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RIDBA Building Awards 2017 : Shortlist
The judges were very impressed by the high level of technical excellence demonstrated by RIDBA members delivering successful projects to their clients .
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IDBA ( The Rural and Industrial Design and Building Association ) launched the RIDBA Building Awards in September 2016 to showcase the best in rural and industrial buildings and after receiving a record number of entries , RIDBA is delighted to announce the shortlist to the industry .
The revamped FAB Awards is now in its third year and superbly demonstrates the diversity of skills of our members , from schools and offices to cattle buildings and stables . As such , RIDBA has divided the entries across seven categories : Cattle , Commercial , Education and Research , Equestrian , Production and Process , Recreation and Leisure , and Storage .
Head Judge and RIDBA Technical Consultant , Martin Heywood , said :
“ Congratulations to the shortlisted companies who have demonstrated their commitment to high standards and quality . The judges had a difficult task in choosing the winners and with the support of Farming Monthly , I am sure the RIDBA Building Awards will be a true benchmark for the industry .”
The winners will be revealed at the RIDBA Building Awards Dinner on Friday 17 March featuring a champagne drinks reception and a 3-course dinner . The event will be hosted by TV presenter and wildlife expert Kate Humble at the Radisson Blu hotel in Cardiff .
RIDBA would like to thank its sponsors : Kingspan , Marley Eternit , Joseph Ash , Filon Products , Metsec and Steadmans .
Lilburn Estates
Company : Glendale Engineering Location : Wooler , Northumberland Completion date : November 2015 Description : Two cattle sheds
Middleton of Rora
Company : Shand Building Design Location : Peterhead , Aberdeenshire Completion date : August 2015 Description : Robotic Dairy Shed
The Old Stackyard
Company : Paul Huxley Construction Location : Llansaintffraid , Powys Completion date : November 2016 Description : Cattle holding shed Other RIDBA members involved : Cembrit , Thomas Panels & Profiles
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