An iconic event unveiled the Construction News Awards 2024 winners in a grand ceremony in London.
- Held at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel, the night honoured 24 winners from a pool of 573 entries.
- Mace and Hochtief-Murphy JV were among the standout performers, with multiple category victories.
- Julia Barrett of Willmott Dixon received the Construction Leader of the Year accolade.
- The event highlighted industry trends towards sustainability, collaboration, and innovation.
The Construction News Awards 2024 took place with great fanfare in London’s distinguished JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel. Attended by more than 1,200 industry figures, including clients, contractors, and suppliers, the ceremony was led with humour and flair by host Russell Kane. The awards celebrated the construction sector’s outstanding achievements over the past year, acknowledging both large and small teams across diverse categories.
From a formidable total of 573 entries, 24 awards were conferred, recognising both well-established firms and emerging companies. The judging process involved 107 experienced industry leaders, who undertook the challenging task of selecting the most deserving winners.
Mace continued its dominance by claiming the Contractor of the Year award for an impressive fifth consecutive year in the over £500m turnover category. The judging panel commended Mace for its extensive portfolio of projects and its steadfast commitment to environmental sustainability.
Hochtief-Murphy Joint Venture (JV) emerged as a leader in the sub-£500m turnover category. The judges highlighted the JV’s exemplary work on the National Grid’s London Power Tunnels Phase 2, which was praised for its innovative and collaborative approach. Additionally, Hochtief-Murphy JV earned accolades for its ‘One Team, One Spirit’ programme, winning in the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Excellence both for the project and as a company.
The awards also recognised individual excellence. Julia Barrett, the Chief Sustainability Officer at Willmott Dixon, was applauded with the Construction Leader of the Year award. Her leadership in promoting sustainability and strategic change within the industry earned her significant recognition.
Meanwhile, the Specialist Contractor of the Year award was presented to Statom Group, noted for its dedication to supply chain integration and training excellence. Other notable awards included the Low Carbon Project of the Year for Willmott Dixon’s North Shields Transport Hub and the MMC Project of the Year for Align Joint Venture’s work on the South Portal MMC for HS2.
The ceremony not only celebrated traditional metrics of success but also placed a significant emphasis on sustainable practices, diversity, and technological innovation. This reflects a growing trend within the industry to embrace holistic approaches that benefit broader societal goals.
The CN Awards 2024 underscored the dynamic and evolving nature of the construction industry, highlighting the prominent role of innovation and sustainability.
