
Clark Contracts has been shortlisted for two awards at the 30th anniversary Construction News (CN) Awards, securing nominations for Contractor of the Year (under £500m) and Training Excellence.
The Contractor of the Year shortlist recognises contractors that demonstrate excellence across project delivery, innovation, sustainability, digital transformation and leadership in skills development and supply chain collaboration. Clark Contracts’ nomination reflects its balanced approach to combining high‑quality project outcomes with forward‑thinking business practices and long‑term strategic improvement.
The Training Excellence Award celebrates organisations that show a strong commitment to developing their people and achieving measurable business benefits through high‑quality training. This shortlisting highlights the impact of the Clark Contracts Academy, which provides structured learning and development pathways to support career progression and strengthen skills across the business. The Academy demonstrates the company’s long‑term commitment to people development and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Gordon Cunningham, Managing Director at Clark Contracts, said: “Being shortlisted for both Contractor of the Year and Training Excellence at such a landmark year for the CN Awards is a fantastic achievement and reflects the commitment and dedication of our entire team. These awards recognise the progress we continue to make in innovation, sustainability and high‑quality project delivery, alongside our long‑term investment in people through our Academy over the past 20 years. We are proud of the culture we have built and the positive impact this has for our customers, our people and the wider industry.”
The Construction News Awards celebrate excellence across the construction industry and, in its 30th year, brings together contractors, consultants, clients, specialists and individuals from across the sector.