THE PROJECT to repair the roof at Coughton Court in Alcester has taken the top prize in one of the categories at the RICS West Midlands regional awards.
The ‘Through the Roof’ scheme – an extensive conservation programme at the Grade I listed Tudor house – was named winner in the ‘heritage project’.
The 2026 RICS Awards 2026 in the West Midlands reveal some of the most impressive recent building projects from the region.
The projects went head-to-head at a ceremony at The Hyatt Regency in Birmingham last Friday.
Led by Oliver Architecture, in collaboration with the National Trust, the project carried out roof and façade repairs to protect the building’s historic fabric, interiors, and collections, including the rare Tabula Eliensis.
Traditional materials and techniques were utilised to restore the building’s integrity, enhance resilience to future climate impacts, and discreetly improve thermal performance.
Alongside the physical repairs, a public interpretation programme enabled visitors to engage with the project and learn about conserving a historic building.
The judges described the ‘Through the Roof’ project as ‘a sympathetic restoration of an incredibly valuable heritage property’.
They also praised the good sustainability and use of original materials wherever possible, and the innovative solutions used to address some challenging aspects.
The RICS UK Awards showcase the most inspirational initiatives and developments in land, real estate, construction and infrastructure, recognising outstanding achievement, teamwork and companies.
This year, more than 300 entries were received across all 12 of the RICS regions.
The winning projects at each of the regional awards ceremonies will go on to represent their area at the UK Grand Final on October 22.
Commenting on the awards, UK National Awards Chair, Kerry Gibbs MRICS, said: “These awards shine a spotlight on the most inspiring people, projects and innovations shaping the built and natural environment. creating a powerful platform that elevates the profile of chartered surveying and celebrates its impact on communities nationwide.
“The Awards are hugely important.
“They help demonstrate the positive impact that surveyors, as well as buildings, have on individuals and communities.
“They promote the role of surveying in making those projects a reality.”
Visit rics.org/training-events/rics-awards/uk-awards for more on the accolades.
