During September, the LABC announced this year’s Central Region Awards and we’re thrilled to share that Hertfordshire Building Control (HBC) and our partners achieved ten regional wins over eight different categories, plus two Highly Commendeds.
These awards recognise the projects and people raising the bar on quality, safety and collaboration. For us, they’re also a celebration of what makes our area special: local knowledge, trusted relationships and teams who care about delivering for Hertfordshire communities.
Our regional winners
People & Practice
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Local Authority Registered Building Inspector of the Year: Amber Jenkins
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Alex Gili-Ross, Architects Corporation – Best Residential and Small Commercial Designer
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Les Fenton, Argento Design Studio – Best Residential and Small Commercial Designer
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Fraser Welling, Pentwyn Build Developers Ltd – Best Residential and Small Commercial Builder
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Mark Beirne, Elite Landscapes & Groundworks – Best Residential and Small Commercial Builder
Projects that make a difference
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Best Extension/Conversion/Alteration: The Anglo House
With Pinchin Architects and Nationserv Limited -
Best Individual New Home: The Ridgeway
With Argento Design and Bridgeman Construction - Best Medium Volume Housing Development: Halls Close, Braughing
With Logan Homes -
Best Small Social Housing Development (≤30 units): Caishowe Road
With Clarion Housing Group -
Best Large Social Housing Development (≤30 units): St Margaret’s Way
With Clarion Housing Group
Highly Commended
Oakfields Road – Best Conversion or Alteration to an Existing Home
Onslow St Audreys – Best High Volume New Housing Development
Why this matters for Hertfordshire
Great buildings don’t happen by accident. They’re the outcome of good design, competent construction, and supportive, rigorous building control the kind that solves problems early, protects programmes and budgets, and delivers safer outcomes for residents, learners and businesses across our county.
Across these winning schemes, the common threads are clear: practical innovation, strong communication and a commitment to compliance that never wavers—exactly what keeps Hertfordshire’s built environment moving forward.
“These awards underline the strength of our local ecosystem—architects, contractors, clients and building control working together to deliver safe, high-quality buildings for Hertfordshire.”
Thank you – and what’s next
Huge congratulations to all involved. We’ll be celebrating these successes locally in November, and we look forward to marking the moment with our partners and teams.
You can read LABC’s full list of regional winners here
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