Winners 2011
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Integration and Collaborative Working Award 2011 |
Winner: RelishTM submitted by Worthing Homes
In Worthing Homes' RelishTM (Residents 4 Low Impact Sustainable Homes) project, the target was delivering social housing with reduced emissions and running costs. Led by the housing association, environmental surveying specialists Faithorn Farrell Timms evaluated the most effective measures, Rydon refurbished the properties to exacting standard and Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with the University of Brighton monitored the outcomes, all working together to help the residents make the most of the designs. The judges praised the effective collaboration which shared the know-how to deliver the results
The Legacy Award - Sustainability 2011 sponsored by
The judges were so impressed with two short-listed entries that they decided to present two awards - one for infrastructure and one for housing. The Legacy award recognises the application of the principles of sustainable construction and/or sustainable development delivering a sustainable legacy, balancing financial viability, social impacts and the environment.
Winner: Infrastructure
Cobbins Brook Flood Alleviation Scheme submitted by the Environment Agency
The biggest dam constructed in the south-east of England in the past 10 years, this scheme will protect homes, schools and the M25 motorway from future flooding, essential for the future economic prosperity of Waltham Abbey.
The principles of sustainable construction, development and legacy were demonstrated by the project from using biodegradeable oil in the piling rig to protecting wildlife, flora, people, ancient landscape, green belt and habitat as well as minimising lorry movements.
Winner: Housing
RelishTM submitted by Worthing Homes
RelishTM (Residents 4 Low Impact Sustainable Homes) is a proven approach for cost-efficient, low carbon refurbishments, in social housing. It reduces carbon emissions and fuel poverty, as well as being a practical and affordable model for large scale refurbishment programmes. The project includes an engagement programme where residents work with their landlord to reduce energy use, together saving up 20% on their energy bills.
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The SME Award 2011 |
Judges were looking for evidence of people development, adopting best practice, and/or collaborative and new ways of working in companies with up to 50 employees. GML has grown at an average of 20% per annum every year since 1991 going from a £300,000 turnover in its first year to £10million in 2010 when it became a Kent `Megagrowth 50' company, one of the top 50 fastest growing companies in the county. Judges praised GML's customer focus and drive to deliver value for money. Employees benefitted directly from a bonus scheme where they share around 40% of the company's profits before tax.
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Health & Safety Award 2011
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Winner: London 2012 Construction Programme submitted by the Olympic Delivery Authority
The Award sought the project where health and safety has been driven way beyond statutory minimum. The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) aspired to not only eliminate preventable illnesses, injuries, business losses and environmental harm but to extend it to enhance the well-being of all involved. The workforce has peaked at over 12,000 with a total of 35,000 people working on the Park with ODA funding an occupational health programme providing healthcare to the entire workforce as well as providing a life saving on-site emergency service.
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Innovation Award 2011 Sponsored by |
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Winner: Blackfriars Station and Bridge Redevelopment submitted by Balfour Beatty Major Civil Engineering
The Blackfriars Project Team adopted innovative techniques to minimise client risk, protect critical paths within a demanding programme and minimise impacts on live railway operations. The station stayed open with no reduction in passenger traffic for most of during the major part of the working week.
Value Award 2011
Winner: Deptford Creek Frontages Flood Risk Management Project submitted by the Environment Agency:
This major project offered long-term value to a substantial community in Greater London through improved flood protection across nine failing water frontages. Over the next 100 years or so, over 33,500 households will be protected from an estimated £6.7billion worth of flood damage. Packaging the nine frontages into a single solution delivered a number of efficiencies in design and approach, demanded innovative construction and concerted community engagement.
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Heritage Project of the Year Award 2011 |
Despite a huge number of logistical and technical challenges, Beard completely revitalised the college and created a light, modern, fresh space for 500 people that would have otherwise been redundant and provides Queen's College with a unique and attractive asset.
Leadership and People Development Award 2011
Winner: London Borough of Bromley On-line training
This E-learning experience was created in 2007 by a small team within a local authority and has now developed to reach the final stages of accreditation by Ofqual, as well as being included on the nation's QFC database as a Level 4 Award. The project is driving a culture of good health & safety practice within local authorities and other public services organisations, and also the wider private sector. The CDM module for Highways alone is training 1000 staff officers across the 33 highways authorities of London.
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Generation for Change Young Achiever Award 2011
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During the past four years, Blake has successfully managed a wide ranging portfolio of projects totalling approximately £19.6M in value and has been promoted to the next tier of management based upon his competency and professionalism.
Project of the Year Award 2011
Winner: London 2012 Construction Programme submitted by the Olympic Delivery Authority
The judges praised the delivery of a complex multi-project programme to high standards of innovation, quality and pace. High level strategic thinking at the start of the project set the standards for regeneration, materials and efficiency. Not only are the venues and infrastructure iconic, innovative and of long-term value but also the attention to the people issues has been constant. These initiatives have produced an atmosphere of respect, engagement, empowerment and opportunity - particularly for those from local communities which have experienced years of neglect and under investment.
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Client of the Year Award 2011 |
Winner: Environment Agency South East
The Environment Agency South East has achieved, and in some instances exceeded, all Defra and government targets across a range of challenges including project management, sustainability, community and supplier engagement. The impact of its work has been outstanding, reducing risk of flooding for an additional 49,711 households and creating habitats for "at risk" flora and fauna. The Environment Agency has led an innovative approach to delivery and management of its £100 million pa capital programme through the development of supply chain frameworks and embracing the principles of Constructing Excellence.