Long reads

Winner: Jackson Civil Engineering, Connect Plus, DB Group, Axtell – M25 Ultra Low Carbon Concrete Pilot In 2019, a team from Jackson, Connect Plus, DB Group and Axtell successfully piloted an ultra-low carbon concrete on the M25, which has slashed carbon emissions by 77 per cent. The material, known as…

Winner: Mace Mace says it constantly strives for improvement and, in 2019, the company demonstrated an admirable commitment to transforming construction. It not only explored the real-world potential for new technology but also helped to drive sector-wide programmes of cultural change. The past year also saw Mace take the first…

Winner: Mid Group Mid Group has quietly set about implementing offsite construction methods based on its belief that offsite can deliver better outcomes than traditional approaches. This clear mission has helped it sustain impressive growth over the past five years. The efficiency of its approach is underscored by its productivity…

Winner: Kier Construction – New Prison at Wellingborough The government aims to cut the cost of public sector projects by encouraging increased productivity through advanced data management. Kier has answered this call by making digital tools central to its offsite manufacturing approach. Tackling the £253m new-build prison project at Wellingborough,…

Winner: SPV Group Walsall-based roofing firm SPV Group thinks sustainability in the industry is paramount and attracting new talent to the sector is something that all contractors and companies should be trying to make a difference with. Following a successful launch at Walsall Football Club in August 2019, the Building…

Winner: Aecom Aecom says it has embraced the need for projects to address climate change, the biodiversity crisis, and to deliver social value. It is furthering these goals by collaborating with industry and investing in R&D, through its Natural Capital Laboratory, custom carbon assessments and offsite solutions. The judges were…

Winner: VolkerFitzpatrick VolkerFitzpatrick says training excellence is at the heart of everything it does. The company believes that, without new ideas, new talent and learning from each other, the business would not thrive as it is. The contractor’s leadership team is actively involved in learning and development at all levels.…

Winner: Alba Ramos – Scotland TranServ Alba’s bright and engaging personality is matched only by her energy and enthusiasm for civil engineering. No challenge is too great, and no job too small, as she determinedly drives her promising career. Already at Scotland TranServ, she has progressed from graduate engineer to…

Winner: Anglian Water @one Alliance – Marston WRC Growth Anglian Water’s project at Marston, south Lincolnshire, used an alternative to the traditional solution for adding sewage treatment capacity. This saw a reduction in carbon of 90 per cent – which was later offset by tree planting. In addition to the…

Winner: Skanska – The Marq Skanska’s Marq project in central London was completed in March 2019, ahead of time, on budget and to a high standard. The contractor implemented its ‘Injury Free Environment’ initiative as its behavioural safety strategy from the start of the project. It was at the heart…