This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone 35 or under to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).
Criteria:
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone 35 or under to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).
Criteria:
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone 35 or under to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).
Criteria:
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone 35 or under to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).
Criteria:
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone 35 or under to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).
Criteria:
This award celebrates organisations that have created a stimulating and supportive work environment, with a particular focus on nurturing the next generation of talent. This involves a real commitment to the welfare and development of young employees, resulting in tangible staff satisfaction and a well-motivated, ambitious, genuinely integrated, and diverse workforce.
Nominations must demonstrate how the organisation has achieved:
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of a graduate who has recently entered the commercial property industry.
Criteria:
This award recognises the outstanding contribution of an individual who has significantly advanced social value through leadership in creating a genuinely inclusive workplace culture. Special attention will be given to their efforts in designing and operating a workspace that fosters inclusivity, supports charitable initiatives, and promotes positive social impact.
Criteria:
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of a senior industry member who has led the next generation of office talent.
Criteria:
Make sure you have read and understood the nomination criteria. You can download the PDF version here.
Get your outfit ready for the NextGen Awards evening on Thursday, 12 November at STEREO Covent Garden.
The 2025 winners for each category were announced at the awards evening on Thursday 13 November.
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone 35 or under to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).
This category was kindly judged by:
Amy Cooper – Cushman & Wakefield | Phumzile Mbatha – Gleeds | Scott Telford – AtkinsRéalis
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone 35 or under to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).
This category was kindly judged by:
Harry Sharples – AECOM | Bianca Spoeala – Cundall | Richard Warwick – Owers Warwick Architects
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone 35 or under to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).
This category was kindly judged by:
Jack Hawkins – Great Portland Estates | Rachel Edwards -Lendlease | William Poole-Wilson – WILL+Partners
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone 35 or under to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).
This category was kindly judged by:
Alla Elmahadi – Buckley Gray Yeoman | David Illingsworth – London Structures Lab | Matt Perring -Method Consulting LLP
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone 35 or under to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).
This category was kindly judged by:
Ruairi Dempsey – HDR | Danielle Hudson – Mills & Reeve | John Wright – Stride Treglown
This award celebrates organisations that have created a stimulating and supportive work environment, with a particular focus on nurturing the next generation of talent. This involves a real commitment to the welfare and development of young employees, resulting in tangible staff satisfaction and a well-motivated, ambitious, genuinely integrated, and diverse workforce.
This category was kindly judged by:
Clare Ashmore – Parkeray | Peter Kerr – Cameron Kerr | Sophie Lloyd – Overbury
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of a graduate who has recently entered the commercial property industry.
This category was kindly judged by:
Ravinder Heer – CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP | Jack Francis – Associated Architects | Ruth Oates – Buro Four
This award recognises the outstanding contribution of an individual who has significantly advanced social value through leadership in creating a genuinely inclusive workplace culture. Special attention will be given to their efforts in designing and operating a workspace that fosters inclusivity, supports charitable initiatives, and promotes positive social impact.
This category was kindly judged by:
Robin Ellis – Graven | Anoushka Pacquette – Gensler | Chloe Prince, Landsec
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of a senior industry member who has led the next generation of office talent.
This category was kindly judged by:
Kostas Dellas – Turner Townsend Alinea | Samantha McClary – BCO | Nieves Valle – Stanton Williams
To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the BCO NextGen Awards, this special one-off category recognises an individual who has gone above and beyond in their commitment to the NextGen community and its values.
This category is open to professionals of any age or seniority who have played a meaningful and sustained role in supporting the NextGen community.
This category was kindly judged by:
Ella Griffin – Unova Consulting | Oliver Hall – Make Architects | Beth Starling – WILL+Partners
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone 35 or under to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).
Finalists:
This category was kindly judged by:
Amy Cooper – Cushman & Wakefield | Phumzile Mbatha – Gleeds | Scott Telford – AtkinsRéalis
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone 35 or under to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).
Finalists:
This category was kindly judged by:
Harry Sharples – AECOM | Bianca Spoeala – Cundall | Richard Warwick – Owers Warwick Architects
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone 35 or under to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).
Finalists:
This category was kindly judged by:
Jack Hawkins – Great Portland Estates | Rachel Edwards -Lendlease | William Poole-Wilson – WILL+Partners
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone 35 or under to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).
Finalists:
This category was kindly judged by:
Alla Elmahadi – Buckley Gray Yeoman | David Illingsworth – London Structures Lab | Matt Perring -Method Consulting LLP
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone 35 or under to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).
Finalists:
This category was kindly judged by:
Ruairi Dempsey – HDR | Danielle Hudson – Mills & Reeve | John Wright – Stride Treglown
This award celebrates organisations that have created a stimulating and supportive work environment, with a particular focus on nurturing the next generation of talent. This involves a real commitment to the welfare and development of young employees, resulting in tangible staff satisfaction and a well-motivated, ambitious, genuinely integrated, and diverse workforce.
Finalists:
This category was kindly judged by:
Clare Ashmore – Parkeray | Peter Kerr – Cameron Kerr | Sophie Lloyd – Overbury
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of a graduate who has recently entered the commercial property industry.
Finalists:
This category was kindly judged by:
Ravinder Heer – CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP | Jack Francis – Associated Architects | Ruth Oates – Buro Four
This award recognises the outstanding contribution of an individual who has significantly advanced social value through leadership in creating a genuinely inclusive workplace culture. Special attention will be given to their efforts in designing and operating a workspace that fosters inclusivity, supports charitable initiatives, and promotes positive social impact.
Finalists:
This category was kindly judged by:
Robin Ellis – Graven | Anoushka Pacquette – Gensler | Chloe Prince, Landsec
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of a senior industry member who has led the next generation of office talent.
Finalists:
This category was kindly judged by:
Kostas Dellas – Turner Townsend Alinea | Samantha McClary – BCO | Nieves Valle – Stanton Williams
To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the BCO NextGen Awards, this special one-off category recognises an individual who has gone above and beyond in their commitment to the NextGen community and its values.
This category is open to professionals of any age or seniority who have played a meaningful and sustained role in supporting the NextGen community.
Finalists:
This category was kindly judged by:
Ella Griffin – Unova Consulting | Oliver Hall – Make Architects | Beth Starling – WILL+Partners
NextGen Rising Star London & South East
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone under 35 to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).
Winner: Alla Elmahadi | Buckley Gray Yeoman
This category was kindly judged by:
Robin Ellis – Graven | Hazel Houliston – Natwest | Mark Rogers – Turner & Townsend | Alex Stork – Overbury
NextGen Rising Star Midlands and East Anglia
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone under 35 to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).
Winner: Sophie Lloyd | Overbury
This category was kindly judged by:
Ella Clark – Unova Consulting | Andrew Fairest – Genr8 | Joseph Hazell – Atelier Ten
NextGen Rising Star Northern England, North Wales, and Northern Ireland
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone under 35 to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).
Winner: Scott Telford | AtkinsRéalis
This category was kindly judged by:
Joseph Huddleston – Squaredot | Lauren Lewis – Arup | Oliver Lewis – Overbury
NextGen Rising Star Scotland
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone under 35 to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).
Winner: Harry Sharples | AECOM
This category was kindly judged by:
Ruairi Dempsey – HDR | Benjamin Simpson – Fletcher Priest Architects | Amelia Walsh – Turner & Townsend
NextGen Rising Star South West England and South Wales
After thoughtful consideration, we have decided not to move forward with this category for this year’s awards. We truly appreciate the hard work and dedication behind the submissions; however, they did not fully align with the standards we aim to uphold at the BCO. In the interest of maintaining fairness and consistency across all regions, we believe this is the best course of action for now.
Employer of the Year
This award celebrates organisations that have created a stimulating and supportive work environment, with a particular focus on nurturing the next generation of talent. This involves a real commitment to the welfare and development of young employees, resulting in tangible staff satisfaction and a well-motivated, ambitious, genuinely integrated, and diverse workforce.
Winner: Claremont
This category was kindly judged by:
Chloe Prince – Landsec | Lee Jones – Quantem | Sarah Lawson – Michael Laird Architects
Graduate of the Year
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of a graduate who has recently entered the commercial property industry.
Winner: Celine Mcloughlin-Jenkins | AECOM
This category was kindly judged by:
Ayo Ambali – WILL+Partners | Samuel Gardner – Sheppard Robson | Jerryl Ong Jun Wey – Cundall
Impact Award (formerly Diversity & Inclusion Champion of the Year)
This award recognises the outstanding contribution of an individual who has significantly advanced social value through leadership in creating a genuinely inclusive workplace culture. Special attention will be given to their efforts in designing and operating a workspace that fosters inclusivity, supports charitable initiatives, and promotes positive social impact.
Winner: Anoushka Pacquette | WILL+Partners
This category was kindly judged by:
Clare Ashmore – Parkeray | Kwamena Beecham | Simon Pope – Howells
Inspirational Leader of the Year
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of a senior industry member who has led the next generation of office talent.
Winner: William Poole-Wilson | WILL+Partners
This category was kindly judged by:
Amy Leech – tp bennett | Ioana Price – AECOM | Matthew Redgrove – Helical
Further information on award categories and criteria can be found below:
NextGen Rising Star London & South East
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone under 35 to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline):
Finalists:
This category was kindly judged by:
Robin Ellis – Graven | Hazel Houliston – Natwest | Mark Rogers – Turner & Townsend | Alex Stork – Overbury
NextGen Rising Star Midlands and East Anglia
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone under 35 to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).
Finalists:
This category was kindly judged by:
Ella Clark – Unova Consulting | Andrew Fairest – Genr8 | Joseph Hazell – Atelier Ten
NextGen Rising Star Northern England, North Wales, and Northern Ireland
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone under 35 to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).
Finalists:
This category was kindly judged by:
Joseph Huddleston – Squaredot | Lauren Lewis – Arup | Oliver Lewis – Overbury
NextGen Rising Star Scotland
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone under 35 to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).
Finalists:
This category was kindly judged by:
Ruairi Dempsey – HDR | Benjamin Simpson – Fletcher Priest Architects | Amelia Walsh – Turner & Townsend
NextGen Rising Star South West England and South Wales
After thoughtful consideration, we have decided not to move forward with this category for this year’s awards. We truly appreciate the hard work and dedication behind the submissions; however, they did not fully align with the standards we aim to uphold at the BCO. In the interest of maintaining fairness and consistency across all regions, we believe this is the best course of action for now.
Employer of the Year
This award celebrates organisations that have created a stimulating and supportive work environment, with a particular focus on nurturing the next generation of talent. This involves a real commitment to the welfare and development of young employees, resulting in tangible staff satisfaction and a well-motivated, ambitious, genuinely integrated, and diverse workforce.
Finalists:
This category was kindly judged by:
Chloe Prince – Landsec | Lee Jones – Quantem | Sarah Lawson – Michael Laird Architects
Graduate of the Year
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of a graduate who has recently entered the commercial property industry.
Finalists:
This category was kindly judged by:
Ayo Ambali – WILL+Partners | Samuel Gardner – Sheppard Robson | Jerryl Ong Jun Wey – Cundall
Impact Award (formerly Diversity & Inclusion Champion of the Year)
This award recognises the outstanding contribution of an individual who has significantly advanced social value through leadership in creating a genuinely inclusive workplace culture. Special attention will be given to their efforts in designing and operating a workspace that fosters inclusivity, supports charitable initiatives, and promotes positive social impact.
Finalists:
This category was kindly judged by:
Clare Ashmore – Parkeray | Kwamena Beecham | Simon Pope – Howells
Inspirational Leader of the Year
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of a senior industry member who has led the next generation of office talent.
Finalists:
This category was kindly judged by:
Amy Leech – tp bennett | Ioana Price – AECOM | Matthew Redgrove – Helical
Loughton Contracts is the UK’s premier provider of flooring solutions, renowned for its expertise in delivering high-quality installations across a diverse range of sectors for over 30 years.
With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability, Loughton Contracts offers tailored flooring services that meet the unique needs of each client.
From commercial spaces to residential projects, our skilled teams ensure meticulous attention to detail and superior craftsmanship, making Loughton Contracts a trusted partner in the industry.
Modular Interiors are industry leading providers of offsite manufactured fit-out solutions. Combined with traditional fit out skilled trades & offsite products we are able to complete a full high-end interior fit out service.
We work with the UK’s leading developers, clients, architects and contractors, to supply a range of services including design, manufacture, supply and installation.
We work openly in collaboration with clients and supply chain partners for mutual benefit. We embrace this philosophy to ensure that the most efficient and appropriate solutions can be found for every project.
BE News is the only free-to-air online news service to cover the entire built environment industry. Its mission is to connect and inform the whole community – spanning commercial property, the residential sector, construction, architecture, planning and engineering – via one platform.
The 2023 winners for each category were announced at the awards evening on Wednesday 1 November.
NextGen Rising Star London and South East
Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).
Winner: Kwamena Beecham | Buckley Gray Yeoman
NextGen Rising Star Midlands and East Anglia
Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).
Winner: Simon Pope | Howells
NextGen Rising Star Northern England, North Wales and Northern Ireland
Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).
Amelia Walsh | Turner & Townsend
NextGen Rising Star Scotland
Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).
Winner: Robin Ellis | Graven
NextGen Rising Star South West England and South Wales
Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).
Winner: Ioana Price | AECOM
Diversity & Inclusion Champion of the Year
This award recognises the outstanding contribution of an individual who has led the way in helping to create a workspace which is genuinely inclusive. Specific attention will be paid to the design and operation of the workplace which positively affects inclusivity.
Winner: Ayo Ambali | WILL+Partners
Graduate of the Year
Recognising a graduate who has recently entered into the commercial property industry.
Winner: Jerryl Ong Jun Wey | Cundall
Inspirational Leader of the Year
Recognising a senior industry member who has led the next generation of office talent.
Winner: Clare Ashmore | Parkeray
NextGen’s Employer of the Year
Recognising organisations that have created a stimulating and supportive work environment and a real commitment to the welfare of its employees, resulting in high staff satisfaction levels and a well-motivated, ambitious and integrated workforce.
Winner: AECOM
This award recognises the outstanding contribution of an individual who has led the way in helping to create a workspace which is genuinely inclusive. Specific attention will be paid to the design and operation of the workplace, which positively affects inclusivity.
Shortlist:
Judged by:
Ravinder Heer | CMS UK
Chloe Prince | APAM
Kieron Taylor | AKT II
This award celebrates organisations that have created a stimulating and supportive work environment. This means a real commitment to the welfare f employees, with tangible staff satisfaction and a well-motivated, ambitious, genuinely integrated, and diverse workforce.
Shortlist:
Judged by:
Ben Simpson | Fletcher Priest Architects
Angela Lowe | CBRE
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of a graduate who has recently entered the commercial property industry.
Shortlist:
Judged by:
Clare Ashmore | Parkeray
Sam Gardner | Sheppard Robson
Matthew Sumpter | Ridge & Partners
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of a senior industry member who has led the next generation of office talent.
Shortlist:
Judged by:
Jack Hawkins | GPE
Matthew Redgrove | Turner & Townsend
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone under 35 to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).
Shortlist
Judged by:
Hannah Buxton | RX London
Sophie Davies | Heyne Tillett Steel
Oliver Hall | Make Architects
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone under 35 to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).
Shortlist:
Judged by:
Francesca Ghavami | Howells
Joe Huddleston | Modus Group
Danielle Hudson | Mills & Reeve
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone under 35 to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).
Shortlist:
Judged by:
Andrew Fairest | Muse Developments
Tom Giddings | Rider Levett Bucknall
Amy Leech | tp bennett
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone under 35 to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).
Shortlist:
Judged by:
Sarah Mitchell | Overbury
Matt Perring | Method Consulting
John Wright | Stride Treglown
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone under 35 to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline).
Shortlist:
Judged by:
Hazel Houliston | NatWest
Peter Kerr | Atelier Ten
Gold Sponsor:
For over a century, Knauf has stood a global leader in building materials. Knauf began as a family company and grew into a global enterprise spanning 90 countries and delivering world class construction materials and solutions worldwide.
At Knauf, we share the spirit of pushing the boundaries of design and construction using building materials designed to empower creative visions in areas of commercial, residential, education, healthcare, high rise buildings and office spaces.
Planner Suite was launched last year and recently had a major update. Its functionality supports specifiers in meeting the requirements of the Building Safety Act. Planner Suite also provides a comprehensive list of systems supported by fire resistance, acoustic and stiffness reports with results based on EN test methodologies. Planner Suite allows you to create your own projects and add Knauf systems to generate a K10 specification document.
Our comprehensive technical data sheets, product information and EPDs are located on our website and provides specifiers with the confidence that Knauf systems will meet regulatory and specification requirements.
Sustainability is paramount today and architects play a crucial part in shaping the future as do we. Our dedication in responsible practices and sustainably sourcing materials aligns with our sustainability goals.
Silver Sponsor
Derwent London
Derwent London is one of London’s most innovative office specialist property regenerators and investors and is well known for its design-led philosophy and creative management approach to development. Our appealing designs attract a range of tenants, including those from creative industries. Our investment portfolio totals 5.4 million sq ft and is worth £5.2 billion as at 30 June 2023. Derwent London is the largest central London office-focused REIT.
Sculptform
At Sculptform, we design, manufacture and supply timber and aluminium modular wall, ceiling, façade and screen systems to create stunning architecture. We are a trusted design solution partner with architects and contractors internationally, collaborating to fulfil our mantra – beautiful designs made buildable.
We’re the creators of our patented Click-on connection, which has won us thousands of incredible projects across the world. Our Click-on Battens, Click-on Cladding and Click-on Screens are the result of continuous innovation to be the best at what we do and have resulted in becoming the most sought-after feature lining brand globally.
Bronze Sponsor:
Booth sponsors:
Media partner:
NextGen Awards 2023 | Sponsorship Opportunities Brochure
The 2022 winners for each category were announced at the awards evening on Wednesday 23 November.
This award recognises the outstanding contribution of an individual who has led the way in helping to create a workspace which is genuinely inclusive. Specific attention will be paid to the design and operation of the workplace which positively affects inclusivity.
Winner: Suzan Ucmaklioglu, Foster + Partners
Winner: AECOM
Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)
Winner: Kieron Taylor, AKT II
Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)
Winner: Alex Slatter, Associated Architects
Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)
Winner: Emily Smart, Gleeds
Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)
Winner: Andrew McNair, Atelier Ten
Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)
Winner: Oliver Theobald, Arup
Recognising a graduate who has recently entered into the commercial property industry
Winner: Anoushka Pacquette, WILL+Partners
Recognising a senior industry member who has led the next generation of office talent
Winner: Deepak Parmar, MCM
This award recognises the outstanding contribution of an individual who has led the way in helping to create a workspace which is genuinely inclusive. Specific attention will be paid to the design and operation of the workplace which positively affects inclusivity.
Shortlist:
Judged by:
Clare Ashmore, Parkeray
Kane Lewis, Derwent London
Chloe Prince, APAM
This award celebrates organisations that have created a stimulating and supportive work environment. This means a real commitment to the welfare of employees, with tangible staff satisfaction and a well-motivated, ambitious, genuinely integrated and diverse workforce.
Shortlist:
Judged by:
Jakes Ferguson, Cabinet Office
Danielle Hudson, Mills & Reeve
Elizabeth Ward, CMS
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of a graduate who has recently entered the commercial property industry
Judged by:
Jon Allgood
Sam Gardner, Sheppard Robson
Matthew Sumpter, Gleeds
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of a senior industry member who has led the next generation of office talent.
Shortlist:
Judged by:
Emily Pallot, Ayre Chamberlain Gaunt
James Pellatt, GPE
Matthew Redgrove, Turner & Townsend
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone under 35 to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)
Shortlist
Judged by:
Hannah Buxton, RX London
Racheal Cadey, Edge Architecture & Design
Oliver Hall, Make Architects
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone under 35 to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)
Shortlist:
Judged by:
Andrew Bloxham, Core Five
Ben Burton, Overbury
Justin Ford, Bruntwood
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone under 35 to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)
Shortlist:
Judged by:
Danielle Ford, DAL Group UK
Tom Giddings, Rider Levett Bucknall
Alex Stork, Overbury
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone under 35 to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)
Shortlist:
Judged by:
Steph Calder, BDP
Matt Heaman, Hoare Lea
Sarah Mitchell, Overbury
This award celebrates the outstanding contribution of someone under 35 to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)
Shortlist:
Judged by:
Sarah Lawson, Michael Laird Architects
Angela Lowe, CBRE
Craig Tennant, Ryden
Platinum Sponsor
Careys
Our story starts in 1969 with three brothers and a van. John, Tom and Pat Carey moved to London from Ireland and started a groundworks contracting company called PJ Carey Plant Hire (Oval) Ltd.
Their aspirations at the time were reflective of the values of the Carey Group today – to care about everything they did, to act with humility in all interactions, to be passionate about their work and be authentic at all times.
Throughout the years, we have remained committed to delivering on our promises, respecting our clients, offering innovative solutions and producing the highest-quality work in safe environments. These are the core principles set by our Founders, the ones we have never wavered from, and they help us to fulfil our ultimate vision ‘To be the most trusted and socially responsible construction company, that people are proud to work with’.
Today, we are proud to have worked on some of the UK’s most iconic and challenging construction projects, delivering a range of specialist civil engineering and dry lining services across multiple sectors:
Careys:
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Our strong approach is underpinned by robust financial management, continuous investment in our people, specialist equipment and strategic assets and our long-standing culture of teamwork – we want to create the very best environments for our people.
We care about our people and our partners and how we work with them, ensuring we do our best by them. Ultimately, we care about our impact on the world around us and the communities that we proudly help to shape.
Gold Sponsor
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Multiplex
Multiplex is a leading global contractor with a focus on sustainable growth and a presence in Europe, Canada, the Middle East, Australia and India. They have been delivering landmark property and infrastructure assets for more than 55 years, with expertise in the commercial, residential, mixed-use, healthcare, hotel, tourism, education, stadia, and infrastructure sectors.
Established in 1962, the company’s work to date comprises more than 955 projects with a combined value of US$80 billion, and their culture of outperformance has resulted in more than 680 industry awards. Multiplex is backed by the financial stability and global relationships of its parent company Brookfield, which supports its continued growth.
Silver Sponsor
Derwent London
Derwent London plc owns 77 buildings in a commercial real estate portfolio predominantly in central London valued at £5.7 billion as at 31 December 2021, making it the largest London-focused real estate investment trust (REIT).
Derwent London has committed to becoming a net zero carbon business by 2030. We capitalise on the unique qualities of each of our properties – taking a fresh approach to the regeneration of every building with a focus on anticipating tenant requirements and an emphasis on design. Landmark buildings in our 5.6 million sq ft portfolio include 80 Charlotte Street, Brunel Building, White Collar Factory, Angel Building and Tea Building.
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Table Sponsors
WEDNESDAY 10 NOVEMBER, 19.00 – 00.30
THE PORTER TUN, THE BREWERY, 52 CHISWELL STREET, LONDON, EC1Y 4SD
Thank you to our 2021 sponsors:
Media partner:
For sponsorship opportunities in 2022, contact us at events@bco.org.uk
The 2021 winners for each category were announced at the awards evening on Wednesday 10 November.
(Nominations from NextGen’s only – under 35’s). Voted for by BCO NextGen members.
Recognising organisations that have created a stimulating and supportive work environment and a real commitment to the welfare of its employees, resulting in high staff satisfaction levels and a well-motivated, ambitious and integrated workforce.
Winner: AECOM
Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)
Winner: Laura Collins, Stanhope plc
Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)
Winner: Conor Nolan, ScanTech Digital
Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)
Winner: Sarah Syson, Claremont Group Interiors
Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)
Winner: Gina Colley, ThreeSixty Architecture
Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)
Winner: Katherine Adair, Hoare Lea
Recognising a graduate who has recently entered into the commercial property industry
Winner: Timothy Newcombe, Cundall
Recognising a senior industry member who has led the next generation of office talent
Winner: Mary-Ann Clarke, AECOM
Recognising a Founder or Co-Founder that has developed a product or service that is transforming the commercial real estate sector
Winner: Max Wilson, Spokesafe
Are you keen to showcase your brand to a room full of the next generation? Join us as sponsors, where you will benefit from free event tickets and brand promotion before, during and after the event. Email events@bco.org.uk to discuss.
Platinum Sponsor
Multiplex
Multiplex is a leading global contractor with a focus on sustainable growth and a presence in Europe, Canada, the Middle East, Australia and India. They have been delivering landmark property and infrastructure assets for more than 55 years, with expertise in the commercial, residential, mixed-use, healthcare, hotel, tourism, education, stadia, and infrastructure sectors.
Established in 1962, the company’s work to date comprises more than 955 projects with a combined value of US$80 billion, and their culture of outperformance has resulted in more than 680 industry awards. Multiplex is backed by the financial stability and global relationships of its parent company Brookfield, which supports its continued growth.
Gold Sponsors
Chiltern Contracts
Chiltern Contracts Limited are one of the foremost tiling and stone contractors in London. We design, source, manufacture, install and advise on a range of surface packages across various applications and sectors, including commercial, residential, retail and hospitality.
Working with Tier 1 contractors, major builders and developers on some of London’s most exciting and unique projects, we have developed a reputation for quality and service among our clients, due to our exacting standards and singular focus on satisfying our customers.
As one of London’s premier specialist contractors, our packages include stone façade restoration, external and internal tiling and cladding, waterproofing, screeding and rendering works and external hardscapes. Our 20,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Bedfordshire with multiple CNC saws allow us to fabricate completely bespoke orders and provide end to end delivery – design, supply, manufacturing and, installation.
With a senior team possessing a combined 50 years of experience and able to handle the most difficult and technical projects, Chiltern’s culture of excellence and proven commitment to our clients that have made us one of London’s most respected and reliable contractors.
Derwent London
Derwent London owns 81 buildings in a commercial real estate portfolio predominantly in central London valued at £5.4 billion (including joint ventures) as at 30 June 2021, making it the largest London-focused real estate investment trust (REIT).
We take a fresh approach to the regeneration of every building, anticipating occupier requirements and with an emphasis on design.
Landmark schemes in our 5.4 million sq ft portfolio include 80 Charlotte Street W1, Brunel Building W2, White Collar Factory EC1, Angel Building EC1, 1-2 Stephen Street W1, Horseferry House SW1 and Tea Building E1.
As part of our aim to lead the industry in mitigating climate change, Derwent London has committed to becoming a net zero carbon business by 2030, publishing its pathway to achieving this goal in July 2020. In 2019 the Group became the first UK REIT to sign a Revolving Credit Facility with a ‘green’ tranche. At the same time, we also launched our Green Finance Framework and signed the Better Buildings Partnership’s climate change commitment. The Group is a member of the ‘RE100’ which recognises Derwent London as an influential company, committed to 100% renewable power by purchasing renewable energy, a key step in becoming a net zero carbon business. Derwent London is one of only a few property companies worldwide to have science-based carbon targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). In 2013 the Company launched a voluntary Community Fund and has to date supported over 100 community projects in the West End and the Tech Belt.
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Silver Sponsors
Gleeds
Gleeds is an international property and construction consultancy with over 130 years’ experience in the property and construction industry. With 1900 dedicated staff across six continents and 73 offices, Gleeds prides itself on being a global business that is structured to act and think locally. Working with clients in almost every sector, Gleeds services the entire project lifecycle and categorises its offering into the following core areas:programme and project management, commercial and contract management, property and asset management and advisory.
De Group
The De Group is a suite of specialist construction service providers, each uniquely qualified in their field to provide exemplary services, advice and support. The De Group maintains a key focus on the central London market working across the full enabling scope of works, through Deconstruct UK. This includes hazardous material and asbestos removal, provided by Decontaminate UK. De-Group Contracting further compliments the group, providing New Build, Shell and Core, Envelope and Fit-Out to buildings across central London. Contracting businesses are further supported by our in-house health, safety and risk management consultancy, Derisk.
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2021 Employer of the Year Shortlist | |
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Recognising organisations that have created a stimulating and supportive work environment and a real commitment to the welfare of its employees, resulting in high staff satisfaction levels and a well-motivated, ambitious, and integrated workforce.
Nominations must demonstrate how the organisation has:
Judged by:
NextGen Member vote
Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)
Criteria:
Judged by:
Lindsey Barrett, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang
Racheal Cadey,Edge Architecture and Design
David Illingworth, London Structures Lab
Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)
Criteria:
Judged by:
Andrew Bloxham, Corefive
Justin Ford, Bruntwood
Danny Parmar, Overbury
Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)
Criteria:
Judged by:
Francesca Harrison, Ryder Architecture
Alex Stork, Overbury
Mathew Teare, SAS International
Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)
Criteria:
Judged by:
Rory Carson, Mapletree UK
Matthew Carter, RLB
Sarah Mitchell, Overbury
Recognising an under 35’s outstanding contribution to the office sector in the region (cross/multi discipline)
Criteria:
Judged by:
Jamie Kelman, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang
David Sim, Atelier Ten
Craig Tennant, Ryden
Recognising a graduate who has recently entered the commercial property industry
Criteria:
Judged by:
Jon Allgood, The Crown Estate
Andrew Howe, Heyne Tillett Steel
Matthew Sumpter, Gleeds
Recognising a senior industry member who has led the next generation of office talent.
Criteria:
Judged by:
Andy Levy, RLB
Emily Pallot, Ayre Chamberlain Gaunt
James Pellatt, GPE
Recognising a Founder or Co-Founder that has developed a product or service that is transforming the commercial real estate sector.
Criteria:
Judged by:
Clare Ashmore, Pakeray
Christopher Blust, AKT II
Annabel Koeck, Grimshaw Architects
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July 06, 2026 
By BCO Media 