UWE Bristol has won Social Infrastructure Project of the Year at the 2021 British Construction Industry Awards.
The well-deserving winners of the 2021 British Construction Industry Awards were crowned in front of the industry on Wednesday 13 October at the Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane in London.
Celebrating its 34th year, the British Construction Industry Awards brought together more than 600 of the most influential clients and peers in the built environment sector for a glittering evening of celebration, recognition and networking.
Following a rigorous judging process with a prestigious and independent panel of judges, UWE Bristol won in recognition of it’s innovative new School of Engineering building, which earlier this year achieved an “Excellent” rating for its green credentials from the international scheme BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method).
After receiving the Social Infrastructure of the year award, #TeamUWE then went on to win the Project of the Year Award, making our new engineering building a multi-award winning space! Huge congratulations to the entire project team:
- Tod Burton – Deputy Dean, FET
- Lisa Brodie – Head of Department: Engineering Design ＆ Mathematics
- Marianne Reed – Senior Programme Manager
- Chris English – Head of Technical Services, FET
- Elena Marco – Head of Department: Architecture and the Built Environment
- Stephen Denning – Estates Project Manager, Estates and Facilities
- Doug MacLeod – ITS Strategic Business Partner
- Richard Dewey and Paul McCluskey – BAM Contractors
- Andrew Lintern and Darren Edson – Capita
- Jim Crouch – MACE
- Adam Spall and Hira Teirney – AHR Architects
- Stuart Hitchcock, Eunan Scanlon & Simon Nation – Hydrock Consultants
What did the judges say?
The judges were impressed at how well this project delivered against a range of challenges, firstly the intelligent design impressed – where every space within is a potential learning space, and design choices are made to not only encourage collaboration, but also to ready students for their future careers in engineering by replicating the types of environments they will go on to work in.
Secondly the judges were impressed with how the project was delivered – strong use of digital tools and a real focus on driving down carbon use in construction and driving up the long term sustainability of the structure. The judging panel also noted how the scheme was used to engage and inspire young people into a future in engineering, through engagement with schools, apprenticeships, work experience and long term roles created.
The standard of entry this year was very high indeed, but the judges awarded the prize to this scheme for all-round excellent performance. Congratulations, UWE!
Claire Smith, editor of New Civil Engineer said:
Everyone on the shortlist should be immensely proud of their achievements – the judges had a really challenging time deciding on the winners.
The last year has been extremely challenging but despite the difficulties, this year’s entries show that the industry has responded and taken delivery of value, carbon reduction and improved societal outcomes to a new standard. This year’s winners have taken that standard to the highest level and we have some exemplary projects and initiatives that really shine a light on the brilliance of the British construction industry.
The full list of winners can be found at: bcia.newcivilengineer.com/2021-winners
