Beaumont Way at Langage is an £8m Plymouth City Council development delivering almost 50,000 sq ft of BREEAM Excellent, Net Zero Carbon employment space within the largest tax site of the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport. Completed in December 2025, the scheme provides four high-quality speculative industrial units designed to attract advanced manufacturing, engineering, marine and net-zero technology businesses. The project stands out for three key reasons: 1. A catalyst for economic growth – Seed funded with £4m from the Freeport programme, the development unlocks underutilised land and delivers Grade A workspace in a market with very limited supply 2. Exceptional sustainability performance – Achieving BREEAM Excellent, EPC A+ and Net Zero Carbon (construction) with integrated solar PV, EV charging infrastructure, sustainable drainage and biodiversity enhancements 3. Meaningful social value delivery – The project created apprenticeships, work placements and training opportunities while retaining construction expenditure within the regional economy, through a predominantly South West supply chain Beaumont Way provides flexible, future-proofed workspace designed to support the Freeport’s key growth sectors. The development strengthens Plymouth’s position as a centre for advanced industry while generating long-term economic, environmental and social benefits for the region.

The Dart RNLI Lifeboat Station project stands out for the delivery of a complex marine facility on a highly constrained and publicly sensitive site, the successful integration of heritage restoration with modern engineering, and the exceptional level of stakeholder collaboration required to make the project viable. Firstly, the project involved demolition and reconstruction of a lifeboat station within a tight, waterfront location with no available working space, requiring extensive enabling works, complex ground stabilisation, and carefully coordinated logistics. The scale of the groundworks, including piling, reinforced ring beams, and retaining structures, combined with restricted access and ferry-controlled logistics, made this a highly challenging construction environment. Secondly, the project successfully combines heritage with modern performance. The design brief required the new station to reflect its historic role as a lifeboat station dating back over 120 years. This was achieved through the careful salvage and reuse of materials from the original building, including stone, roof slates, timber barge boards, and cast-iron hinges, all restored and incorporated into the new facility. These heritage elements were integrated with modern marine-grade construction, renewable technologies, and specialist systems. Finally, the project was made possible through strong collaboration with the local community and stakeholders. With no available compound space, the team relied on the support of neighbouring land, and coordination with local residents, businesses, and the Royal Naval College Dartmouth. Over 10 key stakeholder groups were actively coordinated throughout the build. Combined with approximately £1.2 million raised locally, the project represents a true community-driven success.

<p>The SWAST Expansion Project is a flagship infrastructure scheme delivered for the Southwestern Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust in Ferndown. The project transformed an existing warehouse into a modern, dual-purpose hub, doubling the capacity of the internal mezzanine to provide high-specification clinical support and staff wellbeing facilities focused on ensuring Ambulances and Paramedics across Dorset are prepared for their upcoming shift. This project deserves Building Project of the Year because it successfully delivered mission-critical emergency infrastructure and proved that this flagship model of a new Main Operating Base can serve the whole of Dorset. This project effectively replaced the current operations of three Ambulance stations into one, whilst significantly increasing Ambulance uptime (response availability) It demonstrates how technical precision—such as building a Home Office-standard drugs room—can be balanced with a deep commitment to paramedic mental health and environmental sustainability. </p><p>Three Key Facts That Make This Project Stand Out: </p><ul><li>Client Engagement and Delivery: Working closely with the Ambulance Service to deliver a pioneering flagship model exactly to their requirements. </li><li>Specialist Engineering: Seamless integration of a complex 40-vehicle electrical containment system for ambulance charging alongside a high-security, Home Office-compliant clinical drugs room. </li><li>Exceptional Professionalism: Achieved a near-perfect Considerate Constructors score of 44/45, reflecting an elite level of site safety, community engagement, and environmental stewardship.</li></ul>

Community Roots is a one-acre, not-for-profit Community Interest Company based at Mount Pleasant Eco Park, Porthtowan. Their mission is to grow food and community in planet-positive ways, producing organic vegetables, operating a sliding-scale veg bag scheme, donating produce locally, and creating a welcoming space for volunteers aged 0 to 92.

<p>The West Cornwall Hospital Outpatient Department redevelopment has transformed a deteriorating, non compliant facility into a modern, accessible, and future proof clinical environment serving communities across West Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The previous outpatient building was no longer fit for purpose: corridors were too narrow for modern wheelchairs, clinical and administrative spaces were severely constrained, and patients faced long, difficult journeys from distant parking areas—particularly challenging for those with mobility issues. Delivered within the approved £9.1m budget and completed on time, the new department now supports 71 consultants and approximately 40,000 patient visits each year. The project provides 17 treatment and consultation rooms, an observation room, dedicated drug storage, staff facilities, accessible toilets, and a new Changing Places facility. Light, welcoming reception and sub waiting areas have been designed to improve patient flow and enhance the overall experience. Sustainability was embedded from the outset, with a solar panelled roof and ambient heating system reducing carbon emissions and operational costs. Constructed within a live hospital environment and in close proximity to residential areas, the project was delivered with zero incidents—an exceptional achievement given the complexity of the site. This project deserves recognition as Building Project of the Year because it has delivered a safe, modern, and dignified healthcare setting for the people of Penzance and beyond, dramatically improving accessibility, clinical capacity, and staff working conditions. </p><p>Three standout facts: </p><ul><li>Delivered on time, on budget, and with zero incidents in a live hospital environment&nbsp;</li><li> Provides modern, compliant clinical spaces supporting 40,000 patient visits annually&nbsp;</li><li> Significantly improves accessibility, including a new Changing Places facility and fully compliant consultation rooms</li></ul>

<p>The £65m Bristol Airport Transport Interchange is a transformational infrastructure project that has redefined the airport’s front‑of‑house experience and set a new benchmark for aviation construction in the UK. Delivered in an operationally constrained environment - directly in front of the main terminal while safely managing 15 million passengers - the project created a four‑level multi‑storey car park with an integrated transport interchange, major road upgrades and seamless terminal connectivity. What makes this project deserving of Infrastructure Project of the Year is the exceptional standard of collaboration, innovation and delivery excellence demonstrated throughout. The Griffiths Farrans JV united two sister companies with complementary strengths, creating a single, high‑performing team that delivered best‑in‑class engineering solutions, outstanding safety performance and a legacy of social, environmental and economic value for the region. The client now cites the project as a blueprint for future airport developments - evidence of its sector‑leading impact.</p><p> Three Standout Facts: </p><ol><li>Zero RIDDOR incidents achieved on one of the most complex live‑airport construction sites in the UK, demonstrating exemplary safety leadership.&nbsp;</li><li> £14 million in Social Value generated, including £210,000 raised for the Great Western Air Ambulance and extensive community, skills and employment outcomes.&nbsp;</li><li>Pioneering hybrid post‑tensioned and precast slab solution, dramatically reducing concrete deliveries, congestion and embodied carbon - now influencing future aviation schemes.</li></ol>

The Mid Cornwall Metro project involved the re-signalling of the Newquay Branch Line, the introduction of a new platform at Newquay station, a new passing loop and level crossing interventions to facilitate a doubling of the train service frequency to and from Newquay. The project delivered a really complex signalling solution - despite significant technical challenges, the project came under budget and ultimately delivered the new infrastructure in advance of the proposed timetable change. The project facilitates an additional 700,000 seats to and from Newquay each year, providing greater employment, health and social opportunities to deprived communities across Cornwall. The works were completed in November 2025.

<p>Montel delivered the Dawlish Bridge and Link Road scheme for Devon County Council, widely described as the ‘missing link’ for Dawlish’s growing local community, unlocking 860 new homes and providing a vital connection between Elm Grove Road and the A379. The 26m span Sweet Violets Bridge and 470m of carriageway, footways and cycleways created a long-awaited link that enhanced connectivity and supported regional growth. Delivery required a coordinated approach within a constrained, environmentally sensitive setting, where ground conditions including peat, groundwater and running sands introduced significant complexity. Mass soil mixing provided an in-situ solution, avoiding large-scale excavation and eliminating hundreds of vehicle movements while maintaining programme continuity. Minimising future maintenance shaped key design decisions, reducing whole-life cost and ensuring long-term reliability. The bridge eliminated bearings and expansion joints and incorporated galvanised parapets, achieving a 120-year design life. Material reuse and lower-carbon design enhanced environmental performance, alongside over £23,000 of verified social and environmental value. Targeted employment and engagement generated 23 apprenticeship weeks, while close collaboration with the client and designer maintained high standards across safety, quality and programme. </p><p>Three factors set this project apart:</p><ol><li> Innovative in-situ ground stabilisation enabled delivery across peat, groundwater and running sands, removing the need for excavation and eliminating vehicle movements. </li><li>A durability-led design removed bearings and expansion joints, delivering a 120-year asset life with reduced intervention and lower whole-life cost. </li><li>The scheme delivered regional benefit, unlocking 860 new homes and generating over £23,000 of verified social value while improving connectivity and supporting skills development.</li></ol>

EX2 Group delivered a major electrical infrastructure upgrade at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, replacing critical power systems in one of the South West’s largest acute healthcare facilities. The programme replaced key elements of the hospital’s 40‑year‑old electrical infrastructure while maintaining uninterrupted power supply to essential clinical services. The project serves an 845‑bed hospital supporting 30 wards and clinical departments. Works included installation of three 2MVA generators, four 2MVA 11kV HV transformers, new LV switchboards, busbar systems and major containment routes. Significant temporary infrastructure including generators, transformers and over 5km of temporary cabling enabled phased replacement of the existing systems. Over 90 critical shutdowns were delivered with zero unplanned outages. The result of the project was 4 reconfigured switch rooms and 3 generator rooms over two floors, new access galleries, BMS controls, lighting, fire alarm system, as well as training delivered to the Trust estates team. EX2 delivered a futureproof energy system to serve the 20-acre site with reliable energy for critical healthcare delivery.

Crofts House is the UK’s first rural energy-positive, volumetric MMC affordable micro-housing scheme, proving that precision-engineered modular construction can unlock complex, previously undevelopable rural sites. Delivered by ZED PODS for Mid Devon District Council, the project transformed a contaminated garage site into five SAP100A+, zero-operational-carbon social homes. With twice faster than traditional construction program, 80%+ offsite manufacture, zero RIDDOR incidents, 100% resident satisfaction and embodied carbon 47% below RIBA 2025 targets, the scheme combines design excellence, digital process flow, program certainty, financial value and verified performance in use - creating a scalable national blueprint for sustainable MMC-led developments on small rural sites.

The Laity Road development in Troon is a joint, community-focused project by Coastline Housing and Gilbert & Goode (G&G), a not-for-profit contractor within the Ocean Housing Group. This development is entirely affordable and set aside for people with strong local ties. Despite major challenges, it delivered high-quality homes with long-term value. Three points show why this project stands out. First, G&G finished the build five months ahead of schedule, despite difficult circumstances. Second, important archaeological finds were made on site – roundhouses and a prehistoric fire pit – which extended the archaeological work from two weeks to three months and gave new insight into the area’s early history. Third, the team managed community concerns well. Over 300 objections were raised during consultation, showing strong local worry. The team answered with clear communication, weekly updates, and by keeping site access open, helping to rebuild trust. The use of a predominantly local supply chain, including Duchy Brickwork, GPH Carpentry and Champion Groundworks, supported programme certainty and strengthened local economic benefit. Through resilience, inclusive engagement and trusted partnership working, the Laity Road project delivered early, delivered well and delivered lasting community value.

<p>The Murdoch and Trevithick HRA Development (M&amp;T) involves the redevelopment of a 1.6ha site in Redruth, previously occupied by a training centre, school, respite centre and hostel. The project therefore, included the demolition of existing buildings and construction of a new housing development regenerating the site. The site itself was problematic for several reasons including contamination in the form of asbestos, Japanese Knotweed, and it's location adjacent to a primary school, mainline railway track, and proximity to housing and offices. Redruth is a town in Cornwall, historically known for its mining heritage, however, more recently this area has faced significant challenges around affordable housing due to high demand, limited supply, and local economic factors. Redruth is noted as having some of the most deprived neighbourhoods in the Country and there are over 800 families on the housing register within the parish, demonstrating the acute need for quality housing. Originally, Homes England funding was secured for the demolition, which was completed in 2017. Grant funding was also provided for the new build housing, which includes the provision of 52 affordable and social rent units. The development also includes parking, green spaces, and shared areas to create a sense of community. Construction commenced in 2021, however, the contractor - Midas Construction went into administration later that year; significantly impacting the project. The site fell into a poor state with trespassing and damage occurring to the partially built properties. Subsequently Cornwall Council (CC) had to undergo a process of liaising with the administrator, surveying of existing assets, site remediation, demolition works, and re-procurement of a new contractor. Following a competitive tender process, the Contractor, Classic Builders (CB) was appointed in 2024, who were responsible for completion of the design and the delivery of the scheme. Project highlights include:</p><ul><li> Regeneration: transforming a site in center of Redruth to deliver high-quality housing and revitalise the area. </li><li>Affordable housing: delivering 52 affordable and social rent homes to help meet critical local housing needs.&nbsp;</li><li> Resilience and progress: advancing a long-awaited project that has successfully navigated challenges and contractor insolvency.</li></ul>