A record number of entries were submitted for this year's Construction News Awards, making the competition for this accolade the fiercest to date. This proves that the construction industry has continued to strive for excellence in what has been another challenging year. VolkerLaser are pleased to announce they have achieved a place on the shortlist for this prestigious award.

Construction News Editor, Rebecca Evans commented, "Construction can boost the economy like no other industry, and these awards are one way that companies can shout about their huge achievements. With such fierce competition, all our finalists can feel very proud to have made the shortlist."

Mike Weaver, managing director at VolkerLaser, said: "It has been a fantastic honour not only to win the recent Concrete Specialist of the Year award, but to be featured on the shortlist for Specialist Contractor of the Year 2013. This is a big achievement for the company, and shows the recognition for all the hard work that the team put in."

The winners will be announced at the luxurious Grosvenor House Hotel, in the heart of Mayfair, and overlooking Hyde Park on 11 July, 2013.