Galliford Try’s Barry Kingscote crowned CIOB Construction Manager of the Year
Galliford Try’s Barry Kingscote crowned CIOB Construction Manager of the Year
Barry Kingscote flanked by the host of the award, June Sarpong OBE (left), and CIOB’s president Sandi Rhys-Jones

Galliford Attempt project manager Barry Kingscote has scooped the prestigious CIOB Design Manager of the Year at the CIOB Awards 2024.

He gained the award from host June Sarpong OBE and CIOB president Sandi Rhys-Jones at a packed Hilton London Metropole last night time pursuing a glittering black tie ceremony.

Kingscote fended off levels of competition from much more than 85 finalists across 13 diverse types to assert the prime gong for his operate to acquire a exclusive business office area straight adjacent to one particular of London’s most prestigious landmarks – Marble Arch.  

He described the undertaking as the most complicated in his four decades-lengthy job in construction. The accomplished building in 1-4 Marble Arch supplies 57,000 sq. toes of contemporary workplace area across 7 flooring. 

Speaking right after selecting up his award, Kingscote, who also claimed the leading prize in the Building Supervisor professional classification, claimed he was delighted to be recognised although having to pay tribute to the group which supported him.

He included: “I can not put the sensation into phrases. 

“To go from all these fantastic supervisors in so quite a few fields and to occur out on best is just so astonishing. It’s an honour and I would like to congratulate every person who has been recognised.”

‘A a lot wanted celebration of our sector’

The entire listing of winners is:

  • Development Manager of the 12 months – Barry Kingscote, Galliford Try
  • Building Supervisor, Substantial Rise Lodging – Chris Warren, Willmott Dixon
  • Building Supervisor, Reduced Increase Accommodation – Andrew Deacon, Linear Design & Construct  
  • Design Manager, Schooling – Jeremy Eavis FCIOB, Mace  
  • Development Manager, Community – Danial Moore MCIOB, Willmott Dixon
  • Development Supervisor, Leisure and Health care – Ross Taylor MCIOB, Willmott Dixon  
  • Construction Manager, Business – Barry Kingscote, Galliford Try
  • Design Supervisor, Restoration – Jonathan Brock, Beard Development
  • Climbing Star Award – Jessica Haskett, Kier Construction
  • Crew Award – Barr Establish, Ridgeley Farmhouse Team  
  • Client Award – Ministry of Justice  
  • Equality, Variety and Inclusion Particular person Award – Katy Robinson, East Using of Yorkshire Council
  • Equality Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Award – BBVS  
  • Sustainability Award – Saul Humphrey, Saul D Humphrey LLP (and Anglia Ruskin College)
  • President’s Award – Paul Morrell OBE

Caroline Gumble, chief government officer at CIOB, included: “It was a excellent night, an inspiring and a lot-necessary celebration of our sector. There is no doubt that there is a serious depth of expertise among the UK’s designed atmosphere pros, with some incredibly outstanding initiatives making the record of finalists.   

“It was excellent to see the awards go to a variety of people today and businesses, all of whom are amazing examples of leadership and dedication, all delivering a large-top quality developed setting. Lots of congratulations to all our winners.”