Suffolk’s construction sector has come together to celebrate its successes at the Suffolk Joint Construction Committee (SJCC) Annual Dinner and Awards.
The evening welcomed hundreds of construction professionals to Trinity Park on October 7 to shine a light on the incredible work going on in the county’s construction sector.
The event highlighted outstanding craftsmanship, architectural design and apprentice achievement, with awards presented across a host of trades.
This year’s event also raised funds for two local charities, East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) and St Elizabeth Hospice.
Andy Laflin, Chair of the SJCC, said: “On behalf of the Suffolk Joint Construction Committee, I would like to thank everyone who supported our Annual Dinner and Awards.
“The event was a great success, recognising the outstanding achievements of individuals and companies across Suffolk while bringing the local construction community together to support important causes.
“Just as importantly, the evening raised money for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices and St Elizabeth Hospice.
“Thank you to everyone who donated and helped us support these vital local charities.”
After being welcomed to the event by Mr Laflin, guests were entertained by a mock Donald Trump voiceover appearance, with red baseball caps handed out bearing the slogan “Make Construction Great Again”.
Among the award winners were SJCC Apprentice of the year, Tom Keeble from Blue Door Construction, SJCC Site Manager of the Year Chris Crabtree from Gipping Construction Ltd and Interact Rising Star Jolene Mayhew from Denbury Homes.
Site Manager of the Year 2026
Winner: Chris Crabtree, Gipping Construction Ltd
Apprentice of the Year 2026
Winner: Tom Keeble
Runners-up: Charlie Hudson and Louis Mellin
Professional Apprentice of the Year 2026
Winner: Charlie Dando
Interact Rising Star Award
Winner: Jolene Mayhew, senior land estimator at Denbury Homes.
Suffolk Joint Construction Committee Craftsmanship Awards 2026 winners
Category A – Residential New Build
52–54 Bear Street, Nayland, Suffolk
Architect: Wincer Kievenaar Architects
Contractor: Rose Builders
Client: David and Pauline Margrett
Category B – Residential Extension
Bendall’s Farm
Architect: Nicholas Jacobs Architects
Contractor: Heronbuild
Client: Chris Oxborough
Category D – Non Residential Extension
Blythburgh Church
Architect: Charles Morris
Contractor: Blue Door Construction
Client: The Church Commissioners
Category A – Residential New Build
Boundaries Farm
Architect: Andrew Hughes Architects
Contractor: Avon Crown
Client: Jess Taylor, Boundaries Farm
Category B – Non-Residential New Build
New Training Wing, Sizewell B
Architect: Sir Robert McAlpine
Contractor: Barnes Construction
Client: EDF Energy Nuclear Generations Limited
Category D – Non-Residential Extension
The Regent Theatre
Architect: KLH Architects
Contractor: Mixbrow Construction
Client: Ipswich Borough Council
Commendation – Category C – Residential Extension
2 Westbar, Thorpeness
Architect: Parti
Contractor: Rose Builders Ltd
Client: Architecture Retreats Ltd
Design Awards
Category – Public Building
The Regent Theatre
Architect: KLH Architects
Contractor: Mixbrow Construction
Client: Ipswich Borough Council
Category – New Build Residential
Sandbox
Architect: Beech Architects
Contractor: Ince Developments
Client: Ivor and Rosie Eisenstadt
Category- Innovation
The Drift
Architect: Leep Architects with Corinna Dean
Contractor: AKK Joinery
Client: Marcus Lee and Corinna Dean
Category – New Build Residential – Highly Commended
Hornbeams
Architect: Project Orange
Contractor: Moore and Stone
Client: Private client
