In association with the Archietechts Journal and New Civil Engineer, ICE help promote the British Construction Industry Awards (BCIA).
These awards highlight and recognise excellence in project delivery and has a number of categories that entrants can be considered for.
Examples of some of the previous awards and winners include:
Regeneration Award
Small Civil Engineering Project Award
Regeneration Award
For a project of any size which has made a significant contribution to the regeneration of an under-privileged area or the creation of new facilities or accommodation which has made exceptional use of brownfield sites.
Winner: Liverpool Canal Link
The Liverpool Canal Link has extended the Leeds Liverpool canal to the Liverpool South Docks, thereby enhancing a world heritage site. It passes through an area of derelict land and is a significant catalyst for the regeneration of the area.
Commissioning Authority: British Waterways
Principal Designer: Arup
Principal Engineer: Arup
Main Contractors: Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering / BAM Nuttall / Pierse Contracting
Notes
- An ambitious public realm project, introducing a new way to appreciate the city through promotion of canal useage (and cycling and walking)
- Much more than a canal project, this is an ambitious public realm initiative project which connects with the buildings around it. Team collaboration was excellent, and there for all to see
- The City showed a visionary approach: they incorporated their public space improvement with the British Waterways' civils work for the canal in to one contract - with a brilliant outcome
- The delighted client has achieved a world class waterfront creating a new canal link which is already a major catalyst for regeneration.
Small Civil Engineering Project Award
Any civil engineering scheme valued at under £3 million.
Winner: Cathedral Green Footbridge, Derby
Cathedral Green Footbridge is a cable stayed pedestrian swing bridge, providing a new link between the historic Cathedral green and city centre of Derby.
Commissioning Authority: Derby City Council
Principal Engineer: Ramboll
Main Contractor: Dean and Dyball
Notes
- Excellent example of a cable stayed footbridge, which fits well with the sensitive environment close to the Cathedral.
- A technically challenging project, excellently delivered with care and attention to detailing and finishes.
- A valuable and significant addition to the upgrading of the whole Cathedral Green environment