SIP Build UK has been shortlisted in the “Best SIPs Home” category at the Build It Awards 2025 for our Stotfold Crest Stables project in Hartlepool.
The awards celebrate innovation, performance and excellence across the self-build and custom home industry — and this shortlisting recognises how certified SIP systems are helping homeowners achieve faster, greener, and future-ready builds.
About the Project
Stotfold Crest Stables is a three-storey, four-bedroom family home built within the working grounds of a busy equestrian centre in Hartlepool. Designed by Architectural Design Ltd and delivered by SIP Build UK, the home uses our Gold Assured, BBA-approved SIP system to deliver high performance and precise construction with minimal site disruption.
Our scope included the full superstructure — SIP walls, internal walls, intermediate floors, attic truss, and supporting steel and glulam structure — providing the client with a single point of contact for the entire SIP installation.
The results speak for themselves:
A+ SAP Rating
U-value of 0.15 W/m²K with no additional insulation
Zero heating bills, with the GSHP and solar array returning approximately £900 per quarter in energy credit
Stable internal temperatures year-round, without mechanical cooling
65% lower operational carbon footprint compared with a typical UK detached home
Now fully occupied, the house has a year of post-occupancy data proving that modern SIP construction delivers comfort, performance and sustainability beyond regulation.
A Benchmark for Future Homes
This project demonstrates how SIP Build UK’s off-site manufactured systems are already exceeding 2025 Future Homes Standard requirements, requiring no retrofit to achieve 2050 net-zero goals.
It’s a true example of what can be achieved when smart design meets certified modern methods of construction.
Life Inside a SIP Home
“The house is warm, quiet and incredibly economical to run — we actually receive a credit each quarter from our GSHP,” said homeowners Annie and Phil. “Would we do it again with SIP Build UK? Absolutely.”
Recognising Quality and Collaboration
The project also supported the local economy, with 90% of follow-on trades sourced within 25 miles of site, and provided live site training for two SIP Build UK apprentices — both now full-time installers.
Being shortlisted in the Build It Awards 2025 reflects not just the performance of the system, but the quality of collaboration between the client, architect and SIP Build UK team.
Quote from SIP Build UK
“We’re proud to see Stotfold Crest Stables recognised among the UK’s best SIP homes. It’s proof that a well-designed, Gold Assured SIP structure delivers real-world performance — not just predictions,” said the SIP Build UK team. “This shortlisting reinforces our commitment to building homes that are faster to erect, greener to run and future-ready from day one.”
About the Build It Awards
The Build It Awards are among the UK’s most respected honours in the self-build and homebuilding sector, celebrating excellence across design, innovation, and sustainable construction. Winners will be announced later this year.
See the Full Case Study
Discover the full story behind this shortlisted project — including technical details, client feedback, and post-occupancy performance data.
👉 View the Stotfold Crest Stables Case Study
