Overview
Winners from the regions and devolved nations now go on to compete for a national title in their winning category. The national Master Builder Awards ceremony will take place virtually on Friday 24 September 2021 and will be hosted by building enthusiast Nick Knowles. See a list of our regional winners in our awards section.
One lucky winner will drive away in a brand-new Isuzu pick-up truck worth more than £36,000, thanks to our headline sponsor Isuzu.
Ceremony
Join us for national Master Builder Awards ceremony to celebrate the achievements of Master Builder companies across the UK and find out who the national winners are.
Due to ongoing challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s award ceremony will be taking place online and will be streamed live. You can watch at home or create a viewing party with your colleagues or families.
The ceremony will include entertainment and fundraising opportunities for the FMB’s national charity partner, The Lighthouse Club, which provides confidential financial and mental wellbeing support to those working in the construction sector.
Host
Nick Knowles
Entertainment
Chris Turner
Tickets
- FREE virtual ticket
Register for a virtual ticket and we will email you a link to watch the ceremony live on the day of the event. - Add a donation
In lieu of a ticket fee, we encourage you to give a donation to The Lighthouse Club, the FMB’s national charity partner, and pledge your support for the valuable work they do to support construction workers and their families. You will have a chance to donate when booking your place and you can also find out more about the charity on our website.
On the day of the event, all registered guests will receive an email from the awards team containing all the details of how you tune in and watch the ceremony unfold.
Sponsors
Thank you to our valued sponsors for supporting the 2021 Master Builder Awards.
Headline sponsor
Isuzu
At Isuzu, we only make commercial vehicles. We focus on making our Isuzu D-Max range tough, strong and built to go the distance. As the pick-up professionals we focus only on pick-ups and we aim to meet our customers every individual need as this is all that we do. It’s a single minded focus that means we make outstanding vehicles that are truly fit for purpose.
The winner of numerous accolades awarded by What Van? Trade Van Driver, Professional pickup & 4x4, praised for both style and substance, it is clear that the Isuzu D-Max is the ultimate all-rounder.
For more information, visit www.isuzu.co.uk
Award category sponsors
Outanding Builder of the Year
TradePoint
"We are delighted, once again, to be a sponsor of this fantastic event, which highlights the expertise and work of tradespeople within the industry."
TradePoint is the trade only arm of B&Q, offering a huge range of trusted brands. We supply products and services for every project, all under one roof at convenient locations nationwide. Our range not only covers building, decorating, electrical, plumbing, tools, hardware, landscaping, timber, joinery, safety, workwear and much more, but we also have dedicated kitchens and bathrooms showrooms with takeaway same day ranges.
Whether you're a builder, decorator or kitchen and bathroom fitter, you could be eligible for free TradePoint membership, giving you access to a great range of materials and tools.
For more information, visit www.trade-point.co.uk
Sustainable Building Award
Jewson
With branches from the Scottish Isles to Penzance, you’re never far from expert advice, reliable service, and the highest-quality building materials. Whatever your trade we’ve got what you need, from everyday essentials to specialist equipment. You’ll also find kitchen and bathroom showrooms, landscaping and brick displays nationwide along with our huge range of tools and equipment available via Tool Hire. We’ve come a long way since opening our first branch in 1836!
At JEWSON, we’re proud to partner the trades. On average you'll find close to 90 years' experience in every branch. It doesn’t matter to us whether you’re an apprentice just starting out, or you’ve been doing this for years, we've got your back. Getting you what you need, where and when you need it is what we do. Click & Collect in 15 minutes from over 450 Jewson branches. Need it direct to site? We can offer next-day delivery when ordering before 10am.
"Sustainability is at the heart of what we do, and our goal is to be the go-to partner for sustainable construction. That’s why we're so proud to sponsor this category—it’s a natural fit for Jewson. We are passionate about supporting our customers in building healthier, more efficient, and truly sustainable spaces. Together, we're making choices today that shape a brighter, more resilient future for our local communities and our planet."
Sabrina Passley, Head of Sustainability, STARK Building Materials UK
Visit www.jewson.co.uk for more information.
Apprentice of the Year Award
Openreach
Openreach Limited runs the UK's digital network. We're the people who connect homes, schools, hospitals, libraries, businesses - large and small, broadcasters and governments to the world. It's our mission to build the best possible network with the highest quality of service, and make sure that everyone in the UK can be connected.
In the midst of an evolving workplace, with demographic shifts and rapid technological change the order of the day, skills development has never been higher on the agenda. There has never been a better time for businesses to reap the rewards of apprenticeships. There are more ways to develop staff than ever before and learning has become a real melting pot of innovation.
For more information, visit www.openreach.com
Commercial or Public Sector Project
Bibby Financial Services
Bibby Financial Services (BFS) have been providing funding solutions to SMEs for over 40 years. Supporting businesses in over 300 industries, we specialise in Construction, with a significant number of our clients within the sector. We offer Invoice Finance, Asset Finance and Foreign Exchange services. Our solutions cater to the needs of construction businesses looking to manage cashflow through contracts, (including funding against applications for payment) seeking to invest in/refinance equipment and purchasing overseas. We’re delighted to be working with the FMB and sponsoring the Commercial or Public Sector Project awards category and continuing supporting for this vital sector of our economy together.
Find out more at bibbyfinancialservices.com
Business of the Year
Promote UK
Promote UK Ltd are delighted to be sponsoring such a prestigious awards event for the 2025 Business of the Year award.
As official partners of the FMB, we are proud to offer all members industry leading digital marketing services at incentivised rates. In the building industry, it is imperative to showcase the quality of work and services in order to win new business and recommendations. There is no stronger way to do this than to have a quality and stunning website, running along side the FMB branding for credibility, promoted on the first page of the worlds largest search engine, Google.
For more information email [email protected] or visit www.promoteukltd.com
Large Renovation Project
People's Partnership
Founded in 1942, People’s Partnership is a not-for-profit organisation creating high-quality, yet simple financial products. We manage assets of £30 billion for over 6.5million members and have over 100,000 employers using our services.
Our three core values of Creating Simplicity, Understanding People and Keeping Promises drive everything we do. With roots in construction for nearly 80 years, we’ve grown into other sectors but kept the needs of working people, and their families, at heart. The People’s Pension, our master trust product, is an award-winning workplace pension scheme that acts as an auto-enrolment solution across any industry sector.
As a provider of high-quality financial products with award-winning customer service, we’re proud to sponsor the FMB Master Builder Awards 2025 to celebrate the same level of excellence in construction.
