A Norfolk construction site manager has won a housebuilding award for the seventh year running.

Tim Walsingham, a senior site manager at Watton-based developer Abel Homes, has scooped a Seal of Excellence award from the National House Builders Confederation (NHBC) – the seventh year in a row that he has been recognised as one of the best site managers in East Anglia.

Mr Walsingham won the award working as senior site manager at Abel Homes' Swan’s Nest site in Swaffham, but has now moved over to the the firm's 216-home development at Swanton Road in Dereham.  

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He joined Abel Homes in 1999 and has won the Seal of Excellence award every year since 2018. He also picked up the award in 2009.

Tim Walsingham (left) with Abel Homes managing director Paul LeGrice, as work started on the construction of 216 new homes at Swanton Road in DerehamTim Walsingham (left) with Abel Homes managing director Paul LeGrice, as work started on the construction of 216 new homes at Swanton Road in Dereham (Image: Supplied) His Abel Homes colleague Danny Pinner, who manages the firm’s Three Squirrels site in East Harling, was awarded a Pride in the Job award at the ceremony in Coventry – the sixth time he has received that recognition.

Paul LeGrice, Abel Homes managing director, said: “We couldn’t be prouder of both Tim and Danny, who once again have flown the flag for excellence in construction in Norfolk.

“The NHBC awards reflect exceptional performance on site, which is the backbone of our philosophy as a local house builder. 

"It is a reflection of the efforts we put into all of our developments to ensure that we are producing the very highest quality new homes in Norfolk”.

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Tim Walsingham (left) with Abel Homes managing director Paul LeGriceTim Walsingham (left) with Abel Homes managing director Paul LeGrice (Image: Newman Associates PR) The NHBC awards are given following an inspection by a NHBC inspector, who assess site managers against 38 strict criteria.

This includes workmanship, excellent leadership skills, technical expertise, the ability to turn the designer’s intentions into reality, good health and safety standards, and a commitment to raising standards. 

The scheme has been running for more than 40 years.