The Construction News Awards, celebrating its 28^th year in 2024, brought together 1,200 of the UK’s leading clients and contractors for a glittering evening of celebration, recognition and networking.

After a face-to-face review by a panel of 100+ expert judges, Speedy Hire won in recognition of its outstanding carbon reduction performance.

The judges said:

“Speedy Hire had significant evidence to demonstrate its standout performance in driving down carbon emissions in the indsutry. Its holistic approach, clear cultural change internally, and its influence in the industry in making hiring the norm in the construction sector to support carbon reduction at the forefront was clear. Speedy Hire’s succesful efforts, with circular economy in mind, demonstrated innovations and initiatives it is undertaking aligned with clear plans to extend its company ESG efforts to impact supply chain.”

Amelia Woodley, ESG Director at Speedy Hire shared her thoughts on this achievement:

"I am incredibly proud of our team for winning the Carbon Reduction Champion Award. This recognition from the judges truly highlights our dedicated efforts to move the dial on sustainability and make a significant impact. We are delighted that our commitment to doing more for the environment has been acknowledged, and this award motivates us to continue pushing boundaries and leading the way in carbon reduction."

Colin Marrs, Editor of Construction News, commented:

“The 2024 CN Awards winners and shortlisted entries demonstrated an astounding range of innovation and talent possessed within the construction industry. Once again, the past year has not been easy for the sector, but those within it have done what they always do – facing and overcoming any challenges with a steely-eyed determination to get the job done.

“Such was the quality of this year’s entries, that even those that did not make the shortlist can be proud of their achievements. The judges had many difficult decisions to make to whittle our list down. The fact this process was so tough is once again testament to the extraordinary feats performed by those working in construction around the country each and every day of the year.”

The full list of winners can be found at: awards.constructionnews.co.uk/

Speedy Hire Wins Prestigious Construction News Award