The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has officially opened nominations for the 2026 CIOB in Scotland Awards, a flagship celebration of excellence across Scotland’s built environment. The awards will take place on 9 October 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central, bringing together industry leaders, rising stars and outstanding teams from across the sector.
Each year, the CIOB in Scotland Awards shine a spotlight on individuals and organisations who exemplify the highest standards of professionalism, innovation and impact within construction. This year’s call for nominations invites the sector to champion remarkable people, inspirational projects and collaborative teams making a meaningful difference across Scotland. According to CIOB Scotland representatives, nominations are now being welcomed to “showcase the best of what the Highlands can offer” and celebrate achievements across the country.
Award categories
The CIOB Scotland Awards recognise excellence across multiple categories, including:
- Graduate of the Year Award
This award recognises the most exceptional graduate emerging into Scotland’s construction industry. It celebrates individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment, achievement and excellence early in their professional journey. Past winners have described the recognition as transformative, boosting their confidence, opening doors to new opportunities and validating their hard work.
- CIOB Team Award – Celebrating effective collaboration among teams working within the built environment.
- Rising Star Award – Highlighting exceptional new talent with five years or fewer in the industry.
- Sustainability Award – Honouring individuals or organisations leading the way in sustainable construction.
These categories underline CIOB’s commitment to recognising not only the technical achievements of Scotland’s construction professionals but also their leadership, innovation and integrity.
How to nominate
Nomination forms are available from CIOB’s Scotland team via email or accessed through CIOB Scotland’s LinkedIn page. Member and non- members can be nominated.
The awards ceremony will form part of the annual CIOB in Scotland Awards/Gala Lunch, sponsored by Peace Recruitment and Training LMS.
