The Building Industry Federation (BIF NZ) and janda Productions are launching the Best in Build Awards (BIB) with the intention of establishing a credible and sustainable awards structure for the construction industry, and a qualmark to aid the marketing of goods and services across the sector.
The Best in Build Awards are a re-imagining of an awards system and gala ceremony designed to celebrate excellence and best practice in the building industry. They are primarily an industry-facing event, designed for the sector, that will naturally generate profile for, and good news stories about it, to a wider audience.
BIF says this revitalised event will bring new energy to the sector, recognising the people, products, and partnerships driving progress and innovation across New Zealand’s construction industry.
With a comprehensive suite of award categories, Best In Build will recognise achievement across emerging talent, innovation, sustainability, and service excellence. Each year, an outstanding individual will be honoured for a significant contribution to the industry over a career.
A newly designed judging framework will ensure transparency, rigour, and relevance, with a clear focus on real impact and meaningful performance.
Best in Build is more than a night of recognition — it’s a celebration of the building industry, creating profile and a focus for celebration for the companies and individuals who are the driving forces behind the sector.
In addition, a Best In Build winner or finalist earns the right to use the BIB qualmark logo to promote their goods and services relating to the recognition.
Award categories are:
Supplier of the Year
Manufacturer of the Year
Importer/Distributor of the Year
Merchant Partner of the Year
Innovation in Building Materials
Sustainable Product of the Year.
Safety Equipment Award
Technology & Digital Solutions in Construction
Best Customer Service Supplier
Best Logistics & Supply Chain Solution
Regional Supplier Excellence Award
Emerging Supplier Award
Community Support Award
Leadership in Sustainability
Industry Training & Development Champion
Best Collaborative Project Partner
Lifetime Achievement in Building Supply
Trade Store of the Year
Trade Account Manager of the Year
Young Achiever in Building Supply
Entries open on October 1 and close onNovember 30. There is a late entry deadline of December 2 (subject to a late fee).
A scrutineering period will run from December 2 to December 8, and the judging period is from January 11 to February 12, 2027. The Best in Build Awards Gala will be held in April 2027, with the date to be confirmed.
