Builder and Engineer Awards 2009
Wednesday, 07 October 2009

The 2009 Builder and Engineer Awards were held on 7th October at the Palace Hotel, Manchester. And the winners are .... 

 Slideshow of photos from the event now available

Craig Phillips - speaker

 


Environmental / Sustainable Project of the Year - Sponsored by BRE

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Detail the project giving evidence of working to budget, client satisfaction, a healthy & safe working environment and impact on local environment.

Shortlist:

  1. Saughall Primary School, Chester - The Associates Consulting Engineers (trading as TACE)
  2. The Brigg Line Freight Enchancement Project - Arup
  3. The Rose Bowl - Shepperd Robson
  4. 6th Form, Ashton on Mersey School - BAM Construction
  5. Winner: Lloyds Phase 2 and Lloyds Head, Ironbridge Gorge - Telford and Wrekin Council (Birse Civils)

 


Cdm Co-ordinator of the Year- Sponsored by Association For Project Safety

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Not only sponsored by the APS but they will be judging this category. Marks will be given for evidence of best practise, build ability, future maintenance, final demolition, role played by client, collaborative working, verification of performance, effective management of health & safety hazards/risks and health & safety key driver.

Shortlist:

  1. Winner: Graham Leech - Balfour Beatty Management
  2. Alan Smith - Sutcliffe
  3. Peter Bowers - ICDM
  4. Derek Bradshaw - 2020 Liverpool

 


Energy Efficient Project of the Year- Sponsored by EON

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The construction industry has a profound role to play in turning back the tide on climate change. This award is open to both private and public sector projects that made a real difference to meeting targets to reduce UK carbon dioxide emissions. Entrants must show an energy efficient strategy to bust government and industry targets.

Shortlist: 

  1. Rebecca Adlington Swimming Baths Rennovation Project, Mansfield - GECCO2
  2. Winner: Sludge Digestion Schemes, Dwr Cymru Welsh Water - Arup

 


Safety on Site Award

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Safety is at the top of the construction industry’s agenda. Now in its fourth year, this category is for clients, project managers and contractors to demonstrate that they’ve shown innovation and commitment when it comes to the serious business of providing a safer onsite working environment.

Shortlist: 

  1. White Building Services
  2. Winner: Easi-Edge Safety Solutions
  3. Alumet Systems ( UK ) Ltd
  4. Birse Civils
  5. BAM Construction

 


Innovation in Construction Technology - Sponsored by Sage

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Modern methods of construction has revolutionised our industry, with the demand for ever more efficient ways to deliver high-quality, well designed buildings, quickly, efficiently and economically, and this award is looking for companies that have embraced change and innovation to maximum effect.

Shortlist: 

  1. Winner: Alumet Systems ( UK ) Ltd
  2. Stewart Milne Group
  3. B & K Structures
  4. Yorkon

 


Apprentice Development Award - Sponsored by Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (Construction Industry Solutions)

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In this category we are searching for the company which delivers memorable learning opportunities for new talent and creates a model that informs and influences how we work with apprentices based on clear outcome led development.

Shortlist:

  1. JLES Group
  2. Winner: White Building Services


Waste Management & Recycling Award - Sponsored by Pannone LLP

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Recycling reduces waste sent to landfill, improving the quantity and quality of recovered material and the increased use of recycled materials is good for the environment, of course it is, however the construction industry is responsible for almost 120 million tonnes of construction, demolition and excavation waste each year, that’s around one third of all waste in the UK and we want the company with exceptional waste reduction and recycling credentials to step forward for this award.

Shortlist: 

  1. Armstrong World Industries
  2. Builderscrap
  3. Winner: Earth Exchange

Architectural Practice of the Year- Sponsored by Colas

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Practice’s that make an outstanding difference to the built environment will be in the running for this category. We want to hear from those design visionaries who have made their mark on the changing shape of UK building, whilst giving consideration to current economic and environmental/energy efficiency challenges.

Shortlist: 

  1. Sheppard Robson
  2. Winner: 3DReid

 


Turning to Timber Award – Sponsored by PEFC

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For this category we will be looking for some of the most iconic Timber structure’s built in the UK today. Evidence given must show the way forward in timber design, versatility, strength and aesthetics.

Shortlist: 

  1. MEG Unit, Oxford University- Nightingale Associates
  2. Bexwyke Lodge, Manchester Grammer School- Cabinco
  3. The Viking Cancer Centre, Margate- Nightingale Associates
  4. St Lukes CE Primary School, Blakenhall Gardens regeneration area, Wolverhampton- Architype
  5. Winner: Regents Park Open Air Theatre Facilities- Prewett Bizley Architects


Building Schools for the Future - Sponsored by B&K Structures

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With the Governments BSF programme in full swing, we are looking for iconic education projects where local solutions, not a one-size-fits-all approach has been taken, social deprivation addressed and where students feel safe and inspired.

Shortlist: 

  1. Litherland High School, Sefton- Sheppard Robson
  2. Berwickshire High School, Berwickshire- 3DReid 
  3. Eyemouth High School, Berwiskshire- 3DReid
  4. Winner: New Science Centre, Christ College Brecon- Yorkon
  5. Monkseaton High School- Shepherd Construction


Building for Health - Sponsored by MPS

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Construction may be down nationwide, but health care related construction projects are holding their own as hospitals expand because of growing demand for new technology. With only 63% of projects delivered on time and only 49% to budget we are looking for innovative construction methods which deliver permanent facilities without compromising on quality and with minimal disruption.

Shortlist: 

  1. New Mental Health Care Home, Woodside Lodge - David Grindley Architects
  2. New Medical Ward Block, Sheffield Northern General Hospital - Sheppard Robson
  3. Diabetes Centre, Trafford General Hospital - BAM Construction
  4. Winner: New Acute Admissions Unit, Watford General Hospital - Yorkon/Medicinq Osborne
  5. Craigavon Adult Psychiatric Unit, Craigavon Hospital - David Morley Architects in association with Hall Black Douglas 

Consulting Engineer of the Year - Sponsored by MPS

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We are looking for evidence on how your company facilitates the ongoing development of the built environment in a way that is compatible with comfort, cost efficiency with low carbon emissions, sustainability and giving the optimum solution for each of your clients’ particular needs.

Shortlist: 

  1. Arup
  2. JLES Group
  3. Winner: The Associates of Consulting Engineers (trading as TACE)

 


Sub Contractor of the Year- Sponsored by Quinn Insurance

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We’re looking for firms that know how to get the job done through working seamlessly within the supply chain, giving evidence of excellent communication skills and a solid working relationship with clients and main contractors. Please supply at least one testimonial from work undertaken between Sep08-Sep09.

Shortlist: 

  1. Blunt Construction
  2. Winner: Alumet Systems ( UK ) Ltd
  3. Pace Installations
  4. Weatherwise Special Projects