While the industry can usually count on an odd knighthood and a clutch of CBEs and OBEs, David Cameron’s Government failed to bestow anybody in the supply side with a top honour.
The property industry fared a little better with Land Securities chairman Alison Carnwath, becoming a dame for services to business.
London Underground capital programmes director David Waboso picked up a CBE for his services to transport.
From contracting, Christopher Seddon, director of Seddon Group, was awarded an MBE for services to apprenticeships and the community in the North West through the Seddon Charitable Trust.
Other MBE’s
Kevin McCloud, Grand Designs television presenter for services to sustainable design and energy saving property refurbishment.
Clifford Billington (above), of West Bridgford, for services to construction after a 40-year career in precast concrete. He is technical director at J&P Building Systems and acknowledged expert in his field, representing the UK in Europe.
Professor Peter Lansley, Professor Emeritus of Construction Management, University of Reading, for services to Research into ageing and well-being of older people.
Eve Farraud, member of the Construction Industry Council management team, for services to the construction industry.