News: Selway Joyce drives growth through merger with KIC
Selway Joyce has announced that Katherine Innes Consulting (KIC) and its founder, Katie Innes, have joined the firm to strengthen its offer across the heritage, culture and education sectors.
Selway Joyce has been shortlisted for the Professional Services Company of the Year category at the British Business Awards 2026, recognising the consultancy’s continued growth and contribution to the built environment sector.
The awards will take place on 30 April 2026 at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, bringing together 149 shortlisted businesses from across the UK. The list includes a broad mix of organisations, from established global companies and well-known household names to innovative SMEs and family-run firms.
This year saw a record number of entries, with shortlisted companies assessed independently across five areas: business performance, innovation, workforce and culture, customer impact, and contribution to society and the wider economy.
As part of the shortlist, Selway Joyce will also be included in the Times British Business Leaders List, a new recognition highlighting organisations that are setting the standard for modern enterprise and shaping the future of the UK economy.
The ceremony is set to feature a number of high-profile contributors, including a special guest appearance by George Clooney, alongside keynote speaker Sir Bob Geldof and co-hosts Rob Brydon and Elaine C Smith.
Dean Adkins, Owner and Managing Director, said:
“Being named a finalist at the British Business Awards marks a significant milestone in the evolution of Selway Joyce.
From the outset, we have held a clear belief: that a consultancy built on exceptional people, uncompromising standards, and a commitment to delivering genuine value would stand apart in our increasingly competitive industry. This recognition is an independent endorsement of that belief.
For our clients and collaborators, it reinforces what they already experience – clarity in delivery, confidence in decision-making, and a level of professionalism and expertise expected at the very highest end of the market.
As we continue to evolve, this recognition strengthens our position as a trusted partner for complex, high-value projects across the luxury and prime construction sector. I am incredibly proud of my team and look forward to our continued growth and evolution.”
In addition to celebrating business achievement, the awards continue to support a wider social purpose. The event will raise funds for Social Bite, a UK charity focused on tackling homelessness, with a target of exceeding £1 million.