Award Winning Steel-Building Experts

Kit Buildings Direct has picked up several regional and national awards over the past few years, recognising the way we build and the way we work. They reflect the standards we stick to day in, day out, in the workshop, on site and in how we deal with customers. 

Good steelwork is important to us, but so is clear communication and getting the job done properly. Here is an overview of some of the awards we have been recognised for. 

2024 Winner Manufacturer of the Year

East Staffordshire and South Derbyshire Business Awards

The East Staffordshire and South Derbyshire Business Awards are the biggest annual celebration of business success in the region. They are organised by Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce and judged by an independent panel of business experts and community leaders. 

Kit Buildings Direct was named Manufacturer of the Year for 2024. 

To win this award, businesses are assessed on:

• The quality and consistency of what they produce
• Manufacturing processes and standards
• Investment in their team and production facilities
• Customer satisfaction and project outcomes
• Their contribution to the local manufacturing economy

For us, winning this award was recognition of the work that goes on in our workshop every single day. 

Our steelwork, including agricultural, industrial and equestrian buildings, are all manufactured in our own workshop and are UKCA marked to BS EN 1090 standards.

Then they are fabricated on site by our hard-working team. 

2025 Winner Construction and Engineering Company of the Year

Business Awards UK: Derbyshire Business Awards

The Derbyshire Business Awards recognise outstanding businesses operating across the county, with separate category winners selected across a wide range of industries.

In 2025, Kit Buildings Direct was named Construction and Engineering Company of the Year for Derbyshire. 

The judging process looks at:

• How a business stands apart from others in its sector
• The quality of the work produced and the processes behind it
• Real examples, case studies and customer evidence

Being named Construction and Engineering Company of the Year in a county as well established industrially as Derbyshire is something the whole team is genuinely proud of.

Award: Industrial Prefab Buildings Manufacturer 2026

Diamond Distinction Award

The Diamond Distinction Award recognises businesses that demonstrate exceptional standards of service and a consistent commitment to excellence within their industry.

In 2026, Kit Buildings Direct was selected as the Diamond Distinction Award winner in the category of Industrial Prefab Buildings Manufacturer.

The award looks for businesses that demonstrate:

• A high standard of customer experience from first enquiry through to completion
• Professional conduct and clear communication across the whole business
• A proven track record of quality and reliability
• A reputation as a trusted and respected supplier in their field

This recognition reflects something we have always believed at Kit Buildings Direct, that being good at what you make is only half the job. The other half is how you look after the people you work with. 

From that first phone call to the day your building arrives or goes up, we try to make the whole process as simple and stress-free as possible for our customers.

What Our Awards Mean for You as a Customer

Choosing an award-winning construction and manufacturing supplier like Kit Buildings Direct for your steel buildings means you can be confident that:

• Your building will be fabricated to a high standard
• You will deal with a team that communicates clearly and honestly throughout
• Any issues that arise will be dealt with promptly and without fuss
• You are working with a business that takes its reputation seriously

About Kit Buildings Direct

At Kit Buildings Direct, we are a family-run steel building manufacturer and supplier based in Derbyshire. Founded by Chris Toon in 1974, we have been fabricating and supplying steel buildings for over 50 years. 

Our services include:

• Agricultural buildings including cattle buildings, hay barns, grain sheds, livestock buildings and poultry buildings
• Industrial buildings including warehouses, storage buildings, manufacturing facilities and cold storage
• Equestrian buildings including American barns, horse arenas and stable buildings
• Aircraft hangars for private and commercial use
• Full installation service available nationwide

Click here to see our completed projects or contact our expert team today to request your free no-obligation quote.