Cala Homes site manager in Surrey wins prestigious award for raising standards in housebuilding
A Cala Homes site manager at Warlingham in Surrey has been awarded a Pride in the Job Quality Award from the National Home Building Council (NHBC).
This is the first time Barney Blackman has won the prestigious accolade during his time working as Site Manager at the Cala at Warlingham development in its South Home Counties region.
The annual awards, now in its 45th year are widely considered as the ‘Oscars’ of the housebuilding industry, and is run by the NHBC, the UK’s largest provider of new home warranties and insurance. The highly regarded awards celebrate outstanding work and commitment to ensuring the highest quality across the sector.
Judging is rigorous, with assessment across six key areas: consistency, attention to detail, leadership, interpretation of drawings and specifications, technical expertise and health and safety. Thousands of inspections, with meticulous scoring and detailed verifications, have taken place to determine the 450 winners from a field of circa 8,200 sites, representing the top five per cent of UK site managers.
Barney will now go on to the Seal of Excellence and Regional Awards in the autumn, with regional winners then in with a chance of winning the national Supreme Award title in January 2026.
Barney Blackman, Site Manager at Cala at Warlingham, said: “I’m incredibly honoured to receive the Pride in the Job Quality Award, which reflects not just my work but the collective effort and dedication of the entire Cala at Warlingham team.
“We’re committed to delivering homes of the highest quality and making a positive impact in the communities we build, and this recognition encourages us to keep striving for excellence.”
Rupert Home, Managing Director for Cala Homes South Home Counties, commented: “Congratulations to Barney on his win in this year’s Pride in the Job Quality Awards. This is a highly regarded accolade which is testament to the hard work he carries out day-to-day, ensuring our site and its teams, including our subcontractor partners, achieve the highest standards for our customers and communities.
“On behalf of everyone at Cala, we wish Barney the best of luck for the next stage.”
Commenting on the awards, Steve Wood, CEO at NHBC, said: “Congratulations to Barney, who has demonstrated the dedication, passion and leadership skills necessary to deliver new homes to exacting construction quality standards.
“Thousands of outstanding site managers have made their mark on the industry in the 45 years Pride in the Job has been running. This continued focus on excellence is vital to support the Government’s 1.5 million new homes target and to ensure that all housing is built to the quality owners and occupiers should expect.”
Ideally positioned on the edge of Surrey, Cala at Warlingham is a collection of 60 two- to five-bedroom homes. Surrounded by the scenic countryside, Warlingham is a sought-after location for families thanks to its excellent local schools. With fast rail links into central London and easy access to the M25 and M23, it’s perfectly placed for both commuting and countryside living.
For more information about Cala at Warlingham or to book an appointment, please visit https://www.cala.co.uk/homes-for-sale/south-east-england/surrey/cala-at-warlingham/.