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Design & Build Awards

Design & Build Awards celebrate those setting new benchmarks in creativity, excellence, and craftsmanship across the global AEC sector.

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Celebrating excellence in architecture, construction, and design.

BUILD Magazine is proud to present the Design & Build Awards 2026, a prestigious programme recognising the innovators transforming the modern built environment.

Design and construction shape the world around us – influencing how we live, work, and connect. From emerging firms and boutique studios to established developers and multinational practices, the Design & Build Awards celebrate those setting new benchmarks in creativity, excellence, and craftsmanship across the global AEC sector.

Think your company belongs among those leading the next era of design and build? Register Your Interest today.

Why Take Part?

🏆 Authority – Be named among global AEC leaders by BUILD Magazine

📈 Growth – Harness your award to attract new clients and partners

🏅 Proof – Third-party validation for your product, service, or team

🌍 Reach – Boost exposure to a global network of industry peers

🧰 Ready-to-Use Assets – Gain access to a complimentary marketing toolkit

Who Can Enter?

The Design & Build Awards recognise excellence across all areas of architecture, engineering, construction, and design. Entries are open to organisations of every size and discipline – whether you’re an innovative startup, a specialist consultancy, or a global practice driving progress in the industry.

Snapshot of Categories

🏗️ Architecture & Design – Designers of innovative, purposeful, and inspiring spaces.

🧱 Construction & Engineering – 9Companies delivering high-quality, efficient, and expertly crafted projects.

🎨 Interior & Furniture Design – Creators of functional, aesthetic, and impactful spaces and products.

🌿 Sustainable & Green Building – Organisations advancing eco-friendly construction and responsible design practices.

Making an impact in the areas above? Register Your Interest now. Not listed? Choose “Other” on the form and we’ll match you to the right category.

How It Works

The Design & Build Awards are judged through BUILD Magazine’s independent, merit-based process, ensuring every award is earned through genuine achievement. The awards are not pay-to-play, and commercial packages never influence results – guaranteeing fair and impartial outcomes for all nominees.

Acknowledgement – Be recognised organically through our internal search process or complete the short form to tell us about your organisation to get on our radar.
Internal Review – Internal evaluation of each nomination, with assessment against set criteria including (but not limited to) company innovation, industry impact, client satisfaction, and social responsibility.
Results – Winners are contacted by brand coordinator Jo Holloway and guided through the next steps.
Promotion – All winners receive a complimentary marketing toolkit and online directory listing, with optional upgrade opportunities for enhanced exposure.

See how previous winners have leveraged their awards to drive real impact:

“Winning the award was a proud moment for our entire team — a reflection of the dedication, craftsmanship, and attention to detail that define Cross Builders. The recognition has strengthened our reputation for quality and reassured clients of our commitment to excellence.” – Jay Cross, Cross Builders.

Ready to Showcase Your Success?

If you’re shaping the future of design and construction through innovative projects, creative solutions, or visionary leadership, we invite you to take part in the Design & Build Awards 2026 today!

Ready to share your success story? Register Your Interest or contact campaign coordinator Jo Holloway to put your achievements forward for recognition.

meet the awards coordinator

Jo Holloway

Jo joined the AI Global Media team in 2016 and has since been involved in numerous projects for AI Global Media Ltd. She is both creative and dedicated in her role as account executive. Jo works hard to ensure a great customer journey for her clients and is passionate about delivering maximum value for each recipient.

01283 365191 [email protected] View My LinkedIn page

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Delve deeper into the achievements of our past award winners, individuals and organizations that have set a high standard in their respective industries. Our previous winners range from emerging talents to established veterans, all of whom have demonstrated exceptional skill, innovation, and dedication. Take a moment to discover their achievements.

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frequently asked questions

How did I gain entry?

The Design & Build Awards are exclusively accessed via an internal recommendation, meaning that all nominees must be elected by us, the publisher.

What specifically led to the selection?

It is the responsibility of our research team to ensure that we access reliable third-party sources to ensure that only the most deserving are considered for such an accolade. We utilise third party review sites (Google Reviews, Trustpilot), access relevant trade associations and visit third party sites to gauge sentiment of the businesses we assess. If you would like to request specific details, please reach out to the Award Coordinator.

Who decides how we progress through the process?

Again, this is all managed internally. We employ a team of individuals to conduct the initial research, and final decisions are agreed in unison with our Senior Researcher, an experienced professional who has been in role since 2015.

Is there a ceremonial event?

No, we focus our energy in helping our winners to create publicity around the news, rather than ask them to spend money on a celebratory event. We use our quarterly magazine and the annual winner’s supplement to publish digital content that is optimised for search engines, both of which are also shared with our subscribers of business owners and professionals across the world.

Do I have to pay for anything?

No, there are no compulsory costs. We do offer a range of additional marketing options should our winners wish to capitalise on their inclusion and maximise their exposure, these are however entirely optional. We always have, and always will, offer all award winners a free of charge listing in the online directory which winners are encouraged to populate. We also encourage winners to promote their inclusion via their own channels.

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