The RIDBA Building Awards 2025 will take place on Friday, September 19 at the Concorde Conference Centre, in Manchester, celebrating the very best in rural and industrial building design and construction.

We would like to thank all of this year’s sponsors for their support:

Premium Sponsors

• Kingspan Insulated Panels

• Steadmans

• Hornsey Steel Panels and Sections

Event Sponsor

• Ficep UK Ltd

RIDBA would also like to thank Citation for their support and media partner Farming Monthly.

Some of our sponsors have shared their thoughts ahead of the event:

Kingspan Insulated Panels

“The RIDBA Building Awards is a great opportunity to celebrate the work and innovation we see across our sector and we’re delighted to be sponsoring the event again,” said Helen Taylor, regional manager.

Hornsey Steel Panels and Sections

“As a family-run business with long-standing ties to the agricultural and industrial sector, Hornsey Steel Panels and Sections are proud to sponsor the RIDBA Awards. We firmly believe that this fabulous event provides a unique opportunity to celebrate the outstanding achievements of RIDBA members who are at the forefront of driving innovation throughout our industry,” said Samuel Hornsey, CEO.

Ficep UK Ltd

“We’re keen to sponsor the RIDBA Building Awards as they shine a light on the outstanding achievements that define the UK’s agricultural and industrial building sectors. By supporting this event, we continue to champion progress in the industry and reinforce our commitment to driving productivity, precision, and quality across the sector through advanced steel-processing technology,” said Chris Berriman, sales director.

Steadmans

“The RIDBA Building Awards are a highlight of the industry calendar. They not only celebrate technical excellence but also the dedication of the people behind the projects, something we at Steadmans are proud to support,” said Darren Hall, managing director.

Tickets for the RIDBA Building Awards 2025 are available now. Click here to book your place.

Tickets are being snapped up and sponsors are pledging support for the highly anticipated RIDBA Building Awards 2025.

Set to take place this September at the Concorde Conference Centre in Manchester, the biennial event is a highlight in the agricultural and industrial buildings calendar. Hundreds of RIDBA members and industry professionals are expected to attend and celebrate outstanding achievements across the sector.

The awards will recognise excellence across five core building categories:

• Commercial

• Farm storage

• Industrial and production

• Livestock

• Residential and offices

There will also be an award for best new product or service.

Award entries officially closed in May. A full shortlist of finalists will be published later this summer on the RIDBA website and featured in the autumn edition of the RIDBA Journal.

The event is already drawing strong industry backing, with Kingspan, Hornsey Steel Panels and Sections, Steadmans and Ficep UK among the first sponsors to confirm their support.

Book your tickets today

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RIDBA AGM 2025: A day at Triumph Motorcycles

This year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place at the Triumph Motorcycles factory in Hinckley, Leicestershire.

Held at the end of April, RIDBA welcomed almost 60 members for a day of industry updates, networking and an exclusive tour of one of Britain’s most legendary motorcycle manufacturers.

The morning session featured a members’ meeting and the 2025 RIDBA AGM.

In the afternoon, members were treated to a behind-the-scenes factory tour of Triumph Motorcycles. From the design and engineering process to assembly and testing, the tour offered a fascinating insight.

Learn more about RIDBA membership.