Build UK Chief Executive Awarded OBE

Congratulations to Build UK Chief Executive Suzannah Nichol who received an OBE in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours for services to the construction industry. Previously honoured with an MBE in 2005, Suzannah has worked in construction for more than 30 years and been instrumental in bringing the industry together within one organisation and providing a strong collective voice for our sector since the formation of Build UK in 2015.

Suzannah, who was inspired to join the industry following a site visit whilst at school, is a passionate advocate for construction and widely respected for her work with Government, media and industry stakeholders. She was recognised by the Worshipful Company of Constructors in 2022 for the leading role played by Build UK in bringing the industry together during the COVID‐19 pandemic, an achievement that she is particularly proud of.

Suzannah says: ‘Working on behalf of a sector that offers lifelong and rewarding opportunities, I am so pleased that I have been able to make a difference and will continue to champion the industry on behalf of the businesses and people within it. I have been extremely fortunate to have worked with so many incredible people over the years and would like to thank the Build UK team, particularly Jo Fautley, along with members and colleagues from across the whole supply chain.’