The best new construction projects in Leicestershire and Rutland have been named as winners at the 2024 ProCon Leicestershire Awards. Country homes, town flats and a cinema are among the winners across six different categories, with the first Rising Star award going to a young quantity surveyor. ProCon chairman Umesh Desai said: "Congratulations to all our winners and finalists.

Their achievements have greatly improved the built environment in our counties and everyone involved can be very proud of their achievements." The 21st ProCon Leicestershire Awards' overall sponsors are Salus (Building Control and Fire Safety Consultants) and Unique Window Systems. BusinessLive is the awards' media partner.

The Coach House, Hallaton, submitted by Corporate Architecture Woodwell and Meadow Barn, Market Overton, submitted by Distinctive Developments Group and DDGL Construction The Wharf - Waterside Village, Loughborough, submitted by HSSP and Solus Homes Alice Stewardson, nominated by Danaher & Walsh Tokio Marine HCC Staff Courtyard, Rearsby, submitted by Goodrich Cutler Associates Phoenix Independent Cinema and Art Centre Expansion, Leicester, submitted by Phoenix Leicester Arts Centre More than 600 people attended the ceremony, during which a raffle was held with proceeds going to the local homelessness charity One Roof Leicester. Stuart Power and Paul Meadows, directors at Salus (Building Control & Fire Safety Consultants), said: "At Salus, we're celebrating the 21st ProCon Awards in.