A BUILDING firm who specialise in renovating elderly people’s home has won a top industry prize.

Constructive Ltd, based in Robjohns Road, Widford, bagged Best New Business at the British Healthcare Trades Association awards.

The company help adapt homes to assist the living of pensioners who develop conditions which affects their lifestyles.

Managing director John Ford said winning the award was fantastic and a complete surprise.

Mr Ford said: “We knew that Constructive Ltd had been nominated but had no idea we’d win.

“My wife Jane, who also works for the company, and I decided to take some past clients as guests – just as a thank you, but when Bill read out the winners we were truly shocked.

“It’s a great accolade to win and we’re really proud.”

The award was presented to Mr Ford by BBC Breakfast presenter Bill Turnbull.