23rd ProCon Leicestershire Awards will be held in November
Loughborough College Sports Hall, Loughborough, a finalist in the Medium Non-residential Scheme of the Year category in the 2026 ProCon Leicestershire property and construction awards(Image: ProCon Leicestershire Awards)
A college has two new buildings up against a new hospital research unit in the Medium Non-residential Scheme of the Year category in the 2026 ProCon Leicestershire property and construction awards.
The sports and technology buildings at Loughborough College are competing with the research unit at Leicester General Hospital in this award, which is sponsored by Knights and is one of seven in this year’s 23rd ProCon Leicestershire Awards.
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The Medium Non-residential Scheme of the Year finalists are:
Loughborough College Sports Hall, Loughborough, submitted by Stepnell
Loughborough College Sports Centre is a three-storey, 2,750 square metre sports and learning facility designed to support elite performance, teaching excellence and the long-term growth of the campus.
The scheme is a flagship element of the College’s wider £35 million investment programme and provides a future-ready environment for students, staff and the wider college community.
Delivery took place on a live and operational college campus, requiring careful phasing and proactive coordination to protect student safety and minimise disruption throughout the build.
Leicester Diabetes Centre, Leicester General Hospital, submitted by Stephen George + Partners
Leicester Diabetes Centre, Leicester General Hospital(Image: Stuart Hollis/Hollis Photography)
The Leicester Diabetes Centre Extension is a new research facility at Leicester General Hospital, strengthening the centre’s position as one of the UK’s leading institutions for diabetes and long-term conditions research.
The three-storey extension was designed to maximise the constrained site without compromising the original building. Contemporary materials, including profiled silver metal cladding, distinguish the extension as the next chapter in the centre’s evolution.
Full-height glazing and the building’s orientation maximise natural daylight, creating bright, welcoming spaces for staff, researchers and visitors to the prominent landmark on the hospital campus.
The Institute of Technology, Loughborough College, submitted by CPW
The Institute of Technology, Loughborough College(Image: ProCon Leicestershire Awards)
The Institute of Technology building at Loughborough College is a flagship development delivering a high-quality, future-focused learning environment for engineering, manufacturing and digital education.
As part of the East Midlands Institute of Technology partnership, the scheme plays a key role in strengthening the region’s position as a centre for advanced technical skills and innovation by addressing critical UK skills gaps in engineering, digital and clean energy.
The three-storey 1,452 square metre facility has been carefully designed to support a modern, industry-aligned curriculum in nine classrooms, four specialist laboratories and two open-plan collaboration spaces.
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Russell Dowling, Real Estate Partner at award sponsor Knights, said: “As a passionate supporter of development and innovation across Leicester, Leicestershire and the wider region, Knights are delighted to sponsor the Medium Non-Residential category at this year’s ProCon Awards.
“These awards are pivotal in highlighting the incredible expertise that we have to help drive the built environment sector forward locally and we are proud to show our continued support.”
The 2026 ProCon Awards are backed by two corporate sponsors: Salus and Unique Window Systems. The Leicester Mercury’s Business Live is the media partner.
The other six awards are:
- Rising Star of the Year, sponsored by Galliford Try
- Small Residential Scheme of the Year
- Medium Residential Scheme of the Year
- Small Non-residential Scheme of the Year, sponsored by Merali Beedle
- Large Non-residential Scheme of the Year, sponsored by Procure Partnerships Framework
- Regeneration Project of the Year, sponsored by NJC Surveys and AR Demolition
All the contenders will be in the spotlight at a Finalist Showcase at the 2025 winner Jewry Wall in Leicester from 6pm on Wednesday October 7.
Finalists and winners will be celebrated at a ceremony on November 12 at Leicester City’s King Power Stadium. Details of all the awards finalists are at: procon-leicestershire.co.uk/procon-awards/2026
Companies keen to attend the Finalist Showcase, the ceremony or to enquire about sponsorship opportunities can contact Allyson Jeffrey on 0116 278 1443 or via email: info@procon-leicestershire.co.uk
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