Battle-based Parker & Son Construction is celebrating winning the ‘Best Contractor’ category in the South East Construction Awards 2025, which were presented during a gala dinner held at the Amex Stadium in Brighton and Hove.
Parker & Son beat a number of much larger companies to win the title. The judges stated that it was a ‘unanimous decision’.
The judges said: “Each winner represents the best in innovation and commitment across the construction industry. A huge well done to everyone shortlisted – the standard was incredibly high and your achievements are a credit to the sector.”
James Parker, managing director of Parker & Son, said: “We are all absolutely thrilled to have won this award, especially as we were up against some much larger companies. It means a lot to all our members of staff who work so hard.
“I think the judges liked the fact that we make sure we employ the best staff and contractors available, who we know will uphold our very high standards. We also treat customers with the utmost respect and always leave a site clean and tidy.
“Where competitors focus on one particular type of work, we will turn our hands to literally anything and enjoy challenging work. We will help someone change a lightbulb if they need it, and we are equally happy taking on a complex landscaping job or renovating a historic church.”
Since being established in 1929 by Fred Oaten, Parker & Sonhas stayed within the family and is now in its fourth generation, having been passed from Roy ‘Curly’ Parker to Chris Parker and then to James.
