Best Use of Technology: Artificial Intelligence

Winner:

GScan

Muon tomography and AI for non-destructive testing

'Cutting edge innovation combining development of hardware and AI analytics, to construct 3D interior & condition of objects in the built environment using harmelss secondary cosmic rays. Real world application, promising in multiple disciplines, at apoint in time where significant proportion of infrastructure is ageing and has limited asset information to work of.'

Highly Commended:

Safety Shield Global

AI Safety innovations

Finalists:

Aiforsite

Wendy, the AI Assistant for the Built Environment

ALICE Technologies and Implenia

AI-powered construction optioneering software

Efestos Hub

Multimodal-AI Technology

Free4m Lighting

Public Realm Assets LIDAR_Ai, Westminster City Council

Mott MacDonald

Machine learning applied on a water pipeline

Arup

The M5 Metro project, Copenhagen

Suction Excavation

Safety exclusion zone with AI detection

WSP

Planning for an unknown future: The adaptive planning algorithm

Sponsored By

Best Use of Technology: Carbon Reduction in Design

Winner: 

Efestos Hub

"This entry stood out across all the judging criteria. It's truly an innovative use of deep learning models for correction analysis, combines well with AI cutting directions, to enable steel reverse from old structures. Ultimately, this helps build a more circular economy, saving carbon and reducing waste."

Finalists:

Anglian Water

Whole life carbon toolkit

Arup

Total sustainable and digital design

Efestos Hub

Hyperion Robotics

Esholt wastewater treatment works

Mott MacDonald

Moata Carbon Portal 

Preoptima

The planning application carbon evaluation and reduction (PACER) platform

Structural & Civil Consultants

Into the woods for negative carbon construction - Swinton Estate

TEAM2100

The Canvey Island Southern Shoreline Revetment

Best Use of Technology: Carbon Reduction in Construction and Management

Winner: 

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure

Achieving carbon, cost and safety enhancements using sign asset monitoring system

"This solution stands out for its simplicity and scalability, offering an elegant approach that can easily grow to meet future needs. A forward-thinking solution designed for long-term impact, with vast potential for development and large-scale application across the UK. A key initiative delivering critical carbon savings on the A12, eliminating thousands of kilometers of unnecessary vehicle journeys."

Highly Commended:  

Volkerstevin

Rother tidal walls east

Finalists:

Converge

Data Hub

IBE Partnership

ConstructCO2

Mott MacDonald, Balfour Beatty Vinci and Systra

GEOBIM to support mass haul optimisation

SMR UK

Melton Mowbray case study, with WH treatment and Severn Trent Water

TEAM2100

The Canvey Island Southern Shoreline Revetment

Best Use of Technology: Design Efficiency

Winner: 

Transcend Software

Automating the design of wastewater treatment works with BRK Ambiental-Brazil's 2nd largest water utility  

"A new software platform which offers significant benefits to the whole industry, massively increasing productivity at concept design stages with a potential to be scalable to every sector."

Finalists:

Asia Infrastructure Solutions

Unleashing synergy: Transformative engineering workflows through BIM-Driven design automation

AtkinsRéalis

Sizewell C drainage delivery automation

Daylun

GHD

Automation Studio software

Mott MacDonald

High speed 2 phase 1 area north

Mott MacDonald

SpeedBot

Mott MacDonald

Implementation of digital transformation

Mott MacDonald Bentley

Standardising design with Moata intelligent content and the production hub

Network Rail

The Frame footbridge parametric design tool

Ramboll UK

FAT PAnDA

Best Use of Technology: Digital Engineering

Winner:

Aecom

'This project stood out to the judges for its innovative approach born from necessity, effectively addressing health and safety risks related to asbestos and confined spaces. By leveraging existing technologies and integrating them seamlessly, it demonstrated British ingenuity and simplicity. The project not only met all requirements but also showcased the potential of iterative design resulting in a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Its affordability, scalability, and applicability to various scenarios further highlighted its value, making it a deserving award winner.'

Highly Commended:

Transcend Software

Transforming project planning with digital engineering: A case study of the Rayer-bazar WWTP

Finalists:

Bam Nuttall

Ahead of our time: The 4D leap

GHD & Network Rail

The Watford Tunnel Approach Cutting

Network Rail

AVA

Network Rail

The Parametric frame bridge

WS-Software

WSDelayAnalysis

Best Use of Technology: Site Productivity

Winner:

Lattice Build Technology

ULEZ Expansion Scheme - Installation of signage

The judges said Lattice Build Technology were an exemplar of a forward looking, cutting edge company, even more impressive is that they are a start up. The company made up of three driven people who when facing an obstacle gave their time and commitment to produce a solution.

This start up company with their visionary thinking streamlined the installation pf over 1200 signboards throughout London. Their ambition to expand was clearly set out and the judges have no doubt this will be realised.

In the innovation category this team stood out with their advanced and innovative approach which made them stand heads and shoulders above others.'

Finalists:

Balfour Beatty

Digital by design

Facit Homes

Facit Mobile Production Mobility

Hilti

Hilti Jaibot on IBM Project London

Laing O'Rourke

ITPs, easy as 1,2,3

Mott MacDonald

Cloud-Integrated I&M processing system for efficient observational method application

Network Rail

AVA

VolkerStevin

Rother tidal walls east

Sponsored By:

Best Use of Technology: Health, Safety & Wellbeing

Winner:

Geospatial Commission and AtkinsRéalis

The national underground asset register

'This is a game changer for the industry. An award is not enough.'

Highly Commended:

Radius Group

Skyline Cockpit

Finalists:

Fit for Work

Fit for Work

Fortel Group

Leaf H&S

Laing O'Rourke

Method statement magic

Mott MacDonald

The Safelbase platform

Ramtech

Linear heat detection system

Safetytech Accelerator

Industrial Safetytech regulatory sandbox

Suction Excavation

Best Use of Technology: Smart Data Collection for Asset Management

Winner: 

SmartViz

A data centric approach to achieving better buildings and happier occupants!

"This entry excels in delivering a user-focused solution with high adoption rates due to an intuitive UI, significantly improving operator efficiency and decision making. Most impressively, their innovative use of data to reframe challenges and inform decision-making demonstrates clear scalability across multiple sectors, making their impact both significant and far-reaching."

Finalists:

AtkinsRéalis

Digital Image Correlation 

AtkinsRéalis

Seeing the unseen: Powderham Banks characterisation survey

Jacobs Solutions in partnership with the environment agency

Monitoring asset performance for maintenance 

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure

Achieving time savings with our dynamic asset data management

Mott MacDonald

Eurotunnel Folkestone terminal

Mott MacDonald Bentley

Moata Inspect

Optimise-ai

Optimised energy and carbon emission management in buildings

TEAM2100

Asset defect analysis

Best Use of Technology: Smart Data Collection in Construction

Winner:

Laing O'Rourke

Logistics DNA

'The judges thought this to be a worthy winner. It is a comprehensive and effective application of a system that has widespread and profound implications for productivity and quality in the construction industry. A great example of collaboration between two highly innovative companies. This supports the application of MMC and forms part of a drive for furhter industry improvements.'

Finalists:

Aston University

Application of novel fibre optic sensors to monitor geo-structures

EMSOL

Emissions Solutions

Giatec

Heathrow Taxiway concrete strength monitoring trials

JN Bentley

Morrison Water Services

VariSim Delta

Qualis Flow

Pioneering waste & delivery data collection in construction

Wernick Power Solutions

Wernick power solutions’ innovative approach to Smart Data Collection

Digital Construction Project of the Year

Winner:

John Graham Construction

The Clyde Waterfront regeneration scheme

'The Clyde Waterfront regeneration scheme exemplifies innovation in civil engineering. By leveraging Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), BIM, and cutting-edge technology like GRAHAM’s Biometric Standard and drones, the project has significantly reduced timelines while ensuring precision and safety. The collaboration, digital integration, and technical excellence set a new standard for complex infrastructure projects, enhancing both community connectivity and sustainability.'

Finalists:

Balfour Beatty

Midland Metropolitan University Hospital

Method Grid

The Digital PACE framework with Network Rail

Mott MacDonald Bentley

Wark sewage treatment works

Network Rail

AVA

Best use of Technology: Digital Construction

Winner:

ALICE Technologies and Implenia

Windworks Impleina wind farm project

'Judges were impressed by the ability to test scenarios on major projects and identify optimal sequences delivering cost and carbon savings.  Judges were impressed by the collaboration between the technology provider and the client to the submission. Good description of how they won over challenging stakeholders to become positive adopters of the solution.'

Finalists:

Balfour Beatty

Digital by design

Facit Homes

Court House

Hyperion Robotics

Automated concrete printing

Lattice Build Technology

Street lighting installation scheme at A316

Network Rail

AVA

Qualis Flow

Decarbonising construction

Best use of Technology: Transport Infrastructure Project

Winner:

Sociedad Iberica de Construcciones Electricas, Sociedad Anonima

M6 toll road toll collection system upgrade

'The judges were highly impressed with the new toll system in terms of both its implementation and operation.  The use of SICE’s technology allowed for the positioning of the tolling system cameras in a novel way, enabling implementation of the system largely by utilising existing infrastructure, thus saving costs, minimising environmental impact and producing health and safety benefits. Whilst SICE utilised off the shelf equipment, the required software was specifically developed and tested to ensure that the overall system fully met the clients requirements, and this has been demonstrated by meeting all the clients KPI’s.'

Finalists:

Lattice Build Technology

Street lighting installation scheme at A316

Best Use of New Materials in a Project

Winner:

Daylun

Vegetable Glue

'The judges were impressed with the disruptive nature of the Vegetable Glue, the inspiration fed from other sectors like textiles, and the breadth of potential applications for the product. What stood out was the low-carbon, life-cycle sustainability, and the potential for it to address the key challenges of surface water management in urban areas utilising organic compounds. It also represented an opportunity to utilise local natural ‘feed stocks’ (e.g. corn or wheat) as a sustainable manufacturing resource. The panel recognised that there was risk in the adoption of this material, achieving technical assurance and it places a challenge, and responsibility, on the construction industry to be more fleet-of-foot in adopting new ideas. They believed that this product fitted with the core ideals of the TechFest Awards pushing the boundaries within the construction sector.'

Finalists:

Daylun

EVAN Board

TEAM2100

The Canvey Island Southern Shoreline Revetment

Technology Supplier of the Year

Winner:

Converge

'The judges liked the unique combination of parallel innovation in hardware and software. They also liked the focus on concrete and bringing innovation to one specific but important construction material. There was lots of historical data to use for the future and feedback from their clients. Slick presentation.'

Highly Commended:

Qualis Flow

Finalists:

Geoptic Infrastructure Investigations

Igloo Vision

Nodes & Links

CheckedSafe

Plant & Vehicle Services

Zutec

Innovation Accelerator

Winner:

SmartViz

"Impressive speed of installation and set up, combining hardware and software to quickly deliver value. The range and scale of possible applications is massive, and the savings in estate management and utilisation could be huge."

Finalists:

EMSOL

GScan

minimass (Net Zero Projects)

Queenswood

SmartViz

Twinview

Product Innovation of the Year

Winner:

Geoptic Infrastructure Investigations

Cosmic ray muons

'The judges were highly impressed by the team's innovative and sustainable approach to ground density investigation. Their product not only demonstrated strong performance in the field, but also showed great potential for broader applications in future such as mining and construction. The comprehensive research, backed by a robust methodology and proven technology, provided clear and detailed insights, particularly through its impressive 3D visualization of CO2 plume dispersion. The combination of rigorous testing, supporting literature, and a well-rounded presentation gave the judges full confidence in awarding this team.'

Finalists:

Build Test Solutions

Heat3D

Free4m Lighting

r_PEC Digital NDT Development, Free4m Lighting

Giatec

Heathrow Taxiway concrete strength monitoring trials

Kelda Showers

Water & energy-efficient air-powered showers

Nodes & Links

AI Agent built for project controls

CheckedSafe

CheckedSafe driving licence checking service

WeavAir

Digital twin solution powered by sensors, satellite networks and AI

Innovative Consultant of the Year

Winner:

Geoptic Infrastructure Investigations

'All the judges were impressed with the innovative use of this technology. As experts in construction technology, this was the first time we had heard of the innovative solution, let alone the use of this on construction sites. It is clear you have a strong foundation (!) of R&D which supports the application of your technology in the industry. The judges were excited to see the breadth and aspirations of your future work within the sector, including attaching a device for tunnel boring, ensuring safer planning and operations. In general, the judges felt you hit all the criteria of category of this submission well. We look forward to seeing these solutions within the industry in years to come!'

Finalists:

Laminar Projects

Sponsored by

Digital Contractor of the Year

Winner:

John Graham Construction

'A wide-ranging set of digital tools from BIM to gaming engines. The presentation demonstrated a clear strategy at board level down to transformational change on work sites and the judges were impressed by the culture change and mindset that had resulted as part of the transformation process.'

Finalists:

Balfour Beatty

Mott MacDonald Bentley

Digital Rising Star

Winner:

Arup

Hannah Mehr

'Wow, the judges would love to bottle the infectious enthusiasm demonstrated during the presentation. Hannah took a leap of faith in starting her career through an apprenticeship at 16, one which has paid off. Really strong examples of using existing and developing new tools and using them in ways that have directly impacted the outcome of projects. As well as automating processes, using generative AI and tackling broader issues outside of individual projects. The work that Hannah is doing to raise awareness of apprenticeships is even more impressive, working in schools, reverse mentoring directors, running workshops and a leading role in the Association of Apprentice's Council. Hannah demonstrates the potential to be a future industry leader. '

Highly Commended:

Arup

James Holcombe

Finalists:

Laing O'Rourke

Mohsin Khan Afsar

Mott MacDonald

Marian Emiko

Mott MacDonald

Jihane Tahri Hassani

Mott MacDonald

Hiten Jethmalani

Mott MacDonald

Anmol Khurana

AtkinsRéalis

Alan Liu

Tech Team of the Year

Winner:

AtkinsRéalis

AtkinsRéalis Sizewell C digital team

'The team excelled in meeting the brief comprehensively, demonstrating clear alignment with all criteria. They showcased strong project management and a collaborative approach, leveraging a large team with well-established processes and procedures. The project stood out for effectively deploying existing technology to drive value in the right direction, highlighting their technical acumen and strategic focus.'

Finalists:

Weston Analytics & Munnelly Group

Weston Analytics and ConstructAI

Free4m Lighting

r_PEC Digital NDT Development, Free4m Lighting