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Scotsman
a day ago
- Business
- Scotsman
East Calder site manager recognised by NHBC for raising standards in house building
A site manager at a housing development in East Calder has been recognised as one of the best in the UK after winning a top housing industry award. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Greig Donaldson, who works for Robertson Homes at its Almondell developmentin West Lothian,is celebrating their Pride in the Job 2025 Quality Award from NHBC, the UK's largest provider of new home warranties and insurance. Now in its 45th year and widely considered the 'Oscars' of the house-building industry, Pride in the Job celebrates site managers' dedication to raising standards in house building, showcasing best practice and rewarding excellence. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Judging is rigorous, with assessment across six key areas: consistency, attention to detail, leadership, interpretation of drawings and specifications, technical expertise and health and safety. Thousands of inspections, with meticulous scoring and detailed verifications, have taken place to determine the 450 winners from a field of circa 8,200 sites, representing the top 5% of UK site managers. Greig is a site manager at Robertson Homes' Almondell development Celebrating Greig's success, John Murphy, managing director at Robertson Homes, said: 'We are immensely proud of Greig and our construction team at Almondell. 'Building homes to the highest quality standards, in a respectful and considerate manner is at the heart of everything we do at Robertson Homes and for this to be recognised by the NHBC is testament to their skill and attention to detail. It is also great news for all our customers in West Lothian to know their new homes are being constructed by such a committed and dedicated team.' Commenting on the awards, Steve Wood, CEO at NHBC said: 'Congratulations to Greig, who has demonstrated the dedication, passion and leadership skills necessary to deliver new homes to exacting construction quality standards. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Thousands of outstanding site managers have made their mark on the industry in the 45 years Pride in the Job has been running. This continued focus on excellence is vital to support the Government's 1.5 million new homes target and to ensure that all housing is built to the quality owners and occupiers should expect.' Greig Donaldson, a site manager at Robertson Homes' Almondell development in East Calder has won a top UK award Pride in the Job has five categories: small, medium and large builders, plus multi-storey for projects up to seven storeys and high-rise for projects more than seven storeys. The Quality Award winners will now go on to compete for Seal of Excellence and Regional Awards in the autumn, with the national Supreme Award winners unveiled in January 2026.
South Wales Guardian
25-06-2025
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
Ystradgynlais housing site manager receives national award
Lee Lewis, who oversees the Maes Y Rhos housing development in Ystradgynlais, has won a Pride in the Job Quality Award from the National House Building Council (NHBC) for his work with Persimmon Homes. He is one of 15 Persimmon site managers across the UK to receive the award this year. Mr Lewis said: "It's a fantastic feeling to be recognised by the NHBC – and a huge credit to everyone on the team. "At Maes Y Rhos, we take great pride in building homes to the highest standards, and in creating a community that residents will enjoy for years to come. "This award is a great boost and reflects the care we bring to the job every day." The Maes Y Rhos development features three to five-bedroom homes on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, with strong transport links to Swansea and the wider region. The NHBC's Pride in the Job competition is a well-regarded industry benchmark for site management excellence. Winners of the Quality Award move forward to the Seal of Excellence stage, with the chance to compete for regional and national honours. Stuart Phillips, managing director for Persimmon West Wales, said: "We're thrilled for Lee and the whole team at Maes Y Rhos. "The quality of work they're delivering speaks for itself, and this recognition from the NHBC is thoroughly deserved. "Lee's dedication and leadership are making a real difference on site and for our customers." The national Pride in the Job Supreme Awards will take place in January 2026.
Business News Wales
24-06-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
West Wales Site Manager Picks Up Prestigious Quality Award
Lee Lewis, site manager at the Maes Y Rhos development in Ystradgynlais, has been honoured by the National House Building Council (NHBC) with the prestigious Pride in the Job Quality Award. Lee is one of 15 Persimmon site managers to earn the award in 2025, reflecting the company's continued high standards in delivery across the UK. Maes Y Rhos is a new development offering a mix of 3 to 5-bedroom homes in a sought-after location on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The Pride in the Job competition is highly regarded in the homebuilding industry, serving as a benchmark for outstanding quality and performance among site managers. All site managers on NHBC Buildmark warranty-registered sites are eligible to compete. Quality Award winners advance to the Seal of Excellence Award stage, with the opportunity to compete for Regional Awards and the ultimate Pride in the Job Supreme Awards in January 2026. Lee said: 'It's a fantastic feeling to be recognised by the NHBC – and a huge credit to everyone on the team. 'At Maes Y Rhos, we take great pride in building homes to the highest standards, and in creating a community that residents will enjoy for years to come. 'This award is a great boost and reflects the care we bring to the job every day.' Stuart Phillips, Managing Director for Persimmon West Wales, said: 'We're thrilled for Lee and the whole team at Maes Y Rhos. 'The quality of work they're delivering speaks for itself, and this recognition from the NHBC is thoroughly deserved. 'Lee's dedication and leadership are making a real difference on site and for our customers.'
