Brighton building firm up for two Sussex business awards

Woodhart Group are celebrating after being named as finalists for two awards in the prestigious Sussex Business Awards 2026.

The family firm are up for Property Business of the Year and co-founders Ben and Matt Woodhart are also up for CEO of the Year. 

The ceremony takes place at The Grand, Brighton, on December 3, with the Property Business award recognising businesses in the sector that have demonstrated outstanding achievements in the last year, and CEO of the Year celebrating those displaying exceptional leadership, while driving positive change in their organisation. 

The Brighton construction firm was founded by brothers Matt and Ben Woodhart in 2006, and the company has grown from a small local carpentry firm into one of the South East's most established building companies. Woodhart Group is now made up of four divisions - Carpentry, Construction, Developments and Property Enhancements.

Matt and Ben said: "To be named as finalists for not one, but two Sussex Business Awards is a great way to end the year, and we’re honoured to be named among some other brilliant businesses across Sussex. As always it’s a team effort, so we want to everyone at Woodhart, and fingers crossed on the night!”

Woodhart Group has had a strong year, with the firm named in Hubexo South's Top 50 Contractors, as well as securing a £14 million contract with Brighton & Hove City Council to build 43 new council homes. The team also launched Woodhart Property Enhancements, a new division focusing on compliance to help landlords, local authorities, housebuilders and homeowners improve and maintain their housing stock. 

To find out more about Woodhart Group, visit: woodhartgroup.co.uk