About

There is no doubt we are witnessing a digital transformation of the way construction companies operate and how projects are delivered. But who are the key players in the supply-chain enabling this transformation, delivering the most innovative products and services to their construction and property clients?

Build in Digital has launched the Top 50 Tech Partners to reveal to the industry who the top performing contech firms are. Those firms that have become an integral part of their clients’ supply-chain, helping them operate on time, on budget and with a minimal carbon footprint.

The ranking of the top 50 is decided through a combination of a judges panel and a secure online voting system, in order to accurately assess our 3 core criteria areas of innovation, adoption and customer satisfaction.

The final Top 50 Tech Partners is linked in the main menu on buildindigital.com and provides our readers with a completely independent and unbiased account of the very best tech companies currently operating in the built environment.

The results will be announced at UK Construction Week, London 2026 and the 1st place applicant will be rewarded with a dedicated speaking slot on the Digital Construction Stage.

All top 50 entries will also receive accredited promotional badges for their own marketing purposes.

SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED
view the shortlist & cast your vote

ENTRY & JUDGING PROCESS

There is no cost to enter a submission.

Applicants will fill out an online entry form, which will then be scored by our panel of judges. Once all entries are in, the industry voting will launch. Each applicant will be listed with their logo and a 200 word synopsis on the voting page. Voters will be asked to select their choice along with the option of including a short testimonial.

Build in Digital will promote the opportunity to vote to all our readers while applicants will also be encouraged to share the link to their clients. Online voting will be limited to one vote per user IP address and verified by email. The overall score weighting will be 70% judging panel, 30% online voting.

KEY DATES

The Judging Panel

Peter Ball

Director, Global Design
Greystar

Colin Bell

Digital Construction Director
Kier

James Bishop

Digital Technology Manager, National
SES Centre

Matt Beveridge

Head of Innovation & Partnerships (Estates office)
University Of Birmingham

Robert Claridge

Europe Learning Solutions Owner
Laing O'Rourke

Mairead Gallagher Morgan

BIM Lead (Europe & Middle East) & WIBIM mentor
Grimshaw Architects

Fran Parkins

Digital Service Lead
Rider Levett Bucknall

Emma Rees

Senior Digital Construction Manager
Wates Smartspace

Dale Sinclair

Fellow, Head of Digital Innovation
WSP

Marco Bonelli

Head of Digital, Environment Division
Galliford Try

WHY ENTER?

INNOVATE

Competition breeds innovation – pit yourselves against industry peers to establish where your organisation ranks.

DEMONSTRATE

Demonstrate to clients and stakeholders how your organisation is committed to innovating in the construction and property sectors.

ENHANCE

Enhance your corporate profile and gain industry recognition, with each ranked entry being featured on Build in Digital along with receiving a kitemark logo for promotional use for the following 12 months.

CONNECT

The 1st place applicant will be rewarded with a dedicated speaking slot on the Digital Construction Stage.