MASTER BUILDER OF THE YEAR 2025 WINS BRAND NEW ISUZU D-MAX

• R & M Williams Limited named Master Builder of the Year 2025 for transforming Swansea’s historic Palace Theatre into a modern workspace and cultural hub.
• The headline sponsor, Isuzu UK, awarded the winner a new Isuzu D-Max fitted with site-ready accessories and bespoke decals.
• The 2025 ceremony, hosted by Nick Knowles in Manchester, marks Isuzu UK’s fourth sponsorship of the bi-annual FMB Master Builder Awards since 2019.

Isuzu UK, headline sponsor of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Master Builder Awards, is privileged to congratulate R & M Williams Limited on being named Overall Master Builder of the Year 2025 at the prestigious awards evening, held on 26^th September 2025 at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester.

The Neath-based construction firm took home the top honour for its remarkable transformation of Swansea’s historic Palace Theatre, a derelict Grade II listed landmark brought back to life as a modern workspace and cultural hub. The project forms part of Swansea’s £1bn city centre regeneration, turning two decades of decay into a symbol of Welsh craftsmanship, collaboration, and civic pride.

As the headline sponsor of the bi-annual awards since 2019, Isuzu UK presented the overall national winner with the keys to a brand-new Isuzu D-Max DL40, finished in Obsidian Grey and equipped for site life with over-rail liner, towbar, and bespoke ‘Master Builder of the Year’ decals. The official vehicle handover to the winners took place at the end of October.

The Master Builder Awards, hosted this year by Nick Knowles, are the UK’s premier celebration of small and medium-sized construction firms that deliver exceptional quality, innovation, and social value.

The judging panel praised R & M Williams Limited’s £10m restoration of the Palace Theatre as “a spectacular achievement that turned two decades of decay into something truly beautiful,” a project that successfully combines heritage conservation with modern engineering and community benefit.

Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the Federation of Master Builders, commented: “We’re delighted to have Isuzu UK as our headline sponsor for a fourth consecutive time. Our continued partnership helps us celebrate the incredible skill and dedication of small builders across the country. The Isuzu D-Max is the perfect prize for a Master Builder. Robust, dependable, and built to handle any challenge, just like our award winners.”

George Wallis, Head of Marketing at Isuzu UK, added: “The Master Builder Awards recognise the very best in the business. We’re thrilled to hand over a brand-new Isuzu D-Max to R & M Williams for their outstanding work on Swansea’s Palace Theatre, Wales’ oldest surviving theatre, where this Grade II listed building has been sympathetically reinvigorated for the local community. Like the D-Max, this project proves that with the right tools and determination, you can overcome all challenges.”

2025 marks the fourth time Isuzu UK has proudly sponsored the Master Builder Awards, reinforcing the brand’s deep connection with the construction industry. Trusted by builders and tradespeople across Britain, the multi-award-winning Isuzu D-Max range embodies the toughness, reliability, and capability that professionals depend on every day. Find out more about Isuzu’s involvement with FMB at: www.isuzu.co.uk/sponsorship.

In addition, Isuzu UK recently launched the Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Commercial, a premium two-seater pick-up designed for construction, trades, and business use, offering tax efficiency, secure load space, and premium interior features, making it a perfect choice for site-based professionals. Find out more here: www.isuzu.co.uk/isuzu-d-max-v-cross-commercial.