Partnerships and Awards

We’re proud to be recognised for the work we’re doing to make construction more inclusive, innovative, and fair.

Here are some of the milestones we’ve achieved so far, and we’re just getting started.

Funding

Royal Academy of Engineering, Regional Talent Engine

We Build Too secured early-stage funding as part of the Regional Talent Engine, a national programme that supports founders using engineering, design, and innovation to solve real-world problems.

Lifted Ventures Growth and Funding for Female Founder Programme

Our founder, Anna, has been selected to represent and build We Build Too as part of this programme funded by the UK National Innovation Centre for Ageing’s Internet of Caring Things® (IoCT™).

CatalyseHer (Inco group and Visa Foundation) UK Pitch Competition 2026

We Build Too and Anna Rzepczynski have been named pitch and microgrant winners as part of cohort 3, out of 120 applicants.

Awards

The Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) Grand Gala 2026

Shortlisted for the CCS Grand Gala 2026 for the Inclusivity and Diversity Ambassador category.

Design & Build UK Women In Construction Awards 2026

Our founder, Anna Rzepczyski has been named a finalist in the Business Owner Award category.

The Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2026 finalist

We Build Too and Anna Rzepczynski have been named finalists in The Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards, Start-Up Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 category.

Inspiring Women in Construction & Engineering Awards 2026 finalist

We Build Too has been named a finalist in the Inspiring Women in Construction & Engineering Awards 2026 in the Rising Star - Contribution to Gender Diversity category.

UK StartUp Awards 2026 finalist in Construction & Building Services StartUp of the Year

We Build Too has been named a regional finalist at the UK StartUp Awards 2026 in the Construction & Building Services StartUp of the Year category.

StartUp Awards North East finalist 2025

Finalist in the Skills Up category, a celebration of entrepreneurial spirit, designed to spotlight, support, and connect ambitious early-stage founders across the region.

In the media

The i newspaper

Featured in an article about more women getting into trades, and often retraining from other careers to do so.

Living North Magazine

Our founder, Anna, is the featured entrepreneur in the February 2026 edition. The 'Building the Future' article shares the journey and ambitions of We Build Too.

Tap Into Something Better Podcast

Anna discusses rethinking the workplaces of the construction industry with Hannah Freeman, founder of The Tap Specialist, on her podcast, advocating for inclusive, sustainable, and people-first workspaces.

Construction Management brought to you by CIOB

‘Allyship shows up in actions, not statements’ article outlines the action the construction industry must take to address gender inequality and create a fairer, more inclusive future for the entire workforce.