RECOGNISING QUALITY SITES

Celebrating the best in the house building industry, The Bricks is an exclusive awards celebration unlike any other in the industry. Complimentary for all finalists, we like to pull out all the stops to create a unique and decadent experience, making it a celebration to remember!

The Bricks recognises and rewards the exceptional work of developers, builders, contractors and housing associations who go the extra mile, regardless of size, to deliver quality in construction. Not forgetting the hard work and dedication of individuals behind the scenes also involved in the development projects.

Being shortlisted for The Bricks positions developers of all sizes at the forefront of building excellence and shows a clear indication of a developer's success with a great opportunity to build on their brand. Don’t just take our word for it, hear from some of our developers below and watch the highlights from previous years.

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All you need to know

The Winners 2018

Development of the Year (2-10 units)

Randall & Chisnall Construction Ltd - Home Guard Mews

Development of the Year (11-50 units) North

High Grange Developments Limited - Keekle Meadow

Development of the Year (11-50 units) South

Heritage Developments SW Ltd - The Chasse Phase II

Development of the Year (over 51 units) North

Bloor Homes - Saxon Gate, Crewe

Development of the Year (over 51 units) South

Bloor Homes South Midlands - Ampthill Chase

Social Housing Development of the Year

Willmott Partnership Homes Ltd - Bristol Grove

Multi-Storey Development of the Year

Redrow Homes Ltd - Colindale Gardens

Rising Star

Declan Hunt - Britcon (UK) Ltd

Unsung Hero

Karen Campbell - Jessup Brothers

Bricks & Mortar Partnership Award

London Borough of Haringey

Overall Developer of the Year

Redrow Homes Ltd

The nomination process:

September - April: Warranty Risk Management Surveyors submit initial nominations.

May - June: Nominations are verified by Regional Surveying Managers.

July - August: Nominees are announced and judges visit nominated sites.

September: Nominees are shortlisted and finalists are invited to The Bricks.

October / November: Finalists are celebrated and winners are announced at The Bricks.

Entry criteria:

As a registered developer with LABC Warranty, your development is eligible for nomination providing it meets the entry requirements.

LABC Warranty Risk Management Surveyors are responsible for putting developments forward for initial nominations during their site visits, providing developments meet the following criteria:

1: Most stages available for judging and must include finishing’s.

2: All apartment blocks and commercial developments must be at least 50% completed.

3: Nominations considered are for total site sizes and may include different warranty policy types, i.e. a site with 40 units of new homes and 20 units of social housing would fall under the over 51 unit’s award category.

4: Where a site is nominated under the Conversion / Refurbishment category, a conversion will be considered as a change of use of the building whereas a refurbishment will retain the same use.

5: Nominated sites must be covered by LABC Warranty and have been inspected across most stages of the build by LABC Warranty Risk Management Surveyors.

6: A development that has won in two consecutive years will not be eligible for nomination the following year.

Developer awards

Single Development of the Year
Development of the Year (2-10 units)
Development of the Year (11-50 units)
Development of the year (over 51 units)
Social Housing Development of the Year
Conversion / Refurbishment Development of the Year
Multi-Storey Development of the Year (over 7 storeys)
Overall Developer of the Year

Behind the Build awards

Unsung Hero
Rising star
Bricks and Mortar Partnership

Video Series - What do we look for on site:

Video Case Studies - What makes an award winning site:

Key tips for a winning site:

What do we look for on site?

Each nomination will be scored on site, looking at specific areas of the build including foundations, substructure, superstructure, finishes and site organisation. Developments must display a high standard in technical competency and build quality as well as meeting the below criteria:

- Good build quality
- Good site management and leadership
- Compliance with technical standards
- Most stages of construction available for judging
- Supervision on site should be on a permanent basis
- Site/project managers should demonstrate a high level of organisational and customer service skills

What makes a winning site?

Consistency and quality of work must be evident across all trades and build stages. Good management, well planned sequence of work, ensuring a safe site throughout and choosing not to accept 'second best' are all key tips to securing your win.

Video testimonials

Promoting your success:

We know winning an award means a lot to our developers which is why we want you to proclaim loudly to the world just how good you really are and most importantly to your potential home buyers.

Make the most of your award winning success! Here's how:

Issue a press release about your award winning development.
Celebrate with a site party and invite the local media.
Use our award winning promotional materials to showcase your work.

LABC Warranty will provide a range of support tools to help you with your promotion including logos, flags, press release templates, promotion on our website and in printed marketing literature.

Video highlights of previous awards

Past winners:

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“You cannot compare The Bricks to any other industry awards! It is quite simply the most glamorous, surprise filled, epicurean delight from start to finish. The attention to detail is second to none and you are thoroughly spoilt and indulged from the moment you step into the venue till the moment you leave.”

“It was probably the best one I have been to, (and I have been to a few) and we were all really impressed at the novelty of the whole event and the effort put in to the day by all.”

“We had an amazing afternoon, in a stunning venue, surrounded by charming hosts. The food was sumptuous, with very attentive waiters and the entertainment was first class. We were extremely humbled to win The Bricks and found the day to be an experience we will always remember.”

“To be nominated for The Bricks 2017 reinforces our commitment to build quality homes for our customers. The Bricks awards event is that bit more personal. LABC Warranty not only allows us to forge better relations with leading companies within the industry but encourages us to build a fantastic end product.”

“An extremely enjoyable day with no expense spared. Everything from the unique invitation, venue, drinks and canapé reception to the meal, entertainment and company was fantastic. Not to mention that this was all rounded off with our first major award, which we are very proud of.”

“We had a great day at the awards and the press release on our company website has made all involved with the Lancaster Moor development even more proud to receive this award from a quality standard accessing body such as LABC.”

“It really was a great event that was cleverly themed with super entertainment and hospitality. The venue was quite breath-taking and worked so well with the theme - will live long in the memory.”

“The event was certainly above and beyond the usual construction industry awards and was out of the box, it really did exceed my expectation for the event”

“It was an amazing day which we all thoroughly enjoyed and were very proud to be shortlisted for this very special event."

“An awards ceremony that was full of pleasant surprises, not predictable and unique in the select number of people that were invited. The smaller invite list made the whole day feel more personal, and enhanced the privilege of being invited and nominated for an award.”

Previous awards

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