Scottish contractor Clark Contracts has been named the winner of the Training Excellence Award at the 30th-anniversary Construction News Awards in London, one of the UK's best-known construction awards programmes.

The honour recognises organisations that prioritise developing their people and deliver measurable business benefits through high-quality training. The company's entry showcased the sustained impact of the Clark Contracts Academy, which offers structured learning and development pathways to support career progression, enhance skills across the business and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

In addition to securing the Training Excellence title, the Scottish main contractor was shortlisted for Contractor of the Year (under £500m), reflecting performance in project delivery, innovation, sustainability, digital transformation, skills development and collaboration with its supply chain.

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Gordon Cunningham, Managing Director, Clark Contracts, said: "Winning the Training Excellence Award is a fantastic achievement and reflects the commitment we have made to investing in our people over many years. Through the Clark Contracts Academy, we are proud to support apprentices, trainees and employees at every stage of their careers, helping them to develop the skills and confidence needed to progress within the construction industry.

"To also be shortlisted for Contractor of the Year is further recognition of the hard work and dedication of our teams across the business. These achievements reflect not only the quality of the projects we deliver, but the culture we have built around continuous improvement, collaboration and long-term development."

The Construction News Awards celebrate excellence across the UK construction industry, bringing together contractors, consultants, clients, specialists and individuals from across the sector. Now in their 30th year, the awards recognise the organisations and people shaping the future of the industry.