The businesses, projects and personalities driving forward the region’s commercial property industry were honoured last night at the Insider North West Property Awards. The event, held at Manchester Central with Knights as the headline sponsor, was compered by Patrick Kielty and recognised the North West’s outstanding agencies, construction firms, developers, architectural practices, consultancies, developments, deals and people. The awards were sponsored by Blok Projects, CBRE, CMS, First Title Insurance, Harworth Group, JLL, Mountain Earth, Orbit Developments, Schroders Capital, Taurus Security Group and Unify Energy. CoStar Group, Krol Corlett Construction and GMI Construction Group sponsored the networking booklets, drinks reception and photobooth respectively. The charity partner was Aphasia Support .
Architectural Practice of the Year
Sponsored by Blok Projects
Winner: Sheppard Robson
The judges commended Sheppard Robson for its pioneering work in commercial retrofit and commitment to developing talent locally.
Shortlisted:
AEW Architects
AHR
BDP
Chapman Taylor
Fletcher Rae
Leach Rhodes Walker Architects
Planning Team of the Year
Winner: Deloitte LLP
The judges praised Deloitte for its work on exceptional projects driving economic growth and sustainable regeneration across the region.
Shortlisted:
Avison Young
Euan Kellie Property Solutions
Savills
WSP UK Ltd
Newcomer of the Year
Winner: Rihbell
According to the judges, Rihbell is a rapidly-growing and sustainability-focused team that lives up to its brand purpose and values.
Shortlisted:
Astute Transport Planning & Infrastructure Design
BOX4 Real Estate
Form Property
GWB Consultants Limited
VUCA Treasury
Law Firm of the Year
Sponsored by First Title Insurance
Winner: Brabners
Brabners was praised for its work on transformative long-term projects and complex developments across the North West.
Shortlisted:
Addleshaw Goddard
CMS
DLA Piper
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP
Hill Dickinson LLP
Mills & Reeve
Pinsent Masons LLP
Construction Business of the Year
Sponsored by Taurus Security Group
Winner: GMI Construction Group
GMI has visibly moved the dial in Greater Manchester across multiple sectors while also demonstrating social impact, according to the judges.
Shortlisted:
Barnfield Construction Ltd
Eric Wright Construction
Frank Rogers Building Contractors
Glencar Construction
Krol Corlett Construction
Russell WBHO
Short Construction
Industrial Agency Team of the Year
Sponsored by Harworth Group
Winner: B8RE
The judges praised B8RE for its impressive range of transactions across the region and for growing its team despite difficult market conditions.
Shortlisted:
BOX4 Real Estate
CBRE
Davies Harrison
JLL
Knight Frank
Flexible Workspace Operator of the Year
Winner: Department
Department has revitalised a heritage building, creating a unique offering for businesses with a strong community feel, according to the judges.
Shortlisted:
The ClassRooms, Stanley Square
Gilbanks
Koba
MediaCity Flex
Investment Agency of the Year
Sponsored by Schroders Capital
Winner: CBRE
The judges said CBRE demonstrated impressive year-on-year performance and is driving regional growth by leveraging the power of local authority pension funds.
Shortlisted:
Avison Young
B8RE
JLL
Sixteen Real Estate
Workplace Fit-out of the Year
Sponsored by Unify Energy
Winner: Places for People, Preston (Claremont)
The judges described this as an excellent workspace which really delivers what the business needs. It is community focused and strong on social impact and sustainability.
Shortlisted:
BT New Bailey (tp bennett)
Campfield, Manchester (Allied London)
Havas Lynx – 3 Circle Square, Manchester (BLUESKY DESIGN INTERIORS)
Hill Dickinson, Manchester (Incognito)
King’s House, Manchester (Bruntwood SciTech)
Sunlight House, Manchester (Karrev, Hollis, Eckersley O’Callaghan)
Virgin Media O2 Manchester HQ (SpaceInvader)
Office Agency Team of the Year
Sponsored by Orbit Developments
Winner: CBRE North West Office Agency
CBRE has achieved a record year, working on influential transactions and encouraging inward investment into the region.
Shortlisted:
Canning O’Neill
Cushman & Wakefield
Edwards Property Consultants
JLL Manchester Office Agency Team
OBI Transactions and Asset Management Team
Savills Manchester Office Agency
Sixteen Real Estate
Consultancy Team of the Year
Sponsored by Knights
Winner: CHROMA
The judges praised CHROMA for its comprehensive work on key North West projects and strong customer testimonials.
Shortlisted:
Clancy Consulting
Eckersley O’Callaghan
GIA
Incognito
OBI Property
Proximity
S I Sealy
Commercial Development of the Year
Sponsored by Knights
Winner: No. 1 St Michael’s, Manchester (Relentless Developments)
The judges said this was a ‘next level’ scheme for Manchester, which has broken rent records, attracted new occupiers and delivered environmental and social benefits.
Shortlisted:
Bolt 330, Bolton (Logicor, Glencar Construction)
Civic, Wigan (Capital&Centric, shedkm)
Government Property Agency First Street Hub, Manchester (Ask Real Estate)
No.3 Circle Square, Manchester (Bruntwood SciTech & GMI Construction Group)
Pall Mall, Manchester (Bruntwood SciTech, Sheppard Robson)
Stockroom, Stockport (AEW Architects, Stockport Council, Kier, SpaceInvader, CW Studio)
Sunlight House, Manchester (Karrev, Hollis, Eckersley O’Callaghan)
Commercial Developer of the Year
Sponsored by JLL
Winner: Bruntwood SciTech
Bruntwood SciTech has delivered an incredible array of projects across the region, with a strong focus on innovation and key sectors like life sciences.
Shortlisted:
Muse
Relentless Developments
Sciontec Developments
Investor of the Year
Sponsored by CBRE
Winner: Greater Manchester Pension Fund
GMPF is making a major regional impact through its diverse portfolio and strong partnerships.
Shortlisted:
Karrev
Landsec
Schroders Capital
Property Deal of the Year
Sponsored by Mountain Earth
Winner: Pre-Let to Auto Trader at No.3 Circle Square (Bruntwood SciTech, Newsteer)
Shortlisted:
Disposal of 101 Embankment (CBRE)
Forward-funding contract with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) at Talbot Gateway(Muse, Blackpool Council)
GMPF’s £150m Commitment to the BlackRock Primary Healthcare Trust (CBRE)
Letting of Indurent 420 at Omega West to Regency Glass (Indurent, Knight Frank, TillAM, Regency Glass)
Letting to Vitality at Stockport Exchange (Stockport Council and Muse)
Property Personality of the Year
Sponsored by CMS
Winner: Colin Sinclair, Knowledge Quarter Liverpool & Sciontec
One of the region’s most influential property professionals, Colin Sinclair has led major developments including Paddington Village and The Spine, with a focus on science, technology and health innovation. Not only is he leading the charge in regenerating and developing assets across the Liverpool City Region, he is also the chair of the Invest Liverpool City Region Partnership Taskforce, which aims to showcase Liverpool to global audiences and attract inward investment.