Introduction

The constructsteel Awards recognise steel construction stakeholders for their contribution to the positioning of steel in the construction industry over a one-year period in a series of categories impacting the construction industry.

Nominations overview

Best Project of the Year

Al Habtoor Tower – China Construction Steel Structural Corp., Ltd
A landmark supertall tower showcasing advanced steel construction techniques, high-strength materials, and efficient erection methods for large-scale urban development.

BAE Systems Govan Shipbuilding Facility – Severfield
A major shipbuilding facility delivered with long-span structural steel solutions that provide the flexibility, durability, and clear internal spaces required for modern naval manufacturing.

Hill Dickinson Stadium – Severfield
A landmark waterfront stadium demonstrating the benefits of structural steel in delivering long spans, complex geometry, and rapid construction for world-class sports infrastructure.

Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor – National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited
India’s first high-speed rail corridor, incorporating extensive steel structures to support fast, resilient, and future-ready transportation infrastructure.

Mumbai Trans Harbour Link – Daewoo–Tata Projects Limited JV & L&T Construction
A record-breaking sea bridge project that leverages large-scale steel construction to deliver a critical transport link across Mumbai Harbour.

Reconstruction of the Vyshhorod and Makarov Bridges, Ukraine – Cairnhill Structures Limited
A bridge restoration project using steel solutions to rapidly re-establish vital transport connections and support post-conflict recovery efforts in Ukraine.

Seongsu-dong K-Project – Samsung C&T Corporation
An innovative mixed-use development showcasing advanced steel engineering to create large, flexible spaces while maximising construction efficiency in a dense urban environment.

Stonecutter – William Hare Limited
A complex commercial development demonstrating the versatility of structural steel in achieving efficient construction, long spans, and high architectural quality.

The Ribbon – Billington Structures
A distinctive building featuring an architecturally expressive steel structure that combines complex geometry with efficient fabrication and construction techniques.

Tour Mohammed VI – ArcelorMittal
One of Africa’s tallest towers, highlighting the use of high-performance steel to achieve slender design, structural efficiency, and iconic architectural expression.

Western Sydney International Airport – Arup
A major airport development that uses innovative steel construction to deliver large column-free spaces, enhanced passenger experience, and long-term operational flexibility.

Innovation of the Year

India Varanasi–Kolkata Highway Accelerated Bridge Construction Project – Sagar Business, PNC Infrastructure, InQuik Group and Tata Steel
An accelerated bridge construction project utilizing modular steel superstructures and off-site fabrication to significantly reduce construction time and minimize disruption on a major transport corridor.

Keyakidanibashi Bridge Reinforcing and Widening Work – KAWADA Industries, Inc.
An innovative bridge strengthening and widening scheme that demonstrates how steel engineering can extend infrastructure lifespan while maintaining traffic operations during construction.

King’s Cross R8 – The Jellicoe – Arup
A pioneering commercial building showcasing a highly adaptable and low-carbon steel structure designed for future flexibility, material efficiency, and circular construction principles.

The Commemorative Bridge in Dublin – SBP SE and Ritchie Studio
An architecturally distinctive steel bridge concept that combines structural innovation with placemaking to create a memorable civic landmark across the River Liffey.

Western Sydney International Airport – Rondo Building Services Pty Ltd
An innovative steel framing and building services solution that improved construction efficiency, coordination, and performance within one of Australia’s largest airport developments.

Excellence in Sustainability

81 Newgate Street – Severfield
A major office-led redevelopment that maximises steel reuse and material efficiency, demonstrating how structural steel can support circular construction in high-value urban regeneration projects.

334 Oxford Street – Severfield
A low-carbon redevelopment that combines retained and new steel structures to reduce embodied carbon while delivering modern commercial space in central London.

Plot 9A First Street Manchester, GPA Building – Elland Steel Structures Limited
A sustainable government office development utilizing an efficient steel frame to achieve flexibility, rapid construction, and reduced embodied carbon.

Steel Sustainability Australia – Australian Steel Institute 
An industry-wide certification initiative that promotes responsible sourcing, transparency, and continuous sustainability improvement across the structural steel supply chain.

The Google Treasury Project – Steel & Roofing Systems
A steel-intensive commercial development that demonstrates how advanced steel building systems can support resource efficiency, construction quality, and long-term operational sustainability.

Zero Energy Building – Tata Steel Limited (Nest-In)
A prefabricated steel building designed to achieve net-zero energy performance through integrated steel construction systems, off-site manufacturing, and energy-efficient design.