Redrow's Simon Nix wins national building award

By Lancashire Business View

15 Nov 2018

simon-nix-redrow-1000x500.jpg
Lancashire-based site manager Simon Nix has won one of the UK building industry’s most prestigious awards.

The Redrow employee has been named Residential Construction Professional of the Year 2018 at the Grand Finals of the LABC Building Excellence Awards in London.

And, in a major coup for Redrow’s Lancashire team, it’s the second time in two years that one of their site managers has collected the top trophy.

Simon, who has managed Redrow’s The Hedgerows site in Clayton-le Woods for the last four years, adds the coveted national title to a string of other accolades including three NHBC Pride in the Job Quality Awards and two NHBC Seal of Excellence awards, the most recent received only last month.

He said: “It’s the only national award I have won. I am totally blown away! To have won the LABC North West regional Construction Professional of the Year award earlier this year was one thing, but I certainly wasn’t expecting to win the national title.”

According to Simon, organisation is key, along with creating and encouraging the best possible team: “Every day I try to be the best that I can and do the best that I can - and encourage the lads on site to do the same.

“It’s not just about when you are going to get a visit from an inspector or a customer, it’s about all the time. I have weekly meetings and daily meetings to address any issues or look at where I feel we can raise standards. You won’t win awards unless you keep improving.

“I like to keep a nice, tidy site. You will never achieve perfection, but I am very particular, and I always ask myself if I would like to buy ‘this house’, or live in ‘this house’, from this site. If the answer is yes, then I’m happy, and I am fortunate that Redrow support me and motivate me every step of the way.”

The experienced site manager was put forward for the LABC Residential Construction Professional of the Year Award by the local authority building control team from Chorley Council.

His nomination was judged by a panel of industry experts who considered a number of high-quality projects and professionals from across England and Wales, looking to reward the best in technical innovation, sustainability and design.

LABC chief executive Paul Everall congratulated Simon on his achievement, crediting his success not just to his skills but to his dedication; a deserving winner who is always prepared to ‘go that extra mile’ as part of his role.

The judges praised his ability to encourage team work among his colleagues and combine delivering high-quality development projects while building trust and positive relationships with the local communities they are in.

Redrow construction director Keith Collard said: “The LABC Building Excellence Awards are designed to showcase the very best in the building industry; the innovative and creative solutions needed to overcome difficult site conditions and issues; and the professionalism that leads to safe, sustainable and high-quality construction projects. “While such excellence can only be achieved by teamwork and the commitment of all those involved, it takes a special person to bring everything and everyone together, to pursue and accomplish that goal.”

Latest news

1

Roundhouse secures approval for new £15m office and industrial scheme in Preston Momentum

Roundhouse secures approval for new £15m office and industrial scheme in Preston

25 Jul 2025

2

Homebuilder's high-performing sales advisers clinch awards Ben Garland and Julia Lorente

Homebuilder's high-performing sales advisers clinch awards

24 Jul 2025

3

Work is set to start on Multiversity project Multiversity Blackpool

Work is set to start on Multiversity project

24 Jul 2025

4

BAE Systems welcomes MOU between Republic of Turkiye and UK for purchase of Typhoon aircraft Typhoon production Warton

BAE Systems welcomes MOU between Republic of Turkiye and UK for purchase of Typhoon aircraft

23 Jul 2025

5

Assystem to double UK jobs to deliver Sizewell C EDF Assystem

Assystem to double UK jobs to deliver Sizewell C

22 Jul 2025

Background image for hub sign up block

LBV Hub

Leverage Lancashire Business View platforms

Post your news
Post your events
Post your offers
Build your network
Improve your SEO
Gain coverage in the magazine
Sign-up
Events
Lancashire Built Environment Conference 2025
BEC 315 X 315 Px
Networking
25 Sep 2025

Lancashire Built Environment Conference 2025

Blackpool Football Club, Blackpool, FY1 6HX

08:30 - 13:00

CMI Level 5 Management and Leadership Course
UCLanAerialCampus.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Seminars
21 Feb 2025 - 21 Feb 2026

CMI Level 5 Management and Leadership Course

Preston Campus, Preston , PR1 2HE

09:00 - 17:00

CMI Level 5 Project Management Course
UCLanAerialCampus.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Seminars
21 Feb 2025 - 21 Feb 2026

CMI Level 5 Project Management Course

Preston Campus, Preston, PR1 2HE

08:00 - 17:00

Preston Tech Connection: Buzz Word Bingo. Challenging Todays's Buzzwords In Tech
July PTC banner long updated.png.png
LBV Hub Networking
29 Jul 2025 - 29 Jul 2025

Preston Tech Connection: Buzz Word Bingo. Challenging Todays's Buzzwords In Tech

Society1, Coworking Space, Preston, PR1 3LT

18:00 - 19:30

Preston Freelancer Meet-Up: July
Longer July Banner.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Networking
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2025

Preston Freelancer Meet-Up: July

Society1, Coworking Space, Preston, PR1 3LT

10:00 - 11:30

Advantage: AI – A Workshop for Business Leaders – August 14th
Navy--Event Tile.png.png
LBV Hub Seminars
14 Aug 2025 - 14 Aug 2025

Advantage: AI – A Workshop for Business Leaders – August 14th

Door4 Office, Burnley Wharf, Burnley, BB11 1JG

09:00 - 12:00

The Business Network Central & East Lancashire
LBV Header (24).png.png
LBV Hub Networking
21 Aug 2025 - 21 Aug 2025

The Business Network Central & East Lancashire

Mytton Fold, Langho, BB6 8AB

11:30 - 14:15

Morecambe Bay Walk
Walk.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Awards
30 Aug 2025 - 30 Aug 2025

Morecambe Bay Walk

Arnside, CARNFORTH, LA5

09:30 - 14:00

Longridge Soap Box Derby
Screenshot 2025-06-10 090035.png.png
LBV Hub Fundraisers
14 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2025

Longridge Soap Box Derby

Berry Lane, Longridge, PR3 3WH

10:00 - 16:30

Cumbria Business Expo 2025
https---cdn.evbuc.com-images-880461633-4862066883-1-original.20241022-110415.jpeg.jpg
LBV Hub Exhibitions
19 Sep 2025 - 19 Sep 2025

Cumbria Business Expo 2025

Carlisle Racecourse, Carlisle, CA2 4TS

09:00 - 15:00

Help to grow management course
Help to grow - barriers to growth.png.png
LBV Hub Seminars
26 Sep 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Help to grow management course

Preston Campus , Preston , PR1 2HE

09:00 - 15:00

RISE - Lancashire's unique leadership programme for women
thumbnail_Emma Weston Illustration WENDY BOWERS RISE Illustrstion.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Seminars
22 Oct 2025 - 18 Mar 2026

RISE - Lancashire's unique leadership programme for women

East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, Clayton le Moors, BB5 5JR

09:30 - 15:30

Advertise with us

Reaching 50,000 members, our print, digital and event platforms offer a fantastic way to raise your business profile and help you grow.

Find out more LBV 123 Online Graphic
Subscribe now

Weekly news bulletin