Esther Mwila
Best Worker
Esther Mwila
Site supervisor, Northern Civils Ltd
Recognised for outstanding leadership of a 40-strong earthworks crew on the Kafue Bridge reconstruction, with zero recordable incidents over six months.
The On The Build Zambia Awards
Honouring the people who build Zambia.
Monthly awards for the best workers, projects and innovations. An annual ceremony that brings the whole industry together.
This month
May 2026 winners
Kabulonga Residences
Best Project
Kabulonga Residences
Mungwi Build Group
For exemplary urban-infill design and delivery, integrating solar PV and locally-sourced cladding without compromising programme.
Project Sunbrick
Best Innovation
Project Sunbrick
Cledan Materials Co-op
A low-carbon compressed earth block produced with solar-cured stabilisation, reducing project embodied carbon by an estimated 40%.
How it works
Four simple steps
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Nominate
Anyone in the industry can submit a nomination — for themselves, their team, or a project they admire.
2
Shortlist
Our editorial team reviews submissions monthly and shortlists the strongest entries.
3
Judge
An independent panel of industry voices selects the winners.
4
Celebrate
Winners are announced on the site, in our newsletter, and at the annual ceremony.
Current sponsors
Cledan Materials
Northern Civils
Mungwi Build
Copperbelt Steel
Studio Mwansa
Brunner & Mvula