All Building articles in Building Awards Events 2008
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NewsSustainability Champion of the Year: Gulf States Building Awards 2008
The winner earned this title by driving forward environmental change and preserving ancient heritage in Dubai
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NewsGulf Building Awards 2008: Architect of the Year
From beautiful beaches to sustainable cities, Foster + Partners is leaving quite an impression on the UAE
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NewsBest Structural Project
WinnerMilton Keynes Council and Milton Keynes Gallery – MK40 Tower The MK40 Tower, erected in celebration of Milton Keynes’ 40th anniversary, is designed to “conceptually contrast the predominant horizontality of the city”.The aim of the public artwork is to allow visitors to climb it and discover views above the tree ...
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NewsBest Sustainability Project
WinnersDevon Building Control and Rok (Exeter) – Okehampton Business Centre (Opportunity Okehampton) This newly completed development delivers huge environmental benefits, and is expected to shortly be awarded a BREEAM and CEEQUAL “excellent” rating.Its green credentials includes a construction waste plan that meant only 16% of waste went to landfill, two ...
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NewsBest Public/Community Project
WinnerManchester City Council and Monastery of St. Francis and Gorton Trust – Friary and Church of St Francis This project was intended to restore one of the most architecturally significant buildings in England. The site is internationally recognised as one of the most endangered in the world, in the same ...
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Health and Safety Awards 2008
Tuesday 17th June 2008These Awards reward excellence, innovation and professionalism in all areas of construction safety, occupational health and staff welfare.
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PFI/PPP Project of the Year
Sponsored by EurocladThe category was open to all types of PFI/PPP project that have been completed (or at least one major phase has been completed) between September 2006 and October 2007. The award was open to contractors or other types of construction firm that helped to deliver the project. Projects ...
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Manufacturer of the Year
Sponsored by: DHLDHL Exel Supply Chain is the global market leader in the logistics industry With considerable experience in the construction and building products markets, DHL provide a bespoke range of customer-focused solutions from logistics planning and inbound supply chain management, to site logistics and environmental services. DHL is dedicated ...
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Major Housing Project of the Year
Sponsored by: British GypsumThis award was open to housebuilders, developers or architects who have completed a large development in the UK of at least 100 new units in 2007. (For large phased developments, at least one major phase must have been completed in 2007). To view this year's entry form ...
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Major Housebuilder of the Year
Sponsored by HewdenHewden is the professional contractor’s choice for plant and equipment rental nationwide and is proud to sponsor the Major Housebuilding category at this year’s Building Awards. Via 2,200 rental professionals, Hewden provides equipment rental and contract management services to businesses in virtually every sector of British industry, ...
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Housebuilder of the Year
Sponsored by RedlandHousebuilders that complete less than 2000 homes a year could enter this category. The judges were looking for evidence of success during 2007. To view this year's entry form please click the link below. Shortlisted entrants:Linden Homes *Winner*Midas HomesPentland HomesUrban Splash
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Major Contractor of the Year
Sponsored by: Pinsent MasonsThis is aimed at firms with a turnover in excess of £200m. The judges were looking for evidence of success during 2007. To view this year's entry form please click the link below. Shortlisted entrants:ISGKier GroupLeadbitter Mansell *Winner*Sir Robert McAlpine
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Contractor of the Year
Sponsored by: KingspanContractors with a turnover of less than £200m could enter this category. The judges were looking for evidence of success during 2007. To view this year's entry form please click the link below. Entry deadline closedShortlisted entrants:Caledonian Como Group Durkan Group Lakehouse Contracts Shaylor Group Verry Construction *Winner*
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Specialist Contractor of the Year
This category was aimed at specific sub-contractors - not specialist divisions of main contractors that undertake, for example, housing refurbishment work. Standalone firms who specialise in restoration/conservation were welcome to enter. To view this year's entry form please click the link below. Shortlisted entrants:Alumet SystemsByrne Bros *Winner*LevoluxPraterSilverdell UKSwift Horsman ...
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Engineering Consultancy of the Year
Sponsored by: MaceThis new category was open to engineering consultancies or firms who offer a variety of services but from an engineering led base. All branches of engineering within the built environment were eligible to enter. The judges were looking for evidence of success during 2007. To view this year's ...
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Construction Consultant / Surveyor of the Year
Sponsored by Hays Construction & PropertyHays Construction & Property was pleased to once again sponsor the Construction Consultant/Surveyor of the Year Award. Highlighting our integral role and continued investment in the industry, this sponsorship recognises and rewards construction professionals for their hard work and commitment.This year celebrating its 50th ...
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Construction Client of the Year
Sponsored by: KawneerBuilding magazine approached the top 40 construction companies in the UK to nominate the construction clients of the year.The Building Awards have become a recognised mark of excellence, one of the main events in the construction industry’s calendar, where the most outstanding achievements in construction will be honoured. ...
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Chief Exec/Executive Chairman of the Year
Sponsored by: KPMGKPMG are delighted to sponsor the CEO of the year award at Building’s building awards for the fourth year running. The award is to acknowledge outstanding leadership within the Building and Construction industry, and to highlight best industry practice and experience for the benefit of the industry ...
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Integrated Supply Chain of the Year
Sponsored by JewsonThis award was aimed at whole supply chain teams. It could go to a team formed to tackle a major construction project or series of projects, or to a team that has worked together, along the supply chain for a specific product or company. To view this year's ...
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Building Magazine Project of the Year
Sponsored by SchucoThis new award went to the construction project, completed between September 2006 and October 2007, that has demonstrated an outstanding contribution to the built environment. Projects were judged on design, sustainability, innovation and construction performance. To view this year's entry form please click the link below. Entry deadline ...