Hertfordshire Building Control, which provides Building Control services on behalf of Dacorum, Hertsmere, Broxbourne, Stevenage, East Herts, North Herts and Welwyn Hatfield Borough Councils, has been celebrating the second year of the HBC Awards 2025!
These projects were completed during 2024. Judging is based on a range of criteria including compliance with the building regulations, accessibility and inclusive environment, sustainability & energy conservation and customer satisfaction.
Gary Cass, CEO of HBC said
“It’s fantastic to see the HBC Awards return for a second year with even more momentum. These awards not only celebrate the skill and dedication of those delivering quality construction across our region, but also demonstrate the strength of the partnerships we build with our clients, architects and contractors. The calibre of entries this year was exceptional, from individual homes to community buildings. It reflects a commitment to safety, sustainability and excellence in building standards. Congratulations to all of our winners and highly commended entrants, your work is shaping the future of Hertfordshire’s built environment.“.
The winners are as follows:-
Residential – Best Extension, Conversion or Alteration to an Existing home
Gold Award:
Drayton Manor Lodge, Tring
Client: Mr J Wyatt
Architect: Pinchin Architects
Contractor: Steer & Sons Ltd
Inspector: Rob Luxford
Highly Commended Award:
Marlborough Road, Stevenage
Client: Mr M Vine
Architect: Savernake Consulting
Contractor: Vines Construction
Inspector: Amber Jenkins
Residential – Best Individual New Home
Gold Award:
Goodyers Avenue, Radlett
Client: Mr Spanswick
Architect: Stanley Architects
Contractor: Mr Spanswick
Inspector: Harry James
Best Non-Residential Alteration/Extension/New Build
Gold Award:
BEAM, Hertford
Client: East Herts District Council
Architect: Bennetts Associates
Contractor: GPFLewis
Inspector: Isobel Porter & William Jones
Highly Commended Award:
Phillimore Recreation Ground, Radlett
Client: Aldenham Parish Council
Architect: IID Architects
Contractor: Life Build
Inspector: Maria Cerreda
Best New Housing Development 1-9 units
Gold Award:
Peasecroft, Cottered
Client: Life Build Solutions
Architect: PTE Architects
Contractor: Life Build
Inspector: William Jones
Best New Housing Development 10+ units
Gold Award:
Paradise Fields, Hemel Hempstead
Client: Dacorum Borough Council
Architect: Bugler Architects
Contractor: Bugler Developments
Inspector: Mark McGinty
Best Builder
Gold Award:
Builder: Matthew Vine
Vines Construction
Inspector: Amber Jenkins
Best Designer
Gold Award:
Designer: Matt Noades
Noades Architects
Inspector: Peter Moore
Best Designer
Highly Commended:
Designer: Les Fenton
Argento Designs Solutions
Inspector: Steve Griffiths
Each year, several top-quality Hertfordshire projects are entered into the prestigious LABC Building Excellence Awards. Want to be next? Explore the nomination process and how to enter here.
