Yorkshire site manager wins top award for house building quality

PiJ winner
The North East’s best site managers have been recognised for achieving the highest standards in house building after winning the most highly regarded competition in the industry.

The prestigious Pride in the Job Awards 2023, organised by the National House Building Council (NHBC), have crowned Ben Forster of Vistry Yorkshire its regional winner in the Large Builder category for his work at the Mowbray View development in Thirsk.

Ben also received a Pride in the Job Seal of Excellence, following his Pride in the job Quality Award in the first round of the competition in June, making it a double win on the night. 

Now in its 43rd year, judging for the NHBC Pride in the Job Awards is rigorous, with each site manager assessed across six key areas: consistency, attention to detail, leadership, interpretation of drawings and specifications, technical expertise and health and safety. 

The flagship competition has three categories for different sized businesses: small, medium and large house builders, plus a multi-storey category where site managers are working on projects up to seven storeys for multiple occupancy and finally the high-rise category for multiple occupancy projects over seven storeys. 

Commenting on his win, Ben said: “I am absolutely delighted to be this year's Regional Award winner for the North East, as well as taking home a Seal of Excellence.I take great pride in the work that I do and to be recognised in such a prestigious competition is an honour personally and for the entire Mowbray View team. It’s a testament to all involved in the project and I am very proud of what we have achieved.”
Rob Spittles, regional managing director at Vistry Yorkshire, said: “Here at Vistry Yorkshire we are immensely proud of Ben for taking home the 2023 Pride in the Job Regional Award for the North East, it’s a highly-sought after achievement and one that is incredibly well deserved. Ben is committed to his team and in delivering quality homes in Yorkshire - further demonstrated by him receiving a Seal of Excellence on the night as well. 

“We wish him all the best for the upcoming Supreme Awards in January. Congratulations Ben.” 
Commenting on the Awards, Toby Hollis, NHBC Regional Director for North East said: “Congratulations to Ben Forster of Vistry Yorkshire for being a Pride in the Job 2023 Regional Award winner for his work at Mowbray View in Thirsk, North Yorkshire. As a previous winner, Ben is always mindful of his customers and focuses on consistency across all build stages. His site is very busy, delivering higher than average completions with an engaged team. 

“Judging for the Awards is rigorous and for more than 40 years, Pride in the Job has been an important part of NHBC’s work to help drive construction quality and raise standards in house building. By recognising Ben as one of the best site managers across the UK, we’re celebrating the vital role he plays in ensuring new homes are delivered on time, on safe sites and to exacting construction quality standards.”

A series of regional events are taking place throughout the UK to announce the Seal of Excellence and Regional Award winners and celebrate the achievements of the Quality Award recipients. 

Ben Forster will now go forward to compete for the ultimate prize in house building, the Pride in the Job Supreme Awards, which will be unveiled at a gala ceremony in London in January 2024.

For further information and the full list of winners, please visit: https://www.nhbc.co.uk