across all aspects. A live SOR pricing engine applies MTC logic, removing QS rework and pricing error. First-time-fix rates have risen, while instruction-to-invoice cycle timelines have decreased. Every works order completed creates a dynamic risk assessment on site through the app before work begins. Hazards or repairs at the property are captured with photographs and fed back instantly to the office and client, flagging the property for follow-on action. Clients are given direct access to NicorApp, which works offline in basements and rural border areas.
T: +44 (0)28 7962 7220 - E: info@thehagroup.com www.thehagroup.com
T: +44 (0)28 7188 0888 - E: info@nicor.co.uk www.nicor.co.uk
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