We’re excited to announce the shortlist for the London Build 2023 Construction Idols!

It is a great privilege to be able to unveil the final shortlist. The Construction Idols shortlist celebrates the most influential & inspiring professionals working in the UK's built environment. This year's shortlist features Diversity and Inclusion Champions, Heads of Sustainability that are changing the landscape of the built environment and Industry Giants who have dedicated over twenty years to their respective companies. 

The shortlisted individuals have built innovative and high quality construction projects, as well as world-class sustainability, safety, inclusion, diversity and equity policies and programs. 

You can also head on over to the Construction Idol Page to learn more about the Shortlist and why they were chosen. 

Congratulations to all. 

The full shortlist can be found below. 

• Alex Davies, Head of Strategy and Performance in Construction - John Sisk and Son    
• Andrew Waugh, Founding Director - Waugh Thistleton Architects
• Bhavika Ramrakhyani, Head of Materials - Costain
• Edward Marchand,  Associate Director (Europe) - Bennetts Associates 
• Graham Haworth, Founding Partner - Haworth Tompkins 
• Jennie Coombs, Head of Affordable Housing -  Be First  
• Jim Dyer, Director for the Built Environment - Soverign Network Group  
• Kent Jackson, Design Partner -  SOM
• Lee Higson, Director - Eric Parry Architects    
• Louisa Bowles, Partner, Sustainability Lead -  Hawkins\Brown
• Matthew Lewis,   Head of Building Safety - Clarion Housing Group
• Melissa Clinch,  Associate Director - WilkinsonEyre  
• Richard Harris, Managing Director - Group Delivery - Watkin Jones
• Romain Richli, Head of Climate and Environment - Bouygues UK   
• Shaynesia Byfield, Project Manager - AECOM    
• Stephen Slessor, Managing Director - Galliford Try