Partnerships and Awards

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.

Awards

StartUp Awards North East 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

Our founder, 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.

Feedback

From our workshop participants and through our community.