2026 Shortlist

Sir John Armitt Prize

Endorsed by Sir John Armitt, this prize is awarded to projects that successfully exceed their objectives, deliver a satisfied client and create meaningful benefits for end-users and broader stakeholders. Exemplifying the very best of what the industry is capable of, winners will represent excellence across multiple aspects of the project and will stand as an example of what projects can aspire to achieve.

Shortlist:

Church House

Client/Commissioning Authority: The Corporation of the Church House
Lead Architect: Scott Whitby Studio
Lead Contractor: Tilbury Douglas / PrinceBuild
Lead Engineer: Webb Yates Engineers
Other key firms associated with the project: CorkSol, Currie & Brown, Max Fordham, MiX Consultancy, Quadrant, Red Brick Fire Engineering, Withernay

Crawshaw Woods cast iron arch

Client/Commissioning Authority: Network Rail - working on TRUEast alliance
Lead Contractor: Murphy - working on TRUEast
Lead Engineer: Systra - working on TRUEast
Other key firms associated with the project: Alleys, APB, Murphy, Systra

Electrification of the Core Valley Lines

Client/Commissioning Authority: Transport for Wales
Lead Architect: Amey Infrastructure Wales
Lead Contractor: Amey Infrastructure Wales
Lead Engineer: Amey Infrastructure Wales
Other key firms associated with the project: Alun Griffiths, Amey Infrastructure Wales, Balfour Beatty, Siemens Mobility

Foyle Street Network Upgrades

Client/Commissioning Authority: Northern Ireland Water
Lead Contractor: BSG Civil Engineering
Lead Engineer: Arup
Other key firms associated with the project: Arup, Breedon, BSG Civil Engineering, Highway Barrier Solutions , Kane Fencing, Phace Contracts , SHM Landscapes

JR Clynes Building

Client/Commissioning Authority: Dominic Williams
Lead Architect: Ellis Williams Architects
Lead Contractor: Tilbury Douglas
Lead Engineer: Curtins
Other key firms associated with the project: Arup, Heritage Project Management, Keelagher Okey Klein, RLB, SI Sealy, Tilbury Douglas Engineering, Turner & Townsend

Redefining Clerk of Works Delivery

Client/Commissioning Authority: FUSION
Lead Architect: RG Carters Design
Lead Contractor: RG Carters
Other key firms associated with the project: Eyre Group, Fusion, RG Carters

South Wales Metro - Building the Core Valley Lines transformation

Client/Commissioning Authority: Transport For Wales
Lead Contractor: Amey Infrastructure Wales
Lead Engineer: Amey Consulting
Other key firms associated with the project: Alun Griffiths, Alun Griffiths , Amey Infrastructure Wales, Balfour Beatty, Balfour Beatty Rail, Craidd Alliance, Siemens Mobility, Siemens Rail, TfW

Waterside Bridge - Active Travel Bridge

Client/Commissioning Authority: Nottingham City Council
Lead Architect: Ramboll
Lead Contractor: Balfour Beatty
Lead Engineer: Ramboll
Other key firms associated with the project: Balfour Beatty, Balfour Beatty UKCS, Briton Fabricators, Inertia Consulting, Ramboll

Commercial Property Project Award

This category recognises outstanding new commercial and mixed used buildings where the primary function/focus is on providing high quality lettable space.

Shortlist:

30 Semple Street, Edinburgh

Client/Commissioning Authority: Corran Properties
Lead Architect: Michael Laird Architects
Lead Contractor: Ogilvie Construction
Lead Engineer: Blyth & Blyth
Other key firms associated with the project: Arctech Scotland, Blyth & Blyth, BSB Structural, Cundall, Henshaw, KJ Tait, Lesterose, Scaftec, Scottech

Angel Square

Client/Commissioning Authority: Tishman Speyer
Lead Architect: Allford Hall Monaghan Morris
Lead Contractor: McLaren
Lead Engineer: AKT II
Other key firms associated with the project: ADS, All Clear, Ascot, BB Fibrebeton, Biswell, Boon Edam, British Gypsum, Chapman BDSP, Chapman CBDSP, City Fire, Clayworks, Core 5, DJ Civils, DP9, Eurosafe, FiveatHeart, FKN, Flood, Harry Holding, iWembley, James & Taylor, KONE, NAO, Nobel House, OAG, OCL, OFR, PME, Point 2, Premcrete, Premier, Radmat, Reconal, Sandy Brown, SAS, Selo, Shuco, Steer, Stortford, Third London Wall, VKE, Washroom, WB Simpson

No 1. St Michael's

Client/Commissioning Authority: Relentless Developments
Lead Architect: Hodder+Partners
Lead Contractor: Bowmer+Kirkland
Lead Engineer: Curtins
Other key firms associated with the project: Design Fire Consultants, Hoare Lea, KKR, OBI, Planit ie, Ryder Levitt Backnall, Zerum

The Ranges, Bicester Motion

Client/Commissioning Authority: Bicester Motion
Lead Architect: 3D Reid
Lead Contractor: Kier
Lead Engineer: Stantec Hydrock
Other key firms associated with the project: 365, Ascot, BEP, Bull Products, Cahill, Charlton Abbotts, CIS, Coatech, Edgars, EIS, Elite, Fast Fence, GRP Grating, H&H Scaffolding, Hydrock/Stantec, Solum, Stephens and Stuarts, Thames Water, Totus Digital, UK Remediation, Wantage Industrial Cleaning, Wyse Power

Cultural & Leisure Project Award

This category recognises the value of exceptional buildings and facilities in enhancing communities and contributing to their health and wellbeing, whether it is a leisure centre, museum, gallery, library or religion-based development.

Shortlist:

John O'Groats Mill

Client/Commissioning Authority: John O'Groats Mill Trust
Lead Architect: McGregor Bowes
Lead Contractor: O'Brien Construction
Lead Engineer: Narro
Other key firms associated with the project: A & W Sinclair, Artech, BEST, Boon Edam, Clan Co., Connect a.d., Donn's Scaffolding & Steelfixing, Glazing Vision, Grass Concrete, Gray & Dick, Hafele, Henderson Roofing, Highland Blast, ICB, IFT, Invalifts, John Gunn & Sons, Macdonald Landscaping, Markon, Martec Engineering, Norse Stone, Petrie Painters, R Begg Electrical Services, Ri Cruden, Rybka, Schueco, Screen Systems, Site Sealants, Sky-Frame, Steelplan, Style Scotland, The Light Lab, Torrance Partnership, Tri Group, Vauldale Engineering Services, Venesta

Lost Shore Surf Resort

Client/Commissioning Authority: Tartan Leisure
Lead Architect: Oberlanders Architect
Lead Contractor: WH Malcolms
Lead Engineer: Atelier Ten, HarrisonStevens
Other key firms associated with the project: Deepdale, Escofet, Hardscape

NEON at Battersea Power Station

Client/Commissioning Authority: NEON Global
Lead Architect: Expo Pavilion Group (EPG) | UAU-Studio
Lead Contractor: Star Live
Lead Engineer: Star Live
Other key firms associated with the project: Aros Architects, Buro Happold, DP9, Gardiner & Theobald, LDA Design, Markides Associates, RBG

Norwich Castle: Royal Palace Reborn

Client/Commissioning Authority: Norfolk Museums Service
Lead Architect: Feilden+Mawson
Lead Contractor: Morgan Sindall
Lead Engineer: Conisbee
Other key firms associated with the project: Artelia, Brown and Ralph, Contact Electrical, Coulson, Crofton Engineering, Great Yarmouth Ceilings, Haley Sharpe Design, Holkham Forge, Olympic Welding, Prospect Carpentry, Russells Civil Engineering, Stevensons of Norwich, SWECO

Oldham Old Library

Client/Commissioning Authority: Oldham Council
Lead Architect: Ellis Williams Architects
Lead Contractor: Tilbury Douglas
Lead Engineer: Curtins
Other key firms associated with the project: Arup, Heritage Project Management, Keelagher Okey Klein, RLB, SI Sealy, Tilbury Douglas Engineering, Turner & Townsend

Sunderland Bangladesh International Centre

Client/Commissioning Authority: Sunderland Bangladesh International Centre
Lead Architect: Arcus Consulting
Lead Contractor: Arcus FM
Lead Engineer: RWO
Other key firms associated with the project: Atlas, CI Interiors, Clark Degnan, CV Decorators, KPX Flooring, YBS

The National Gallery Roden Centre for Creative Learning

Client/Commissioning Authority: The National Gallery
Lead Architect: Lawson Ward Studio
Lead Contractor: SRM
Lead Engineer: Arup
Other key firms associated with the project: Cantifix, Gardiner & Theobald, Purcell, S&R, Zedworks

Unity Centre

Client/Commissioning Authority: South Cambridgeshire District Council
Lead Architect: Frank Shaw Associates
Lead Contractor: Kier Construction
Lead Engineer: Peter Dann Associates
Other key firms associated with the project: A R Urbanism, CZWG Architects, Eurban, Exterior Solutions, Harrisons M&E, idealcombi, Langley Design, LPL, TSA Riley, VM Zinc

Housing & Residential Project Award

This category recognises the most exceptional buildings in meeting Britain’s housing needs whether it is a small residential development, major new community development, student accommodation or later living. The category is open to all projects where housing/accommodation provision is the primary purpose.

Shortlist:

50–60 Charter Street

Client/Commissioning Authority: Canary Wharf Group
Lead Architect: GRID architects
Lead Contractor: Canary Wharf Contractors
Lead Engineer: Max Fordham
Other key firms associated with the project: Allgood, Alma Leather, Amron Architectural, Angel O'Donnell, Autex Acoustics, Avis Contracts, Bankerwise, Conneelly, Consentino, Creation Baumann, Design and Supply, Dulux, Ege Carpets, Egger, EH Smith, EJ Lazenby Contracts, Elements Europe, Florim, Forbo, Grid Interiors, Havwoods, HTA Landscape, Kane, Karndean, Kemp London, Luke Lamp, Mundy Veneers, Origin Fitness, Paragon Design, Paula Rosa Kitchens, Pavigym, PhotWall, Porcelanosa, Quod, Resonics, Salto, Sipral, Solus Ceramics, Stanmore, Swift, The Safety Letterbox Company, Thornton Tomasetti, Vertus

Bancroft & Wickford Street

Client/Commissioning Authority: Tower Hamlets Council
Lead Architect: FBM Architects
Lead Contractor: Formation Design & Build
Lead Engineer: Pinnacle ESP
Other key firms associated with the project: Alumasc Rainwater Systems, Farrer Huxley, Orlight, Wienerberger

Crofts House

Client/Commissioning Authority: Mid Devon District Council
Lead Architect: Zed Pods
Lead Contractor: Zed Pods
Lead Engineer: Avie Consulting
Other key firms associated with the project: BW Industries, Dragonheart Homes, Knauf Group, Nodan UK, Partel, Renelec Groundwork, Rockwool, Tata Steel

Ebbisham Drive, Ashmole Estate

Client/Commissioning Authority: Metropolitan Thames Valley
Lead Architect: FBM Architects
Lead Contractor: Stack London
Lead Engineer: Frankham Consultancy Group
Other key firms associated with the project: ACD Environmental, AkzoNobel Powder Coatings, Alumasc Exterior Building Products, Cass Allen, Dulux, Forbo Flooring Systems, Gradus, Howdens, Knauf AMF Ceilings, Locker Architectural, Marshalls, Norman Bromley Partnership, Orlight, Philips, Rund Partnership, RPS Group, Ryebrook, Spirit Doors (Part of JCK Joinery), Traditional Brick and Stone, Velfac, Waterslade

Ebury Bridge Estate Regeneration

Client/Commissioning Authority: Westminster City Council
Lead Architect: Astudio
Lead Contractor: Bouygues
Lead Engineer: Arup
Other key firms associated with the project: AYM Service, Comodore Kitchens, Dearneside Fabrications, FP McCann, H.E Simm, Jane Simpson Access, Keltbray Structures, Pace Consult, Stanmore, Studio Jordan, Telling Architectural

Greenwich Builds New Homes

Client/Commissioning Authority: Royal Borough of Greenwich
Lead Architect: Shedkm / Fuse Architects
Lead Contractor: Elkins Construction
Lead Engineer: Zenon Consulting Engineers

Marshall Walk

Client/Commissioning Authority: Bristol City Council
Lead Architect: Zed Pods
Lead Contractor: Zed Pods
Lead Engineer: Avie Consulting
Other key firms associated with the project: AWW UK, BW Industries, Dragonheart Homes, Knauf Group, Nodan UK, Partel, Renelec Groundwork, Rockwool, Tata Steel, Weberwall

Westmead

Client/Commissioning Authority: Westminster City Council
Lead Architect: Child Graddon Lewis
Lead Contractor: Willmott Dixon Construction
Lead Engineer: Canham Consulting
Other key firms associated with the project: Etude

Retrofit & Reuse Project Award

The best examples of retrofitting across all sectors, where those involved have given new or improved life to buildings and infrastructure. This award recognises great retrofitting that enhances long term outcomes, create a new or renewed purposes and delivers economic, social and environmental dividends from retrofitting rather than rebuilding.

Shortlist:

Dolphin Square

Client/Commissioning Authority: BNP Paribas
Lead Architect: GRID architects
Lead Contractor: Galliford Try
Lead Engineer: Heyne Tillett Steel
Other key firms associated with the project: AGC BTR, Affinity Fire, Bailey Garner, Cundall, DesignPlusLight, DP9, Grid Interiors, Hollis, Project4Safety, Radcliffe Construction, Sally Prothero

Church House

Client/Commissioning Authority: The Corporation of the Church House
Lead Architect: Scott Whitby Studio
Lead Contractor: Tilbury Douglas & PrinceBuild
Lead Engineer: Webb Yates Engineers
Other key firms associated with the project: CorkSol, Currie & Brown, Max Fordham, MiX Consultancy, Quadrant (Amorim), Red Brick Fire Engineering, Withernay

John O'Groats Mill

Client/Commissioning Authority: John O'Groats Mill Trust
Lead Architect: McGregor Bowes
Lead Contractor: O'Brien Construction
Lead Engineer: Narro
Other key firms associated with the project: A & W Sinclair, Artech, Best, Boon Edam, Clan Co., Connect a.d., Donn's Scaffolding & Steelfixing, Glazing Vision, Grass Concrete, Gray & Dick, Hafele, Henderson Roofing, Highland Blast, ICB, IFT, Invalifts, John Gunn & Sons, Macdonald Landscaping, Markon, Martec Engineering, Norse Stone, Petrie Painters, R Begg Electrical Services, Ri Cruden, Rybka, Schueco, Screen Systems, Site Sealants, Sky-Frame, Steelplan, Style Scotland, The Light Lab, Torrance Partnership, Tri Group, Vauldale Engineering Services, Venesta

Oldham Old Library

Client/Commissioning Authority: Oldham Council
Lead Architect: Ellis Williams Architects
Lead Contractor: Tilbury Douglas
Lead Engineer: Curtins
Other key firms associated with the project: Arup, Heritage Project Management, Keelagher Okey Klein, RLB, SI Sealy, Turner & Townsend

The National Gallery Roden Centre for Creative Learning

Client/Commissioning Authority: The National Gallery
Lead Architect: Lawson Ward Studio
Lead Contractor: SRM
Lead Engineer: Arup
Other key firms associated with the project: Cantifix, Gardiner & Theobald, Purcell, S&R, Zedworks

Keelham Primary School, Resilient Schools Programme

Client/Commissioning Authority: Department of Education / Headteacher
Lead Architect: JYM Partnership
Lead Contractor: Arcus FM (Projects Division)
Lead Engineer: Same as Architect
Other key firms associated with the project: Unique Play, KAM Projects, Jade Windows, Thorpe Joinery

MAN-TP Phase 2 Terminal 2 Reconfiguration

Client/Commissioning Authority: Manchester Airport
Lead Architect: Pascall + Watson
Lead Contractor: Multiple Contractors managed by Manchester Airport
Lead Engineer: Buro Happold and Hoare Lea
Other key firms associated with the project: Bethells, McCrory Group, NG Bailey

LB Barnet Retrofit

Client/Commissioning Authority: JRP
Lead Architect: 6A Archeticts
Lead Contractor: Quinn London
Lead Engineer: CADMAP
Other key firms associated with the project: Bidwell, Currie & Brown, Fj Corvan, Griffin Scaffolding London, Ground Specialists, Heritage Brickwork, ITS Construction, Jackson Coles, Lancebox Group, Merlin, Murphy Survey, Piscuc Contractors, Pristine Glazing, Ritchie + Daffin, Site Recruitment

Social Infrastructure Project Award

This award recognises the best projects spanning schools, colleges, universities, hospitals, research facilities, law courts, prisons and other civic buildings that contribute towards improved social service provision in the UK.

Shortlist:

Mid Cornwall Metro

Client/Commissioning Authority: Arcadis
Lead Contractor: South Rail Systems Alliance
Lead Engineer: Network Rail
Other key firms associated with the project: Aecom, Ashby, Cornwall Council, Pace, Telent

Prestley Wood Academy

Client/Commissioning Authority: Cambridgeshire County Council
Lead Architect: AtkinsRéalis
Lead Contractor: Morgan Sindall Group
Lead Engineer: AtkinsRéalis
Other key firms associated with the project: Adrian James Acoustics, ATIC Group, Couch Perry Wilkes, E-Documents, IES TaP, John Kees Photography, Lloyd Worrall, Munro Building Services, Perpendicular, Stantec, Sustainable Construction Services, Sweco, Whitco

Rothera Modernisation Project

Client/Commissioning Authority: British Antarctic Survey
Lead Architect: Hugh Broughton Architects
Lead Contractor: BAM
Lead Engineer: Sweco
Other key firms associated with the project: AJ Engineering, Booth Doors, Egroup, G&A Barnie, Perkins Engines, Ramboll, Transglobal Projects

Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities

Client/Commissioning Authority: University of Oxford
Lead Architect: Hopkins Architects
Lead Contractor: Laing O'Rourke
Lead Engineer: AKT II
Other key firms associated with the project: Arcadis, Arup, Britplas, CharcoalBlue, CPC Project Services, Crown House, Etude, Expanded Piling, Fire Ingenuity, Gillespies, James Johnson, Max Fordham, Novum, Purcell, Quest, Race, Severfield, Vetter, WJL

St Nicholas Leisure Centre

Client/Commissioning Authority: Warwick District Council
Lead Contractor: Stepnell / Step Energy
Other key firms associated with the project: Sig Building, Solfit, Stace Roofing

The Greater Manchester Institute of Technology

Client/Commissioning Authority: The University of Salford- Maria Dickinson Senior Comms Manager
Lead Architect: JM Architects
Lead Contractor: Tilbury Douglas
Lead Engineer: Tilbury Douglas Engineering

The Pool

Client/Commissioning Authority: Waltham Forest College
Lead Architect: Studio DERA
Lead Contractor: IMS Solutions
Lead Engineer: Structural Design Solutions
Other key firms associated with the project: Cpwp

Energy Project Award

This category celebrates outstanding projects that are shaping the future of the UK’s energy landscape through innovation, sustainability and excellence in design and delivery.

Shortlist:

Birmingham Airport Solar Project

Client/Commissioning Authority: Birmingham Airport
Lead Architect: EvoEnergy
Lead Contractor: EvoEnergy
Lead Engineer: EvoEnergy
Other key firms associated with the project: GenCarbon, SolarEdge,Trina Solar

Fish Return System - Hinkley Point C

Client/Commissioning Authority: Nuclear New Build, EDF Energy
Lead Contractor: Kier Bam Joint Venture
Lead Engineer: Amentum
Other key firms associated with the project: Bam Ritches, Bam UK&I, De Romain, Joseph Gallagher, Kier Professional Services, Macrete, OTB, Robert West, Specialist Plant Associates, Tracey Concrete

Environmental Project Award

The best projects delivering environmental improvements for local communities and regions by mitigating the impact of extreme weather and climate change – along with other environmental hazards - on people, properties and business. This category recognises this.

Shortlist:

Canvey Island Southern Shoreline

Client/Commissioning Authority: Environment Agency
Lead Architect: Jacobs
Lead Contractor: Balfour Beatty
Lead Engineer: Jacobs
Other key firms associated with the project: Hesselberg Hydro

Colne Valley Western Slopes Landscaping

Client/Commissioning Authority: HS2
Lead Architect: LDA design , Jacobs
Lead Contractor: Align JV
Lead Engineer: Align JV
Other key firms associated with the project: Ainsty Timber Marketing, Align-D, Bouygues TP, Crowders nursery, Hales sawmills, Ingerop, John Chambers Wildflower, McVeigh Parker, Salix River & Wetland Services, Sir Robert McAlpine, VolkerFitzpatrick

Dearne Reach Integrated Constructed Wetland

Client/Commissioning Authority: Yorkshire Water
Lead Architect: Mott MacDonald Bentley
Lead Contractor: Mott MacDonald Bentley
Lead Engineer: Mott MacDonald Bentley
Other key firms associated with the project: Salix River and Wetland Services, Stantec

Great Shefford Flood Alleviation Scheme

Client/Commissioning Authority: Environment Agency
Lead Contractor: BAM
Lead Engineer: Stantec
Other key firms associated with the project: Jacobs, Mott Macdonald, WSP Binnies

HS2 Area North Watercourse Realignments

Client/Commissioning Authority: HS2
Lead Architect: Mott MacDonald SYSTRA Design Joint Venture
Lead Contractor: Balfour Beatty VINCI
Lead Engineer: Mott MacDonald SYSTRA Design Joint Venture
Other key firms associated with the project: Mott MacDonald SYSTRA Design Joint Venture

Mumbles Coastal Protection Scheme

Client/Commissioning Authority: City & County of Swansea
Lead Contractor: Knights Brown Construction
Lead Engineer: Knights Brown Construction
Other key firms associated with the project: Amey, Arch Wales, Burroughs Cardiff, Deveron Metals, Dunns, Gavin Griffiths, Gwendraith Valley Tarmacadum, JBA, MM Engineering, MPE Stainless Steel, Tarmac, Thames Valley Construction, Watson Hillhouse

Newport Stephenson Street Flood Scheme

Client/Commissioning Authority: Natural Resources Wales
Lead Architect: Arup
Lead Contractor: Alun Griffiths
Lead Engineer: Arup
Other key firms associated with the project: Ivor King, MM Engineering, The Piling People

Salisbury River Park

Client/Commissioning Authority: Environment Agency
Lead Architect: AtkinsRealis
Lead Contractor: Kier Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks
Lead Engineer: AtkinsRealis
Other key firms associated with the project: Jacobs

Placemaking Project Award

This category recognises the best placemaking projects that have transformed public spaces or urban environments to enhance the quality of life for communities.

Shortlist:

Colindale Station Redevelopment

Client/Commissioning Authority: Transport for London
Lead Architect: AtkinsRéalis
Lead Contractor: Morgan Sindall Infrastructure
Lead Engineer: Morgan Sindall Infrastructure
Other key firms associated with the project: Adept, AtkinsRéalis, Buckland Timber, Cornish Concrete, DMC, Emico, Frankie Martello, J Coffey, JCI, MLP Traffic, Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, Murphy, Otis, TAC

John O'Groats Mill

Client/Commissioning Authority: John O'Groats Mill Trust
Lead Architect: McGregor Bowes
Lead Contractor: O'Brien Construction
Lead Engineer: Narro
Other key firms associated with the project: A & W Sinclair ., Artech, BEST, Boon Edam ., Clan Co., Connect a.d., Donn's Scaffolding & Steelfixing ., Glazing Vision ., Grass Concrete ., Gray & Dick ., Hafele, Henderson Roofing, Highland Blast ., ICB, IFT, Invalifts ., John Gunn & Sons ., Macdonald Landscaping, Markon ., Martec Engineering ., Norse Stone, Petrie Painters ., R Begg Electrical Services ., Ri Cruden ., Rybka, Schueco, Screen Systems, Site Sealants ., Sky-Frame, Steelplan, Style Scotland, The Light Lab, Torrance Partnership, Tri Group ., Vauldale Engineering Services, Venesta

Lost Shore Surf Resort

Client/Commissioning Authority: Tartan Leisure
Lead Architect: Oberlanders Architects
Lead Contractor: WH Malcolm
Lead Engineer: Atelier Ten
Other key firms associated with the project: Deepdale, Escofet, Hardscape, HarrisonStevens, WH Malcolm

Aureos working in partnership with City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council

Client/Commissioning Authority: City of Bradford District Counci
Lead Contractor: Aureos
Other key firms associated with the project: KC Civils, P&M Paving, Premier Traffic Management

Northumberland Street Public Realm

Client/Commissioning Authority: Newcastle City Council
Lead Architect: LDA Design
Lead Contractor: Taylor Woodrow
Lead Engineer: Taylor Woodrow
Other key firms associated with the project: BBS Natural Stone Products, DSR Paving , Gavin Jones Commercial Landscaping, K Rouse Civil Engineering, Raskl Art and Architectural

Salisbury River Park

Client/Commissioning Authority: Environment Agency
Lead Architect: AtkinsRealis
Lead Contractor: Kier Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks
Lead Engineer: AtkinsRealis
Other key firms associated with the project: Jacobs

St Neots Town Centre

Client/Commissioning Authority: Cambridgeshire County Council
Lead Architect: WSP Landscape Architects
Lead Contractor: Taylor Woodrow Infrastructure
Lead Engineer: WSP
Other key firms associated with the project: Arcadis, CP Groundworks, ESM, G Webb, Goodwin Surfacing, Hardscape, Instamac, Mason Street Furniture, MV Lanway, PR Crane Civil Engineering, Ringway, Turner and Townsend

Waterbeach Active Travel Bridge

Client/Commissioning Authority: Urban & Civic
Lead Architect: Knight Architects
Lead Contractor: GRAHAM Construction
Lead Engineer: Stantec
Other key firms associated with the project: Eastern Concrete, Keyline, Littlewood Group, Mason Street Furniture, Romtech, Sheppard Piling, Thompsons of Carlow, Tom Blackwells, Toppesfield

Transport Project Award

This category recognises the best transport projects enhancing capacity, providing better connectivity or helping to improve reliability of local, regional or national transport services.

Shortlist:

CMP2/1A Greek Street Overbridge Reconstruction

Client/Commissioning Authority: Network Rail
Lead Contractor: J. Murphy & Sons
Lead Engineer: J. Murphy & Sons
Other key firms associated with the project: Ainscough, Holemasters, ISS, Multipave, Murphy International, Shay Murtagh Precast , Tony Gee & Partners

Colindale Station Redevelopment

Client/Commissioning Authority: Transport for London
Lead Architect: AtkinsRéalis
Lead Contractor: Morgan Sindall Infrastructure
Lead Engineer: AtkinsRéalis
Other key firms associated with the project: APEX Steel, Astor Bannerman, BCL, Buckland Timber, Emico, OTIS, Proteus, Renown, Rockwool, Russwood, Siderise, Sika, TAC Projects, Vision

Crawshaw Woods cast iron arch

Client/Commissioning Authority: Network Rail - on the TRUEast alliance
Lead Contractor: Murphy - on the TRUEast Alliance
Lead Engineer: Systra - on the TRUEast Alliance
Other key firms associated with the project: Allelys, APB, Ayesa, Murphy Applied Engineering

Electrification of the Core Valley Lines

Client/Commissioning Authority: Transport for Wales
Lead Architect: Amey Infrastructure Wales
Lead Contractor: Amey Infrastructure Wales
Lead Engineer: Amey Infrastructure Wales
Other key firms associated with the project: Alun Griffiths, Balfour Beatty, Siemens Mobility

HS2 Colne Valley Viaduct

Client/Commissioning Authority: HS2
Lead Architect: Grimshaw
Lead Contractor: AlignJV (Bouygues Travaux Publics, Sir Robert McAlpine and VolkerFitzpatrick)
Lead Engineer: Rendel/Ingerop and Jacobs
Other key firms associated with the project: Atkins, EDP, J Coffey Group, Kilnbridge, Knight Architects, LDA Design, Littlewood Group, Rendel, Sener, SOCOTEC, Tarmac, VolkerGround Engineering, VolkerLaser, VolkerStevin, VSL International

Manchester Airport Transformation Programme

Client/Commissioning Authority: Manchester Airport
Lead Architect: Pascall & Watson
Lead Contractor: Manchester Airport Group
Lead Engineer: Manchester Airport Group
Other key firms associated with the project: Bethells, MACE, Martifer, McCrory Group, NG Bailey

Revitalising West Midlands Rail Infrastructure

Client/Commissioning Authority: Transport for West Midlands
Lead Architect: Atkins Realis and Mott MacDonald
Lead Contractor: Kier Transportation and VolkerFitzpatrick
Lead Engineer: Kier Transportation and VolkerFitzpatrick
Other key firms associated with the project: Alconex, APB, Atkins, EHS, Fitzgerald, Gardiners, H W Martins, Hennigans, Holcim, HTM, ISS, Millers, Ortons, Pronin, ReadyPower, Ricardo Cert, Ricardo Rail, RMF, Scheidt Bachmann, Serfis, Smarttraxrail, South Staffs Water, SPI, Stannah, Transport Signs, Van-Elle, Vital, Wildside

South Wales Metro - Building the Core Valley Lines transformation

Client/Commissioning Authority: Transport for Wales
Lead Contractor: Amey Infrastructure Wales
Lead Engineer: Amey Consulting
Other key firms associated with the project: Alun Griffiths, Balfour Beatty Rail, Craidd Alliance, Siemens Mobility

Upgrade & Renewal Project Award

This category recognises the best maintenance and renewal projects in any sector that may be standalone, one-off projects or form part of an ongoing operations or maintenance programme.

Shortlist:

ABP Solent Gateway Marine Infrastructure Upgrade, Marchwood Port

Client/Commissioning Authority: Associated British Ports
Lead Contractor: Knights Brown
Lead Engineer: Ramboll
Other key firms associated with the project: Boskalis (Dredging), Red7Marine (Piling)

Bolton Wastewater Treatment Works - AMP8 Quality

Client/Commissioning Authority: United Utilities
Lead Architect: Mott MacDonald Bentley
Lead Contractor: Mott MacDonald Bentley
Lead Engineer: Mott MacDonald Bentley

Briola

Client/Commissioning Authority: BARCX
Lead Architect: BARCX
Lead Contractor: BARCX
Lead Engineer: BARCX

Clifton Rail Bridge Replacement

Client/Commissioning Authority: Network Rail
Lead Contractor: Skanska
Lead Engineer: Network Rail

Essex Highways Priority One

Client/Commissioning Authority: Essex County Council (ECC)
Lead Contractor: Ringway Jacobs
Lead Engineer: Jacobs
Other key firms associated with the project: Eurovia

Folkestone Road Strategic Pumping Station Upgrade

Client/Commissioning Authority: Thames Water
Lead Contractor: Barhale
Lead Engineer: Barhale

Mid Cornwall Metro

Client/Commissioning Authority: Arcadis (on behalf of Cornwall Council)
Lead Contractor: South Rail Systems Alliance
Lead Engineer: Network Rail

Northern Ireland Water Foyle Street Network Upgrades

Client/Commissioning Authority: Northern Ireland Water
Lead Contractor: BSG Civil Engineering
Lead Engineer: Arup
Other key firms associated with the project: Phace Contracts , Breedon, Highway Barrier Solutions (HBS), Kane Fencing, SHM Landscapes

Severn Estuary Resilience Project Phases 4&5

Client/Commissioning Authority: Capital Delivery, Network Rail
Lead Architect: Network Rail
Lead Contractor: QTS
Lead Engineer: Engineering Services Design Delivery (ESDD), Network Rail

Water Project Award

This category recognises outstanding projects within the water sector that are driving improvements in the resilience, quality, and sustainability of the UK’s water and wastewater facilities.

Shortlist:

Aghanloo Wastewater Treatment Works Upgrade

Client/Commissioning Authority: Northern Ireland Water
Lead Architect: Tetra Tech
Lead Contractor: DLJ Water
Lead Engineer: Lowry Building & Civil Engineering, Avove Ireland
Other key firms associated with the project: ARM Group, Dutypoint, Flow Technologies, Jacopa, L A Steel, M&N Hydro, Profitec, RPS Tetra Tech, Xylem

Dearne Reach Integrated Constructed Wetland

Client/Commissioning Authority: Yorkshire Water
Lead Architect: Mott MacDonald Bentley
Lead Contractor: Mott MacDonald Bentley
Lead Engineer: Mott MacDonald Bentley
Other key firms associated with the project: Salix River and Wetland Services, Stantec

Foyle Street Network Upgrades

Client/Commissioning Authority: Northern Ireland Water
Lead Contractor: BSG Civil Engineering
Lead Engineer: Arup
Other key firms associated with the project: Breedon, Highway Barrier Solutions , Kane Fencing, Phace Contracts , SHM Landscapes

Hoddesdon Rising Main Burst Response

Client/Commissioning Authority: Thames Water
Lead Contractor: Barhale
Lead Engineer: Barhale
Other key firms associated with the project: AVK, Esher Scaffolding, Flannery's, HVL, Hydrainer, Robert Walpole, UTS

Lincolnshire Reservoir Ground Investigation Works

Client/Commissioning Authority: Anglian Water
Lead Contractor: Costain Group
Lead Engineer: Mott MacDonald
Other key firms associated with the project: Arcadis, Blackwell Earthmoving , Fisher German, Jacobs

Little Whelnetham to Raydon Tee Pipeline

Client/Commissioning Authority: Anglian Water
Lead Contractor: Barhale
Lead Engineer: Barhale
Other key firms associated with the project: Cotswold Archaeology, Flannery Plant Hire (Oval) , G&V Gallagher , Jacobs, Lincolnshire Drainage Company , OCU Utility Services , TPA, Wells Services (Norfolk)

Strelley to Redhill Trunk Main

Client/Commissioning Authority: Avove
Lead Architect: Avove
Lead Contractor: Avove
Lead Engineer: Avove
Other key firms associated with the project: HB Tunnelling, Waitings

International Project Award

This category recognises the best projects successfully delivered outside the UK, showcasing exceptional innovation, collaboration, and impact on a global scale.

Shortlist:

AI-Driven Sustainable Foundation KSA, Saudi Arabia

Client/Commissioning Authority: Sky Specialized
Lead Contractor: Civil Pillars
Lead Engineer: GeoStruXer
Other key firms associated with the project: Ischebeck Titan Micropiles

Alina Cartas, Bahrain

Client/Commissioning Authority: Ministry of Works
Lead Architect: Joseph Gallagher
Lead Contractor: Joseph Gallagher
Lead Engineer: Joseph Gallagher
Other key firms associated with the project: Aecom Middle East, Consolidated Engineering Company Khatib & Alami, Dar SSH International, Egis International, p2m Middle East, Stantec

King Salman Energy Park, Saudi Arabia

Client/Commissioning Authority: Saudi Aramco
Lead Architect: Saudi Arabian Parsons
Lead Contractor: Shibh Al Jazira Contracting Co.
Lead Engineer: Saudi Aramco
Other key firms associated with the project: China Railways Construction Corp., Dar Al Handasah Consultants, Naizak, Sinohydro Corporation

Morava Corridor Motorway, Serbia

Client/Commissioning Authority: Koridori
Lead Engineer: Bechtel-ENKA

Rothera Modernisation Project: Discovery Building, Antarctica

Client/Commissioning Authority: British Antarctic Survey
Lead Architect: Hugh Broughton Architects
Lead Contractor: BAM
Lead Engineer: Sweco
Other key firms associated with the project: Bam; Booth Doors; DTGen; Egroup; G&A Barnie; Ramboll; Trans Global Partners

Siler Arrow - Sprung über die Emscher, Germany

Client/Commissioning Authority: EMSCHERGENOSSENSCHAFT/LIPPEVERBAND
Lead Architect: DKFS
Lead Contractor: MCE GmbH
Lead Engineer: DKFS with Schüßler-Plan

START-Ivry, Greater Paris, France

Client/Commissioning Authority: SADEV94 and SOGEPROM Realisations
Lead Architect: STAR strategies + architecture
Lead Contractor: Bouygues Bâtiment Ile-de-France
Lead Engineer: EDEIS ingénierie and HOME Ingénierie
Other key firms associated with the project: Acova, Artevia, Balsan, Board (Bureau of Architecture, Research, and Design), BTP Consultants, Bugal, Cadap, Chene Vert, Clareo, Coop'Ivry, Finimetal, Gerflor, Grohe, Hoppe, Ideal Standard, Kone, Malerba, MC France, Moderna, Normbau, Pieri, Porcelanosa, Renz, Rigitone, Roca, Saint-Gobain, Schneider, Seigneurie, Sogal, Tarkett, Theuma, Topager, Valophis, Verimpex

Digital Impact Award

This category recognises the best examples of driving the use of smart technologies in construction to improve design, delivery or safety.
 

Shortlist:

Anglian Water, Clancy, Kier and Arqiv - Transforming Water Demand Through Data and Engagement

Arcadis - Invisible to insights: Digital Transformation of Islington Tunnel

Balfour Beatty Rail - Increasing the digital footprint throughout the project lifecycle

Balfour Beatty VINCI - Industrialised OpenBIM Data Assurance Pipeline for HS2 Area North

Costain - Gallows Corner Flyover Immersive Digital Rehearsals

OptimiseAI - Real-Time Net Zero Across Scotland's Railway Estate

Restoration and Renewal Delivery Authority - Digitally reimagining the Palace of Westminster

Saudi Aramco - King Salman Energy Park (SPARK) Projects

Skanska UK - Made Ground Insight Model

Tilbury Douglas - AI-Powered Humanoid Site Assistant

Health, Safety & Wellbeing Impact Award

This category seeks to recognise project teams that understand the importance of creating a safe and healthy working environment and strive to improve wellbeing of those delivering the work.

Shortlist:

Ardmore Construction Group - The Whiteleys Redevelopment

Balfour Beatty - Inclusive PAPR Respiratory Protection – M1 J10–13

Balfour Beatty - Streetlighting Columns Testing-Led Methodology Initiative

innDex - Transforming Safety Culture at Clarion Housing Group

JN Bentley - Controlling of High Energy Hazards

M Group - Brilliant at the Basics

Ogilvie Construction - Haymarket Yards Workforce Wellbeing Initiative

Tilbury Douglas - Beyond Compliance: A New Standard for Wellbeing

VGC Group - Highways Framework

Ward and Burke Construction - Pump Station Access Cover with Integrated Fixed Fall Protection

Innovation Impact Award

This category recognises an innovation in products for design or construction that are deployed on specific projects and that are boosting overall project outcomes.

Shortlist:

Agreka Build - Demonstrating WHEATEX® Natural Fibre Insulation in Retrofit Environments

AtkinsRealis - National Highways

Bear Engineering Solutions and Knights Brown - Berthon Marina Piling Gate

Colas Rail UK - Coventry Very Light Rail Demonstrator Track

Costain - Safety & Sustainability by Design at Gallows Corner

Engineered Composites - RailGuard Pro 51 — World-First GRP Public Assembly Handrail

FBJV - Vertical Shaft Sinking Machine on Infrastructure projects

Holcim UK - Bio-Espresso Biochar Concrete, Whale on the Wharf

Hyperion Robotics - Low carbon foundations for Usk reservoir

Scott Whitby Studio - Church House

Ward and Burke Construction - Pump Station Access Cover with Integrated Fixed Fall Protection – Yorkshire Water Storm Overflow Alliance

Net Zero Carbon Impact Award

This category will recognise the best examples of leading the field with reducing embodied carbon through the design, or construction of new infrastructure or buildings to support the government’s target to be carbon net zero by 2050.

Shortlist:

Dumarey Flybrid - Small Battery Powering Tower Cranes

Environment Agency - Copley Flood Alleviation Scheme

FM Conway - M4 J16–15 Low Carbon Resurfacing

Hackney Council - Greener together: Where sustainability plans become everyday change

M Group - LiveLabs2: A382 Jetty Marsh Link Road Carbon Negative Highway

Mott MacDonald - Zero Carbon Accelerator - Scaling up London’s ability to decarbonise

NZC Solutions - Winvic Construction – Multi-project implementation across commercial and industrial developments

RSE - RSE-TMB is a Key Net Zero Driver

Scott Whitby Studio - Church House

Thornton Tomasetti / Holcim UK - The Whale on the Wharf (Skyscraper)

Zed Pods - Crofts House, Sandford

Social Value & Community Impact Award

This category recognises the best examples of generating social value and community impact - improving the lives and prospects of the communities that live close to the project area.
 

Shortlist:

Arcus Projects - Keelham Primary School, Resilient Schools Programme

Balfour Beatty/VolkerFitzPatrick - Nightingale Forest School Renewal for Community Wellbeing

Constructing Change - Learning in Action: Building Future Construction Workforce

Elements Green - NG+: Powering Local Benefit Through Clean Energy

Environment Agency - Copley Flood Alleviation Scheme

Environment Agency - Salisbury River Park

McGregor Bowes - Community-Owned Heritage Regeneration: John O'Groats Mill, Caithness

Ogilvie Construction - Greenock Adult Learning & Community Hub Initiative

Royal British Veterans Enterprise - Inclusive Manufacturing Transforming Veteran and Disability Employment

Taylor Woodrow - Northumberland Street Public Realm

Taylor Woodrow - The Plan & Pitch Project

Tilbury Douglas - Prince Charles Hospital Community Impact and Skills Initiative

Sustainability & Environmental Impact Award

This award seeks to recognise project teams that have introduced a specific project-based initiative targeting a lower carbon solution, specifically boosting the whole life sustainability of the project or is improving environmental sensitivity.

Shortlist:

Arcadis - Cutting Carbon, Building Resilience, Redefining Highway Design

Balfour Beatty - M1-A1 DBFO Boundary Fencing: Evidence-Led Selective Renewal

British Antarctic Survey - Discovery Building Low‑Carbon Resilient Antarctic Research Hub

Connect Plus Services, Connect Plus, Octavius and National Highways - M1 J6 Carbon Reduction Scheme

Costain - Outstanding Carbon Reduction at Gallows Corner

Galliford Try - Species Rich Grassland Trials

HAHN Plastics UK - Redefining Retaining Infrastructure Through Circular Innovation

JN Bentley - Dearne Reach Integrated Constructed Wetland

OptimiseAI - Real-Time Net Zero Across Scotland's Railway Estate

Thornton Tomasetti / Holcim UK - The Whale on the Wharf (Skyscraper)

Zed Pods - Crofts House, Sandford

Architectural Design Excellence Award

This category recognises the best examples of pushing the boundaries of architectural innovation, combining creativity with practical functionality to enhance the built environment.

Shortlist:

Allford Hall Monaghan Morris - 1 Broadgate

AtkinsRéalis - Prestley Wood Academy - A Specialist SEND School

David Kohn Architects - The Gradel Quadrangles - New College Oxford

Grimshaw - HS2 Colne Valley Viaduct

McGregor Bowes - John O'Groats Mill: Conservation and New Extension, Caithness

Penwarden Hale Architects and Graphisoft - Oriel College

Scott Whitby Studio - Church House

Construction Excellence Award

This category recognises the best examples of main contractors pushing the boundaries of great delivery through exceptional skill, innovation, and dedication in delivering high-quality construction projects.

Shortlist:

Balfour Beatty VINCI - HS2 – A46 Kenilworth Bypass Box push

Barhale - Folkestone Road Strategic Pumping Station Upgrade

FBJV - Grain to Tilbury Tunnel

Murphy - Crawhshaw woods cast iron arch refurbishment

SCS - Innovative delivery of the HS2 Copthall Cut&Cover Tunnel

VolkerFitzpatrick - M27 Junction 10 Improvement – Underpass Installation

VolkerStevin - Keel Crossing

Wentworth - Fifty Fenchurch Street

Engineering Excellence Award

This category recognises the best examples of pushing the boundaries of engineering design and delivery, demonstrating outstanding innovation, precision, and problem-solving in delivering exceptional project outcomes.

Shortlist:

AtkinsRéalis - Haverfordwest Footbridge

AtkinsRéalis - Marlow Suspension Bridge Management and Conservation Works Design

Bechtel-ENKA - Morava Corridor Motorway Project

Buro Happold, Pascall + Watson, Hoare Lea and Manchester Airport Group - MAN-TP Phase 2 - Terminal 2 Reconfiguration

Davies Maguire - 7 Princes Street

Murphy - Crawshaw Woods cast iron arch refurbishment

Rendel - Colne Valley Viaduct: engineering UK’s longest rail viaduct

Thornton Tomasetti - The Whale on the Wharf (Skyscraper)

VolkerStevin - Keel Crossing

Wentworth - Fifty Fenchurch Street

Project Team Excellence Award

This category recognises the best examples of exceptional collaboration, leadership, and commitment to delivering outstanding results.

Shortlist:

Bolton Wastewater Treatment Works - AMP7 Quality

Client/Commissioning Authority: United Utilities
Lead Architect: Mott MacDonald Bentley
Lead Contractor: Mott MacDonald Bentley

Clifton Rail Bridge Replacement

Client/Commissioning Authority: Network Rail
Lead Architect: Mott MacDonald, Ramboll, Tony Gee and Partners
Lead Contractor: Skanska
Lead Engineer: J&D Pierce, Armac, FP McCann, Mammoet, Ekspan
Other key firms associated with the project: Armac, Ekspan, FP McCann, J&D Pierce, Mammoet, Mott MacDonald, Network Rail, Ramboll, Skanska, Tony Gee and Partners

Manchester Airport Transformation Programme

Client/Commissioning Authority: Manchester Airport Group
Lead Architect: Pascall + Watson, Hoare Lea
Lead Contractor: Multiple Contractors managed by Manchester Airport
Lead Engineer: Buro Happold, Mace, McCrory Group, NB Bailey, Bethells + Others
Other key firms associated with the project: Bethells, Hoare Lea, Mace, Manchester Airport Group, McCrory Group, NB Bailey, Pascall + Watson

A432 Badminton Road Bridge Replacement

Client/Commissioning Authority: National Highways
Lead Architect: WSP
Lead Contractor: Taylor Woodrow
Lead Engineer: ETM Recycling, GAP, Plantforce, Flannery, Heidelberg Materials, TR Scaffold
Other key firms associated with the project: Carney Construction, FM Conway, HW Martin, Mway Comms, Nusteel, S Evans & Sons

Northumberland Line - One Team

Client/Commissioning Authority: Northumberland County Council
Lead Architect: AECOM/SLC
Lead Contractor: Morgan Sindall
Lead Engineer: EcoNorth , Ricardo Rail , TÜV Rheinland UK , Project Planning
Other key firms associated with the project: Aecom, EcoNorth, Morgan Sindall, Northumberland County Council, Project Planning, Ricardo Rail, SLC, TÜV Rheinland UK

Rothera Modernisation Project

Client/Commissioning Authority: British Antarctic Survey
Lead Architect: Sweco, Ramboll
Lead Contractor: BAM
Lead Engineer: Hugh Broughton Architects, G&A Barnie , Norr Architects
Other key firms associated with the project: Bam, British Antarctic Survey, G&A Barnie, Hugh Broughton Architects, Norr Architects, Ramboll, Sweco

M25 Pavement Transformation

Client/Commissioning Authority: Connect Plus
Lead Architect: Connect Plus
Lead Contractor: Milestone, Tarmac, Techjoint
Lead Engineer: Connect Plus

Bristow Search & Rescue Training Centre

Client/Commissioning Authority: Bristow Group
Lead Architect: Mildren Construction
Lead Contractor: Mildren Construction
Lead Engineer: Mildren Construction

Essex Highways Priority One

Client/Commissioning Authority: Essex CC
Lead Architect: Jacobs
Lead Contractor: Eurovia
Lead Engineer: Various

HS2 M6 South Motorway viaduct integrated project team

Client/Commissioning Authority: HS2
Lead Architect: Mott MacDonald SYSTRA and WW+P Architects Design Joint Venture
Lead Contractor: Balfour Beatty VINCI
Lead Engineer: Victor Buyck Steel Construction – Structural Steelwork and Launching, SIAN Formwork – Formwork Reinforcement & Concrete Works, CCS Scaffolding – Vertical Access, SB3 – Bachy Soletanche and Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering Joint Venture – Deep Foundation Works, ABM Precast – Precast Concrete Deck Slabs
Other key firms associated with the project: ABM Precast, Bachy Soletanche, Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering, Balfour Beatty Vinci, CCS Scaffolding, HS2, Mott MacDonald, Systra, and WW+P Architects Design Joint Venture, SB3, SIAN Formwork, Victor Buyck Steel Construction

Earthquake Engineering Field Investigation Team - Morocco Mission

Lead Engineer: AECOM
Other key firms associated with the project: Cardiff University, University College London, University of Plymouth

LON81 Hyperscale Data Centre Campus

Client/Commissioning Authority: Sweet Projects
Lead Architect: HDR & NWA
Lead Contractor: Bladeroom Group, Gratte Brother, Core Group
Lead Engineer: Laminar Projects, Cahill Structures - Steel, Delineate - Cladding, Toureen - Civil, Creagh - Precast Concrete
Other key firms associated with the project: BRG, Cahill Structures, Core Group, Creagh, Delineate, GBL, HDR, NWA, Sweet Projects, Toureen