Founder of Northern Ireland based construction company Henry Brothers, Jim Henry, has scooped a presitigous award.
Jim has been recognised for his lifetime dedication and contribution to the industry and received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Construction Employers Federation (CEF) Excellence Awards 2023.
Judges praised his commitment to the pursuit of excellence and said that he exemplified outstanding leadership and influence across the construction sector.
The ceremony took place on Thursday 05 October in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Belfast, and acknowledged the best of the industry in Northern Ireland and further afield.
Commenting on the prestigious accolade, Jim, now Chairman Emeritus at Henry Brothers, commented: "It is an honour and a true privilege to have received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the CEF.
"This recognition is an affirmation of the legacy we have built over the years, which wouldn’t have been possible without the support of my family and colleagues.
"Henry Brothers has moved from strength to strength and I have every confidence that the second generation will continue to build on our reputation of quality, sustainability, and innovation."
Jim founded Henry Brothers in 1976 with a focus on small-scale construction projects in Northern Ireland before his leadership and drive resulted in the company delivering large-scale projects across the UK.
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