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Flagship awards honouring the best of British builders will return for a second year following the success of its debut event. The Sunday Express will continue its partnership with the British Construction and Property Awards, which are back in 2026, expanded to more than 25 categories in response to overwhelming industry demand.

It recognises businesses, developers and professionals spearheading Britain's rebuilding boom. In addition to celebrating excellence in innovation, leadership and impact across the construction, property and real estate sectors, several new categories have been added this year.

They include prizes for the best short and long-term lenders, student accommodation developers, facilities management teams and international real estate agencies - all reflecting the breadth and evolution of the sector.

Construction businesses, property developers, architects, lenders and professional advisers are now being encouraged to submit nominations, with entries closing at the end of this month and the shortlist to be announced in early February.

The ceremony, to be held in Manchester on April 30, will shine a spotlight on the projects, companies and individuals driving excellence at a time when the UK faces mounting pressure to deliver new homes, sustainable infrastructure and regeneration at scale.

Sara Cahill, of the British Construction and Property Awards, said: "Last year exceeded all expectations. The quality of entries was exceptional and the response from across the industry was phenomenal.

"Demand for 2026 has already been incredible, which is why we've expanded the programme to include more than 20 categories, with several new additions driven directly by industry feedback.

"These awards are about properly recognising the scale, diversity and ambition of a sector that plays such a vital role in the UK economy."

Major categories include Property Developer of the Year, Emerging Property Developer of the Year, Construction Business of the Year, Property Champion of the Year, CEO of the Year and the Net Zero Award, alongside categories recognising excellence in architecture, law, marketing, sustainability and equality, diversity and inclusion.

A Sunday Express spokesman said: "After the outstanding success of the inaugural awards, we are proud to continue our partnership with the British Construction and Property Awards.

"These awards celebrate the people, projects and organisations shaping the future of the built environment, and the expansion of categories this year reflects just how dynamic and far-reaching the sector has become. It's a prestigious event that continues to go from strength to strength."