The British Construction Industry Awards recently announced 19 winners for the year. These local and international projects by UK firms were highly praised for their architectural and engineering design, consideration of the construction process, delivery to time and budget, and client satisfaction.

The Prime Minister’s Better Building Award went to the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital in Brighton. “An uplifting project,???? said the judges. “The excellent teamwork was very evident in delivering a highly complex building making good use of limited space. Close involvement of the medical and nursing staff has ensured that the young patients have the best possible environment.????

The Major Project Award was won by the St Pancras International Station, an old utilitarian building that has been successfully transformed into “a highly impressive arrival point for European visitors????. The Local Authority Award went to the Barking Learning Centre, an effective delivery of a “one-stop shop???? that combines library, art gallery and local authority services with housing.

The Best Practice Award was won by the Aston Martin Design Studio in Gaydon, which demonstrates “uncompromised levels of design, finish and customer satisfaction????. The Conservation Award, for a project “designed and executed with respect for original fabric, design and form while making a minimum intervention consistent with safety and structural integrity????, went to the Royal Festival Hall in London.

The Environmental Award was picked up by the Cleveleys Coast Protection Scheme, which “not only protects the town from flooding but has also transformed a dilapidated 1920s seafront into an attractive, vibrant frontage????. The Regeneration Award was won by the DLR Langdon Park in London, which has made a significant and demonstrable impact on the regeneration of its locality.

Finally, the International Award went to the Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel (SMART) in Kuala Lumpur. This 10-kilometre underground construction not only solves the city’s flooding problems but also helps alleviate traffic congestions.