NWRCA

BUILDING PROJECT OF THE YEAR
	North View, Manchester Organisations involved: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Integrated Health Projects (IHP), Day Project Management, Gilling Dod Architects, Curtins Structural Consultants, Waterman Building Services, Rider Hunt Cost Consultants This was an excellent submission well evidenced with clear demonstrations of delivery against Constructing Excellence Principles. The winning project represents the largest, single capital investment in mental health care services in the region for a generation. Exemplary stakeholder involvement has delivered an outstanding, future-proofed mental health hospital. The development has transformed inpatient mental healthcare provision and created a leading centre of excellence in the heart of the community it serves, demonstrating excellent Design Quality and the use of Modern methods of construction alongside progressive working practices.

INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT OF THE YEAR
	Smardale Gill Viaduct Organisations involved: Northern Viaduct Trust, Story Contracting Limited, Ramboll In this project the judges found what they were looking for – a project that demonstrates how the application of Constructing Excellence principles can ensure project delivery in what could prove to be difficult sites. Excellent collaboration amongst all stakeholders helped to reduce risk and restore this public asset within the confines of a Site of Special Scientific Interest. An excellent approach to preserving the architecture, protesting the nature/ bio-diversity of the site - all while ensuring safety of the team and maintaining access for the public.

RESIDENTIAL PROJECT OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Innovation Fire Engineering
	Beecham's Building Organisations involved: Nicholson Group, ADS Structural Architect, Rotary St Helens In converting this Grade 2 listed, former pharmaceutical hub for use as residential, the project team have demonstrated that the careful application of Constructing Excellence principles, can serve the sector well as conversions to residential from varied former uses become increasingly common. The use of a flexible construction management procurement strategy, and progressive engagement with the supply chain and residents impressed judges. The application came with outstanding testimonials with a community heritage spokesman saying: “The Beecham’s clocktower building on Westfield Street represents a transformative journey, transitioning from a historic pharmaceutical hub to a modern residential space… The clock tower building now stands as a beacon of St Helens' rich history, ready to embrace a vibrant future within the heart of the community.”

CLIENT OF THE YEAR AWARD Sponsored by NWCH
	Merseyside Fire & Rescue Nominated by: Wates In another highly contested category, this was an excellent submission with very strong supporting evidence. The client's core objectives shone through all of the submission – their emphasis on thriving people, places, and the planet are at the forefront of every project undertaken. Project based evidence demonstrated strong diversity and a programme approach to social value with excellent outcomes demonstrated.

CLIMATE ACTION AWARD Sponsored by Fresh Waste Services
	Net Zero Heroes – Seddon Organisations Involved: Seddon Seddon have created a diverse group of individuals to help reduce the carbon footprint of the business including through vehicle use. It is great to see this type of action to create sustained change. This has included improving their own offices and provided a significant carbon saving. It is not specification driven - rather it is embedded within the business at all levels. Decision-making is data driven - digital twinning, occupancy modelling, and circular economy principles are all adopted.

CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD Sponsored by Place North West
	Morgan Sindall Construction In an extremely competitive category this company won through due to the strength of the evidence provided in the submission. This contractor constantly demonstrated exemplary practices across their business and in leading the way for others in terms of climate action, social value and quality. They consistently invest in their teams and supply chain partners to build capability, retain talent, and drive long-term success.

DELIVERING VALUE AWARD
	Setting New Standards for Community Focused Schools Organisations involved: Department for Education, Morgan Sindall The submission came with strong evidence - all claims being supported by strong metrics. “Value” through the DfE Construction Framework means far more than delivering a school on time and budget. The national drivers – for Net Zero in Operation (NZIO), educational functionality and cost certainty - are very well evidenced but the regional operation of the framework has delivered exemplary social value for local stakeholders - especially pupils and families, ensuring real, lasting impact.

ESG AWARD
	A&B Engineering: Sustainable Engineering at Plot A3 New Bailey Organisations involved: A&B Engineering, English Cities Fund (Muse, Legal & General, Homes England, Bowmer & Kirkland, Make, Cundall The judges said that this was a very strong submission with outstanding sustainability and environmental credentials being demonstrated with best practice showcased within the building. In particular, the judges commented on the strong Project Governance that ensured the ESG principles were driven through to all stakeholders and levels.

G4C FUTURE LEADER AWARD
	Mustafa Kadigol Stellar Heavy Industries UK Generation 4 Change (G4C) is the young professional voice of the UK built environment industry and a driving force for change. The Future Leader Award celebrates the younger generation of construction and seeks to showcase the hard work and leadership of these upandcoming professionals.

INNOVATION AWARD Sponsored by A&B Engineering
	Warringtonfire Organisations involved: Warringtonfire, Tilbury Douglas, Hoare Lea Delivered through exemplary use of 4D visualisation technology and AR Technology the factory was outfitted with advanced furnaces and cutting-edge flame detection systems, the facility tripled the client’s testing capacity, enabling faster, more rigorous certification of building materials, to meet the industry’s recent stricter fire safety regulations. By expanding testing capabilities, the project directly supports compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, helping manufacturers and developers ensure safer buildings. A great example of how to approach this, as expected for a testing facility that is a great asset to the North West region.

INTEGRATION AND COLLABORATIVE WORKING AWARD
	Warringtonfire Organisations involved: Warringtonfire, Tilbury Douglas, Hoare Lea In a closely fought category the judges said it was the great supporting evidence that made this application stand out. This project shows how an integrated working model can achieve great outcomes. In particular, the judges commended the great social value and impact on skills during the project and the local spend on SME's that were tracked to demonstrate the impact.

PEOPLE AND CULTURE AWARD Sponsored by Place North West
	Tilbury Douglas: Better Together The judges described this application as an industry wide exemplar. Not only does the company embed inclusivity into its own business but is committed to driving wider change through their supply chains and across the construction sector. The first in our sector to achieve Investors in Diversity accreditation – which harnesses the power of FREDIE - Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement.

REGENERATION AND CONSERVATION AWARD Sponsored by Morgan Sindall Construction
	Bolton Library Restoration and Refurbishment Organisations involved: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council, CLEAR FUTURES, Robertson Construction North West, The Creative Core From a very strong set of applications the judges were still unanimous in this decision. They described it as brilliant project that has shown demonstrable impact within the local community whilst maintaining and returning the building to its former glory. That the project was completed whilst the library stayed live was impressive. An effective engagement strategy ensured that it met stakeholder needs and managed challenges and surprises along the way.

RETROFIT AWARD
	Your Home Better - Retrofit Demonstration Project Organisations involved: Pete Abel and Cat Thompson, Your Home Better, Red Co-operative, Concept Heating In a very tightly contested category, the judges said that this was a fantastic example of how we can bring our regional housing stock into the 21st century and ensure that high quality of life is not just for the affluent. It demonstrates how existing housing stock can be retrofitted without losing 'character'. The project provides a proof of concept for new Internal Wall Insulation and External Wall Insulation systems – helping to secure certification for use on public funded projects, and with knowledge secured shared via a Retrofit Pattern Book accessible nationwide.

SME OF THE YEAR AWARD Sponsored by Hays Recruitment
	RECOM Solutions The judges were really impressed by this submission. Only established in 2015 this company has demonstrated a commitment to Constructing Excellence principles in all aspect of their work as they have both grown the turnover of the business and expanded services from consulting into contracting.

SUB-REGIONAL PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARD - CHESHIRE, WARRINGTON AND WIRRAL
	Warringtonfire Organisations involved: Warringtonfire, Tilbury Douglas, Hoare Lea This facility tripled the client’s testing capacity, enabling faster, more rigorous certification of building materials, to meet the industry’s recent stricter fire safety regulations. This project shows how an integrated working model can achieve great outcomes. In particular, the judges commended the great social value and impact on skills during the project and the local spend on SME's that were tracked to demonstrate the impact

SUB-REGIONAL PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARD - CUMBRIA
	West Cumberland Hospital Phase 2 Organisations involved: North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust, GRAHAM Construction, CCL Solutions, Gilling Dod Architects, Rider Levett Bucknall, Curtins, DSSR Consulting Engineers, Iteriad Ltd, Ridge & Partners LLP, Tenos Fire Engineering Consultants, FP McCann This was a very good submission well evidenced with clear demonstrations of delivery against the range of Constructing Excellence Principles. The project was procured and delivered through the NHS ProCure22 Framework as design and Build, ensuring that the Carter review aim of reducing variation in care was met by, amongst other things, reducing the existing estate by c24%, and containing the project within the Trust affordability parameters during a period of construction high inflation.

SUB-REGIONAL PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARD - LANCASHIRE
	Civil Service Hub, King St. Blackpool Organisation involved: Blackpool Council, MUSE Places, Department of Work and Pensions, VINCI Building, Chroma Project Management, MAKE Architects, ARUP, AJP Structural Consultants, Aecom Cost Consultants This was a very good submission well evidenced with clear demonstrations of delivery against the range of Constructing Excellence Principles. The project was procured through a two-stage design and build approach. This allowed the repurposing of an under utilised area of the town centre into a new commercial quarter. The project provides state of the art office accommodation acting as a catalyst for further regeneration and positive impact to the local economy. The developed on-site Skills Academy has now been embedded across the contractors / transferred to other projects internally externally.

SUB-REGIONAL PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARD - LIVERPOOL CITY REGION
	Merseyside Fire & Rescue, Training and Development Academy Organisations involved: Wates Construction, Merseyside Fire & Rescue Authority, Ryder Architecture, Curtins Consulting Engineers Ltd, A&B Engineering, Idom Merebrook Consulting Engineer The judges found that this project demonstrated excellence and compliance with Constructing Excellence principles. The project seamlessly aligned with the Contractors' and the Client's core objectives, emphasising thriving people, places and planet. The team developed a programme of "circular economy" focusing on the re-use of materials where possible, including not only site won materials but identifying legacy equipment suitable for re-use or refurbishment solutions. This mirrored the client's aim of providing a word class training facility, providing safe and innovative training areas for fire fighters across the country. Collaboration was critical to the successful delivery of this project.

SUB-REGIONAL PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARD - GREATER MANCHESTER
	North View, Manchester Organisations involved: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Integrated Health Projects (IHP), Day Project Management, Gilling Dod Architects, Curtins Structural Consultants, Waterman Building Services, Rider Hunt Cost Consultants This was an excellent submission well evidenced with clear demonstrations of delivery against the range of Constructing Excellence principles. The winning project represents the largest, single capital investment in mental health care services in the region for a generation. Exemplary stakeholder involvement has delivered an outstanding, future-proofed mental health hospital. The development has transformed inpatient mental healthcare provision and created a leading centre of excellence in the heart of the community it serves, demonstrating excellent Design Quality and the use of Modern methods of construction alongside progressive working practices.