The BBA Sustainable Innovator Award is a BBA-initiated competition designed to recognise and support forward-thinking start-ups and small businesses who are driving meaningful innovation in the construction products sector. The scheme celebrates product innovations that demonstrate clear improvements in quality, safety and sustainability, and which have the potential to raise standards across the built environment.
The award is open to growth-ready manufacturers with innovative products that are already in production and ready to take the next step in their development. This unique route into the BBA’s certification process supports innovation and robust, independent assessment in ensuring products perform as intended in real-world construction applications.
What is the prize?
The winning entry will receive a full BBA Agrément assessment (or HAPAS assessment in the case of civils products), providing the opportunity to progress through the BBA’s established certification process free of charge. This includes assessment, scoping and certification activity in line with standard BBA protocols. Whilst certification is not guaranteed, the prize enables the winning manufacturer to enter the process without the usual cost barrier, subject to meeting all technical and procedural requirements.
In addition, the winner will benefit from:
- A dedicated account manager throughout the assessment process
- If Certification is awarded, the prize will also include a 3-year standard maintenance cycle.
- Expert feedback from industry-leading professionals as part of the judging process
- Post-award publicity, including interviews, case studies and social media activity
The approximate value of the prize is £50,000.
Who is the award for?
The Innovation Award is open to growth-ready start-ups and small businesses that manufacture products for use in the construction sector. Entrants must be the original developers and manufacturers of the product and be able to demonstrate that it is innovative, already in production, and suitable for independent assessment. Products must not already be BBA-certified or under contract with the BBA at the time of entry.
The scheme is designed for organisations that are ready to invest in certification and are committed to engaging fully with the assessment process, including the provision of technical information, evidence and access required to support evaluation.
Why this award matters
Innovation plays a critical role in improving safety, performance and sustainability in construction, but innovation must be underpinned by evidence and assurance. The BBA Sustainable Innovator Award exists to highlight products that not only push boundaries, but do so in a way that supports trust, compliance and long-term performance.
The scheme combines industry recognition with access to independent certification to help bridge the gap between innovation and adoption, giving specifiers, contractors and clients greater confidence in new solutions entering the market.
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