Berkeley Group has been named one of Britain’s Most Admired Companies, topping the Home Construction sector in the annual peer-review study run by Echo Research, in partnership with the London Stock Exchange.
The results, unveiled Friday 16th January at the London Stock Exchange, place Berkeley among the UK’s most respected businesses. The company was also overall winner in 2024, highlighting its continued strength and reputation in the business community.
Britain’s Most Admired Companies is widely regarded as the UK’s leading measure of corporate reputation. The rankings are based on a detailed survey of more than 260 leading companies across 28 sectors, as judged by senior executives, analysts and industry commentators.
Richard Stearn, Chief Executive of Berkeley Group, said: “To be recognised by our peers as the most admired company in our sector is a real honour and fantastic way to start the year.
“This ranking reflects the dedication of our people and the unique working culture that shapes everything we do. Our teams share a commitment to customers, quality, placemaking and working in partnership to deliver fantastic outcomes for our stakeholders.”
Sandra Macleod, Group CEO at Echo Research, said: “Twenty sector gold wins over 26 years is an extraordinary achievement. It reflects deep, sustained peer confidence in Berkeley Group’s leadership, strategy and long-term approach to delivering high-quality homes and places that stand the test of time.”
Berkeley Group is the only UK homebuilder delivering brownfield regeneration at scale. The business is bringing forward 32 of the country’s most challenging sites, including derelict gasworks and industrial estates that few developers have the capacity or expertise to take on. In 2024 25, 92% of the 4,000 homes built were delivered on brownfield land.
Over the past year, Berkeley has also been recognised through several key accolades and accreditations, including:
- Biodiversity Protection Award at the National Sustainability Awards
- Housebuilder of the Year at the Building Awards
- Philanthropy Award at the Better Society Awards
- Awarded a place on CDP's prestigious 'A List' for both Climate Change and Water Security.
- UK's Top Housebuilder for Build Quality by HomeViews
For more information, visit www.britainsmostadmired.com