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Best Civil Engineering Firm 2019 - Iberian Peninsula

Best Architectural Windows & Doors Systems Manufacturer - Northern Italy

EDECS ElDawlia Best Marine Construction Company 2019 – MENA & Best Marine Construction Project (MENA): Construction of 680m Berth at Damietta Port, Egypt

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Welcome to the BUILD 2019 Construction & Engineering Awards The ever-popular Construction & Engineering Awards, launched in 2015, remains a key part of BUILD magazine’s awards programme portfolio.

Following a tough year, the industry is back again to do what it does best, design and build the best world around us. With sustainable solutions, greater HSE standards and regulations including ever challenging environmental considerations there are many new challenges and opportunities in this vital and ever-evolving space. The markets involved in these endeavours, and more, continue to experience growth, and this is something we aim to celebrate through this awards programme.

Incorporating all variation of enterprises across the construction and engineering disciplines who thrive in this dynamic sector, the Construction & Engineering Awards engage in the process of honouring those whose work may span civil, commercial, energy, residential, industrial and infrastructure projects. We have awarded the companies from this sector who form the backbone of the industry, working day-in-day-out to build a better future for all, and we look forward to doing so each year!

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Profield Contractors Ltd: Best Civil Engineering Firm 2019 - Iberian Peninsula EDECS ElDawlia For Engineering & Contracting: Best Marine Construction Company 2019 – MENA & Best Marine Construction Project (MENA): Construction of 680m Berth at Damietta Port, Egypt Mixlegno Group: Best Architectural Windows & Doors Systems Manufacturer - Northern Italy TS&B Contractors Limited: Best MultiDisciplined Contractors 2019 - Greater London Delta International: Best Tall Industrial Structure Demolition Experts - UK Thorcon Shotcrete and Shoring: Leading Specialists in Slope Stabilisation - Mountain States Rigby & Rigby Ltd: Best Luxury Residential Architecture Firm - London Urban Marque Ltd: Best Bespoke Luxury Lodge Home Design Company - Eastern England Digital Guerrilla Consultancy Ltd: Best BIM & Digital Information Management Consultancy – UK RENOLIT SE: Best Plastic Film & Sheet Producer 2019: RENOLIT REFACE Hammer Caster Co.,Ltd.: Best Construction Transportation Equipment Manufacturers 2019 - Osaka EC Safety Solutions: Best Construction Safety Management Consultancy 2019 - South East England Transit Handrail Lighting Ltd: Best Handrail Lighting Products Manufacturer 2019 Hemstedt GmbH Electrotechnical Factory: Best Heating Cables Manufacturer 2019 – Germany Commfire Ltd: Best Fire Protection & Maintenance Company - South East England BRG-Sonte: Most Innovative Window Technology Company 2019 Davenport Safety Services Ltd.: Best Scaffold Inspection Company - West Sussex

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ERA Arquitectos: Best Urban Sports Architecture Practice – Argentina & Distinction Award for Sustainable Design 2019

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inHouse Soluções Inteligentes em Automação: Best Domestic & Commercial Automation Specialists – Brazil & Best Emerging Residential Automation Project: Home of the Future Esseltest Ltd: Best Construction Materials Testing Company - Midlands AinScaff Scaffolding: Best Scaffolding Design & Installation Company - Republic of Ireland A Class Building Services Limited: Best Home Renovation & Refurbishment Company - Essex Claremont Planning Consultancy Ltd: Best Residential Development Consultancy – England LMC Group: Best Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Firm - Republic of Ireland Becson Industrial Services Ltd: Best Industrial Coatings & Insulation Contractor - Republic of Ireland Environmental Ecosystems Inc.: Best Environmental & Building Management Services Provider - Eastern Canada Arcadium Solutions, LLC: Best for Building Commissioning & Optimization Services - Texas Self Closing Flood Barrier: Best Flood Defence System 2019

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Maddox Group Inc: Best Tenant Improvement Contractor - South Florida

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Monkeytoe: Best Roof Access Systems Provider 2019 - Australasia Romal Capital Limited: Best Property Development Company – Merseyside industra construction corp.: Best Multidisciplinary Design & Build Company 2019 - Metro Vancouver CK Interiors & Construction: Best Bespoke Domestic & Commercial Refurbishments - South East England & Commercial Fit-Out Project of the Year (UK): Ah! Media HQ CUFCA: Best Spray Foam Field Quality Assurance Specialists 2019 - Ontario Murray Custom Homes: Best Residential Home Builders 2019 - Midwest USA & Family Home Build Project of the Year: 7801 NW 105 Street More Contract: Best Interior Fit-Out & Refurbishment Company 2019 - London Chelsea Contracting Ltd: Best Multi-Disciplinary Construction & Remediation Company - New Zealand Elite Demonstrators: Best Home Demonstrations & Handover Specialists 2019 – UK Emerald House Green Engineering Ltd: Best Specialist HVAC Installation Company - London Aura Sports Pty Ltd: Best Sports Flooring Contractor - Australia Sepalumic: Best Aluminium Curtain Wall Specialists – France DH Consultant Engineering Ltd: Best Air Conditioning Planning & Construction Company - East Midlands

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Parsons Consulting Engineers Ltd: Best Engineering Design Service 2019 - East Anglia

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MELETO IKE: Best Civil Engineering Consultancy 2019 – Greece Advanced NI Scaffolding Ltd.: Best Family-Run Scaffolding Company - Northern Ireland Precision Restorations by 2 Griffins: Best Roofing Restoration Contractor - Maryland Aspray Ltd: Property Claims Management Company of the Year - UK LamburnGeekie Ltd: Best Residential Construction Company 2019 – Oxfordshire Metropolis: Best Commercial Design & Engineering Company - Russia Civilum d.o.o.: Best Architecture Studio 2019 – Slovenia & Best Commercial Architecture Project (Slovenia): Piran marketplace LK&PROJEKT: Best Contemporary Residential Architecture Studio 2019 - Poland Feniton Park Ltd.: Property Developers of the Year 2019 - South West England

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Roycorp: Best Residential Construction & Development Firm - South East Queensland

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Lingenfelter Custom Homes LLC: Best Custom Home Builder – Texas

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Ermen Systems: Best HVAC Solutions Provider 2019 - Republic of Ireland Hollins Homes: Best Residential Development Firm - North West England Quote Kong: Best Quoting System for Residential Contractors - Ontario Seanelec Tanzania Limited Company: Best Electrical Engineering Company 2019 – Tanzania & BUILD Customer Service Excellence Award – Tanzania AN Trends (Pty) Ltd: Best Architecture & Space Planning Service – Gauteng Hedera Screens Ltd: Best Urban Green Products Supply & Installation Company - UK Fi Arquitectos: Best Full-Service Design & Construction Firm 2019 - Mexico City JVA Renders: Best Architectural Visualisation Studio 2019 Building Retail: Best Construction Management Company – Netherlands & Best Dutch Retail Construction Management Project: Lindt Hoog Catharijne Med Design Associates Ltd: Best Construction Consultancy 2019 - Malta AJH Procurement Ltd: Best Construction Buying Team 2019 - South West England PreConVision Limited: Best Virtual Engineering & Construction Design Firm – England & Best Residential Regeneration Project (England): Aylesbury Regeneration Powell Foundations Inc.: Best Shoring & Foundation System Supplier – Ontario Brownstone Homes & Renovations Inc.: Best Home Renovations Company 2019 - Ottawa: (Brownstone Homes)

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Amirez Developments: Best Bespoke Architecture & Interior Design Project 94. Morgan Maskall Ltd: Best Multi-Disciplinary Construction Consultancy - Europe 95. Comma Industriez B.V.: Best Intelligent Control System Developer 2019 - Netherlands 96. Harco Group, Inc.: Best Retail Construction Company – California & Best USA Commercial Tenant Improvements Project: Bristol Farms #11 - Yorba Linda 97. e-struct engineering consultants: Best 3D BIM Engineering Specialists – Victoria 98. C. Kairouz Architects/ Shepherd Consulting Group: Best Residential Development Management Firm – Victoria & Best Multi-Residential Project (Australia): Spring Malvern 100. Independent Site Inspection Services: Scaffolding Inspectors of the Year 2019 - South East England 92.

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Quintrix Architects: Best Architectural Design Firm 2019 – Thailand & Multi Residential Project of the Year (South East Asia): The Monument Thonglo

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106. Lily Duclaud: Best Interior & Graphic Design Studio 2019 - Mexico City 101. London Plastercraft Ltd: Plastering Company of the Year 2019 - South East England 102. Komsol Group: Best Professional Waterproofing Specialists 2019 - Europe 103. Rockhunter: Leading Specialists in Architectural Visualisation Services - London 104. Alucraft: Best Architectural Glazing Systems Manufacturer - UK & Ireland 108. Watermark Homes: Custom Home Builders of the Year 2019 - Southern Ontario 109. EBP Building Products Ltd: Best Roofing & Drainage Products Company - UK 110. Greater City Mechanical: Best Mechanical Contractor – Northern Ontario 111. Fancy Fence: Best Retractable Fence & Gate Manufacturer – Europe & Best Luxury Residential Fencing Project: Modern Villa 112. Fuse Consulting Engineers: Best Engineering Consulting Firm - South Florida 113. RhineScheme Architects GmbH: Best Hospitality Architecture Practice 2019 & Best Hotel Project: Nanning Resort Hotel 114. Pelli Property: Best Project Management & Quantity Surveying Service Provider – UK 115. CimentArt Microcement SL: Best Microcement Solutions Manufacturer 2019 – Europe 116. C&D Electrical (NI) Ltd: Best Electrical & Mechanical Contractor 2019 - Republic of Ireland: C&D Electrical (NI) 117. RoofSpec Consultant: Best Roofing Systems Design & Installations Company – Greece & Best Roofing Installation Design: Coca Cola Production Plant in Rostov, Russia 118. James Cohen Consulting: Leading Specialist in Forensic Engineering - North East USA

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Profield Contractors Ltd: Best Civil Engineering Firm 2019 - Iberian Peninsula

Thanks to its vast experience and a commitment to excellence, Profield Contractors Ltd. has blossomed into a well-established construction company providing quality building and civil engineering services to clients throughout Gibraltar. As part of our overview of some of this year’s revered Construction and Engineering Awards winners we profile the firm and share an insight into how far it has come over the years to be crowned the Best Civil Engineering Firm 2019 in the Iberian Peninsula.

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ince it was first established in 1989 Profield Contractors has been providing quality building contracting services to clients throughout Gibraltar.

Over the years the firm has been proud to have successfully taken part in some of Gibraltar’s most prestigious construction projects, such as the development of the Dudley Ward Tunnel.

It has also delivered projects for the Government of Gibraltar and for major private developers and individual private clients.

Each of Profield Contractors reliable team have undertaken from work ranging in value from £200,000 to work of over £6,000,000 in value. As a result, it is understandable that the firm is now a member of the Government’s list of approved tenderers in the highest categories for both general building and civil engineering works.

These accolades and the experience it has are what gives clients the peace of mind that when they work with Profield Contractors they will receive only the best possible standard of service.

With almost thirty years of experience in Gibraltar’s unique market working on some of the region’s most exciting and challenging projects, today the firm is now able to bring a high level of expertise to clients with a broad range of specialist building services.

These services range from the refurbishment of residential or commercial properties through to new build projects taken from inception at design stage all the way to completion and hand over, to complex infrastructure, civil engineering and geotechnical projects. Through its expertise, Profield Contractors has skills that are essential in Gibraltar’s unique topographical context and is able to complete any project to the highest possible standard.

Specifically, within the civil engineering space, for which Profield Contractors won one of this year’s highly coveted Construction and Engineering Awards, the firm has the skills, experience and organizational capability to handle complex projects. As a result, it can take on the challenge of participating in complex and varied civil engineering projects such as the construction of the Dudley Ward Tunnel, the Park and Ride facility in Devil’s Tower Road and the foul water drainage diversion in Devil’s Tower Road. The firm is proud to form part of the Gibraltar Government’s Approved Contractors’ list in the highest of categories and can drive any civil engineering project towards true success.

Such an extensive and diverse range of services would be impossible to provide with the support of dedicated, experienced and talented staff, and Profield Contractors prides itself on working with only the best talent in the construction space. The firm’s professional and highly trained team of construction specialists is dedicated to delivering excellence at all stages of a project, from initial conception through to final build and handover. They also boast a deep understanding of Gibraltar’s unique context for building whether a project is a small private refurbishment, or a major commercial development, and as a result they can apply specialist skills

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and the knowledge garnered from long-term experience in this sector in Gibraltar.

Operating in the fast-paced and highly competitive construction market, Profield Contractors has to work hard to set itself apart from its competitors and mark itself out as the best possible option for clients. It is the firm’s consistent drive to deliver excellence of service and a quality construction product to customers which sets it apart from other contractors and offers clients the unique opportunity to really partner with an expert firm on any project.

This focus on building strong and lasting relationships with all clients and stakeholders, employees, managers, local officials and the local community combines with the firm’s expertise to ensure that it delivers services that best fit the requirements of each and every client, no matter how specific.

its clients’ profitability by exploiting conversion and energy efficiencies in a sustainable way. The firm’s team keenly pursue partnerships and licensing agreements that augment the firm’s capability to deliver the best results. They are able to assist their valued clients’ meeting of the challenges posed by the evolving environmental and market conditions, and in response to changing governing pressures.

Ultimately, Profield Contractors is on a mission to provide quality products in a safe environment through its experience and trained personnel. As such, enhancing this experience and workforce will remain the firm’s ongoing focus as it looks towards a prosperous future and prepares to undertake even more exciting and innovative projects. Stability, reliability and the drive to deliver excellent results are what make Profield Contractors Gibraltar’s best choice of contractors, and these factors will remain a core aspect of the firm’s service offering over the years to come as it grows and prospers.

As part of this drive towards constantly bettering itself for the benefit of clients and offering them the services they need, the firm is deeply committed to staying ahead of the latest market trends and developments. One key development the firm has noticed recently is an increasing focus on sustainability, as the environment remains a key topic of discussion for consumers and companies throughout the corporate landscape.

Therefore, Profield Contractors, constantly endeavours to bring to Gibraltar’s construction sector new technologies that improve

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EDECS: Best Marine Construction Company 2019 – MENA & Best Marine Construction Project (MENA): Construction of 680m Berth at Damietta Port, Egypt Driven by a focus on client satisfaction and determination to achieve excellence on every project it has the pleasure of working on, EDECS ElDawlia For Engineering & Contracting has risen to become a key thought-leader across the Egyptian construction market. We profile the firm and explore how its work in specialist contracting work, such as supporting the marine construction sector, led the firm to be recognised in this year’s competitive Construction & Engineering Awards.

riginally established in 1995 as a general civil O engineering construction company focusing on heavy civil engineering works, EDECS has since flourished to become a key player in the marine, infrastructure, soil improvement, and earth-moving construction works markets in Egypt.

Over the last 20 years, the value of the company’s completed projects has exceeding one billion Egyptian Pounds, which equates to approximately $180 million. Such success is a testimony to the excellence of EDECS’s approach, which revolves around providing clients with support throughout their project and ensuring that together they achieve the perfect outcome.

A key aspect of this approach is the company’s fundamental principle: delivering effective and successful projects with the highest levels of expertise, commitment and reliability. This is implemented in every project the firm works on and ensures each one is a success for all stakeholders.

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This approach has led the firm to successfully work with a myriad of clients over the years, including governmental and private sector organisations with a high appreciation for EDECS’s performance in terms of quality, safety, time, and cost.

In a crowded marketplace, these clients have access to many construction firms, but they choose to work with EDECS because of the firm’s dedication to quality and client service. Alongside this, EDECS is also registered as a Grade 1 construction company with the Egyptian Federation for Construction & Building Contractors and as a Grade 2 construction company in Saudi Arabia, which puts it as one of very few companies that are licensed to bid and construct solely or jointly for large scale projects (unlimited size) in its areas of specialization.

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The Port is owned by the Egyptian Ministry of Transportation and is managed by the Damietta Port Authority which is tasked to execute a well-defined strategy which includes, among others, increasing the capacity of the port by adding more berthing lengths and deepening the basin into 17 m. This new berth, created by EDECS, adds 630 m of quay wall of multipurpose berthing and handling with 17 m depth of berthing.

Company: EDECS ElDawlia For Engineering & Contracting Contact: Ayman El Badawy Website: www.edecs.com

As such, the firm is ahead of its competitors and able to offer clients an integrated service that will meet all of their needs and exceed any expectations, however high they may be. With multiple offices across Egypt and now a base in Saudi Arabia, EDECS has the regional reach to offer clients the benefit of its expertise wherever they may be based.

The success of this innovative project showcases EDECS’s dedication to driving Egypt’s marine construction market forward and helping clients throughout the country to create spaces that will help their businesses to achieve success.

Working to build on its incredible success in the market since its inception in Egypt, EDECS has now set its sights on international expansion. The firm is extending its operations to Saudi Arabia as an investment company specializing in marine works with plans to further extend our operations to other Middle East and Gulf states.

When awarding EDECS in this year’s Construction & Engineering Awards, the judges were particularly impressed by the firm’s work on the construction of a 680m Berth at Damietta Port. Damietta Port comes at the forefront of the Egyptian ports, as it was only recently developed by the Egyptian Ministry of Transport considering its distinguished location.

In preparation for this global expansion, EDECS has been prequalified with major clients, professional bodies, and international contractors operating in the region and is fully registered and licensed to work on large-scale projects.

It hopes to establish itself in the same way it has achieved leadership in the Egyptian market; through hard work, commitment and a constant focus on client satisfaction.

The port is about 23 nautical miles from the northern entrance of the Suez Canal, which is a major advantage for all the vessels crossing the Suez Canal. Damietta Port, also, entertains huge potentials qualifying it to become the primer Egyptian commercial port. One of its many advantages is the applied integrated automated system that serves the national economy.

Ultimately, EDECS’s vision is to be the region’s leading construction company in marine, infrastructure, and civil works by delivering value to its valued clients. This will drive the company as it seeks to improve its already enviable reputation for excellence and work on more unique and challenging projects around the world throughout 2019 and further into the future.

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Mixlegno Group - Fitz Roy building in New York on 24th Street.

Best Architectural Windows & Doors Systems Manufacturer - Northern Italy Owing to its strong market experience and dedication to innovation, Mixlegno Group offers technologically advanced solutions and cutting-edge design, with the aim of giving expression to the most ambitious and specific market demands. As part of our showcase of some of this year’s Construction and Engineering Awards winners we profile the firm and showcase the secrets behind this incredible achievement.

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ince it first began Mixlegno Group has been characterised by its passion for wood and precious and sought-after metals such as Architectural Bronze.

This dynamic company is also dedicated to exploring the connection that modern design has to the handmade tradition, which it combines with a constant research in technical and aesthetic innovation to create unique window and door systems for clients based around the world.

Thanks to these passions, the company is now committed to offering a wide range of solutions in wood and metal for windows and doors, including the Ferro Finestra technology, interior and exterior doors and accessories. It also distinguishes itself for avant-garde productions that combine the warmth of wood and the technical qualities of metal such as wood-bronze and woodaluminium. The wood is also enhanced thanks to the connection with the best performing and architecturally aesthetic steel.

From the classic and elegant style to the search of the most modern and minimalist design, Mixlegno Group is characterized by the high versatility of the technical and manufacturing departments: each project becomes completely custom made in order to give shape to the most demanding ideas and requests.

Such creative solutions are provided to a wide range of clients, primarily the architects and designers responsible for the technical and stylistic design of the residences of their private clients. The company also collaborates in the construction of hotels and buildings for high-level commercial use.

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service every step of the way. The company’s production and services are completely undertaken at its base in Italy, allowing clients to enjoy the benefit of the support of its dedicated staff and the beauty that Italian craftsmanship brings.

Being based in this renowned country and steeped in its culture and history, Mixlegno Group represents an important signature in custom-made high-quality achievements, a brand able to interpret and anticipate the evolution of trends, materials and ways of living the architecture environments day after day.

Through its diverse design culture and to a careful study of detail, the company aims to give each request a unique and particular expression, with the goal of identifying highly innovative and technologically-performing solutions, in order to reach the emotional dimension of the people who live the environment daily. All this translates into a work that goes from the study of the project to the study of solution, from the measurement to the development of the executive drawings and from the production up to the installation and after sales assistance.

“...The firm is constantly evolving and enhancing its service offering in line with current trends in the market, such as sustainability and aesthetics, to ensure that its clients’ ever-evolving needs are constantly being met.”

Company: Mixlegno Group | Name: Andrea Zorzi Address: Via Diaz 5, 31048 San Biagio di Callalta (TV), Italy Telephone Number: +39(0)422890216 Web Address: www.mixlegno.it

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Mixlegno Group - Fitz Roy building in New York on 24th Street.

Mixlegno Group - Fitz Roy building in New York on 24th Street.

One example of a recent project that Mixlegno Group completed to the highest possible standard is its work on the Fitz Roy building in New York on 24th Street. Challenging and prestigious, the project has as protagonist one of the most important studied innovations: the copper finish applied to an extruded base.

For the company, the first aspect of the project that involved working in copper applied to an extruded product. The technical and aesthetic prestige of the extruded base is emphasized and enhanced by this unique finish. Copper is applied to profiles and accessories through a meticulous process. The result is a fascinating product, a timeless warm finish that gives elegance and prestige to windows, doors and accessories.

Every aspect of the firm’s work is stunningly cultivated and designed to combine modern techniques with traditional beauty and elegance. As part of this focus, Mixlegno Group studies and develops aesthetic solutions and cutting-edge technologies, with the aim of offering the market an always performing and innovative proposal of value. The aesthetics, the different materials and finishes, combined with the continuous research and development, enable the company to face the most demanding design solutions, making the requests characterized by great complexity and prestige possible.

The result of this approach is that, technically the performance of the windows and doors, both acoustically and thermally, has been improved project after project. The firm’s products have been tested by the most important laboratories, including NFRC and Miami Dade. The acoustic performance and the air, water and wind resistance are periodically tested and updated to ensure exceptional quality for clients.

The design elements are worked thanks to this particular finish realized through an innovative process studied by Mixlegno group and certificated in laboratory. This treatment allows to obtain a product that has never been thought of and proposed before, a revolutionary production designed for a material historically known and appreciated. The prestige of the extruded base amazes once again for its extreme flexibility and versatility in taking on ever new nuances and for its ability to adapt to new and different solutions.

Overall, Mixlegno Group is incredibly proud of the outcome of this exciting project, and looking ahead it is keen to undertake even more projects of similar magnitude to ensure that it continues to enhance its reputation as one of the thoughtleaders in this sector. The firm is constantly evolving and enhancing its service offering in line with current trends in the market, such as sustainability and aesthetics, to ensure that its clients’ ever-evolving needs are constantly being met.

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TS&B Contractors Limited: Best Multi-Disciplined Contractors 2019 - Greater London

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Thanks to the industry expertise of its experienced staff, TS&B Contractors Limited is a multi-discipline integrated service provider dedicated to quality and innovation. As part of our showcase of some of this year’s deserving Construction and Engineering Awards winners we profile the firm and share the secrets behind its success in this competitive awards programme.

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ince its inception, TS&B Contractors has been striving to implement a long-term relationship with its clients, based on safety, quality, timely service and an anticipation of their needs.

Central to this approach is the firm’s dedication to focusing on customer service, ensuring health and safety and guaranteeing first class workmanship. All of these values ensure that clients receive the support they need and that it is fully compliant with all relevant legislation, so that the project outcome is always of the highest possible quality and completely fit-for-purpose.

Working to offer a full range of project management services, TS&B Contractors works collaboratively with the client to achieve all the project goals within given constraints. Such an approach ensures that every project the firm undertakes is a success and clients achieve an outcome they will be proud of.

Providing everything from design, fit-outs and refurbishments through to specialist services such as electrical, plumbing, flooring and joinery support and even full project management, along with Passive Fire Protection, TS&B Contractors has an integrated skill set that enables it to meet every need. From small projects and maintenance through to complete project oversight, the firm has the skills and expertise necessary to offer a complete service that will meet any need and create a perfect outcome for even the most discerning of clients.

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Such services would be almost impossible to provide without exceptional staff, all of whom are deeply committed to quality and the firm’s values. As such, TS&B Contractors recruit, retain and develop people with the knowledge, skills and attitude to deliver consistent services. The firm’s engineers all receive regular training to ensure that they are up to date with latest industry developments and able to provide the high standard of work clients expect.

Looking ahead, TS&B Contractors is always looking to develop, be competitive and to adhere to the wider market. One core focus for the firm moving forward will be implementing new technology, as the team foresee many new developments in this area across the construction market.

“Since its inception, TS&B Contractors has been striving to implement a long-term relationship with its clients, based on safety, quality, timely service and an anticipation of their needs.”

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“Working to offer a full range of project management services, TS&B Contractors works collaboratively with the client to achieve all the project goals within given constraints. Such an approach ensures that every project the firm undertakes is a success and clients achieve an outcome they will be proud of.�

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As part of this latest development, the firm currently has IT package facilitating management of, and collaboration within, the construction process in the pipeline. The technology enables efficient coordination of the programming, designing, specifying and building processes. The adaptation of such technology will enable the business to grow and succeed.

Ultimately, in order for TS&B Contractors to be at the forefront of construction and engineering the firm needs to adapt to changes it foresees in the markets it will remain committed to training its staff and driving them towards even greater quality and innovation. TS&B Contractors firmly believes in the concept of customer and supplier working together; in pursuing the highest level of service and completing any work to the specification of the clients, and this will remain the central driver behind the firm’s work as it looks ahead towards an exciting future.

Company: TS&B Contractors Limited Name: Thiago Seregni Address: Unit 4 Skylines Village, Limeharbour, London, E14 9TS Telephone Number: 0203 598 4747 Web Address: www.tsbcontractors.co.uk

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Delta International: Best Tall Industrial Structure Demolition Experts - UK

Part of the Think Delta Group, Delta International is a leader in the field of design, inspection, maintenance and demolition of all tall industrial and commercial structures such as chimneys, flare stacks, silos and storage vessels. As part of our overview of some of this year’s Construction and Engineering Awards winners we profile the company and offer an insight into the dedication and drive that goes into safely and effectively demolishing some of the UK’s tallest buildings.

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ffering a specialist service, Delta International provides innovative design solutions for awkward access requirements at height.

Sellafield deconstruction showing specialist rig at base position, and outline of where the chimney height started.

Central to the firm’s success so far is its dedication to communication and collaboration. From the moment the project starts the Delta International team build an open relationship with each individual client and ensure that they understand the specific requirements of their project.

With its workforce of talented “working at height” experts and network of external collaborators, Delta International is able to provide clients, who would otherwise have to work with a number of different contracting companies, with an integrated service, ensuring one point of contact and offering them a hassle-free solution. From painters, NDT specialists and brick layers through to electricians, fabricators and welders, the firm has the staff to provide the service its clients need.

Such experience and staff come from Delta International’s membership of the ThinkDelta Group, and the firm is constantly drawing on its expertise and international reach to support its clients. As part of this internationally renowned group, the firm has a number of sister companies, including Osborne Delta, a design, installation and testing of lightning protection system specialist, Delta Obstruction Lighting, a design, installation and maintenance of aviation obstruction lighting systems expert, and DeltaReach, a firm that offers compliance testing of propriety access safety, fall protection etc and ecclesiastical work at height from quinquennial inspections. There is also Delta Arabia, which provides industrial working at height in the Middle East.

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All of the group’s site personnel are specially trained operatives, and together the group has developed specialist equipment and methods for working at height and in situations where access is awkward or difficult for conventional procedures. As such, each and every member, including Delta International, has access to the very best staff and equipment to ensure a successful outcome to even the most challenging of projects.

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As a result, all clients working with this dynamic company know that they are in safe hands and will receive the expert services they can rely on. Using a combination of traditional steeplejack methods, modern innovative developments and rope access techniques, Delta International’s team can work on numerous diverse structures and scenarios. This unique, bespoke approach, often as an alternative to more traditional access systems, offers numerous benefits to the client; in terms of cost, time and co-ordination. From power, processing, nuclear, manufacturing and historical sites, Delta International is able to offer a complete working at height solution for the public and private sector which will meet their individual requirements.

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One example of the success of Delta International’s collaborative approach is its work demolishing four chimneys at Battersea Power Station. These were very old structures, in very poor condition, and as such the firm’s team had to design a bespoke access rig which would not compromise the structure in any way. This required collaboration and communication throughout the project to ensure success, and the outcome was a safe demolition that the firm’s team are proud of. Delta International has also been involved in the deconstruction of the First Generation Reprocessing Plant chimney at Sellafield Ltd, which recently completed the demolition phase and assisted in completing the Sellafield mission of ‘the safe and secure operation and clean-up of the Sellafield nuclear site’.

Delta International takes great pride in being an innovative organisation which strives to satisfy an ever-changing market as well as embracing health, safety and environmental practices.

As such, looking to the future the company will remain committed to enhancing and adapting its innovative services and techniques to ensure clients continue to receive the tall structure demolition services they require.

Company: Delta International Contact: Eleanor Hill Website: http://www.thinkdelta.com

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Thorcon Shotcrete and Shoring: Leading Specialists in Slope Stabilisation - Mountain States Located in Littleton, Colorado and services Colorado, Utah, Texas, Wyoming, Nebraska, Idaho, Montana and New Mexico. Thorcon Shotcrete and Shoring is a specialty geo-technical company that delivers many different engineered systems for shoring and foundation needs. In celebration of its success in this year’s Construction & Engineering Awards we profile them and share an insight into the work they undertake.

hanks to immense market knowledge, Thorcon is able to offer engineering solutions for foundation systems such as micro-piles, injection piles, cased piles and are very good at designing earth retention systems such as soil nails, tie-backs, rock anchors, underpinning and hybrid systems for a variety of complex projects.

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As a result of this industry expertise, the firm is often contracted to implement a design build approach.

Currently, the firm is working on a project with the Army Corp of Engineers at the West Point Military Academy. This is the largest contract Thorcon has ever executed and will test the depth of the company. The pre-approval process was very intense but well worth the challenge.

As part of this exciting project the firm is installing rock dowels, a steel reinforcing mat over the entire face of 80,000 Sq. Ft. Also included is adding wall drainage systems and freeze thaw design work for the Army Corp of Engineers. Thorcon will also be creating the sculpted shotcrete facing, delivering a very highdefinition architectural facing to look like natural rock. The size of the project is intense, and the nature of the job is challenging but the team is confident that they can execute the same exceptional standards provided to all of their clients.

The project will take the form of every other project Thorcon works on. From inception of a project, either by phone or email the client is set up with a team that has over 20 years of experience in every seat. Clients are put in touch with the Thorcon Team member who understands what the project needs and how to best deliver a solution.

The firm also boasts crews that are knowledgeable and have been challenged in this market to the fullest extent possible.

Delivering innovative sculpted shotcrete, with an engineer backed system at its core, the firm is able to offer a level of service that simply cannot be matched, and clients value this and know that they are in safe hands when they work with Thorcon.

Ultimately, Thorcon’s mission is to become the best Shotcrete and Shoring Contracting company. To achieve this, moving forward the firm will continue to enhance its service spectrum and produce the best product possible for all of its valued clients.

Contact details: Company: Thorcon Shotcrete and Shoring Name: Michael E. Klemp | Address: 9955 Titan Park Circle Telephone Number: 303-802-8640 Web Address: www.ThorconUS.com

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Rigby & Rigby Ltd: Best Luxury Residential Architecture Firm - London

Based in the heart of London, Rigby & Rigby Ltd is a multidisciplinary team of designers and architects specialising in ultra-prime residential design. In celebration of the firm’s success in this year’s Construction & Engineering Awards, which it has won an accolade in for the second year in a row, we profile it and provide an update on how far it has come over the past twelve months.

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ince it was founded in 2006, Rigby & Rigby has risen to become one of the leading developers of ultraprime property in some of the world’s most exclusive destinations.

Today, the firm’s name has become synonymous with inspiring architecture and striking interiors, combining state-of-the-art technology with traditional craftsmanship to reach a level that is unsurpassed in the industry.

Utilising a holistic approach to design, Rigby & Rigby’s work combines the individual elements of architecture, interior design, lighting and technology from the outset. The result is a fully resolved interior which is both usable and luxurious.

At the forefront of luxury property design and development management, Rigby & Rigby delivers unrivalled homes from concept to completion. The company’s full-service capabilities span across Development Management, Architecture (RIBA), Interior Design (BIID & SBID), Construction and Private Client Services, combining to create the most exceptional properties in the world.

Design and Lawson Robb, is a founding member of the luxury design group Allect International Design Group. Together all the three companies provide the perfect balance between R&D influenced design-development, focused interior design, interior architecture and yacht design.

Recently, in summer of 2018, Rigby & Rigby completed its 100th project, which is a testimony to its dedication to excellence and innovative focus on creating unique luxury residences. For this project, Rigby & Rigby had the task of combining two Grade II listed

buildings to create a spacious family home. To successfully execute this, transitional spaces were designed by Rigby & Rigby with glazed double doors to open up the area between the original, period property and the contemporary rear extension. Every aspect of this project marked an opportunity to push boundaries with technology throughout the property such as Lutron home control. The 4.4 metre sky frame was the biggest, fully automated set of doors ever made by the specialist manufacturer, which required research, development and testing before being installed on site. The roof of the contemporary extension was carefully designed as a nature roof to maintain biodiversity in the local area.

This unique project also provided a pleasant outlook for the neighbours, as well as giving plenty of thermal and sound insulation. The multi-use entertainment/sports room in the basement has a world-leading golf simulator installed, which was carefully selected by the team to ensure a professional standard of golf can be practised at home.

Across this myriad of ingenious innovations, the biggest achievement for the Rigby & Rigby team was the installation of the first car lift next to a heritage property. Designed around the client’s electric vehicle, the lift transports the client down to the rear entrance to the property or passenger lift. Reclaimed York stone masks the car lift and accentuates the external features that were sympathetically restored.

The team will be seeking to incorporate new techniques and creative innovations over the coming years to ensure that its 200th project is as spectacular as its 100th and just as beautiful.

Contact details: Company: Rigby & Rigby Ltd | Contact: Kirsty Brown Website: rigbyandrigby.com

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Urban Marque Ltd: Best Bespoke Luxury Lodge Home Design Company - Eastern England Seeking to offer an innovative alternative form of housing, Urban Marque Ltd is the UK’s leading manufacturers of affordable luxury mobile homes, log cabins and static caravans, supplied and installed throughout the country. We spoke to Chris Thorpe from the firm to gain an insight into how it came to win one of this year’s coveted Construction & Engineering Awards. reated in 2015, Urban Marque was established solely to specialise in the design, engineering and manufacture of high-end bespoke lodge homes, that are compliant with the Caravan Acts of 1968 and will also meet UK Building Regulations for new build housing.

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Today, the firm serves a variety of clients, predominantly those who require independent living accommodation for family that can be stationed in a garden and many different arms of the leisure industry such as holiday parks, fishing lake venues and hotels who require standalone accommodation blocks.

For these clients, Urban Marque offers a huge range of services including structural engineering, design and planning advice, including obtaining Lawful Development Certificates on behalf of clients. Chris explores how this diverse service offering can be tailored to meet the needs of specific clients, ensuring that they receive support they cannot find with other companies.

“At Urban Marque, not only do we offer a bespoke design service, we can provide our clients with a route to build that suits both their budget and own resources. This means that we can offer a unique package that allows the clients to have their own input and Urban Marque will undertake a scope of works that the client decides. We call this our ‘joint build package’.

“Alongside this innovative range of services, Urban Marque also has its own ecological foundation system called Urban Plinth, which requires minimal labour and uses no concrete as is traditional for a standard foundation pad. Our structural engineering services consist of full site-specific calculations and drawings, unique to each project and our designs are based on our chartered structural engineers’ instructions. Unlike most suppliers of Mobile Homes, we do not have a one model fits all sites operation, and as such we are able to offer unique, bespoke support to our valued clients.”

It is Urban Marque’s tailored service offering, combined with the firm’s dedication to quality, that sets them apart from its competitors in this busy market, as Chris is keen to highlight.

“Unique to the market, Urban Marque aims to offer numerous differentiating factors to our clients so that they know they are in safe and reliable hands when they work with us. Without doubt our specifications and quality are one of the highest in our industry, so much so that all our homes that comply with the ‘no planning’ caravan acts will meet the high demands of the UK Building Regulations for new-build houses.

“Most of our competitors only manufacture or sell standard designs and do not offer a bespoke design service, nor do they offer a choice of finishing materials. Our kits also arrive on site as flat-pack components and installed by our skilled timber frame erectors, this eliminates the need for a large crane to lift the two parts of a static caravan, required in law, over existing buildings and also allows us use smaller trucks that can access narrow roads. Although our quality is far in excess of most other suppliers of Mobile Homes; we are very competitive on price and usually lower that their standard catalogue prices. We also offer an insurance backed guarantee that offers our clients deposit protection, guaranteed completion of the project and a 10-year warranty if Urban Marque were to cease trading.

“All of these features combine to make Urban Marque the perfect partner for those seeking a quality Mobile Home or semipermanent housing structure. Quality, innovation and client service are the core tenants of our business and they drive us forward at all times.”

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Company: Urban Marque Ltd Name: Chris Thorpe Address: 2 Discovery Business Park, Broadway, Yaxley, Peterborough, PE7 3GX Telephone Number: 03300583353 Web Address: www.urbanmarque.com

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These values will continue to drive the firm towards excellence and even greater achievements moving forward, as Chris discusses in his concluding comments.

“Thanks to our exceptional quality products and dedication to excellence in client service, at Urban Marque we believe that we have a very bright future in both the domestic market and the leisure industries. We are always looking at and designing affordable dwelling units for the leisure industry: our latest innovation is a ‘bank’ of quality en-suite bedrooms that can be installed in the grounds of any type of leisure provider.

Older hotels are a prime example of where existing rooms cannot be brought up to the standard demanded today for many reasons: planning restrictions, listed building protection, cost and of course building extensions impacting on current accommodation. Our multi-units can be employed to increase room revenue economically, quickly and cleanly, without detriment to existing facilities.

“Ultimately, Urban Marque still operate a service based on old fashioned business ethics, honesty and that rare commodity to find in today’s business world: service. This remains our core focus even as we work to grow and flourish in this competitive market.”

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Digital Guerrilla Consultancy Ltd: Best BIM & Digital Information Management Consultancy - UK

Drawing on their extensive market experience, Digital Guerrilla Consultancy Ltd work closely with a wide variety of clients, to provide a bespoke range of services including training, education and project support throughout the design process, to ensure their use of digital technologies is efficient and to provide better business outcomes. To celebrate the firm’s success in our 2019 Construction & Engineering Awards we showcase an insight into its unique service offering.

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ringing together experts to support the Scottish Construction Market, Digital Guerrilla aims to ensure its valued clients receive the support they need to adopt cutting-edge solutions that will streamline their processes.

The company’s Director, Graham H Stewart, is a well-known figure in the industry, both in the UK and aboard, is a regular speaker at local and international events, and lectures at colleges and universities. With over 30 years industry experience and knowledge, of which over 25 years is on various CAD/BIM applications, he has delivered projects around the globe from loft conversions in Glasgow to multi-billion-dollar projects in the middle east.

The firm’s expert team can assist clients with what they need to prepare for and support design teams with what they need to deliver, covering all aspects of technology, training and business benefits. The company is in a unique position to be a key partner for you to turn to for advice in this acronym led field when it simply gets too confusing.

Working with a wide range of clients in the construction industry, from Tier 1 contractors and sub-contractors, and partners in their supply chain including Architects, Structural Engineers, Building Services Engineers and Landscape Architects, Digital Guerrilla offers advice and support in developing digital transformation strategies to comply with the UK’s BIM Level 2 mandate. The firm can also work with design teams to help them understand their obligations for digital deliverables that clients are now demanding.

Digital Guerrilla Consultancy Ltd. Name: Graham H Stewart Telephone Number: 07964815438 Web Address: https://digital-guerrilla.scot

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An example of Digital Guerrilla’s recent work is its support of HFD Construction Group Ltd on their 177 Bothwell Street development, a new 14 storey office building in Glasgow City Centre. Digital Guerrilla’s team are working as Information Managers to assist the design team to deliver the client’s specific digital requirements. A key challenge is working with the Asset Management team to understand what data they require at hand over, so that Digital Guerrilla can work with the design team to put agreed documentation, workflows and procedures in place to structure their data to meet the clients requirements.

By offering exceptional support and a collaborative approach, Digital Guerrilla are able to understand and achieve clients goals and ensure their design teams are compliant. Offering friendly and practical advice, Digital Guerrilla’s aim is not to micromanage the clients design team, but to work as an extension of the team towards a common goal: the successful completion and delivery of the project.

Over the years, Digital Guerrilla has enhanced its service offering to meet the needs of its clients, and training and development is a key part of the business. The firm now provides its own bespoke training to suit a client’s individual needs, as well as delivering BSI’s BIM inhouse training programme.

This flexible, innovative approach will drive Digital Guerrilla to even greater success in the future as they extend their services to enhance the information management requirements of BIM in Accordance with ISO19650. The firm’s popular Delivering COBie, Ifc & Classification: Asset Management for Revit course will be updated to include Solibri workflows that will continue to support existing clients, and also ensure new clients enjoy the benefits of working with this dynamic and driven company.

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RENOLIT SE: Best Plastic Film & Sheet Producer 2019: RENOLIT REFACE To find out more about RENOLIT REFACE go to: www.renolit-reface.com

Company: RENOLIT SE | Contact: Stefan Schmatz Address: Franz-Nissl-Str. 2, 67227 Frankenthal, Germany Tel.: +49 6233 321 1414 | Mobile: +49 1520 1520 180

Offering a unique solution that is foil-coating instead of painting, RENOLIT has won the BUILD Construction & Engineering award for Best Plastic Film & Sheet Producer 2019 with high-performance film RENOLIT REFACE. We invited Dr. Axel Bruder, Member of the Board of RENOLIT, to tell us more. pecialist film manufacturer RENOLIT has been producing high-quality plastic films and products for over 70 years. Axel explores how this latest accolade is a great addition to the firm’s portfolio and showcases its dedication to innovation.

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“At RENOLIT, we are delighted that our facade film has now been recognised with a BUILD award. Developing and manufacturing our products is our profession and our passion. As a familyowned company, we also value quality and innovation. To ensure that our customers can rely on this promise of quality, more than 4,700 employees at over 30 locations around the world are constantly developing new innovative products.”

The firm’s award-winning solution, RENOLIT REFACE is a selfadhesive high-performance film that can refresh and change the colour of a building’s facade. The film can generally be applied to all solid or smooth facade panels and coffers made from painted or coated metal. None of the preparatory work needed when painting, such as sanding, masking or priming, is required when this film is used. As such, this unique film coating saves time and money.

The use of acrylate adhesive, whose full adhesive effect only develops after 24 hours, and a special technology, which allows any trapped air to be released through micro-channels in the backing paper, ensures that the film is applied correctly, without air bubbles.

Weather-resistant, easy to maintain and a long warranty, the film consists of a total of three thin layers: PVDF-layer, PMMA-layer and a Vinyl Base Film. This protects it against UV rays, makes it durable and easy to clean. Provided that the film is applied

by RENOLIT-trained employees, it is guaranteed to maintain its colour and adhere to the facade for at least ten years.

Overall, Axel believes that this innovative product has the potential to provide clients with the innovative coating solution they need.

In his concluding comments he explores the firm’s international appeal and how this is driving it to even greater success. Amongst many reference objects in Germany, outstanding projects has been fulfilled in other European countries.

“Ultimately, RENOLIT REFACE is not just a hit in Germany: the new YOOMA Urban Lodge is located right on the Seine, close to the Eiffel Tower in Paris. For more than a year now, the high-performance film from Worms has revitalised the hotel’s facade. The lobby and hotel corridors have also been decorated with RENOLIT REFACE. World-famous conceptual artist Daniel Buren and French star designer Ora-ïto worked together on this project. The black and white stripes have always been Buren’s trademark and have now also made their mark on the exterior and interior life of the hotel.

“Our work with the hotel highlights the range of innovative uses our film can be put to, and we hope to work with even more establishments around the world in the future.”

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Hammer Caster Co.,Ltd.: Best Construction Transportation Equipment Manufacturers 2019 - Osaka A pioneer in the caster market, Hammer Caster is a highly-respected creator of quality products that will last a lifetime, and has created Casterior ZEN series in pursuit of an ultimate form of caster in modern design. As the company is the winner of one of our coveted Construction and Engineering Awards for 2019 we felt the time was right to provide an overview of the range of solutions it provides and the dedication to quality that it prides itself on.

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ince it was founded in 1953, Hammer Caster has been relentless in its efforts to deliver products of assured precision and quality by researching processing technologies, developing new materials,

and more.

Thanks to this approach the firm was able to acquire a range of technical expertise and knowledge, which to this very day drives the ongoing development of ever new products marked by the Hammer Caster difference. Today, the firm’s casters have a proven record in situations demanding special functionality such as various kinds of industrial and freight handling sites, and specialist environments such as medical treatment locations and cleanrooms.

Casterior ZEN is as of the firm’s designer brand and is born on a mission to propose an ultimate form of caster with minimal insight by a designer who wondered what a caster can look like in the simplest form. Under a concept of “Beautiful caster for beautiful interiors”, from underfoot Casterior ZEN expands the possibilities for the design of furniture and fittings.

Whilst the firm’s expertise remains focused on the creation of quality casters, Hammer Caster offers a wide range of construction and engineering products, including not only scaffold casters at construction field, but also furniture casters in interior design field through Casterior ZEN. Ultimately, Hammer Caster has been in the construction and engineering product creation market for more than a century, and moving forward the firm is keen to build upon its current success and produce even more innovative products that will cement its reputation for excellence in this ever-growing sector.

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Company: Hammer Caster Co.,Ltd. Name: Seiichi Yoshida Address: 4-7-35, Nishiiwata, Higashiosakashi, Japan, 578-0947 Phone: +81-6-67824441 Web Address: casterior.com

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EC Safety Solutions: Best Construction Safety Management Consultancy 2019 - South East England

Multi-award-winning safety consultancy EC Safety Solutions offer a full suite of construction safety advice, guidance and training. Having recognised the company in this year’s Construction & Engineering Awards we profile it to find out more.

Acting as safety advisors and mentors to their clients, the team at EC Safety Solutions are committed to ensuring that clients receive the support and service they need to ensure they and their staff are always fully compliant with all legislation and truly safe. Working towards complete satisfaction, the firm aims to provide quality training that cuts no corners but does ensure that everyone learns and absorbs the lessons.

Company: EC Safety Solutions Name: Eric McCann Address: 167 High Street, Strood, Kent, ME2 4TH Telephone Number: 0800 1930246 Email: enquiries@ecsafetysolutions.com Web Address: www.ecsafetysolutions.com

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hanks to its immense market expertise and the knowledge of its staff, EC Safety Solutions is able to deliver accredited health and safety training in a fun, informative and user-friendly atmosphere.

EC Safety Solutions is able to provide a full suite of safety services ranging from provisions of policies and procedures documents, retained safety management, production of RAMS, assistance with accreditations such as CHAS, Safe Contractor Constructionline etc. They can offer training for CITB, Site Safety Plus, IOSH certification First Aid and Fire Safety, Emergency Planning etc, providing you with the industryspecific training solutions you need. The training is all accredited and designed specifically for your company or industry. We specialise in Construction, Manufacturing and Corporate Safety requirements but also available for all other industries and organisations big or small

Every project, client and workplace are all unique, and as such EC Safety Solutions approach every project aiming to achieve excellence. They work hard to ensure that they understand the needs of their clients and can offer them the support they need. Hands-on and practical, the firm’s team will work with clients closely and provide them with real-world support to help them face the challenges they will actually experience, not just theoretical scenarios.

On every new project EC Safety Solution’s senior team like to meet all key personnel, discuss the project plans and work with everyone to produce and ensure a safe place of work to the highest standards.

Currently, the firm is working on a number of exciting projects, the latest being the upgrade to systems within a client’s data centre. The challenges were acting on behalf of the client in the management of numerous contractors on site. The firm’s team had set standards and we expect them to be adhered to.

EC Safety Solutions overcame any issues through dialogue, guidance, training and good working relationships.

Looking ahead, these values and the firm’s dedication to learning and innovating will set EC Safety Solutions apart from its competitors and ensure the firm continue to thrive over the years to come. As part of its drive towards greater success, the firm is planning to become a CSCS card test centre. This development and others will allow the firm to better support its current and future clients in their market and ensure they are compliant, safe and supported.

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Transit Handrail Lighting Ltd: Best Handrail Lighting Products Manufacturer 2019

Company: Transit Handrail Lighting Ltd Contact: Michael Russell Phone: 020 8150 0015 Website: https://www.transitlighting.co.uk

From concept to market, Transit Handrail Lighting Ltd have continued to produce innovative lighting products for handrails and balustrades. As we showcase some of this year’s Construction & Engineering Awards winners we offer an insight into the solutions this dynamic company creates.

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riginally established in 2012, Transit has become a market specialist, manufacturing the most sophisticated handrail projectors currently on the market.

Transit’s dedication to innovation and creativity has produced a range of projectors offering unrivalled flexibility in beam spread and orientation, making them incredibly effective, in light intensity, energy conservation and reducing light pollution. All products are designed for a reliable, long life.

Being waterproof and vandal resistant these unique products are engineered for tough places, yet their finish makes them equally at home in exquisite interiors.

Dedicated to offering clients an integrated service, Transit supplies its products through specialist handrail and balustrade fabricators and installers. Being a part of the Installation Partner initiative enables them to add lighting to their own knowledge and expertise and to provide their clients with Transit’s awardwinning lighting solutions.

By listening to the requirements of clients and installers the firm keeps ahead of emerging developments in the market, meeting challenges with the development of new products and tooling.

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Transit believes performance is not just about product specification and sights customer service as equally important.

As a result of their dedicated approach, clients and Installation Partners enjoy the comfort and reassurance of the firm’s total support. Every aspect of lighting, wiring and electrical design is handled by Transit, with Installation Partners receiving the additional benefits of in-house training.

Looking to the future, Transit’s core focus is on international growth, with specialist distributors already established around the world. The firm is also looking to further exploit the retro-fit market, with new easy fit projectors, dedicated tooling and boring machines, further establishing its reputation as a key innovator in the ever-growing handrail lighting market.

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Hemstedt GmbH Electrotechnical Factory: Best Heating Cables Manufacturer 2019 - Germany Since it first began more than 44 years Hemstedt has risen to become the leading manufacturer of heating cables and cold storage technology for home and commercial applications. In celebration of the firm’s win in this year’s Construction and Engineering Awards we explore how far the firm has come to achieve the market leading, award-winning position it enjoys today.

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rom humble beginnings in 1974 in a small village not far from the metropolitan region of Stuttgart, Hemstedt has since flourished.

Initially, Founders Dieter and Silvi Hemstedt started their own business with the goal of high-quality, specialized heating cables. Success came quickly, and only four years later over 20 employees worked for the company, and sales and space requirements continued to rise rapidly.

As the company grew, so did its product range. Cold storage technology was bought in and more and more customers began exploring the possibly for specialized solutions that Hemstedt was able realize quickly and accurately. This flexibility and the high quality made Hemstedt rise in popularity around the world, with the firm making deliveries from the Swabian production facility to China, USA, Russia and in many other countries.

Today, Hemstedt has around 70 people work on a space of 17,500 square meters in development and production, providing its award-winning product selection. These include a wide range of solutions designed to meet a variety of needs.

Specifically, in the field of HVAC and building appliances, Hemstedt is the source for everything related to the topic of electric heating. The spectrum ranges from the underfloor heating on frost protection, gutter heating, wall heating and outdoor heating up

Name: Andreas Hemstedt Address: Schleicherweg 19, 74336 Brackenheim, Germany Telephone Number: +49 (0) 7135 / 9898-0 Web Address: www.hemstedt.de/en/

to electric pool heaters. In addition, of course, everything else that is needed on the subject of “electric heating” in the HVAC: regulators, thermostats and installation accessories.

Alongside just cables and products, Hemstedt provides for various requirements in building appliances and offers its HVAC as a true full service: on request, custom-made laying plans can be created, whether for inside or outside purposes. These can be adapted to individual needs to ensure that every client receives the solution they require to ensure their project is a true success.

This service offering, combined with the expert advice its staff are able to offer, has made Hemstedt a reliable partner for clients worldwide. The firm’s experience ranges from the heating of industrial facilities and football stadiums which must withstand extreme stresses, and this can be transfer directly to its products in the field of HVAC. As a result, the form is able to provide unsurpassed quality for clients in their products for every application.

With over 40 years of experience around the globe, Hemstedt’s expert team are able to advise clients and show them new ways and modes of thinking in HVAC and building appliances of the future. As a result, they are able to provide value-added support that cannot be found elsewhere.

Looking to the future, developments across the construction and engineering spaces will provide Hemstedt with various exciting opportunities to grow and thrive. For example, currently the firm is waiting for the automotive industry to implement the bidirectional charging technology between car and home in the course of e-mobility so that it can advise and support clients in this new area. The firm is also focused on adapting around the trend for sustainability that has been growing over recent years, and these new developments will pave the way for further expansion and industry recognition for this dynamic and innovative company.

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Commfire Ltd: Best Fire Protection & Maintenance Company - South East England

Commfire Ltd is an industry leading Fire Alarm, Fire Extinguisher and Emergency Lighting, supplying individuals and companies with the products and services they need. To celebrate the firm’s success in this year’s Construction & Engineering Awards we share an overview of how far the company has come since its inception over 15 years ago.

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riginally established 2004 by Paul Seager Commfire initially provided commissioning of fire alarm systems to fire alarm companies.

addressable fire alarm system. For 2019 the firm is about to start phase two of the project, with the final completion set for the summer holidays in 2020.

Over the years the firm has evolved, and today it offers sales, design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire alarm system, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting and disabled refuge call systems. This extensive service offering is provided to a wide range of discerning clients, including a number of costa coffee branches, schools, office development in various locations in the southeast, hotels and healthcare providers.

This project has the usual challenges in maintaining a functioning fire alarm system. As Commfire carries out the installation and commissioning of a new system, the challenges are made more complicated because the premises are a historic building with decorative features, however the firm’s expert team are more than capable of overcoming these challenges and providing their clients with the service they need to remain safe and compliant with the latest fire safety regulations.

One of Commfire’s current projects is for Metchet Court near Romsey, Hampshire. During the 2018 school summer holiday the firm carried out phase one of the fire alarm system upgrade, from an ageing radio fire alarm system to the latest technology

Seeking to build upon its current success, moving forward Commfire is aiming to increase its maintenance customers to establish itself as Hampshire’s premier fire protection and maintenance specialist.

Company: Commfire Ltd Name: Paul Seager Address: Commfire Ltd, 2 Home Farm, Hurstbourne Tarrant, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 0AB Telephone Number: 0845 310 2424 Web Address: www.commfire.co.uk

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BRG-Sonte Most Innovative Window Technology Company 2019 Operating across more than 20 countries, BRG-Sonte is the largest Smart window film (PDLC) and smart glass in the world. To celebrate the firm’s success in the 2019 Construction & Engineering Awards we profile it to find out more about the unique solution it provides and how this has driven it to international renown. hanks to its innovative solutions and exceptional customer service, over the years BRG-Sonte has supported many Fortune 500 clients such as BWM, UPS, Coca-Cola, Audi, DHL, Microsoft, DBS Bank HK, Mercedes Benz and many others.

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For these esteemed clients, the firm provides smart window film and smart glass. With Sonte smart systems the firm is able to make any store front or window into an interactive android display. The firm’s flagship solution, Sonte Film, is a technology that allows the colour of the film to go from transparent to nontransparent. This innovative technology gives clients the option for privacy on demand by adjusting the amount of light traveling through their glass windows.

The team can adapt its solutions to meet the needs of any individual client, no matter how specific they may be. For example, in Germany BRG-Sonte recently undertook a massive project for UPS and they have very specific ways that all the windows and partition installations look. As such, the team had to design, and machine window frames just to make sure that it went with their corporate look. The result meets UPS’s needs and exceeds their expectations, ensuring success for everyone involved in this exciting project.

Utilising its extensive distributor and dealer network, BRGSonte is able to provide installation, training and to those that qualify to be a certified Sonte dealer. The firm also provides marketing material and the licensing to use its branding and trademarks so that clients can be assured that when they work with a registered Sonte provider they are receiving only the very highest quality of service as well as the firm’s unique solutions.

As a result of this extensive supplier network, the firm’s scope of operation now covers Europe, Asia, North America, South America and the Middle East with one distributor in South Africa.

To ensure clients in this diverse range of countries receive the solutions they need, BRG-Sonte has 21 global patents and global trademarks, allowing it to offer a vast array of products that will ensure clients always know they can purchase what they need from this reliable and creative company.

Seeking to build upon its current success, moving forward BRG-Sonte is looking to expand its product offerings to its certified dealers by giving them access to its latest innovation, Smart Mirrors, which they will soon be able to sell under the Sonte brand. This will enhance the firm’s industry reputation and drive to even greater brand recognition throughout the coming year and further ahead.

Company: B&R Group / Sonte Brand Name: Manuel J. Rodriguez, CEO Address: 1750 NW 107 Ave. Miami, Florida USA 33172 Telephone Number: +13057499763 Web Address: www.sonte.com

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Davenport Safety Services Ltd.: Best Scaffold Inspection Company - West Sussex Davenport Safety Services Limited is an independent scaffold inspection specialist dedicated to providing quality services to clients across the construction market. We profile the firm to find out more about the vital services it has to offer in this vital sector. ince the its inception in 2014 Davenport S Safety Services has been dedicated to creating a proven track record providing independent Scaffold inspections, scaffolding safety advice, in house training, method statement and risk assessment production and reviews, policy and procedure production and reviews, independent accident investigation, anchor tie testing as recognised by the CFA, and all types of inspections and site audits.

In October 2014 Nebosh completed a case study on Mark that was published and he was on the front cover of the 2014 yearly report: https://www.nebosh.org.uk/our-news-and-events/case-studies/markdavenport/.

Thanks to this comprehensive range of services, over the years the firm has worked with some of the most renowned names in the construction space, including the National Trust, Walter Lilly, Kier and Grangewood Southern. All of these clients know that when they work with this dynamic and innovative company they will receive the highest possible standard of service.

Seeking to build upon its current success, over the coming years Davenport Safety Services will continue to enhance its skillset and knowledge of scaffolding and safety procedures so as to grow whilst continuing to provide clients with the exceptional standard of service that they have come to expect and rely on.

The firm draws on the vast industry expertise of its Founder and Namesake Mark Davenport, who spent more than 26 years in the scaffolding industry before deciding to establish his own company in order to offer the quality scaffolding inspection services the construction market needs to ensure the safety of those working in it.

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When working with any client, Davenport Safety Services provides a full, comprehensive published report at every visit so that clients can identify and address any issues they may have and make their workspace as safe as possible for their staff.

Company: Davenport Safety Services Ltd. Contact: Mark Davenport Website: http://davenportsafety.co.uk/

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Company: inHouse Soluções Inteligentes em Automação Name: Matheus Oliveira & Juliana Fonseca Address: São José street number 150, Santo Amaro, São Paulo - Brazil Telephone Number: +55 11 992169239/ +55 16 981333584 Web Address: inhousesolucoes.com.br

Best Domestic & Commercial Automation Specialists – Brazil & Best Emerging Residential Automation Project: Home of the Future Co-founded by Matheus Oliveira and Juliana Fonseca, inHouse Soluções Inteligentes em Automação draws on their collective expertise to provide innovative automation solutions.

We profile the firm and share how far it has come since it first began.

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reated over five years ago with the aim to offer quality automation services that surpass those of traditional providers, inHouse began life as a provider of customized residential and commercial automation

solutions.

From the beginning, the team were keen to offer solutions that bring comfort, wellbeing and joy to clients, and not only sell and install a few technical products that would not meet their needs.

Thanks to this mindset, alongside the Co-Founder’s decadelong professional experience in product development and project management as employees of a multinational company, inHouse has since expanded its service offering to managing entire constructions and home renovations, because there is a high demand for companies with deep knowledge in planning and project management in this area.

To this very day, the firm’s team believe that they can bring new concepts and new ways of doing things to make construction less stressful for clients, which oftentimes have already suffered because of poor services in the past. inHouse now offers entire solutions within the automation scope including lighting control and lighting design, climate control, audio and video, network infrastructure and customized systems to monitor various house statuses.

Additionally, the firm has branched out into construction management, and in this area the team provide project planning and management, starting from the concept phase until completion, including everything needed from crew recruitment to projects such as electrical, hydraulic, civil, solar energy and water reuse. The inHouse team also use their knowledge and expertise to perform all the design consultancy needed on any given project to ensure that all clients receive the exceptional standard of service and unique solutions they have come to expect.

Currently, one of the most challenging projects inHouse is working on is transforming a 50-year-old house into a house of the future. This is a very special project for the team because it begun with a simple garage door automation, and then turned into a whole house retrofit, as the clients trusted the firm’s expert team enough to manage the entire construction as if the home was our own. This construction had a six-month planning phase, so that every aspect of the project was carefully analysed to maximize the efficacy and minimize any risks, since the clients would still be living in the house during the entire construction period.

In addition, most of the existing building would have to be maintained, so there is a lot of planning involved to know the exact places to open and escape from beams and other structures. Moreover, there is a complicating factor, since the building is old there are no previous projects to show the structures and the piping, plus the walls are made of 10 inches of solid bricks.

One of the exciting aspects of this project is that the entire house will be automated. The automation system will control the lighting, the HVAC, the shades, the audio/ video equipment, the garage door and sensors such as water level for the water tanks. The security system will be integrated as well.

The network infrastructure will also be revamped with new equipment to provide a solid Wifi coverage. Another amazing aspect is that by the end of this construction this house will be green. The inHouse team will install a solar cell system to provide the electrical energy and there will also be a rain collection system, to reuse the rain water in various activities. Even though electrical cars are not popular in Brazil, this house will already support electrical charger equipment, and as such it will be able to bring the future into the present.

This will remain inHouse’s ongoing focus as the firm looks towards a bright future. The team will be continuing to enhance their knowledge and improve their solution offering for the benefit of their existing and future clients.

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Esseltest Ltd: Best Construction MaterialsTesting Company - Midlands: Esseltest Ltd From its base in the Midlands, Esseltest Ltd offers a high-quality construction material testing service. We profile the firm to find out more and explore how it came to win one of our prestigious Construction & Engineering Awards for 2019.

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hanks to its vast experience in the testing industry, Esseltest is able to work comfortably with a wide range of clients in obtaining the best performance from most materials being used for civil engineering purposes.

Alongside this, the firm can also advise competently on testing requirements when required, ensuring that clients receive the fully-integrated support and service they need.

For every project, Esseltest’s aim is to focus heavily on a high quality and responsive service above all other factors. Before undertaking any work, the firm’s expert team will make absolutely sure that they understand the client’s requirements beforehand, so the end product meeting expectations is a minimum requirement.

As part of this focus, the team see communication as the most important factor, and as such they put as much time and effort as necessary to creating good relationships between themselves and with all their client contacts. Everything from arriving on site when promised and response times to labelling test results clearly and ensuring a fast turnaround is considered with the client in mind.

Whilst Esseltest maintain a highly professional and diligent service, they are still keen to maintain a down to earth and friendly manner. They know all too well that material testing can sometimes come across as something of a dark art littered with technical jargon. They clearly understand that at times it can be seen as a necessary inconvenience so when required they can deconstruct the technical elements so the client is left with a clear understanding of their own requirements and the service they’ll be provided with.

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Alongside supporting clients, Esseltest also focuses on supporting staff so that they provide clients with swift response times, clear and transparent communication, and consummate professionalism, ensuring clients have faith in the company at all times. The internal culture at this small but dynamic company is supportive so that regular clients are left with no doubt they will always receive the exceptional standard of service and support they’ve come to expect.

Overall, Esseltest’s aim is to be better than their competitors in all areas as often as physically possible and to provide this service at a competitive price. They know this ethos will drive the firm to even greater renown in the UK’s construction material testing market over the years ahead.

Company: Esseltest Ltd Contact: Lorne McLundie Website: https://www.esseltestltd.com/

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AinScaff Scaffolding: Best Scaffolding Design & Installation Company - Republic of Ireland AinScaff Scaffolding provides a complete scaffolding solution to clients throughout Ireland. As part of our showcase of some of this year’s Construction and Engineering Awards winners we profile the firm to offer an overview of how its solutions are supporting projects across the country.

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ounded more than 10 years ago, Ainscaff has been providing its award-winning scaffolding services to a wide range of clients throughout the construction market sector.

Over this decade, the firm and its expert team has amassed a wealth of knowledge and experience in the processes and construction of high-quality scaffolding. Working with a range of clients across different private and public business sectors in Ireland, including many large organisations such as Dublin City Council and Monami Construction, John-Paul construction, the firm is able to meet their diverse needs and ensure high quality, reliable scaffolding.

As a result, clients know that they can rely on AinScaff for all their scaffolding needs, no matter how specific they may be. The firm’s quality team of scaffolding engineers provide a consistent, quality service allowing clients to get down to business and create an incredible project.

Offering everything from scaffolding installation, design and inspection, AinScaff provides an integrated solution to meet any requirement and ensure that clients’ staff are safe to use their scaffolding as they see fit. The firm is a stockist of a variety of solutions including Tube Clamps, Key Klamp Handrail Systems, Safety Products, Aluminium and Galvanised Scaffold Tube, Scaffold Boards and much more, and as such it can provide everything a client could possibly need.

Overall, AinScaff’s mission is a simple one: to provide its clients with the high-quality scaffolding services they deserve. This will remain the firm’s ongoing focus as it looks towards a bright future filled with prosperity and new opportunities.

Contact details: Company: AinScaff Scaffolding | Contact: Simon Ainscough Website: https://ainscaff.ie

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ERA Arquitectos: Best Urban Sports Architecture Practice – Argentina & Distinction Award for Sustainable Design 2019 Based in Argentina and supporting clients across South America, ERA Arquitectos aims to revolutionise the country’s architecture market and provide innovative solutions that combine contemporary design with a timeless focus on quality. We profile the firm, which won not one but two of this year’s Construction and Engineering Awards, to explore the services it has to offer and how these have driven it to win these coveted accolades.

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rawing on its extensive experience in the architecture market, ERA Arquitectos provides a wide range of specialist services including 3D technology, sustainable design and urban planning.

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All of these services are provided to the highest possible standard to ensure that clients and service users alike receive the outcome that they need from every project the practice has the privilege to work on.

From commercial to residential projects, sports centres through to entire cities, ERA Arquitectos can design and execute innovative projects that incorporate the latest technologies to create modern spaces users can thrive in.

Thanks to an expert team of dedicated professionals, the practice is constantly ahead of emerging market developments and is able to offer customers the solutions and services they expect. From 3D models to complete constructions and more, ERA Arquitectos is fully committed to the social role of architecture, generating projects that impact the lives of argentines. In this specific case he worked jointly with the ITBA (Technological Institute of Buenos Aires) and ASBA (Surf Association of Buenos Aires) in the project of a temporary surf club in the heart of the city of Buenos Aires that will be part of the Youth Olympic Games 2018. An innovative approach where citizens, visitors and competitors can spend a pleasant time enjoying surf sessions in the heart of the city. The project could not be built but management continues to do so in 2020.

Looking to the future, ERA Arquitectos will remain committed to providing its valued clients with the exceptionally high standard of service and innovative solutions that they have come to rely on to ensure that they achieve a project they can be proud of.

ERA Arquitectos Company: ERA Arquitectos | Contact: Ezequiel Rivarola Website: https://era-arquitectos.com.ar

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Best Home Renovation & Refurbishment Company - Essex Based in Rayleigh, Essex, A Class Building Services Limited offering both a reliable and quality service to clients that wish to extend, convert or renovate their property. To celebrate the firm’s win in the 2019 Construction & Engineering Awards we profile it and explore how far it has come over the past eight years since its inception.

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stablished in 2011 by husband and wife team John and Shelly Rawle, A Class specialises in extensions, conversions plus complete renovations and refurbishments for its domestic and commercial clients.

Together the firm’s expert team combines years of experience in the construction industry to create a quality building team, one that cares deeply about clients and projects. A complete project management service is provided throughout every project so that clients know that when they work with A Class they are receiving the highest possible standard of service and the benefit of its wealth of collective experience.

Quality, reliability and honesty are the firm’s highest priority; putting in 100% effort until job completion and striving to achieve total client satisfaction. The team wants its clients to recommend A Class time and time again. This dedication to client satisfaction has helped to propel the firm to the success and reputation for excellence it prides itself on to this very day.

Currently A Class is working on a complete house refurbishment, which is nearing completion and includes three single and one double story extensions in Rayleigh, Essex.

Efficient project management of all the interfaces, for such a large domestic project, remains key to keeping the project in line with the estimated programme and budget, and this will remain the key focus of the team for the duration of the project.

Looking to the future, this project and others will help A Class to achieve its vision to continue to be a reputable builder developing high quality projects for its valued clients. Going forward the firm would like to expand its team to bring more job opportunities to the area and enhance its support to local apprentice schemes.

This will enable the firm to give back to the local community and grow its reach over the years ahead.

Company: A Class Building Services Limited Name: John & Shelly Rawle Address: 26 Grange Gardens, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9BE 0ffice Phone: 01268 785195 Mobile: 07708508694 | Web Address: www.aclassbuilders.co.uk

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Claremont Planning Consultancy Ltd Best Residential Development Consultancy - England Drawing on a wealth of experience in all sectors of development, with particular expertise in the delivery of residential development, Claremont Planning Consultancy Ltd is able to offer its clients innovative planning services that will meet their needs, no matter how complex.

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young entrant to the market, having been established in 2016, Claremont Planning is an independent consultancy specialising in tailored planning services that directly respond to client requirements.

Thanks to the extensive experience of its staff, Claremont Planning is able to provide initial advice on development prospects, strategic land promotion, as well as informing development design, providing detailed planning reports and negotiating effectively to achieve viable consents.

Such services are growing in importance in today’s construction space, as it is now widely recognized that increasingly the planning process involves intense negotiations, policy influence, public consultation and political influence. As a result, Claremont Planning is tapping into this market and offering their skills to assist clients in realising consents and to overcome the challenges they face in the development stages of projects.

Increasingly, Claremont Planning is identifying solutions for development delivery, resolving viability matters, intensifying schemes and appealing refusals when required. Their services enable clients to enjoy a managed planning process and avoid delays or refused consents, with the correct planning advice and strategy provided for each project.

With the ability to quickly form effective relationships with local authorities, communities and other stakeholders, the firm’s expert team are the perfect partners for any client looking to streamline the planning process. These clients include a range of developers and housebuilders, as well as individuals, landowners and property groups.

Claremont Planning’s distinction and quality of offer is vitally important and informs the manner that work is approached as well as the consideration of clients. The core value adopted is to consider a tailored approach for each client and a specific strategy for each project, whilst ensuring the advice given is of the highest standard and reliable.

Claremont Planning has come to specialise in delivering residential developments across the Midlands and South East/West for a number of blue-chip national housebuilders as well as land investors. Looking ahead, the firm will remain committed to supporting these firms and proving its value as a partner for all their planning and development consultancy needs. In addition, instructions for new bespoke projects involving high rise living and city regeneration will tailor their work going forward.

Ultimately, the role that Claremont Planning seeks to adopt for every client is a critical component of development delivery to ensure success and facilitate every stage of the planning process. This will remain the team’s ongoing goal moving forward as it works on even more projects with a wider variety of clients, increasing both its portfolio and skillset.

Company: Claremont Planning Consultancy Ltd Contact: Katherine Else Website: http://claremontplanning.com/ Telephone: 01212313610 Email: kelse@claremontplanning.com

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LMC Group: Best Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Firm - Republic of Ireland Company: LMC Group | Name: Stephen McConnell Address: 5 The Courtyard, Kilcarberry Park, Nangor Road, Dublin 22. & Unit 2 Shannonside Business Park, Birdhill, Co. Tipperary Telephone Number: 01 5334920 | Web Address: lmcgroup.ie

Dedicated to delivering big company performance with a personal one-to-one service, LMC Group is able to offer complete asset care throughout the entirety of its lifecycle. As we showcase a selection of the winners from the 2019 Construction and Engineering Awards, we offer an overview of this dynamic group and how far it has come over the years.

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ncorporating three complimentary companies, LMC Engineering, LMC FM Ltd and LMC Modular Ltd, LMC Group is able to support its clients throughout the process of acquiring and maintaining a range of

Finally, LMC FM offer a complete facilities management suite of services, which self-delivered by the firm’s experienced and technically competent engineers. They are backed up by the firm’s planning, technical and administration teams.

assets.

Together the group acts as a multidisciplinary solutions provider offering manufacturing and engineering building services, facilities management and modular construction products to a wide range of clients from sectors including government, educational, healthcare, commercial, retail, pharmaceutical, microelectronics and industrial.

Each of the group’s subsidiaries offers its clients an innovative service that is designed to meet their needs and ensure a truly integrated service. The first of these companies, LMC Modular is the complete modular build solution company. Formed in 2017, the firm has rapidly grown to become the leading Modular POD manufacturer in the country.

Thanks to its dedicated team, the firm is able manufacture high quality fully packaged Modular Bathrooms, Kitchens and Plant rooms for the construction industry providing fully integrated and certified services for simple connection on site. The firm’s modular solution provides guaranteed standards of excellence, every time.

One of the more established firms in the group is LMC Engineering. The firm has over 30 years’ experience in the construction industry, and during this time it has completed some of the most noteworthy projects in the country. The firm is able to offer the complete Building Services suite of services from design through coordination, programming, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, demonstration, handover and complete life cycle care.

Together, these talent staff offer a 24/7/365 call out service to clients countrywide. The firm’s CAFM system tracks and logs all calls in real time from initial call to client sign off. It also enables accurate Asset Register compilation, Planned Preventative Maintenance scheduling and Statutory Certification Status.

A single point of contact and central invoicing for each client ensures a personal service and an understanding of each client’s particular priorities.

By incorporating these three companies, LMC Group has positioned itself to provide a complete off site construction solution to our customers which includes design, building information modelling, manufacture, installation and commissioning through to complete building life cycle care.This integrated off site construction solution is innovative and positions the group ahead of its competitors.

Ultimately, the collective mission of LMC Group is to provide clients with industry leading Engineering services, seamlessly integrated from project conception through design, delivery and complete lifecycle care. The group’s aim is to be the company of choice for clients seeking excellence in standards and value for money and to be the industry leader in the integrated provision of engineering, manufacturing and facilities management services. Striving towards this ambitious aim, over the coming years the group will be enhancing its service offering, with a vast expansion plan in preparation focused on growing the group’s engineering and modular construction departments. Such growth will allow LMC Group to continue to thrive in this increasingly competitive market.

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Becson Industrial Services Ltd: Best Industrial Coatings & Insulation Contractor - Republic of Ireland With collective experience across a range of construction and industrial markets, Becson Industrial Services Ltd is able to specialise in applying protective coatings for industrial clients, particularly on long-term maintenance contracts and large construction sites across the UK and Ireland. We profile the firm to find out more about the range of solutions it can offer its valued clients. riginally established in 2002 as a commercial O painting company named Bcpd ltd, the company was rebranded to Becson Industrial Services in 2008 to provide a broad range of industrial services in response to market demand and requests from clients.

Since this transformation Becson has grown significantly and the firm is now recognised as a leading industrial services company, providing high quality services to a broad range of clients across a variety of business sectors.

Over the years the firm has worked in every major industrial environment; including petrochemical, food processing, Pharmaceutical, manufacturing, commercial offices, education, power generation and marine and offshore, as well as on numerous bridges, stadiums, and other structures.

Today, the firm’s industrial coatings services include sandblasting, intumescent coating (Fire proofing) application and coating of steel structure and pipeline. With all the necessary equipment and facilities, Becson can ensure the highest quality of the final products. Its valued staff hold IRATA Rope Access certification, ICATS & SSPC TTP affiliated which is an essential requirement to ensuring quality and safety.

Company: Becson Industrial Services Ltd Contact: Brian Cullen | Website: http://becson.ie/

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As a result of its experience in the market, Becson has the facilities, equipment and highly trained experienced professionals to meet the needs of its clients, providing them with quality solutions at competitive pricing. The company’s depth of technical knowledge and range of expertise is unparalleled in the industry, ensuring it always achieves the results its clients need.

Backed by these resources, as well as its technical expertise and determination to deliver, the firm can allow their customers to grow and prosper.

One of only two Irish contractors who provide industrial coatings, thermal insulation services and cladding fabrication services under one roof Becson is a key innovator and offers services that cannot be found elsewhere.

Overall, since its rebrand Becson has flourished into a forwardthinking, expert and high achieving strategic industrial service company. Looking ahead, Becson will continue to grow and enhance its service offering to ensure that, whatever the future may hold, it will be ready.

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Environmental Ecosystems Inc.: Best Environmental & Building Management Services Provider - Eastern Canada Environmental Ecosystems Inc. (Enviro-Eco) is a reputable full-service environmental consulting company with engineering and consulting services based out of Sudbury, and servicing Ontario and Quebec. Having recognised the firm in this year’s Construction & Engineering Awards we showcase the secrets behind its success. nviro-Eco is a reputable full-service environmental E consulting company with engineering and consulting services. Specialising in geo-environmental services, natural sciences, building management services and pest control, Enviro-Eco is sought-after by clients occupying diverse niches within the construction industry from private companies providing raw materials for the industry, private construction contractors as well as various levels of government managing large infrastructure projects.

As part of its mission, Enviro-Eco balances these needs by applying a firm knowledge and understanding of the science behind environmental engineering and environmental protection, working closely with clients to identify project requirements and limitations, providing a high level of client representation with governing regulatory bodies and providing project-specific alternatives from conventional to the most contemporary methods to provide the most environmentally and economically sustainable approach.

For this diverse array of clients, the firm provides an innovative selection of services that span the life of the construction project including pre, during and post-construction environmental services.

In all, as a young and growing company, Enviro-Eco’s ongoing focus is on growth and further prosperity, with many exciting projects in the pipeline over the years to come.

One of the most recent and challenging projects the firm has undertaken was its work to obtain an Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) for Air and Noise New Application For an existing sawmill in Northern Ontario within the centre of a rural community and adjacent to a river. A fire at the sawmill triggered the ECA application during the replacement of the equipment.

The project was in support of the proposed construction of a new lumber drying kiln, and a new cyclofilter baghouse on the property.

Company: Environmental Ecosystems Inc. Name: Manon Giroux Address: 767 Barrydowne Road, Unit 203, Sudbury, ON. P3A 3T6 Web Address: www.enviro-eco.ca

In addition to air-dispersion modelling, multiple acoustical modelling attempts were made, and mitigation measures were developed. Prior to the submission of the application extensive pre-consultation meeting occurred with government officials.

After a ten year challenge an ECA for noise and air was obtained in August 2018, and this was a true success for Enviro-Eco and shows the firm’s dedication to working towards their clients’ goal, no matter how challenging this may be.

Fundamentally, Enviro-Eco’s overall mission is “making tomorrow a better place”. Enviro-Eco works towards this goal by bridging the gap between protecting the natural environment and the meeting needs of its clients.

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Arcadium Solutions, LLC: Best for Building Commissioning & Optimization Services - Texas

Thanks to the expertise of its project team Arcadium Solutions, LLC is able to offer services across the architecture, commissioning and consulting spaces.

We profile the firm to learn more about how far it has come since the beginning to offer this diverse range of solutions. ormed in 2015 by a team of experienced Architects F and Project Managers, Arcadium Solutions has used their attention to service and quality to position itself as an industry leader in architecture, commissioning, and consulting.

Proudly a Native American owned small business, Arcadium Solutions offers clients a unique combination of the experience of a larger firm with the flexibility and attention-to-detail of a smaller one. The result is success for every client, on every project, no matter what challenges may emerge.

Together, the firm’s expert team draws on their past performance and lessons learned across the project management, design oversight, and total building commissioning of large federal jobs sectors to offer their clients an integrated solution that will meet any requirement and ensure the smooth running of any project.

Overall, Arcadium Solutions is deeply committed to supporting its clients’ projects and striving to make their roles easier. Driving its clients to efficiency in their work to create quality outcomes will remain the firm’s core focus over the years to come.

Throughout any project the Arcadium Solutions team have the pleasure to work on, they always put the customer first, working collaboratively with them to understand and meet their requirements. This expert team stand ready to assist project stakeholders or to serve as subcontractors to primary firms, and as such they are constantly on hand when required by any client. The firm can also assist Primary Contractors in meeting their Small-Business Participation Goals on any Federal or State contract.

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Contact details: Company: Arcadium Solutions, LLC Contact: Joshua Miller Website: www.arcadium.net

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Self Closing Flood Barrier: Best Flood Defence System 2019

Based on the expertise of a team of innovators, Self Closing Flood Barrier (SCFB) is designed and creating a unique solution to defend property and livelihoods from floods, one of nature’s greatest calamities. We profile the solution, which has the potential to revolutionise the built environment.

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orking closely with an architect and a range of partners from across the construction space, the team behind the SCFB are creating a unique innovation that will change the way the world defends itself from flooding.

The barriers can be designed from 1000 meters or more, with a concrete basin up till three meters high, making the solution almost completely invisible. It can be installed in private homes or commercial venues, making it flexible and innovative.

Light and easy to install, the SCFB is a practical solution designed to give 24/7 flood protection. As such, it is a revolution in the market and offers users the security that no other product can.

Over the years the team have worked to develop the most innovative, creative solution designed with client’s needs in mind. The SCFB was designed in such a way that no moving parts are in it and that all rubbers are under the ground, therefore free of UV rays, so the SCFB is virtually maintenance free. The in-section of the system is also easy to implement by simply filling the barrier. All of this is considered during the design phase of each barrier. The barrier also does not need manpower to set them up. This makes the SCFB the cheapest solution for the long term.

Company: Self Closing Flood Barrier Name: Michiel Address: Eckertstraat 7a, 8266 CK Kampen, The Netherlands Telephone Number: +31620002100 Web Address: www.selfclosingfloodbarrier.com

Currently, the SCFB team are working on a project in Stonehaven, Scotland, which will use a total of 211 meters of barrier. This barrier is built with stainless steel basin and is being placed above street level. This means that the basin of the barrier is also the foundation of the brick wall, and because of this there is minimal space loss and optimal flood protection.

Looking ahead, as global warming causes havoc among the world’s weather and homeowners are increasingly at risk of flooding, demand for the SCFB will only rise, offering the firm’s team the chance to showcase this unique solution to an even wider array of clients around the world.

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Maddox Group Inc: Best Tenant Improvement Contractor - South Florida Located in Florida, with offices in Boca Raton and Miami, Maddox Group is a full-service general contracting and construction management firm capable of providing award-winning services to clients throughout the region. We showcase the range of solutions and support this innovative and driven company has to offer to clients across the Sunshine State. ince its inception Maddox Group has been focused on interior build-outs, and as such the group is able to provide a comprehensive range of construction services to clients in the corporate, education, industrial, healthcare, hospitality, and retail markets throughout Florida.

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Operating in the highly-competitive interiors market, Maddox Group faces stiff competition and many challenges in its quest for success. Working tirelessly to overcome any challenge it faces, the group is agile, growing and fiercely focused on the needs of its valued clients. Its passion and integrity set the group apart from its competitors as much as its construction skills and experience. Thanks to this myriad of skills and benefits, the group has come to pride itself on its reputation for operating to the highest of standards.

One great example of the firm’s dedication to client satisfaction and providing solutions that will improve the lives of tenants is its work with MobileHelp. The client has an open office design for team collaboration, custom millwork, new mechanical systems, upgraded electrical, and new finishes throughout.

Through teamwork, open communication, and creative thinking, Maddox Group and the project team of MobileHelp improvised its way through many unforeseen conditions and challenges on this 50,000 square foot project. Maddox Group delivered the $2.1 million project and 50,000 square feet of interior renovation on an 18-week timeline by re-sequencing work and engaging key subcontractors to maintain an aggressive schedule.

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The most dominant problem the team faced was related to the short time frame for completion. Fast-tracking the submittal process and working daily with the Design and Engineering teams helped strategically schedule and coordinate with building management, staff, and subcontractors to complete the project on schedule and maintain a safe environment in which business could be conducted.

Moving forward, the future looks bright for Maddox Group.

Thanks to its commitment to quality service and exceptional support the firm has maintained great relationships over the years, and as such it has many exciting projects on the horizon.

One such project due to begin shortly is a 130,000 square foot corporate office and showroom build-out. This is a high-profile project, and as such it will drive the group to even greater recognition and seal its reputation for excellence.

Ultimately, Maddox Group’s ongoing mission is to become the best general contractor in the Florida area and become the go-to company for interior build-outs. Such an ambitious focus will drive the company towards even more exciting and innovative projects and higher standards of service over the years to come.

Contact details: Company: Maddox Group Inc Address: 4800 T Rex Ave Ste 225 Telephone Number: 5614256800 Web Address: maddoxgc.com

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: Best Roof Access Systems Provider 2019 - Australasia

Supporting a vast array of clients, Monkeytoe is a leading provider of Roof Access and HVAC Plant Mounting systems to the construction industry throughout Australasia. To celebrate the firm’s success in our 2019 Construction & Engineering Awards we profile it and share the secrets behind its phenomenal success. roviding aluminium roof access and HVAC plant P mounting systems for any construction application, Monkeytoe is a flexible company dedicated to providing the highest possible quality support and services to its clients.

The firm’s service offering includes Aluminium HVAC plant and mechanical platforms condenser mounts, Screening systems including aluminium louvres and acoustic barrier system, as well as custom access Systems including walkways, ladders and handrails and even custom build aluminium stairs.

Among the firm’s recent successful projects is its work in New Zealand on the Cordis Hotel Stair. For this project Monkeytoe was approached to design, manufacture and install a fire stair solution for a 10-storey hotel. This modular system was pre-fabricated offsite and then installed in sections - a 26m stair installed in only 4days. The result was an exemplary end-to-end solution, provided by Monkeytoe from design, to manufacture to install.

Contact details: Company: Monkeytoe | Name: Breanna Prestidge Web Address: www.monkeytoe.co.nz & www.monkeytoe.com.au Telephone Number: NZ: 0800 658 637 & AUS: 1800 953 047 Address: NZ: 45A Mawhitiwhiti Rd, Normanby 4675 AUS: 4 Ravenhall Way, Ravenhall Melbourne, VIC 3023

Additionally, the firm has also worked on projects with renowned companies such as its work for 7-Eleven, Brisbane. Monkeytoe was approached to provide a HVAC platform in a short time-frame as this had been omitted off the initial plans. Monkeytoe was able to provide a solution with louvres within the required time-frame that well and truly exceeded the client’s expectations.

Each of these projects proves Monkeytoe’s dedication to exceeding its client’s expectations and providing a best-of-breed roof access or HVAC mounting system, seamlessly to the client - on time and on budget. Time is money in construction and as such the team seek to provide the best solutions to the greatest advantage of the client in every way.

Such an approach requires a dedicated team of staff who fully understand the needs of each and every client, and as such the team at Monkeytoe collaborate with their client on each project, viewing it as an individual assignment that is personal to the client. This approach ensures clients feel supported throughout their project and receive the outcome they need.

Looking to the future, Monkeytoe aims to continue to offer the same exceptional standard of service whilst at the same time expanding its offering to include increasing its involvement in the custom access and mounting solutions market in New Zealand, and expanding the offering to its Australian clients. Such developments will drive the company to even greater success over the years ahead.

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Romal Capital Limited: Best Property Development Company – Merseyside With over fifty combined years of experience in the property development industry, Romal Capital Limited are a Merseyside-based company offering high quality apartments in a historic waterfront location in Liverpool. Offering modern day living coupled with the vibrancy and history of Liverpool, these apartments are ideally suited to a wide variety of clients, and the team’s passion for property development help make the client experience an enjoyable one. revious experience of being involved in waterfront P regeneration sites in Sydney provides Romal Capital with unequalled insight regarding waterfront locations for property development. Using a wealth of experience, the company know what it takes to build an inner-city neighbourhood offering all that residents can enjoy whilst feeling part of a unique community.

Romal Capital wants to play its part in bringing back the vibrancy and life to the historic Liverpool docks by creating a new residential community that can enjoy inner-city waterfront living.

Aspiring to bring the energy back to the docks, the company aims to do this through sustainability, liveability and neighbourhood design. Researching every element of this design through lengthy consultation processes with clients is just one way this firm ensure that the work they do is of the highest quality.

Before investing in any property development project, the team at Romal Capital ensure that critical criteria are met to ensure that they are working in an area where their experience is pertinent. If an area has water, capital gain, and rental return, the company will invest and their latest venture, the Liverpool Waters regeneration project, has all three. One of the most exciting regeneration projects in the UK at the moment, this waterfront development will not just offer residential areas, but a vibrant inner-city experience with shops, retail, gyms, parks and more.

The experience of the team at Romal Capital offers clients what they want and allows them to build what they perceive the market requires. The prime location of Liverpool Waters means that the apartments are so desirable that with the first completion, properties have been rented quickly, generating solid financial gains. Doing what they say they will, the team have delivered on time regarding phase one of the Liverpool Waters project and are nearing completion of phase two.

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Taking a strong customer-focused, hands-on approach, clients have direct lines to the developers in Romal Capital. With trust, accountability and reliability at the core of everything the company are trying to achieve, the team ensure that the client has everything they need throughout all stages of the process.

In the future, the company aims to move towards even more sustainable living. Exploring solar power and water retention, this property development firm are keen to explore the complexities of environmental issues and seek to overcome them. Through innovative thinking and technological progress, the team at Romal Capital are committed to delivering sustainable residential products.

Ultimately, the remarkable success of Romal Capital is down to their ability to develop exciting, vibrant waterfront properties in the culturally historic area of the Liverpool docks. Marrying culture and community, this Merseyside-based property development firm are working hard on the thrilling Liverpool Waters project to bring inner-city enthusiasm to such a famously historic area.

Contact details: Company: Romal Capital Limited Contact: Louise Pearce Website: http://romalcapital.co.uk/

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industra construction corp.: Best Multidisciplinary Design & Build Company 2019 - Metro Vancouver Part of Industra, a diversified group of companies recognized for superior quality and customer service, industra construction corp. supports a wide range of clients and offers the benefits of its longstanding experience. We profile the firm and its parent group to find out more.

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ith over 25 years of construction expertise behind them, the founders, managers and professional staff at Industra bring an un-paralleled level of expertise and know-how to every project.

Together they lead a range of businesses based across the construction market, including industra construction corp., the group’s primary construction arm. Through this innovative company the group is able to offer general contracting, construction management and design-build solutions to a broad spectrum of markets including industrial, municipal and institutional clients.

Each project undertaken by the firm is driven by its principals, which include focusing on safety, teamwork, integrity and commitment. By incorporating these values into every project, the firm is able to ensure that it produces an outcome its clients can be proud of and which is an asset to the Industra Group portfolio.

Working on projects throughout Canada and the United States, industra construction corp. has built incredible experience working on a variety of projects at various stages, and as such it can assist its clients with anything they require and provide a solution tailored to meet their specific requirements. From specific project types through to innovative solutions, the firm has experience with everything, and its expert team can guide clients through any process.

Overall, Industra is driven by a focus on quality, and this will remain central to the group’s success and that of industra construction corp. as they both look towards a bright and exciting future filled with new opportunities for growth and new, innovative projects.

Contact details: Company: industra construction corp.

Contact: Rob Brydon Website: https://industra.ca/

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CK Interiors & Construction: Best Bespoke Domestic & Commercial Refurbishments - South East England & Commercial Fit-Out Project of the Year (UK): Ah! Media HQ Nationally-renowned CK Interiors & Construction is an innovative UK-based refurbishment specialist. In celebration of the firm’s win of not one but two awards in this year’s Construction and Engineering Awards we profile it and share an overview of the secrets behind this phenomenal success.

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nitially established in 2014 as a family business, CK Interiors & Construction has since grown to support domestic and commercial clients across the UK.

From Newcastle to Brighton, Colchester to Dublin; wherever they are in the UK, clients can be assured of exceptional service when they work with CK Interiors & Construction. In order to provide these nationwide clients with the support and service they need, the firm has enhanced its staff to include five full time colleagues and two apprentices.

As a result of these talented and dedicated staff, the company is now able to offer a range of services from small ad-hoc repairs, to full on maintenance and facilities management. The firm also offers partitioning, glazing, ceilings, carpets, kitchens, decorations and carpentry along with full fit-outs of commercial spaces.

Among the firm’s largest projects so far has been its work supporting Wagstaff Interiors as the Principle Contractor. CK Interiors & Construction were enlisted to complete the 4th floor fit-out at the new prestigious building 50/60 Station Road. During this project the firm completed all works, with the exception of the electrical elements of the project. The office space was to be made of a variety of solid partitioning and crittall-style glazed fronts elevations. All the doors and ironmongery were special order, there were special decorative items and custom joinery.

Alongside the sheer scale of the project, CK Interiors & Construction were also challenged by the designers to install concealed closers with the doors and aluminium frames. Even though the initial start was delayed by a week, this talented firm

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still managed to deliver the works on-time and on-budget, with a first-class finish. The client was very happy and loves their new space, which was completed in a little over eight weeks.

Thanks to the success of this project and others, the firm has been recommended by the designers to other companies locally. CK Interiors & Construction has a strong track record of customer loyalty and much of its growth over the years has been as a result of the exceptional standard of service it provides to clients and their testimony to the reliability and talent the firm has to offer.

By building relationships with its clients and striving to offer them more than just construction services but a value-added solution that meets their exact specifications, CK Interiors & Construction has been able to rise to the formidable reputation for excellence it enjoys today.

Moving forward, CK Interiors & Construction will seek to continue to enhance this reputation by working on even more exciting projects throughout the UK and producing unique outcomes tailored to the clients’ specific requirements. By working to retain its core philosophy of client service and focus on customer satisfaction the firm hopes to continue its year-on-year growth and overcome any challenges the industry may face over the years ahead.

Company: CK Interiors & Construction Name: Karl Haworth Address: Unit 10 Lloyds Court, Manor Royal Business District, Crawley, West Susses, RH10 9QU Telephone Number: 01293 611729 Web Address: www.ckinteriors.co.uk

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CUFCA: Best Spray Foam Field Quality Assurance Specialists 2019 - Ontario For over 35 years CUFCA (Canadian Urethane Foam Contractors Association Inc.) has been the industry leading provider of training, licensing, installer certification, and third-party field quality assurance management. In celebration of this legacy of excellence and the organisation’s win in this year’s Construction and Engineering Awards we profile it and offer an overview of the services it has to offer.

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ince it first began in 1984, CUFCA has been the only national trade association actively promoting the number one insulation product in Canada: sprayapplied polyurethane foam.

Offering a range of solutions, including providing a list of licensed contractors, technical support, inspection services and a robust quality assurance programme, CUFCA is able to ensure that stakeholders from across the construction market receive the support they need to offer quality spray-applied polyurethane foam services to their clients.

Specifically, the SPF Quality Assurance Program used by CUFCA has been developed specifically to exceed the needs of building owners, architects, engineers and other professionals looking at using sprayed polyurethane foam for their projects.

By providing such a high level of confidence in the product and installation, the organisation has helped sprayed polyurethane foam to become the product of choice, providing an example for all other building products to follow.

This innovative Quality Assurance Program that CUFCA uses has been developed using ISO 9000 principles. The SPF Quality Assurance Program requires the product meet the Underwriters’ Laboratories of Canada (ULC) material standard and the ULC Installation standard (CAN/ULC-S705.1 and S705.2). These National Standards provide the backbone for the CUFCA Field Quality Assurance Program for the sprayed polyurethane foam industry, and allow the organisation the opportunity to offer the industry peace of mind in our professional Contractors at all times.

Working to enhance its already impressive success, moving forward CUFCA will continue to adapt and grow around the everchanging needs of the industry to ensure it continues to promote their unique product and showcase the benefits it has to offer.

Company: CUFCA Contact: Andrew Cole, Executive Director Website: https://www.cufca.ca/

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Murray Custom Homes: Best Residential Home Builders 2019 - Midwest USA & Family Home Build Project of the Year: 7801 NW 105 Street

Supporting a wide range of clients, Murray Custom Homes is an innovative high-end home builder specialising in crafting quality properties that clients can cherish. In celebration of the firm’s win of not one but two titles in the 2019 Construction and Engineering Awards we offer an insight into the work it undertakes and how this has helped drive it to the success the company now enjoys.

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ince its inception in 2006 Murray Custom Homes has crafted exceptional homes ranging in value from $249,900 to over $2 million.

Each of these homes is perfectly created using the latest cutting-edge techniques and technologies. The company has its own in-house CAD design team, and offers free designs and engineering support with all contracts to ensure clients enjoy the full benefit of its team’s industry expertise.

Founder Matt Murray has been serving Lincoln and the surrounding communities for over a decade and draws on extensive market experience, having come from a family that has been working in the construction industry since 2006.

As a result, he is deeply passionate about creating unique homes that will exceed their owner’s expectations, however high they may be. He and his team of designers are experts in working with customers to bring their dreams to life.

Together they can offer a range of services, including CAD Design and Engineering, Home Design, Interior Design and Construction Planning, as well as General Contracting. All of these services are provided to the highest possible standard, and clients receive exceptional service throughout. As such, they know that when they work with Murray Custom Homes they will enjoy a hassle-free experience and achieve a truly unique home beyond their wildest dreams.

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Every member of the firm’s team understands that their clients each have a unique lifestyle, and that this needs to be incorporated into every project. They collaborate with the client to ensure that their home is a true reflection of their personal style, passions and interests whilst at the same time meeting all their needs. The results are always spectacular spaces that will stand the test of time and remain a key part of their client’s lives for many years to come.

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“Together they can offer a range of services, including CAD Design and Engineering, Home Design, Interior Design and Construction Planning, as well as General Contracting. All of these services are provided to the highest possible standard, and clients receive exceptional service throughout.”

Currently, the team at Murray Custom Homes is building a home with a regulation size basketball court in it. Engineering the catwalk and the expansive space is a challenge, however the team are excited for the outcome of this unique project.

Looking to the future, Murray Custom Homes will remain committed to providing its clients with the exceptional quality support and solutions that they have come to rely on, whilst at the same time working on new projects to give back to the wider community. As part of this focus, the firm will be working with Habitat for Humanity, and is supplying roofs for their homes to support disadvantaged members of society. This new project and the firm’s upcoming work will help it to cement its reputation as the top-quality home builder in the Lincon area.

Company: Murray Custom Homes Name: Matt Murray Address: 5900 S. 58th St, Suite C-D Telephone Number: 4025940410 Web Address: https://www.murraycustomhomes.com

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More Contract: Best Interior Fit-Out & Refurbishment Company 2019 - London

Collaboration in the realisation of a dream project can be key, and More Contract understand that. An interior fit-out and refurbishment company, this company work alongside all their client’s partners to ensure that new spaces are delivered on time, cost and quality. Find out why they are one of the best interior fit-out and refurbishment firms in London this year.

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orking with a wide variety of companies, hospitality groups and resorts, More Contract specialises in bringing their ideas to life and creating unique interior design solutions.

Able to work with an idea of concept design, this fit-out firm will realise your dream with the highest quality construction, creating amazing interior spaces. By ensuring optimal contracting and purchasing strategies that are considerate of clients needs, the firm are able to adapt to any specifications requested by the client.

When working with a client, this firm collaborate alongside conceptual designers, interior designers, architects, engineers, project management consultants and planners. More Contract strive to deliver new spaces that adhere to client’s budget and time constraints whilst maintaining the highest possible quality of completed work.

With services and products that include millwork, natural and artificial stones, floor coverings, fix and loose furniture, decorative metalwork, glasswork, carpets, drapery, glazing, acoustic installations and lighting fixtures, this company cover all areas of any dream project. In working in such varied areas across home improvement, health and safety is paramount. Despite working across the world, More Contract ensure they consider international health and safety codes to make sure their employees are safe, the environment is protected and at least one HSE professional is always on-site to authorise stopping all works in case of emergency.

As well as employing builders, More Contract also employ over 95 other specialists including analysts, architects, engineers, quality controllers, surveyors and craftsmen. By having a wide range of trained workers, the firm are able to ensure that they have the foresight to overcome any problems that may arise during a fit-out project anywhere in the world.

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When working with anyone, be it team members, solution partners, subcontractors, or suppliers, More Contract’s approach is always to go for the best available. Owing to the collaboration between its Design Office and Technical Office teams during value-engineering studies, the firm comes into prominence among all firms in its sector.

With projects ranging from London to Istanbul, and from New York to Senegal, More Contract work on hospitality, office and residential projects to name but a few. With complete interior construction services, strong mechanical and electrical solutions, refurbishment or fit-out services, there is no shortage of quality on offer from this international construction firm.

Among these projects is the firm’s work on the Aman New York – Luxury NYC Hotel for Oko Group LLC. The firm undertook all of the interior components in this hotel, designed by the renowned interior designer Jean-Michel Gathy of Deniston. They have been produced in Turkey and shipped to New York in such shape which requires very small installation work on site. This project and others are all crafted perfectly to produce the ideal solution for every client that More Contract has the pleasure to work with.

The successes of More Contract as a fit-out and refurbishment firm are down to their breadth of service whilst maintaining the highest quality of work. Collaborating with clients’ partners throughout the process help ensure a common goal, and the realisation of that goal to its fullest potential is what makes this international construction firm a massive success in the interior fit-out market.

Contact details: Company: More Contract | Contact: Ipek Kasaroglu Website: http://morecontract.co.uk/

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Chelsea Contracting Limited: Best Multi-Disciplinary Construction & Remediation Company - New Zealand Thanks to its experience working on various high-profile projects, Chelsea Contracting Limited is able to focus on the professional delivery of applications and solutions for concrete repair and protection, structural strengthening and waterproofing systems. We profile the firm to gain an insight into the work it undertakes and how this has helped drive it to the success it currently enjoys.

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ith the passion and dedication of its Founder behind it, Chelsea Contracting has become synonymous with quality construction services.

Over the years, the firm has come to work on a wide range of projects that have helped it rise to prominence in this competitive market. Since working on 10 Downing Street, London (the headquarters of the Government of the United Kingdom), Founder Dominic Sutherland has a passion for restoration of historic buildings/structures. He held a concrete pour record of 5,500m2 set-up and poured in 12 hours which included reinforcement and shuttering of all the box-outs on London’s Canary wharf project.

This gave him the knowledge and understanding of concrete structures, this was the largest Construction site in Europe in the early 90s. He also worked on concreting a Highrise building in London’s Broadgate development for the now global construction giant Lang O’Roukes. Before leaving the UK, he had accumulated 13 years’ experience in historic restoration as the owner of his own company.

Since moving back to New Zealand 17 years ago, Dominic has continued showing care and attention to using enduring techniques to provide concrete restoration across Auckland including recently for Takapuna Grammar School.

Today, the firm is able to offer a broad spectrum of services in construction such as seismic strengthening, expansion joints, form and place grouting, flooring and structural repairs of bridges, tunnels, wharves, parking structures and all other large infrastructure.

Company: Chelsea Contracting Limited | Name: Dominic Sutherland Address: 636 New North Road, Morningside, Auckland 1022, New Zealand | Telephone Number: (09) 8152524 Web Address: www.chelseacontracting.co.nz

One of the firm’s most recent successful projects was its work on the seismic strengthening of the Fanshawe St carpark building in Downtown Auckland. This included installing 40 tonnes of steel reinforcing and applying 380m2 of shotcrete. As part of the carpark seismic upgrades, Chelsea Contracting’s skilled applicators applied waterproofing to the leaking stairwell roofs and completed significant concrete repairs around the building. As approved Rhino Stop installers, the team erected car safety barriers throughout the carpark, finishing the project off with front elevation painting and colour coding to each level.

Minimizing disruption to carpark users by maintaining a live operational carpark and reducing the number of parking spaces occupied by construction was a key challenge on this project.

Additionally, as the building fronts on to a busy Auckland road, the firm’s team needed to coordinate bus lane closures with Auckland Transport. This was achieved through tight project management, open communication (including negotiating with lease holders) and a bespoke temporary traffic management plan. Throughout the project Chelsea Contracting worked closely with the Client and their Engineers to identify efficient and compliant solutions to numerous design challenges throughout each phases of the project. The success of this project showcases Chelsea Contracting’s dedication to quality and ability, through communication and expertise, to overcome any challenge and complete even the toughest projects to the highest possible standard. Overall, the future for Chelsea Contracting is bright and exciting. Moving forward, the firm’s plan to continue providing quality workmanship to our existing clients, including Auckland Transport and Auckland Council as well as Tier 1 Contractors and consultants. In addition, the company is actively seeking new opportunities within the sector. Its team have a real passion for remediation of concrete infrastructure and restoration of historic buildings and infrastructure, and as such they plan to focus additional resources on these markets in the future to cement its position as a key player in this competitive market.

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Elite Demonstrators: Best Home Demonstrations & Handover Specialists 2019 - UK In today’s competitive and challenging real estate/new homes market, many developers and estate agencies struggle to provide quality home demonstrations to the standard their clients expect. Supporting these firms is Elite Demonstrators, an outsourced demonstrations and handover specialist committed to providing its clients and their new homeowners with the service they need to feel comfortable and supported. We profile the firm to find out more about how it came to win one of our prestigious awards for 2019.

lite Demonstrators, part of Elevana Ltd (formerly In-house Training & Demonstrations Ltd), was formed over 5 years ago, to fill a gap for developers who do not have their own resource to undertake home demonstrations and handovers for customers.

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Today, the firm offers a range of services from quality checking plots pre-home demonstration, home demonstrations, handovers/key release, appointment setting/email confirmations and work closely with clients to be part of their culture, ensuring that Elite Demonstrators supports their policies and procedures.

As part of this focus, the firm undertakes pre-project reviews of developments and training its teams on procedures and products so that they are confident that they are providing their client’s customers with accurate information. The team even offer post completion visits to customers and repeat demonstrations at no extra cost.

Working to offer an effective, efficient service that meets its client’s needs, Elite Demonstrators uses electronic check lists with instant photos uploaded of any defects raised so they can be actioned prior to completion.

“Today, the firm offers a range of services from quality checking plots pre-home demonstration, home demonstrations, handovers/key release, appointment setting/email confirmations and work closely with clients to be part of their culture, ensuring that Elite Demonstrators supports their policies and procedures.”

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Alongside its demonstration and handover service, Elite Demonstrators also provides expert training services, so clients can take this role in-house and use the firm’s expertise to support their own teams. Having trained over 20,000 site, sales, customer care and senior managers in the industry in home demonstrations and handovers, the firm has the expertise in being able to deliver the training clients need. The firm’s training business has been ongoing for 20 years with clients coming back year after year to refresh their skills.

Thanks to the firm’s extensive array of developments, 2019 is scheduled to be one of their most successful years since starting Elite Demonstrators. There is an enormous amount of new development going on in major inner cities and as such the firm’s aim is to grow more outside the London area. Currently undertaking projects further afield, but their aim is to double in size within the coming two years so that the firm can support even more clients and offer them the benefit of its extensive wisdom and experience in handovers and home demonstrations.

Contact details: Company: Elite Demonstrators Name: Cary Davey Address: 24 Boroughfields, Royal Wootton Bassett, Wilts. SN4 7AX Telephone Number: 07748 770103 Web Address: www.elitedemonstrators.com

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Emerald House Green Engineering Limited: Best Specialist HVAC Installation Company - London Emerald House Green Engineering Limited (EHGE) is an award-winning London-Based Bespoke HVAC and Electrical Testing Specialist.

We profile the firm to find out more about the skills and solutions it deploys and how these have helped it to earn one of our coveted 2019 Construction and Engineering Awards. rawing on more than two decades experience in the market, EHGE offers a complete range of closely related services focussed on the co-ordinated integration of building services within the building fabric envelope.

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Working as trusted partners with respected manufacturers such as Mitsubishi and Powermatic, the firm is able to offer premium quality bespoke air-conditioning, mechanical, electrical and cabled services design, installation and maintenance using only their own directly employed high calibre engineering staff.

Excellence is EHGE’s core focus, and this gives its customers a guarantee of quality, consistency and reliability backed by multiple industry accreditations, certifications and testimonials.

Such a collaborative approach is central to EHGE’s success.

To this very day the firm’s expert team strongly believe in working co-operatively and collaboratively with clients to exceed their expectation from the outset. As such, they take great pride in delivering tailored solutions, consistently and cost effectively, aiming for whole-life energy efficiency and maintainability using their expertise in value engineering and green technologies.

“By offering such a variety of services EHGE is able to provide its clients with a fully-integrated solution. The firm’s staff are multi-skilled across traditional trade boundaries, and as such these engineers can undertake more than one trade specific task in a single visit...”

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Alongside its flagship CoolSleep brand for residential air-conditioning systems, EHGE is proud of its reputation for delivering a full range of building services projects in highly secure, complex and private residential environments. To compliment this, for over twenty years the firm has also specialised in electrical testing / remediation and HVAC / Public Health maintenance programmes.

Additional services on offer from this dynamic and driven company include lighting systems, Cinfrastructure and much more. By offering such a variety of services EHGE is able to provide its clients with a fully-integrated solution. The firm’s staff are multi-skilled across traditional trade boundaries, and as such these engineers can undertake more than one trade specific task in a single visit. This results in faster fault resolution in ‘call-out’ situations, better resource utilisation and better productivity per staff member work shift and hence lower overall costs to the customer.

Ultimately, for more than twenty years EHGE has used tried and tested procedures, tools and templates to plan, manage, monitor and control its activities throughout the lifecycle of any project on which the company is engaged. Looking ahead, the team will continue to employ this client-centric approach for the benefit of everyone it has the pleasure to work with.

Company: Emerald House Green Engineering Limited Contact: Dan Mullins | Email: dmullins@ehge.co.uk Phone: 07771 721477 | Website: http://www.ehge.co.uk/

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Best Sports Flooring Contractor - Australia With more than 30 years of experience and over 1 Million square meters of Sports Flooring installed across Australia and the Oceania region, Aura Sports Pty Ltd has earned itself a reputation as Australia’s No.1 indoor sports and multi-purpose flooring specialists. Having recognised the firm in this year’s Construction and Engineering Awards for its hard work in this niche area we profile it to learn more about how its team crafts quality, fit-for-purpose sports flooring to meet a variety of sporting needs. hanks to its extensive market experience and vast range of flooring options, over the years Aura has supported a wide range of clients from the most elite Australian Sporting bodies and venues, to Government and Private Education to Recreation and Sporting Associations.

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For these clients, Aura can offer all sports flooring systems including vinyl, cushioned synthetic, sprung timber, portable and even glass flooring. These flooring systems can be perfectly complimented with our range of Retractable Seating, as well as Fixed and Theatre Seating.

As a result, the firm is able to offer a fully-integrated service that meets its clients’ diverse needs and ensures safe gameplay for many years to come.

One example of a recent project that the firm has completed to the highest possible standard was its work supplying and installing the Sports Flooring at the new Queensland State Netball Centre. This magnificent facility is in the outskirts of Brisbane and includes eight sprung timber courts, with seven strip timber Maple practice courts and a Helsinki Engineered, European Oak Show Court.

“One example of a recent project that the firm has completed to the highest possible standard was its work supplying and installing the Sports Flooring at the new Queensland State Netball Centre.

This magnificent facility is in the outskirts of Brisbane and includes eight sprung timber courts, with seven strip timber Maple practice courts and a Helsinki Engineered, European Oak Show Court.”

This project and others have helped Aura to earn a proud tradition of investing in Netball through the Pacific Games, as the official supplier for Netball and Basketball flooring at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, and as the official partner of both Netball WA and Netball Qld. The firm’s systems are also played on by the Vixens, Collingwood and at AIS with the Suncorp Super Netball competition.

Aura have a proud history of supplying safe and multi-functional flooring into school environments, ensuring that the smallest user groups and our little athletes of tomorrow can start their sporting journey on the Pulastic (seamless synthetic) flooring. The Pulastic system is the perfect flooring for a school environment where flooring needs to be safe, multipurpose, affordable and have low ongoing maintenance.

Moving forward, Aura has exciting plans on the horizon to further flourish and build upon its already impressive success. Later this year the firm’s management team will soon be heading over to Cologne, Germany as they do every two years to attend the International Trade Fair for Sports Facilities. They are excited to further nurture their relationships with current suppliers and learn more about the latest trends in the sports flooring space to share with both future and existing clients.

Ultimately, Aura’s mission is to provide clients with the professional advice and wealth of experience of its expert team to allow them to make educated decisions. This talented team are passionate about quality sports flooring, and aim to provide a complete service from assisting with the design of a facility, to ensuring a quality installation and the very best of after sales advice. This will remain central to the firm’s approach over the years ahead as the firm looks to grow and expand its portfolio to include new and exciting projects, such as bringing LED sports floors to the fore and helping to change the path and the future of the sports industry forever.

Company: Aura Sports Pty Ltd Name: Tracey Murrin Address: PO Box 50, Mt Crosby Phone: 0732017111 Website: aurasport.com.au

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Sepalumic: Best Aluminium Curtain Wall Specialists – France Founded in 1967 in the south of France, aluminium curtain wall specialists Sepalumic design and powder-coat aluminium profiles in reply to a clients or market needs. With seven sites across France, Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, and the Indian Ocean, find out why this industry specialist firm are one of the best in France this year. epalumic supply a range of services to deal with S the constantly changing manufacturing market requirements, specialising in metalwork and fabrication services. A dedicated team of experts will guide their clients through every stage including quotes, technical advice, packaging requests, customs and tax declarations, logistics, and post-sales. The team of engineers will visit the project site free of charge for the start and every few months if required.

Collaborating internationally, this firm are currently working on a large university campus in Gambia alongside a Tunisian architect, an Indian main contractor, and manufacturers from Senegal and Mali. Despite the logistical challenges, customs challenges, finding the right products for the job and finding the right people to join the workforce, Sepalumic are constantly working to overcome challenges in order to deliver the best possible outcome for their clients.

Seeking to provide their clients with the solution that exceed requirements, Sepalumic offer free use of their services ranging from R&D, to logistics and marketing. The project deadline is also very important, and the company can organise the transport if required. At the heart of the firm is the drive to answer the clients every question with the best possible service, and the company consistently deliver on their promises to do just that.

Differentiating themselves from their competition, Sepalumic ensure that their technical and engineering teams are available at any time for the client. Should a client require an engineer on site the following week, the company will find the best way to make this happen. With a strong belief in maintaining a close network, the firm has several warehouses dotted around the world to ensure they can be a local provider for clients based all around the world.

Moving forward, the team at Sepalumic are heavily investing in extruding their own aluminium in France. This will allow them to be able to control every step of the process from creation and extrusion, to powder-coating and sales. Creating and locally sourcing their own product can increase the cost-effectiveness of the company, focusing solely on exporting that product to their various warehouses across the globe.

The successes of Sepalumic are down to their determination to put the client first. Replying to the needs of our clients is their top priority, whether it be with a product design, a local distribution point or an engineer onsite within a week. Being a local supplier to global clients and establishing an internationally collaborative relationship of trust, this company are at the forefront of the aluminium curtain walling sector.

Contact details: Company: Sepalumic | Contact: Chris Ward Email Address: export@sepalumic.com | Site: sepalumic.com/en

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DH Consultant Engineering Ltd: Best Air Conditioning Planning & Construction Company - East Midlands

Thanks to the expertise of its team, DH Consultant Engineering Ltd (DH-CE) is able to offer full planning and construction expertise across a range of practice areas, including renewable heat sources, dynamic thermal modelling and home automation. To find out more about how these services are driving this new entrant to the market to increased renown, we profile the firm and share an overview of its work and achievements so far.

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stablished in 2017, DH-CE is a young, vibrant company with extensive experience in the Building Services industry gained through years of consultant and contractor-based roles.

Since its inception, DH-CE has worked hard to offer a highly professional, personal and collaborative approach to building services design all encompassed in a competitive package. The firm’s constant aim is to ensure the client brief is fully understood and that the brief is realised in the final services installation.

An example of the firm’s successful recent projects is its work on the conversion of the former Civic Centre in West Bridgford, Nottingham into 121 luxury apartments. The original curved building was formerly utilised primarily as office space and lacked the basic amenities and service routes necessary for residential living.

From an initial outline brief, DH-CE moulded and adapted the building services to integrate with the existing building, this being the single greatest challenge of this scheme and equally the most rewarding in being able to successfully deliver the project.

Looking ahead, the company is set for even greater growth and success. DH-CE has secured a number of new Student and PRS schemes in the East and West Midlands and look to further develop this area of the business over the coming 12-months.

The firm’s team are also excited to further our work portfolio in the capital having already delivered to site a mixed-use development in Fulham and have recently secured the building services design for a private residential development in Putney.

Ultimately, DH-CE is on a mission to deliver quality building services design that fits with the needs of the client whilst also meeting, and improving on wherever possible, all current regulations, local government objectives and building standards. To achieve this, the firm take a proactive role in the early design stages to ensure schemes are designed with building services in mind and are not an afterthought which can lead to complications and compromise. This will remain the firm’s approach on its upcoming projects as it looks towards a bright and growthfilled future.

Company: DH Consultant Engineering Ltd Name: Dave Hodgson, Director Address: Barrow upon Soar, Loughborough.

Email: admin@dh-ce.co.uk Web Address: www.dh-ce.co.uk

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Parsons Consulting Engineers Ltd: Best Engineering Design Service 2019 - East Anglia Supporting a wide array of clients across the residential, commercial and industrial markets, Parsons Consulting Engineers Ltd is a specialist engineering design firm offering a collaborative service to ensure the best possible outcome for every project. As we celebrate a selection of this year’s Construction and Engineering Awards winners, we felt it was important to profile this dynamic company and find out more about the services it has to offer. hanks to its experience across a variety of practice T areas in the engineering space, Parsons Consulting Engineers is able to provide civil and structural design services to private customers, developers and other professional organisations.

As a result of its expertise and industry knowledge, the firm is able to provide all of these clients with trusted engineering services that will meet their exact requirements and ensure the successful completion of their project, every time.

Seeking to act as a one-stop-shop for all its clients’ engineering design needs, Parsons Consulting Engineers’ expert team can provide structural surveys, site investigation specification, flood risk assessments and mineral assessments, as well as drainage and SUDs strategy, foul and storm water design, structural design, and roads and highways design.

Among the examples of the firm’s expertise and innovative approach to engineering design is its recent work on a new development located on challenging site. Despite the issues the site presented, Parsons Consulting Engineers have proposed a solution that benefits both the developer and the vendor. The developer engaged the firm to improve the design for a 10-ha site near Biggleswade, which was situated on the edge of Zone 3 flood plain with a groundwater table less than 1.0m below ground.

Previous studies had only identified approx. 40% of the site as being able to be developed. Through its process of design, the Parsons Consulting Engineers team managed to increase this to almost 75%, increasing the developable area by over 4-ha. By engaging with its clients throughout the project the firm was able to develop their trust and understanding and advise them on the next steps and provide detailed designs of roads, drainage and structural elements.

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The success of this project showcases the ingenuity of Parsons Consulting Engineers’ client-focused approach and the expertise of its valued team. Built on trust and communication, the firm’s strategy forms the basis of every project and helps the company to ensure success every time, no matter how challenging or tough it may be.

Ultimately, Parsons Consulting Engineers is on a mission to deliver the best civil and structural design service that its clients will trust time and time again. To achieve this ambitious aim, over the coming years the firm will be focused on investing in the development of both its staff and capabilities so that it can support an even wider range of clients and grow its portfolio of satisfied clients and completed projects.

Company: Parsons Consulting Engineers Ltd Name: Terry Parsons Address: 4 Angel House, Eastgate, Whittlesey, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1SE Telephone Number: 07961 783825 Web Address: https://www.parsonsengineers.co.uk/

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MELETO IKE: Best Civil Engineering Consultancy 2019 - Greece

With many years’ experience in the civil engineering space, MELETO IKE is able to provide its clients with effective, efficient and safe solutions designed to benefit them and their property. We profile the firm to learn more about the solutions and services it provides and how these have helped it to grow and flourish.

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hanks to the knowledge of its committed and talented team, MELETO IKE is able to undertakes to investigate and evaluate its client’s real estate with complete financial documentation.

“...MELETO IKE is able to undertakes to investigate and evaluate its client’s real estate with complete financial documentation.”

As part of this service offering, the firm is involved in the preparation of studies for the issuance of each category of licenses, and also in construction management. The firm’s specialist practice areas are in implementation studies, for environmental infrastructure, and also the construction of bioclimatic buildings, for both residential and industrial usage.

This extensive service offering is provided to a range of clients, including Shell-Coral Gas, Real Tobacco SA, and AB Vasilopoulos. All of these clients know they are in safe and experienced hands when they partner with MELETO IKE. Most recently the firm delivered a project with Cetracore Jetoil and Real Tobacco SA. During this project the team had to overcome the complexity of national legal frameworks and the involvement of various government authorities. By collaborating with the client from the start and working with them throughout the project the team at MELETO IKE were able to ensure that they achieved a successful outcome for all stakeholders involved in the project.

Looking ahead, as market trends such as smart solutions and sustainability become increasingly important MELETO IKE will adapt around these changes to ensure it continues to offer its clients the innovative and quality solutions and services they need to ensure that their project is completed to the best possible standard.

Company: MELETO IKE | Name: Stefanos Tikellis Address: ethn. Antistashs 171 | Telephone Number: 6942944411 Web Address: www.anadomo-meletes.gr

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Best Family-Run Scaffolding Company - Northern Ireland Advanced NI Scaffolding is an established scaffolding company based in Belfast and committed to offering clients high quality solutions that meet their needs. Celebrating the firm’s win in this year’s Construction and Engineering Awards, Robert Andrews provides us with a fascinating insight into the firm and the services it offers. stablished in 2011, Advanced NI Scaffolding is a family run business and since then the firm’s portfolio of satisfied clients is ever increasing. With over 20 years of scaffolding experience, the team are committed to providing a high-quality service and have recently achieved audited membership by the Scaffolding Association we are the first in Northern Ireland to receive this. Robert discusses the firm’s focus on quality and innovation.

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“Drawing on our vast industry experience, Advanced NI Scaffolding prides itself on providing the highest level of client satisfaction. We will provide the best possible solution for your project. All of our scaffolding is constructed in accordance with statutory regulations and the code of practice by trained CISRS qualified scaffolders. The teams’ overall mission is to be the safest and most reliable scaffolding company in Northern Ireland.

To achieve this, we aim be the company where all scaffolders would like to work as we like to be one big family in everything we do.

“At the start of every project, we always meet with the site team to assess what the process and sequence of works is to try and work out what adaptions would be needed on site before the project starts to try and keep costs for the project as tight as possible. This collaborative approach ensures success and minimises problems that may arise later in the project. Throughout the project we are very hands on and always want to help to get the project over the line as quick and efficiently as possible. We manage the sites very close so we do not let anyone down and have a designated supervisor looking after each site, so the team always has that one point of contact.”

To highlight the success of the firm’s client focused approach, Robert showcases one of the firm’s recent successful projects and explores how his team worked to create an outcome that met the needs of every stakeholder.

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“Halifax call centre in Belfast is an office building Advanced NI Scaffolding were tasked to erect scaffold to all elevations of building and a temporary roof. With the information supplied from Wates, our engineers designed a bespoke scaffolding system using Layher Scaffolding we needed to minimise the amount or ties to the building as possible while also fitting a temporary roof and shrink wrapping to all elevations.

“Advanced NI Scaffolding used the advanced versatile Layher Scaffolding system on this project due to the safety and speed that the Scaffolding can be erected whilst working to SG4 standards as set out within NASC guidance notes. The versatility of the Layher system compared to traditional tube and fitting or Kwickstage helped us to deliver the project on time and on budget. We worked closely with Layher design team to come up with a bespoke Scaffolding design to meet the individual needs of this project. Advanced NI Scaffolding Ltd would like to thank the whole team on the work they do to help us be the best we can possibly be without them nothing is possible.”

In his concluding comments Robert explores how his firm will continue to enhance its service offering over the years to come to ensure that it builds upon its current success.

“Looking to the future, we are looking to grow from strength to strength over the next few years and we look to add more Layher and more clients in the civil sector. These developments offer us many exciting opportunities for further growth and success.”

Contact details: Company: Advanced NI Scaffolding Ltd. Contact: Robert Andrews Address: 112 Mount Pleasant, Jordanstown, Newtownabbey, BT37 0ZG, UK Phone: 0779 9651 226 Website: http://advancedniscaffolding.com/

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Precision Restorations by 2 Griffins: Best Roofing Restoration Contractor - Maryland With over three decades experience in the market, Precision Restorations is Maryland’s number one roofing and exteriors contractor, providing roofing replacement, roofing installation, roof repairs, inspections and a range of exterior services for both residential and commercial properties. We profile this award-winning market leader to learn more about the secrets behind the success it enjoys today.

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riginally established more than 30 years ago as a design build firm, Precision Restoration has since morphed into the premier exteriors company in Maryland over the past decade.

Today, the firm’s services are primarily residential roofing with an emphasis on insurance restorations, and its clients are usually homeowners who have some form of exterior and interior storm damage.

Seeking to offer a solution that clients can rely on, the firm is able to provide the service of dealing with the insurance companies and the claim process as well as superior quality installation and materials. Unlike most roofing companies, Precision Restorations also performs interior restorations and water mitigation as well.

As a result, Precision Restorations has set itself apart from its competitors and marked itself out as the Maryland region’s top roofing contractor. Safety and quality are the firm’s main priorities, and as such its focus is on constant training and are always evolving its standard operating procedures and best practices in every aspect of the company. From marketing and sales to operations and production, the company is always revising processes and improving systems to ensure clients receive the superior support and service they expect and rely upon.

Such a proactive approach ensures that the firm is able to offer its clients cutting-edge solutions they need. After all, within the construction market; product technologies and automation are ever evolving at a faster rate due to the continued research efforts of companies and governing bodies around the world.

Process and system technologies are the current wave of automation. The construction industry is currently experiencing a rapid influx of new technologies. Precision Restorations is at the forefront of implementing these technologies, as they seek to improve their efficiency. Staying at the forefront of these advancements is the only sound business strategy to stay competitive and relevant in this fast-paced industry, and as such it is Precision Restoration’s core focus at all times.

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From improving its CRM, automating the estimating and measuring process, to tracking leads or automating the photographic documentation of projects, the firm is constantly implementing the latest technologies to improve its systems.

As part of this aim, Precision Restorations utilizes drone footage before claims are filed on damaged properties as well as after projects are completed for final inspections and to train its crews. The firm always ensures that it holds certifications in every product it installs, both residential and commercial, as well as with any industry organization it is a member of. As such, clients can rely on Precision Restorations to offer them a fullycompliant, up-to-the-minute solution for all their roofing repair requirements.

As part of this focus on constant growth and enhancement, Precision Restorations is moving forward with a focus to build upon its current success. Precision Restorations is planning to expand through the Mid-Atlantic over the next 5 years.

Overall, Precision Restoration’s goal is to be geographically large enough to be able to supplement any area affected by catastrophic damage within its territories with the manpower required to effectively contribute to the restoration efforts.

This aim will drive the firm to even greater growth throughout 2019 and beyond, with the core focus remaining on quality.

Company: Precision Restorations by 2 Griffins Name: Damien Griffin Address: 27421 Clarksburg Rd, Damascus, Md 20872 Telephone Number: 3014140080 Web Address: www.pr-roof.com

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Property Claims Management Company of the Year - UK Multi-award-winning property damage insurance claims negotiation, settlement, and reinstatement service, Aspray, supports policyholders throughout the UK when they need to make a claim on their building’s insurance.

We profiled the firm to find out more about how it came to win the Construction and Engineering Award 2019 for Property Claims Management Company of the Year - UK.

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ffering a nationwide service, Aspray has a network of loss assessors who provide a customer-centric service that continually helps clients feel supported when making a claim.

After all, making a claim on a property insurance policy could be a stressful time, with policyholders potentially dealing with contractor quotes, loss adjusters and, at times, needing to take time away from work, or other commitments, to manage the repairs.

The firm’s renowned claims management service aims to help policyholders throughout the UK make successful buildings insurance claims caused by storms, burst pipes, accidental damage, fire, floods, malicious damage by tenants, or other events which lead to the property owner needing to make a building’s insurance claim.

Alongside this, Aspray also project manage the repairs using vetted contractors to reinstate the property to its pre-loss condition as swiftly as possible. The team work in the customers best interest with the sole aim of obtain the fairest settlement possible for the policyholder and then provide them with project management support when they may need it most.

Best of all, there is no charge for the Aspray service, provided Aspray instruct and project manage their vetted sub-contractors to complete the reinstatement works. However, any excess stated within the policy will still apply.

Company: Aspray Ltd | Contact: Laura Edwards Website: https://aspray.com/

Working with both domestic and commercial clients, Aspray can offer policyholders the benefit of its longstanding experience and expertise, enabling them to negotiate with the insurer, or their appointed loss adjuster, to gain the settlement the customer is due under the terms of their policy.

Aspray works to reconcile the tensions between the technical challenges of making a claim whilst still offering a customercentric proposition. The result makes Aspray the service to call upon for anyone who needs to make a claim on their building’s insurance.

Having achieved incredible success over the years, Aspray has exciting plans to continue working with even more policyholders throughout the UK over the coming years.

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LamburnGeekie Ltd: Best Residential Construction Company 2019 - Oxfordshire

With the benefit of over forty-five years combined experience, LamburnGeekie Ltd is able to offer its clients exceptional quality residential construction services. In celebration of the firm’s win in this year’s Construction & Engineering Awards we profile it and share an insight into how far it has come over the 14 years it has been in business. estled in the heart of picturesque Oxford is N LamburnGeekie. Created in 2005 by Paul Lamburn and Peter Geekie, the firm is an amalgam of their names and draws on their ethos of quality over quantity at all times.

As such, since its inception the firm has had a cap on its annual turnover to ensure that the team never overstretch themselves and reduce customer service and quality. Using its team’s immense market expertise, LamburnGeekie is able to fulfil its commitment to providing these results without compromising the attention to detail that its team gives to every stage of every project.

Specialising in the residential market, the firm is committed to creating high quality extensions and new-build housing for both private clients and architects. LamburnGeekie take pleasure in working on projects that are challenging, preferring to concentrate on mid to high specification work.

Recent examples of LamburnGeekie’s commitment to excellence include a selection very challenging new build structures which have pushed the limits of what structural engineering can achieve.

One of these projects was in the flight path of a local airport, which meant that the firm’s team could not use any cranes to erect the steel frame, along with being built on a plot with dozens of natural springs. The firm was proud of how far it went towards ensuring that the clients received the product they dreamed of.

“Specialising in the residential market, the firm is committed to creating high quality extensions and new-build housing for both private clients and architects.

LamburnGeekie take pleasure in working on projects that are challenging, preferring to concentrate on mid to high specification work.”

Ultimately, as the firm’s highly skilled team of in-house builders excel at the problem-solving and teamwork that is required by a LamburnGeekie project, over the coming years the firm’s ambition to further its reputation as Oxfordshire’s premier construction company. This will help the company to continue to raise the bar of the exacting standards of professionalism and personal service that it has already become renowned for over almost 15 years since it first began.

Company: LamburnGeekie Ltd Name: Peter Geekie Address: Unit 3 Corner Farm, Oakley Road, Horton Cum Studley, Oxon, OX33 1BJ Telephone Number: 01865 819479 Web Address: www.lamburngeekie.co.uk

As it looks to the future, LamburnGeekie hopes to work on even more exciting projects in the niche luxury residential market.

The team particular enjoy the more challenging one-off builds and hope that the future will enable them to continue building these and possibly even devolving their own, allowing for greater innovation and the opportunity for the firm to grow and expand its reputation throughout the UK’s construction space.

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Metropolis: Best Commercial Design & Engineering Company - Russia Headquartered in Russia and supporting clients on projects based around the world, Metropolis is dedicated to the development of structural and engineering design chapters for clients, as well as performing general designer’s function in civil and industrial engineering projects. We profile the firm and explore how far it has come since it first began to become one of this year’s revered Construction and Engineering Awards winners.

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stablished in 2005, Metropolis has since grown and thrived thanks to its focus not only on using the best international solutions, but also implementing various trends from across the construction market into its practices.

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These include using automated design systems and develop extensions to software. Alongside this, active use of BIM modelling technologies involving Autodesk Revit and Allplan software allows the firm’s projects to comply with the highest international quality standards and ensure an exceptional outcome for every client.

It is this innovative focus, combined with Metropolis’ individual, creative approach towards each project, strategic thinking and advanced design methods that contribute to successful implementation of each and every one of the firm’s projects.

As a collaborative company Metropolis has partnered with a wide range of clients and industry peers over the years, including ARUP, Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura, Renzo Piano Building Workshop, Schlaich Bergermann, Zaha Hadid Architects and Partner and Zuretti Interior Designers. Thanks to this collaborative approach, the firm is able to enjoy the benefit of international support from a myriad of different disciplines and practice areas.

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Additionally, Metropolis is a member of the international organization Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, which allows it to keep abreast of the latest developments in the design and construction of high-rise buildings. Metropolis is also a member of the Green Building Council, which provides the opportunity to develop projects in accordance with the green standards BREEAM and LEED. As a result, the firm is able to easily adapt to emerging market developments and remain constantly compliant with all relevant regulations, so that clients know they are only getting the best support and service when they work with this dynamic company.

Fundamentally, thanks to the skills of its talented team and their dedication to quality and innovation, Metropolis is able to face the future with confidence and look forward to achieving its goals in each project it has the pleasure to work on throughout the remainder of 2019 and further ahead.

“It is this innovative focus, combined with Metropolis’ individual, creative approach towards each project, strategic thinking and advanced design methods that contribute to successful implementation of each and every one of the firm’s projects.”

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“Fundamentally, thanks to the skills of its talented team and their dedication to quality and innovation, Metropolis is able to face the future with confidence and look forward to achieving its goals in each project it has the pleasure to work on throughout the remainder of 2019 and further ahead.”

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Company: Metropolis Address: Godovikova St., 9, bldg. 5, ent. 5.8, 129085, Moscow, Russia Phone: +7 (495) 721-29-86, +7 (495) 721-29-87, +7 (495) 980-68-87 E-mail: info@metropolis-group.ru Website: metropolis-group.ru Facebook: www.facebook.com/MetropolisGroupRu Instagram: www.instagram.com/metropolis_ltd

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Best Architecture Studio 2019 – Slovenia Best Commercial Architecture Project (Slovenia): Piran marketplace Creative architects and civil engineers were brought together to create Civilum, a Slovenian architecture studio that deliver simple and innovative solutions to society’s most complex issues. Combining new architectural concepts, engineering details, and infrastructural work, the team create a wide variety of projects that range include public, residential, design, commercial and engineering work. Discover why they are Slovenia’s best architecture studio in 2019, and responsible for one of the country’s best commercial architecture projects. perating in Slovenia, Civilum offer all manner of architectural work. From preliminary and concept design, to executing plans for landscape design, interior design or complete building design in wood, concrete or steel structure, this innovative and experienced firm can deliver projects of all kinds.

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In terms of engineering, the firm also design water buildings such as piers, jetty, ramps, and open hydraulics channels design. Drawing everything together, designs of buildings and structures always go in hand in hand with architecture and civil engineering, maximising the skill set of Civilum and their experience staff team.

Before architecture design and engineering commences however, Civilum also help with real estate investments, exploring in detail future construction possibilities, like building renovations, legalisation, and change of building usage. All clients are provided with expert and technical support through all legally required phases of the project documentation.

Slovenia is a very heterogeneous country in terms of geography, culture, and history. With a breadth of environments that are within two hours of each other, real estate investments are growing rapidly and Civilum are at the heart of those developments. With growing focus on environment protection, material consumption and usage are under scrutiny for architecture firms. The firm are already committed to using natural materials, such as steel, wood, stone glass and other recyclable materials.

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In terms of developing Slovenian urban areas however, designs need to incorporate a wide range of services like shopping, recreation, residential, and business areas into mixed-use development. With public space usage there are a lot of factors to consider, and a prime example of Civilum’s expertise can be seen in their recent project at Piran marketplace.

In the city centre of Piran, working with investor desires in mind, Civilum created a new architectural space for the public to use and enjoy. Composed of galvanised, powder-coloured steel, larch wooden panel boards, and hidden mechanisms, new marketplace stands are placed in line with the historic surrounding, and have a lightweight and extremely durable roof covering.

With plans to become the leading investors guide in the Adriatic region, Civilum’s success is set to grow from strength to strength. Using the latest technology to be more accurate, more time-saving, and more flexible, this Slovenian-based architecture firm deliver innovative and simple solutions for domestic and foreign clients and investors.

Contact details: Company:Civilum d.o.o. | Contact: info@civilum.eu Website:www.civilum.eu

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Best Contemporary Residential Architecture Studio 2019 - Poland Based in the heart of Krakow, Poland, LK&PROJEKT uses the knowledge and creativity of its team to craft unique projects. As we showcase a selection of this year’s Construction and Engineering Awards winners, we offer an insight into how this driven firm came to win one of these prestigious accolades for 2019.

ounded 1991 and managed by architect F Leszek Kalandyk, LK&PROJEKT draws on its leader’s experience to offer architectural solutions of exceptional quality that will create the perfect space for its valued clients.

Thanks to this expertise and the knowledge of its team, the firm is able to design residences, single-family houses as well as interiors. The company focuses on individual clients, who have high demands for good quality architecture, and aims to meet these through its creativity and architectural expertise.

There are more than 1600 projects of single-family houses, residences and public buildings in LK&PROJEKT sales proposal. The team is proud of every single design. Each project means new people and new challenges. Thanks to individual approach to every client, the buildings are built all over the world.

Looking to the future, LK&PROJEKT will continue to undertake even more projects and work with a new range of clients. Its aim is to reap the rewards of its reputation for excellence and enhance its portfolio even further.

Company: LK&PROJEKT Name: Leszek Kalandyk Address: Wisniowa str. 16/71, 31-426 Krakow, Poland Telephone Number: +48 12 412 63 73 Web Address: www.lk-projekt.pl

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Property Developers of the Year 2019 South West England With a legacy of exquisite craftsmanship spanning almost a decade, Feniton Park Ltd. is a family run business that delivers beautiful new properties in south west England. As we celebrate the firm’s win in this year’s Construction and Engineering Awards, we offer an insight into the homes it creates and how these enhance the naturally stunning landscape of one of the UK’s most picturesque regions. ince the firm’s inception in 2011 the team at Feniton S Park have been deeply passionate about property development, taking sites from the initial planning and design stages right through to the day purchasers move in to their new home.

Currently, the firm has a variety of projects in the pipeline that are at various stages of development, and the team are always interested in new sites to ensure that they continue to create beautiful spaces for discerning clients seeking true quality.

Throughout the entire process, from initial site inspection through to completion of the project, the Feniton Park team work collaboratively to ensure that their client receives the quality design and overall outcome of their dreams. They fit high quality products throughout their homes as standard, including integrated white good appliances; oak flooring in living and kitchen areas; oak doors and stainless-steel door furniture throughout; and, floor to ceiling tiling in bathrooms with tiled floors.

Seeking to set itself apart from other developers, Feniton Park also carries out rigorous quality control tests prior to handing over the property. The team also visit the new home owners after two weeks and six months to ensure that any issues can be resolved quickly and effectively. As a result, any minor problems can be fixed prior to the homeowner taking possession of their home, and they know that they are receiving a truly exceptional quality space that will stand the test of time and be cherished for generations to come.

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One example of the exceptional homes Feniton Park deliver through this detailed and client-focused approach is Acland Park.

This project presented some challenges, as the site has limited access to site via existing estate road. The firm is proud to have delivered these properties sensitively with regard to existing owners on the estate. In the end, despite the challenges the firm faced, the properties on this site have turned out beautifully, meeting Feniton Park’s high standard of delivery and proving the success of the firm’s approach.

Looking to the future, Feniton Park has planning permission for various sites across Devon and Dorset, and as such the team will be able to grow its portfolio of perfectly created homes and satisfied homeowners later this year and further ahead.

Contact details: Company: Feniton Park Ltd. Name: Joseph Rose Address: 8a Broad Street, Ottery St. Mary, Devon, EX11 1BZ Telephone Number: 01404 819 234 Web Address: www.fenitonpark.co.uk

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Ermen Systems: Best HVAC Solutions Provider 2019 - Republic of Ireland Internationally renowned Ermen Systems provides award-winning HVAC solutions to clients to improve their efficiency and effectiveness.

We profile the firm to learn more about how far it has come since its inception just one year ago. reated a result of 10 years’ experience in the sector C and in response to demands placed on all sectors, Ermen Systems was formed in July 2018 to inform, supply and if required install cutting edge technologies in the energy, water and environment sectors.

Based in Athlone, the firm was ideally placed to cover the country creating awareness of technologies and solutions now available to help clients meet their regulatory demands whilst significantly reducing their operating costs.

Thanks to its expertise and hard work, despite being a relatively young entrant to the market Ermen Systems has achieved an international reputation for excellence that has helped it to surpass its competitors and mark itself out as the best option for a variety of projects.

When initially working with a new client, Ermen Systems offers them free energy audits in order to identify opportunities where operating costs and carbon emissions can be reduced. This dedication to supporting clients and helping them to understand the solutions it can provide is what has set this dedicated supplier apart from its competitors and helped it to engage with clients and industry partners across the construction space and around the world.

Over the past twelve months, the firm has brought superior quality products to the market such as smart monitoring, thermal destratification, heating water regulators, water demineralisation, single room heat recovery/mechanical ventilation systems and many more. These unique solutions individually are cutting edge offering clients unique HVAC solutions to meet the ongoing requirements in particular meeting their obligations resulting from Climate Action.

Contact details: Company: Ermen Systems | Contact: Martin Curran Website: https://ermensystems.ie/

When these products are combined, they can give clients a tailor-made solution for their application, which is future proofed and also with lowest cost of ownership over the lifetime of the project, i.e. Initial Energy Savings but also reduced year on year running costs e.g. Maintenance, parts replacement etc. Such solutions are helping Ermen Systems to provide the service and support clients need.

Recently, to highlight the benefits of it’s solutions, the firm has developed a 3 year cycle package, for domestic and commercial boiler users, ( not steam boilers), which will reduce running costs by 20-25% and carbon emissions by similar figures. This package highlights a cost of ownership model over 6 years, in that it includes labour and replacement parts, and also list all the environmental benefits of using a chemical free solution. This package will help owners/operators to understand the benefits of working with us and using our products.

Looking to the future, as a young and dynamic company Ermen Systems has many exciting new developments ahead of it as it works to enhance its already impressive success and extend its reputation for excellence to even more markets and regions. This growth will help the firm to achieve its mission: to constantly strive for Green Innovative HVAC /environmental solutions enabling clients to reduce their operation cost and carbon emissions, whilst reducing the use of chemicals.

“Thanks to its expertise and hard work, despite being a relatively young entrant to the market Ermen Systems has achieved an international reputation for excellence that has helped it to surpass its competitors and mark itself out as the best option for a variety of projects.”

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Best Residential Construction & Development Firm - South East Queensland Web Address: www.roycorp.com

With over two decades of experience in residential design, construction and property development, Roycorp has become synonymous with creating superior, residential properties including town homes and house and land packages in high demand pockets within South East Queensland. We profile the company to learn more about its longstanding legacy of excellence in the construction market.

riding itself on 20 years of experience to ensure that all residences are high quality, spacious and affordably priced, Roycorp crafts unique properties that are designed to suit the needs of the discerning home owner or astute investor.

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This family-owned and operated company is dedicated to both quality and sustainability, working hard to create homes that will offer benefits to the environment and, of course, those who live in them. A 6-star energy rating is achieved to ensure great savings on utilities with the added benefit of reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Roycorp supports the Australian steel industry, with steel frames that are not susceptible to terminates, are pesticide free and don’t twist or warp over time.

As part of its focus on providing quality homes, Roycorp carries out a twelve-stage quality assurance programme, to ensure that each home is built with the highest standards through each step of the construction process.

Currently, the company is working on an exciting new project called Creekside, which is located adjacent to one of only sixty-six UNESCO internationally recognised Ramsar Conservation areas in Australia. Adjoining the shores of Moreton Bay, the site itself

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was previously used as a golf driving range and was cleared of vegetation. The development of the site was an opportunity to rehabilitate over 60% of the site to native bushland.

As a result, over 35,000 trees have been planted to rehabilitate the site to its natural state, creating secluded residences in a natural and tranquil environment. The vegetation has been planted to create a 200-metre buffer between the development and the wetlands area, creating a habitat and movement corridor for koalas, migratory birds and other fauna. As a result, the development of the site has produced a superior result of residents of Creekside as well as members of the Redland City Council local community.

Looking to the future, Roycorp has exciting new town home projects and house and land packages in the pipeline that are scheduled to be released in 2020. These projects are located in multiple locations in South East Queensland, to ensure the business offers a diverse range of residential products at varying price points.

Longer term, Roycorp will continue to assess the market for areas of growth and will endeavour to meet that demand to ensure it cements its reputation for excellence in the Australian home building market.

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Best Custom Home Builder - Texas Operating in the Dallas-Fort Worth area Lingenfelter Custom Homes, LLC builds luxury homes ranging from $750,000 to over $10 million with most custom builds over 1 million dollars. Helping people fulfil the American Dream of owning their own property, this construction firm can help make those dreams come true. Discover why they are Texas’ best custom home builder in our Construction and Engineering Awards.

Offering a wide variety of services, LCH know that each custom home build is unique, and the client will want something different.

Some homeowners may want a backyard haven with a pool, patio or decking, whereas some may prefer a luxurious kitchen area or entertainment area. During the initial consultation, the designers can ascertain what amenities are important, and can help clients reach those goals.

he firm are experts in custom new home construction, T speculative new home construction, large additions and large remodels. Whilst building luxurious and aesthetically-pleasing homes is a goal for many construction firms, LCH is equally focused on making sure that their homes have solid structures, making them stronger, safer and more energy-efficient.

More homeowners are looking for economical and green ways to move into their own dream homes without a lot of worry and stress. The team at LCH build every home from the ground up, ensuring their clients a home that completely new and designed to their exact specifications.

Clients will work alongside a personal designer and craftsperson to get the best possible value for their dream home. All associates of LCH are specifically trained in architecture and design, meaning that even if the client can’t design their own place, the team can present a plethora of different ideas that can be expanded upon.

Understanding the uniqueness of each client is also important in making sure that any and all constraints are accounted for.

The team at LCH always listen to the clients wants and needs to design and create truly beautiful homes that fit their daily needs and goals, whilst budgeting accurately and meeting realistic time frames.

The team isn’t just comprised of builders and designers however.

LCH also include real estate and financial experts that can help guide clients through every step of the building, mortgaging and closing processes. From giving clients access to all of the vendors and contractors, to having the final decision on design and building materials, the team always put the client first and make sure that everything suits their demands.

The award-winning success of LCH is down to their outstanding ability to craft beautiful dream homes full of personality. Including the client at all stages from conceptualisation to completion, the firm deliver dream properties that are practically perfect.

Company: Lingenfelter Custom Homes LLC Contact: Adam Lingenfelter Website: https://lingenfeltercustomhomes.com/

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Best Residential Development Firm - North West England Based in the heart of Manchester, Hollins Homes is an emerging home builder committed to providing quality properties that owners will treasure. As we showcase some of this year’s Construction and Engineering Awards winners, we offer an insight into how far the firm has come in just four short years.

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nitially, Hollins Homes was born from its sister company Hollins Strategic Land, which has been successfully obtaining Planning Permissions for residential use for nearly 10 years.

With Stephen Goodman, Mark Cooper and Mark Chadwick as Directors the firm has flourished since it first began. From starting with one site of 20 units in Preston in 2015 to now building out three sites within the North West across Lancashire, Shropshire and Cheshire with a forecasted four more sites in 2019 to begin, the company is now thriving in this competitive market.

Thanks to its success, over the last four years Hollins Homes has seen its team of permanent employees more than treble in size and with plans to continue growing its workforce and geographical locations further following the continued success it is enjoying.

Each new property Hollins Homes develops is built with traditional values and common sense. With a preference for quality over quantity, the company’s expert team takes great pride in its attention to detail, crafting truly unique homes for discerning clients.

By producing selective developments the company is able to create exclusive new neighbourhoods where the design of the interior of the property is as important as the site layout and landscaping. The team at Hollins Homes firmly believe in substituting extra plots for extra green space for the lasting communities that they are working to create.

Every home that the company creates is viewed as part of the Hollins Homes legacy, and as such never compromises its principles and is constantly searching for new and innovative ways to infuse quality into its projects.

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“Crafting quality homes is important to the North West’s home building market, as the region is in dire need of more homes that will help it support a growing population. The region is currently faced with an ever- increasing demand for properties given the investment that Manchester and Liverpool have seen in particular over the recent years.

With not only rental prices but property prices remaining high and often unaffordable for many in the South and the range of services, jobs, amenities, lifestyle on offer now in the North of England, it has led to an influx of people returning or relocating to the North.”

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Company: Hollins Homes Address: Suite 3, 1 King Street, Manchester, M2 6AW Telephone Number: 01613021619 Web Address: www.hollinshomes.co.uk

These principles are what sets Hollins Homes apart from its competitors. In today’s housing market, many developers create templated housing designed to be erected quickly, however Hollins Homes is crafting spaces that can be cherished by owners and the wider community for generations to come. As a result, the company’s properties are instantly recognisable and enhance the landscape in which they are based.

Crafting quality homes is important to the North West’s home building market, as the region is in dire need of more homes that will help it support a growing population. The region is currently faced with an ever-increasing demand for properties given the investment that Manchester and Liverpool have seen in particular over the recent years. With not only rental prices but property prices remaining high and often unaffordable for many in the South and the range of services, jobs, amenities, lifestyle on offer now in the North of England, it has led to an influx of people returning or relocating to the North.

With this comes the demand and requirement for the provision of new homes be it for rental or purchase. Currently, the availability of land in well-connected areas (often a key factor in a purchasing decision) is scarce and if available often SMEs are priced out of the market. However, if there is a release of greenbelt land in the urban sprawl areas, which would be deemed desirable for many, it can hopefully aid the provision of new homes. The team at Hollins Homes are keen to continue developing homes in these areas and creating communities that will leave a lasting, positive mark on the region over the years to come.

Overall, having recently moved into a new open-plan office in the city centre of Manchester, Hollins Homes has exciting plans to grow even further moving forward. The firm’s core aim is to be delivering 150-200 new homes per year across its developments within the next three to five years, without compromising on quality or design so that its principles are adhered to even as the company continues to thrive and expand.

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Best Quoting System for Residential Contractors - Ontario Company: Quote Kong | Contact: Nate Seiling | Email: sales@quotekong.com | Website: www.quotekong.com

Designed as a contractor’s answer to the lengthy hours spent generating quotes, Canadian firm, Quote Kong, takes the complicated estimating and quoting process and makes it simple, accurate and efficient. This platform enables the experienced contractor or a junior salesperson just starting out to manage the construction process. Quote Kong starts collecting the information needed at the client’s home.

It guides them through a kitchen, bathroom or addition project to ensure the details and financials are right the first time. As a recipient of our Construction and Engineering Awards for 2019, find out why this uniquely developed software is one of the best quoting systems for residential contractors in Ontario. ounded by CEO Nate Seiling, Quote Kong is an innovative software company that automates tedious processes for residential contractors through customised accuracy. When dealing with a complicated process such as quoting, Nate and his team of industry specific experts have created a platform for generating professional results for contractor’s by contractors.

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Prior to founding Quote Kong in 2015, Nate worked as a contractor, project manager, designer and estimator for twenty years and understands better than most the painstaking process of creating quotes late into the night. After years of frustration, he decided to combine both his love for programming and construction into a system that guides from the very first meeting with a client to the final, finished quote.

Contractor or sales associate can access a document that is clear, simple, and easy to understand with all the related data in it. If changes are made to one part of the document, such as the estimate, the intelligent technology changes the quote, material list, and any other relevant information throughout the entire documentation.

“We are very impressed and (it was not in shock.....amazed....so good it has us speechless......). It seems like you (Quote Kong) have thought of everything and made it so that you cannot forget anything or even have a brain fart.”

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Once you input the type of project to be estimated, it then begins to prompt intuitive questions to help the contractor gather the necessary information. Each answer triggers an intelligent, subsequent set of questions until the user has gathered all that they need to finish the quote. Quote Kong utilises custom labour rates and material costs to estimate total project costs, as well as determine the final profitable selling price that you can offer their customers.

Having gathered the necessary information from the project site, clients can then verify, add, or change any details before progressing. Next, Quote Kong will generate a comprehensive estimate as well as a professional and detailed written quote.

Should the client request it, the system can also help capture, organise, and store photos and helpful notes in a clear and easy-to-access format.

Fundamentally, Quote Kong’s success comes from their insider knowledge of the construction industry and the difficulty of creating quotes. Having worked as a contractor for twenty years, Nate and his team draw on valuable experience and contractor feedback to continually update and create innovative software that helps residential contractors deliver the best possible results for customers.

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SEANELEC TANZANIA LIMITED: Best Electrical Engineering Company 2019 – Tanzania & BUILD Customer Service Excellence Award - Tanzania Company: SEANELEC TANZANIA LIMITED | Contact Person: Eng. Revocatus Felix Mwankemwa | Mob: +255 787 123782, +255 767 888 274, +255 713 123 551| Tel: +255 272 543 439 | E-mail: info@seanelec.co.tz | Website: www.seanelec.co.tz

Innovative electrical engineering company SEANELEC TANZANIA LIMITED specialises in providing a wide range of solutions, including creative automated services for a wide range of clients. We profile this dynamic and multi-award-winning company to find out more. ince its establishment in 2011, SEANELEC TANZAIA S LIMITED, has prided itself as the industries standard for performance, reliability and stability as a comprehensive Electrical Engineering Designs, Construction, Installations, Testing and Commissioning Experts.

With firm’s core areas not limited to: All Electrical Engineering Works; Rural Electrification Projects (grid, mini-grids, off-grids); Operations, Service, Maintenance & Supports of Electrical Systems; Projects supports, Sites management & Projects Execution Supervision; and, Renewable Energy Projects (solar & wind);, it has established a long standing reputation for good customer service, high quality engineering service and products that met one of the main goals for its establishment which was to offer services that stood unique within the industry, making SEANELEC a Versatile, Go-To, and Be-spoke Electrical engineering firm.

The firm had been applied a vast range of engineering privileges to the services it provides and products it sells, integrating seamlessly with a broad range of customers as it continue to rise ahead of its competitors in the disciplines (Electrical, ICT Networking, Access Control, CCTV & Surveillance systems, Optic Fiber Works, HVAC) that it is operating.

Central to the firm’s success lies the highest quality of its works and services, the compatibility of its works, its core values, its staff that composed of full of dexterous hands from different generations of experienced professional, and its belief in a full-service approach, offering clients a wide range of engineering solutions in order to meet their needs and exceed their expectations.

As part of this focus, the firm’s team work tirelessly to maximise the return on investment for their clients and ensure they enjoy an exceptional quality service.

As a result of this creative approach, its self-sufficient nature, innovative and pro-active stance it takes in solving customers’ complex engineering challenges from design stage to commissioning, Seanelec Tanzania is a unique company within the electrical engineering space and able to act as the ideal and reliable partner and/or contractor for Clients, Investors, Foreign firms to venture with, throughout Tanzania and East Africa region. Every project the company undertakes is delivered ontime, on-budget and to the highest possible standards.

Having achieved incredible success over the past eight years, Seanelec Tanzania remains driven towards its core mission: To be the preferred provider of Electrical Engineering Services & Solutions to our esteemed customers; To form long-term relationships of value, and maintain the highest ethical relationships, with our clients and partners by using quality engineering services and solutions; To fulfill our obligations by constantly developing new and improved methods and procedures, employing the best resources and latest techniques and technology in meeting local and international standards through excellence, innovation and integrity, which will assure our progress and growth; To provide maximum satisfaction for our customers through quality performance, thoughtful personalized service, and, efficient & effective Operations and maintenance.

These core focuses will drive the company forward and help it to establish itself as one of Tanzania’s most innovative electrical engineering services providers.

“…if it has a wire or fiber, and it has to do with Electrical, Telecom, ICT or Electronic security, ...then... We do and manage it best!”.

“…Delivering Excellence, Inspiring Trust & Loyalty, Living Our Values…”

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Company: AN Trends (Pty) Ltd | Contact: Aubrey Mathebula | Website: antrends.co.za

Best Architecture & Space Planning Service - Gauteng AN Trends (Pty) Ltd is a Multi-Disciplinary firm based in Pretoria which provides a comprehensive range of professional services in the areas of architecture, project management and space planning. As part of our showcase of some of this year’s deserving Construction and Engineering Awards winners we profile the firm and share an overview of the services it offers to its clients.

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stablished in 2013, AN Trends began life based on market research and the realisation of the need in the architectural sector for a building design company which specialises in green architectural design.

As a result, the firm works, in accordance with the SAIA conditions of appointment, to provide full architectural services encompassing the complete design process with a special focus on design development and construction documentation.

Throughout every aspect of the project, from architectural concept and viability studies through to design, time and cost estimates and then the quality control and space composition as the project comes together, the AN Trends team are able to provide clients with unrivalled support thanks to their skills and experience.

The result is always a project that is hassle-free and has been designed around the client’s needs, with a core focus being on crafting a space they can use to its fullest.

Led by Managing Director Aubrey Mathebula, who is originally from Malamule in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, the team works tirelessly to ensure that they are ahead of emerging new technologies and market developments so that clients receive the best possible solution when they work with AN Trends.

Fundamentally, AN Trends believes that the ramification of good practice and good design is based on research, collaboration and proper implementation. As such, the team’s conceptual basis is derived from the specific needs and aspirations of their clients, and this will remain the case as the company looks ahead towards an exciting future filled with new projects and opportunities to grow. The team’s ongoing goal is to develop a mutually beneficial relationship with all of its clients and consultants in line with AN Trends’ core values, which include integrity, transparency and honesty.

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Hedera Screens Ltd: Best Urban Green Products Supply & Installation Company - UK For more than 12 years Hedera Screens Ltd (HSL) has been supplying and installing innovative urban greening solutions. As the construction market continues to focus on sustainability, air quality and consumer preferences drive manufactures to reduce their environmental impact, we explore how this pioneering company was ahead of the trend and has been offering award-winning, creative green products for over a decade.

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stablished in 2007 by Alistair and Katherine Moore, HSL remains a family-run business to this very day, with their son Robert, they continue to drive the company towards excellence.

Among the company’s first solutions, and the one that remains the core of its business today, is Living Green Ivy Screens. These innovative solutions are available in Ivy, Beech, Hornbeam, Pyracantha Darts Red and Euonymus Dart’s Blankets. The screens are planted and pre-grown on a 5mm galvanised steel frame and come fully established in varying heights, creating a secure and attractive evergreen or deciduous hedging, providing instant perimeter fencing, affording little maintenance.

Today, this solution remains the foundation of HSL’s business, although the company has since branched out into additional solutions including living walls, sedum roofs, soft landscaping and irrigation. These products are incredibly versatile and enjoyed by communities, companies and organisations throughout the UK.

Supporting a myriad of clients across the construction, commercial, industrial, local authority, hospitality, retail and residential sectors, the company aims to act as a trusted provider of innovative green solutions. Each client receives an exceptional standard of customer service, as the dedicated team at HSL firmly believe that forming long-term relationships is core to the company’s growth and prosperity, and as such they are committed to ensuring every interaction is a positive one.

As a result of its innovative solutions and exceptional standard of service, HSL is accredited by a range of leading industry organisations, and currently holds SMAS, CHAS, Construction Line Gold and BALI accreditation. Therefore, clients know that when they work with this dedicated company, they will receive the superior standard of service and market-leading support that they need to make a real change to their space and improve its green credentials.

Contact: Lesley Farrall | Social Media: @HEDERASCREENS Website: www.hederascreens.co.uk | Phone: 01530 560550

Currently HSL is installing living green screens in planter boxes in many schools in London and multi-story car parks, as part of an initiative to help combat roadside pollution. This innovative development and others will drive the company to enhance its reputation for excellence in urban green products over the coming years.

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Fi Arquitectos: Best Full-Service Design & Construction Firm 2019 - Mexico City With fifteen years of experience in the development of construction and design projects, Fi Arquitectos is able to offer clients the benefits of its wisdom and expertise to create the perfect space to meet their needs. In celebration of the practice’s win in the 2019 Construction and Engineering Awards we offer a unique overview of the services it offers and the projects it undertakes for clients across the market.

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riginally created as a workshop dedicated to the design, planning and construction of spaces, Fi Arquitectos has since flourished into a provider of quality design and construction services.

More than a decade on, the firm now creates innovative solutions that will exceed its client’s expectations and ensure that every project has a satisfactory outcome for all stakeholders. For every project it undertakes, the firm seeks to generate innovative architecture and excellent construction quality.

From commercial to residential, hospitality to conceptual, industrial to office, there is no project too large or intricate for Fi Arquitectos. The practice can even develop products such as creative lighting for the benefit of its clients. Whatever the project may be, the firm’s team prides itself on creating innovative outcomes that integrate modern styles and contemporary technology with timeless quality.

The result is always spectacular, and many of the practice’s projects will go down in history as a key part of the Mexican landscape.

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These intense structures are designed to last the test of time and offer residents, service users and visitors alike the chance to explore some of the country’s finest design and architecture.

Thanks to its focus on creativity and stunning design, over the years Fi Arquitectos has come to be recognised and showcased by a number of publications alongside BUILD Magazine and its 2019 Construction and Engineering Awards. These include Elle, Habitat, atk and Spaces.

Each publication has recognised Fi Arquitectos’ unique style and the contribution it has made to the Mexican architecture and design marketplace.

Enhancing this reputation for innovation and quality will remain Fi Arquitectos’ ongoing focus as the company looks towards a bright future. New projects will offer the team the chance to learn additional skills and grow its portfolio of completed projects throughout the remainder of 2019 and even further into the future.

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JVA Renders:

Best Architectural Visualisation Studio 2019 Drawing on more than six years’ experience in the market, JVA Renders is a Professional Architectural Visualization practice composed of a young team of Architects, 3D Digital Artists, Graphic Designers, and Digital Animators determined to make use of their fullest potential and expertise to professionally assist Architectural firms, Engineering firms, and Building Industries around the globe. To celebrate the firm’s win in this year’s Construction and Engineering Awards we profile the firm and share a detailed overview of the services it offers. tilising the latest, cutting-edge technology U and some of the best talent on the market, JVA Renders is able to offer a wide range of innovative services to a myriad of clients, including household names such as Transport for London, as well as renowned architecture firms such as Zap Architecture, SMF Architecture and NoName Architecture.

Working with such a diverse range of clients with unique needs, JVA Renders is able to create a range of materials ranging from 3D renders through to animations and beyond. The firm can offer website design, video creation and even VR experiences, ensuring there is something to suit every client.

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Company: JVA Renders Name: Juan Verdaguer Aguerrebehere Address: Calle arte conceptual 12, portal 3, 2Âşa, Madrid, Spain Telephone Number: +34 620744137 Web Address: www.jvarenders.com

Thanks to its high-tech software, JVA Renders is able to help its clients to visualize their project even before it is built, which helps them make design decisions without spending money on site.

These unique drawings and pictures sell themselves, allowing JVA Renders expert team to create the beautiful renders that clients desire. After all, they say an image speaks a thousand words, and as such the JVA Renders is privileged to be able to craft such beautiful renders that clients are drawn to work with the team time and again.

Looking to the future, JVA Renders is keen to participate more in the film industry and to diversify its solutions offering, allowing its team to give free rein to the imagination. They want to be able to create landscapes and cities that are completely out of this world, and this will benefit both the firm’s team and its valued clients throughout the remainder of this year and even further afield. As BIM development and augmented reality technologies look set to merge, in the future there will be a great lack of designers capable of satisfying a growing demand for this type of content, and as such JVA Renders are excited to be ahead of the market and able to offer clients the solutions they need in the future today.

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Building Retail: Best Construction Management Company – Netherlands & Best Dutch Retail Construction Management Project: Lindt Hoog Catharijne The Netherlands based Building Retail is a construction management company for realising retail, leisure, offices and catering industry projects to the highest standards possible. We profile the firm to learn more about how it won two of this year’s coveted Construction and Engineering Awards.

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s a full turnkey partner, Building Retail can offer clients a complete project, from initial idea through to completion.

Thanks to the company’s expertise its team can provide construction management services to realising the project, all in a hassle-free way, leaving clients free to continue with what they do best.

This award-winning offering of service has already been provided to a wide range of clients over the years, including household names such as Specsavers, Ultimoo Incasso and SportCity as well as Lindt & Sprüngli.

Supporting such a myriad of clients, Building Retail works hard to add value to any business in need of professional help for design, concept, strategy and overall construction.

Among Building Retail’s latest successful turnkey projects is its work on an office space of 1300 m2, two floors and 100 workbenches. The firm undertook everything necessary from design up to and including the complete construction and all facilities.

For this project the key challenges were timing, and also making everything work with 14 subcontractors. Since Building Retail has a strong skill in building a good team, the firm was able to motivate everyone to respect the time constraints, and the result is a project that it is truly proud of.

Looking towards the future, Building Retail is eager to grow and enhance its success even further so that it can support even more domestic clients and international companies that are seeking to grow into the thriving Dutch corporate landscape.

Contact details: Company: Building Retail | Name: Robin Albersen Address: Visseringlaan 22 B, 2288 ER Rijswijk, The Netherlands Telephone Number: 0031648278592 Web Address: www.buildingretail.nl

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Med Design Associates Ltd:

Best Construction Consultancy 2019 - Malta For over three decades Med Design Associates has been dedicated to providing client-focused construction consultancy and solutions to a wide range of clients from across the market. In celebration of the firm’s win in the 2019 Construction & Engineering Awards we profile it and share an overview of how far it has come since it first began. nitially established as an architectural engineering services consultancy firm in 1982, Med Design has I over the past 36 years grown into a multi-disciplinary consultancy firm which has been involved in most of the major projects carried out in Malta.

Thanks to this longstanding experience in consultancy on major National Construction and Property projects, the firm is able to offer value-added services to its clients. Clients know that when they work with Med Design Associates, they are working with dynamic professional people that will share their commitment to their project’s success.

With a focus on the end goal, the firm’s team positively influence the quality of the outcome on every project, thereby protecting and giving clients a sustainable investment for the future.

As an employee-owned company, Med Design Associates is committed to going above and beyond on every project and delivering on every promise with integrity.

Client service is of paramount importance to the firm, and as such it is constantly working to ensure clients feel supported and comfortable by offering them flexible, communicative service that is tailored to meet their exact specifications.

Thanks to its team of over 30 experts from across the construction market, Med Design Associates is able to combine innovative construction methods and accountable project management to achieve a favourable outcome for the client on every project. This saves clients time, money and trouble, allowing them to carry on with their role safe in the knowledge that they will receive the very best construction consultancy and support on the market.

Through its unique solutions and service offering Med Design Associates is trying to provide an Integrated Design System on all its projects.

In order to continue to offer this exceptional standard of service even as the market continues to evolve and change, Med Design Associates works hard to stay ahead of emerging developments and is constantly striving towards enhancing its service offering.

Moving ahead, this focus on innovation and adaptability will remain central to Med Design Associates’ approach as the team looks forward to working on even more exciting and challenging projects.

Contact details: Company: Med Design Associates Ltd Contact: Kurt Borg Coppini Website: http://www.medesign.com.mt Phone: +356 2123 2957

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AJH Procurement Ltd: Best Construction Buying Team 2019 - South West England Thanks to the experience of its team, AJH Procurement Ltd acts as a sub-contracted buying team for developers, builders, groundworkers and other trades. We profiled the firm to find out more about the services it offers and the benefits these provide to its valued clients from across the construction industry. ithin the construction industry there are many aspects that require specialist attention, and for those W companies that do not have the capabilities in-house, outsourcing can be a cost-effective, flexible and reliable option.

To outsource any service effectively, companies must select the perfect partner; a friendly and approachable team with the expertise to enhance their internal operations.

One company working to act as this perfect partner for clients in the construction market is AJH Procurement. This familyrun business works with a range of clients, from small builders completing extensions and building companies with multiple house sites, through to large developers that build multi-millionpound mansions.

Thanks to its vast client base, AJH Procurement is able to negotiate better rates with suppliers and ensure a good price for every client. With a combined annual spend of over £5 million the company can use its leverage in ways that an in-house team could not.

When working with any client, AJH allocates two Buyers to work on their behalf. As a result, clients have access to a buying team that’s available five days a week year-round, without being affected by any leave such as holiday or sickness.Communication is paramount when working with an outsourced provider, and as such AJH prides itself on offering prompt support to every client via either email or phone.

One of the key challenges for companies using outsourced services is the lack of transparency in the costings. Many outsourced teams make commission, and as such true costs are not known until a deal is done. Working to overcome this challenge and offer clients an innovative service, AJH charges a rate over the time period that the client requires its services for, be it weekly or monthly, so businesses know exactly how much they are paying when they work with this dynamic team.

What’s more, AJH do not purchase materials on their own supplier accounts and charge it back to the client as many might expect. Instead, they purchase all materials through the client’s own supplier accounts, and as such all invoices go straight to the client for ultimate transparency.

Together, AJH’s team has over 50 years’ experience in the construction purchasing space, and as such they can leverage this to ensure that every client receives the support and service they need, no matter how specific their request may be. The team have local and national connections across the building trade, and as such are able to obtain any product or solution no matter how niche.

Overall, working with clients throughout the UK, AJH has achieved a strong presence in the country’s construction market. Due to this success, they have recently added ‘Admin Only’ packages to their service; so not only can they provide a Buying Team to prospective clients, they can now also offer an educated and experienced Administration Team too.

This expertise allows the AJH team to offer value added support to clients, including problem solving. They work to foresee any potential issues to ensure a smooth process for every client on any project.

In the future the team hope to expand their client base and will remain committed to achieving excellence for all of them, ensuring that they know they are in safe hands when they collaborate with AJH Procurement Ltd.

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Best Virtual Engineering & Construction Design Firm – England & Best Residential Regeneration Project (England): Aylesbury Regeneration: PreConVision Limited For clients wishing they could see an environment before it’s construction, PreConVision Limited offer that service. Creating 2D, 3D, 4D and even 5D high quality virtual visualisations of upcoming construction projects, this London-based firm add value to their clients and aid their bid-winning processes. See why this creative studio is one of the best virtual engineering and construction design firms in England. reConVision is an award-winning creative studio space based in central London, with an in-house capability to deliver high quality construction logistics, planning and phasing visualisations to aid in project and development planning. The studio has made a very positive contribution to clients and their bid-winning process. With a highly experienced team, the firm has helped clients win bids that totalled approximately £5.3 Billion over the past 6 years within London, and across the United Kingdom.

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The aim of the company is to produce compelling 3D visuals, imagery, and animations that clearly visualise the construction methodology and sequence, from inception to completion.

PreConVision offer numerous packages to clients and bespoke services such as the Construction Package. Equipped with six individual phases regarding the life-cycle of a typical phased construction project, this package will help eliminate uncertain hazardous risks and increase cost-effectiveness through smarter thinking and forward planning, all before commencement on-site.

Contact details: Company: PreConVision Limited | Contact: Christopher Breiner Website: www.preconvision.co.uk

This virtual construction company deliver visualisation services efficiently, rendering the fullest possible quantity, and the best possible quality of service for their clients. The firm pride themselves on working with the biggest property developers, house-builders and designers in London and across the globe.

Communication is key between the client and all parties involved in any project, and PreConVision understand the importance of liaising with architects and structural engineers to understand a design fully. Also establishing a close relationship with the client, the firm employ over fourteen years’ worth of experience to ensure that they are available at all times of the day or night to address client needs, giving them peace of mind.

Major developments in the virtual construction industry include the incorporation of real-time, fully interactive and live 3D experiences. This can be achieved and experienced fully through developed virtual reality technology simulations, using augmented and mixed reality technology. Clients can move around developed spaces to truly get a sense for what a space might look and feel like.

What makes PreConVision a remarkable success across London and the wider world is their ability to create innovative multi-dimensional designs that allow clients to envision their project before completion. Utilising the latest technology that allows the company to present immersive spaces that the clients can experience, this virtual construction firm are at the forefront of working with construction firms across the globe.

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Powell Foundations: Best Shoring & Foundation System Supplier - Ontario Drawing on its market experience, Powell Foundations Inc. offers a large variety of heavy civil structural foundation installation, design engineering and project management. We profile the firm, which won one of this year’s Construction and Engineering Awards, to learn more about the services it offers. hanks to the knowledge and expertise of its team, Powell Foundations Inc. has the knowledge, T equipment and team to execute projects efficiently and effectively; from shoring for deep excavations, overhead sign footings, noise wall installation, caisson pile walls, piling and bridge foundations and more. As a result, clients know that when they work with Powell Foundations, they will receive the support they need to keep their project moving forward and ensure an outcome they can be proud of. Each project is undertaken to the highest possible standard and the firm’s team work alongside clients to understand and meet their restrictions and targets.

Over the past two years Powell Foundations has worked on the Metrolinx – Stouffville Rail Corridor Track Expansion project in Scarborough. This has been no small feat for the company, with many challenges that effected the production of this job. Each day the team works in extreme proximity to the live tracks, causing a high amount of down-time for the safety of commuters riding the Go Train. This project was not only focused on meeting the high standards of Metrolinx, but also working efficiency, accurately and as safe as possible. Planning, preparation and allocating the right resources is how we ensure the client and all parties involved are pleased with the end result.

Powell Foundations Inc. is constantly looking to evolve and enhance its techniques utilizing owned & outsourced equipment, innovative technology and open-minded trades, consultants and employees.

Company: Powell Foundations Inc. Name: Stephen Foster Address: 180 Ram Forest Road, Stouffville, ON L4A 2G8 Telephone Number: 226-706-8380 Web Address: www.powellfoundations.ca

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Contact details: Company: Brownstone Homes & Renovations Inc. | Name: Dave Brown Address: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | Web Address: brownstonehomes.ca

Brownstone Homes & Renovations Inc.: Best Home Renovations Company 2019 - Ottawa Dedicated to putting in the care and attention-to-detail needed to build homes, not just properties, Brownstone Homes & Renovations Inc has become a key player in Ontario’s homebuilding market since it first started. We spoke to Founder Dave Brown to learn more about the firm and how far it has come over the past nine years. reated by Dave almost a decade ago, Brownstone C Homes & Renovations draws on his extensive experience in the market. He discusses this in more detail and showcases how far his firm has come since the beginning.

“Having been privileged to work under some very talented and driven carpenters and builders, I started Brownstone Homes & Renovations in 2010 in an effort to support what I saw as a need for high quality work and standards at affordable rates. As a company we are excited by challenges and over the years we have taken on lots of interesting projects that range from barns to dental offices to escape rooms.

“Through all of this, our main focus has always been on residential construction. We are deeply passionate about creating homes that our clients will be able to make memories in.

For us, every project is unique, but we build from the ground up.

We are quite happy doing in-fills: tearing down a compromised or tired structure and building a client’s ‘forever’ home, or renovating and adding on extra space to help accommodate a growing family. In such projects we handle everything from the dismantling of the existing structure to installing the door bell and welcome mat and everything in between. No matter what style of project we undertake, the most important aspect is always working with the client to create their perfect space.”

This approach helps the firm to achieve its core mission and consistently offer the standard of service that clients have come to expect, as Dave proudly highlights.

“Since founding Brownstone Homes & Renovations, my overall mission has been to have a client who is both happy with the process during the project and happy with the results at the end of that project. This is a common objective, but what sets us apart is the fact that I am constantly taking steps to ensure that this is achieved on every project we work on.

“As part of this focus, I limit the number of projects that my team and I take on so that we can focus our attention on each client, and I ask for a lot more involvement from my clients. My feeling is that if we are building a client’s house, then it is their project, and I strive not to put any parameters around them in terms

of products or changes. At the end of the day, I also want to make sure that it’s a project that the whole team can be happy with, and that we can stand back together and be proud of the outcome.”

This client-focused, quality-driven approach resonates throughout every aspect of Brownstone Homes & Renovations’ projects. Dave explores how the firm works from the very start of the project right through to the end to ensure clients enjoy an exceptional standard of service and the perfect home at the end.

“Every good project starts with a good base, and the first base is a clear understanding of the scope and costs by both the building team and the client. Once you have a clear path forward people are more inclined to work towards the goal, and that results in both a good working environment on site for the duration of the project and a happy client at the end of the project.

“Attention to detail is incredibly important, as is passion in our work: I try to implement the best practices and latest in building science because I care about the project and the impact we are making, not just on clients’ lives, but also our environment.

This is a key trend in the construction market currently, but it has been something I have been passionate about since I started my company, and as such I am committed to ensuring that every project is carried out to the highest possible standard whilst producing as little environmental damage as possible. I want to enhance the landscape in which my homes are built, not to blight it.”

As he looks towards the future, Dave has high hopes for further success for Brownstone Homes & Renovations, as he proudly concludes.

“Looking ahead, Brownstone Homes & Renovations aims to continue to offer the same exceptional standard of home building we have become renowned for. We have a wonderful group of past clients who thankfully are happy to refer us on, and this is a great source of pride for both myself and my team. Longer term we have plans to eventually work on some collaborative projects with one of our favourite draftspersons, and I personally am very excited to see where that path takes us.”

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Best Air Treatment Systems Supplier - UK

With almost 30 years’ experience creating unique air treatment technology, Damvent is able to partner with local industry experts from around the world to supply cutting-edge air ventilation solutions. As he celebrates the firm’s success in this year’s Construction and Engineering Awards Deyan Damyanov shares a unique overview of the company and the game-changing solutions it provides.

riginally founded in 1989 as Damyanov-Martinov O Clima, Damvent has since flourished to become The Technological Leader in the fresh air treatment market.

Deyan begins by exploring how far the company has come since the beginning to drive real change within this space.

“Initially, when Damvent first began we created our own niche in the fresh air treatment market: ventilation designed for all EU regions and world climate limits (-30 to +50oC). We worked hard to educate each market we moved into, offering them the knowledge and understanding of why our solutions were important and the benefits they could offer. We are now proud to create unique hybrid solutions that are ahead of emerging market developments such as the Internet of Things and automated technologies. These solutions can improve air quality and reduce energy for a variety of homes and businesses.”

“In many countries it can be a challenge to educate clients and industry partners on the benefits of our technology and the difference between air ventilation solutions and air conditioning/heating products. The UK market is very receptive to our products and we hope to be able to share them with an even wider range of clients in the region moving forward.”

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Over the years, Damvent’s success has been driven by the firm’s unique approach to creating and marketing its innovative solutions, as Deyan is keen to showcase.

“Here at Damvent, we offer an innovative solution to developers, homebuilders and installation specialists. Instead of researching the market and exploring the needs of our clients and end-users, we design our solutions in a way that all possible future needs and questions customers may have, are already answered within the solution. We design based on our 100% self-belief and Will. Then we educate, creating solutions based on our ideas, we educate our staff and regional partners in the market, and together we craft the solutions our clients need.

“The end result is market-leading, award-winning premium hybrid solutions for air ventilation. Each product we offer is created with the entire market in mind and incorporates our extensive research and longstanding industry knowledge. Thanks to this approach, we are the Leader in this competitive niche market. This can be proven by our Reference List, which is the largest in the EU for Hybrids.”

Such an approach has allowed this family-run company to flourish and establish itself in a range of markets around the world. Headquartered in Burgas, Bulgaria, the firm is expanding throughout Europe, with projects even further afield in regions such as Asia and the Middle East.

One key market for Damvent is the UK, with the company investing significant time and money into building a presence in the country and establishing an ever-growing network of sales professionals dedicated to serving the region’s customers. Deyan explains why the UK is important to the growth of the firm and why it is its core focus currently.

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“Since entering the UK market we have noticed that some of our most open-minded customers are in this region, and as such we have made an effort to build a presence in this country to meet their needs. We understand that currently there are very few companies offering the exceptional air ventilation solutions Damvent prides itself on, and as such we can fill a gap within the market.

By educating and supporting local partners, as well as its own staff, Damvent is able to ensure that everyone it works with receives the superior service and quality solutions they expect.

As a family-run business, Damvent is committed to a supportive internal culture that is driven by research and development.

Deyan shares an insight into the firm’s culture and how education is paramount for everyone it collaborates with.

“In many countries it can be a challenge to educate clients and industry partners on the benefits of our technology and the difference between air ventilation solutions and air conditioning/ heating products. The UK market is very receptive to our products and we hope to be able to share them with an even wider range of clients in the region moving forward.”

“Education is a key aspect of our work, and as such we work to educate everyone we work with, from our staff through to our industry partners, customers and even competitors if they are open for new knowledge. Internally, we find that seminars are the best way to teach our staff, and we offer these for our industry partners also. The presentation of these seminars varies from region to region, but they are always created to showcase the innovation and ingenuity that goes into every Damvent product.”

As he looks to the future, Deyan foresees even greater growth for Damvent as the firm looks to expand geographically and share its innovative technology with even more industry partners and end-users.

“Moving forward, Damvent will remained focused on enhancing its presence in the UK market, whilst at the same time looking to enter into new regions such as Australia and the US. Each of these developments will help us to secure our reputation as The Leader in the air ventilation technology market and to spread the word about our unique solutions.”

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Jul19674 Company: Amirez Developments | Web Address: www.amirez.co.uk

Amirez Developments: Best Bespoke Architecture & Interior Design Project - Cora and Ceres – 12 Minterne Road, Poole, Dorset

Amirez Developments is an independent property development company committed to developing quality homes across Dorset. Having recognised the firm in this year’s Construction and Engineering Awards we offer an overview of the services it provides and how these have helped it to be recognised in this prestigious awards programme. ffering a fully-integrated service ranging from land purchase all the way through to crafting the perfect O space, Amirez Developments is able to provide the benefit of its wisdom and experience to discerning clients across Dorset.

This beautiful county is a sought-after region for those looking for a rural idyll, but a lack of housing poses a problem for many looking to relocate. As a result, Amirez Developments has devoted itself to creating luxurious spaces for clients looking to enhance the natural majesty of this stunning countryside.

Through their work, the team at Amirez Developments hope to be creators of not only truly aspirational homes, but also a lifestyle in Dorset’s greatly desired locations. With attention-todetail, skill and craftsmanship the team work to provide their clients with sumptuous spaces they can cherish and use as a base to build the life of their dreams in.

An example of the firm’s recent work is this award winning development on Minterne Road in the exclusive area of Evening Hill in Poole, Dorset. Having completed a site next door for 3 luxury houses Amirez engaged with the owners of the neighbouring property to produce a pair of stunning luxury homes now known as Cora & Ceres. Each house offers views BUILD 2019 Construction & Engineering Awards

over Poole Harbour and are built to an exacting standard featuring bespoke Italian Kitchens, Private sun terraces and underfloor heating.

Overall, Amirez Developments’ ethos is to achieve a commercially sustainable business by providing core building expertise and delivering high quality projects to the residential market. The purpose is to fulfil the requirements of all of its varied purchasers to their complete satisfaction, and this will remain a key aspect of the firm’s work over the years ahead as it works on even more projects that aim to delight and surprise homeowners in equal measure.

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Morgan Maskall Ltd: Best Multi-Disciplinary Construction Consultancy - Europe For over 25 years Morgan Maskall Ltd has helped projects across the UK to be fully compliant with various health and safety disciplines. We profile the firm to learn more about how far it has come over the past quarter of a century to be one of the winners of this year’s Construction and Engineering Awards.

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family-run business, Morgan Maskall has been providing bespoke services to a wide range of clients throughout the construction market since it first began.

These services range of site and project management through to health and safety advice and training, as well as CDM advise and principal designer support. Thanks to this diverse range of services, over the years Morgan Maskall has worked with everyone from property developers to Universities, supporting illustrious projects including work at Oxford Brookes University and work for the Inditex Group supporting the creation of stores for revered brands such as Zara, Bershka, Massimo and many others.

Recently, the firm worked with a Police Service and Telecomms company to bolster service provision across the force’s estate. Working collaboratively with all the stakeholders involved in the project, Morgan Maskall supported a scheme that required appropriate guidance and management of some 150 projects across a 12-month period. This was highly challenging project, but the firm are proud to have supported the client and worked to complete it on-time and ensure satisfaction for everyone working on the project.

The success of this project showcases Morgan Maskall personal service and expert support. As a small consultancy the firm is able to work closely with each and every client it serves, ensuring that they receive the exact services they need to achieve their specific goals and complete their project to the highest standards possible. Efficiency and organisation are central to this approach, and help ensure that the firm is able to offer the exceptional standard of support to clients no matter what services they require.

Such services would not be possible without a dedicated and experienced team, and as such the firm is constantly working to attract and retain the best talent in the health and safety and construction markets. Led by Victoria Heath, Morgan Maskall is deeply passionate about diversity in the construction market, and as such it boasts a supportive internal culture where every member of staff receives the support they need to ensure excellence for their valued clients. As such, every client knows when they work with this innovative company, they will receive the very best service possible.

Ultimately, Morgan Maskall is a dynamic and adaptable firm, able to provide what its clients require with low overheads and geographical mobility. As a small firm Morgan Maskall is able to compete against larger organisations because of its professional, expert experience and qualifications, and this will remain the firm’s core focus moving forward as it works on even more exciting and invigorating projects.

Contact details: Company: Morgan Maskall Ltd Name: Victoria Heath Address: 22 Park Lane, Chippenham, SN15 1LT Telephone Number: 07595175009 Web Address: www.morganmaskall.com

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Best Intelligent Control System Developer 2019 - Netherlands Working to offer on-trend, cutting-edge intelligent control solutions, Comma Industriez B.V. creates unique systems that are secure, intuitive and innovative. As we showcase some of this year’s Construction and Engineering Awards winners, we offer an insight into the firm’s creative solutions and how these have helped drive it to win one of these prestigious accolades.

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omma is an innovative company that develops intelligent control systems for buildings and yachts, based on a unique protocol.

All of the firm’s solutions are low voltage DC/Power over ethernet powered. The system contains entry, light, window treatment control in a very intelligent and secure way. Beside all other control, audio and intercom are integrated into the system to ensure security and reliability for the client. Based on CAT-5, the firm’s solutions are unique to the market as they do not contain any other cable, unlike many of Comma’s competitors’ solutions.

These cutting-edge solutions are provided to a wide range of clients, and to ensure quality and ease-of-installation Comma facilitates the architect and end user direct in order to make sure the project will result in a unique and luxury experience.

From the beginning of the project to the final delivery of the project Comma support the architect in communication and design of the system, accompanying the electrical engineers to ensure a perfect experience when it comes to end user level.

The firm’s experienced support team configures the complete project in close cooperation with the end users so that the architect and electrical engineering team could concentrate on their role in driving the project to a satisfactory conclusion every time.

Throughout the project, Comma’s sales dept, production and installation team work together like the automotive industry: when the project starts all design and installation drawings are ready and time lines for production etc are determined. As soon as the building process is ready and electrical wiring is finished, the firm’s team visits the construction side, installing and mounting all devices. Configuration is quick and efficient, minimising downtime for the developer and ensuring that their solution is up and running as soon as possible.

Each Comma system is an integrated solution with the most used protocols in building control included. The system is rocksolid and extremely reliable with a very simple user interface, offering quality and ease-of-use for every client. It is this focus on quality and innovation that sets the firm apart from its competitors and offers the best option for any developer, architect or housing provider seeking a reliable intelligent control system.

Ultimately, Comma’s vision into the future is sensor based, but also environmentally friendly systems. The firm’s HybridHouse technology is a small step towards this future, and as such this latest development will be its core focus as Comma looks towards a bright future filled with exciting new opportunities for further growth.

This approach helps the firm to ensure everyone it works with, on any project, enjoys both a unique solution and exceptional support and service. When they first undertake a project, the Comma team work hard to understand the client’s individual needs and ensure that these can be integrated into their system. Powered by the ethernet and sensor based, the solution only needs one cable and is easy to install and use.

Company: Comma Industriez B.V. Name: Daniël R. Geertsema Address: Kweekgrasstraat 30, 1313 BX Almere, the Netherlands Telephone Number: +31367606888 Web Address: www.commaindustriez.com

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Harco Group, Inc.: Best Retail Construction Company – California & Best USA Commercial Tenant Improvements Project: Bristol Farms #11 - Yorba Linda For almost a decade Harco Group has been working tirelessly to provide innovative retail design services to clients throughout this diverse space. We profile the firm to find out more about how it came to be awarded two coveted accolades in the 2019 Construction and Engineering Awards. reated in 2010 by three outstanding executives who had worked together previously in Senior C Management at a $65M nationwide full-service general contracting company, Harco Group draws on its Founder’s experience in the market to provide awardwinning support and service to a variety of clients.

When judging this prestigious awards programme, the 2019 Construction and Engineering Award judges were particularly impressed by the group’s work on Bristol Farms #11 – Yorba Linda, a commercial tenant improvement project based in California and allowing the group to work with this flourishing grocery chain to help them produce a new store concept.

Working with clients throughout the retail market, Harco Group provides services including retail construction; ADA Compliance; fixture fabrication and installation; décor fabrication and installation; as well as custom high-end millwork and casework. Supported by an expert team, the group’s executive team uses three key values to attract and retain some of the biggest retail clients on the market currently.

From the initial concept through to completion, the Harco Group took a hand’s on approach throughout this exciting project, and worked to make Store Designer Kacie Davis’ unique ideas into a reality. Working closely alongside Kacie and meeting with her every week, the group’s team were able to perfectly execute the project and create a retail space where good food is the core focus.

These values are quality, professionalism and value. They are a key part of every project undertaken by the group and drive the company towards even greater success. As part of this focus on these core values, every service offered by the group is completed to the highest possible standard, ensuring that clients can rest assured that they are in safe hands when they work with Harco Group, and they and their clients will be able to enjoy the outcome of the group’s work for many years to come.

For this project and every other it has the privilege to work on, Harco Group’s approach to retail construction is based on a philosophy of partnership with clients, working together to accomplish business goals. The group’s reputation for problemsolving skills and flawless on-time, on-budget execution is based on decades of experience serving leading companies nationwide, and this is a great source of pride for everyone at this dynamic organisation.

Seeking to continue to grow this reputation, moving forward Harco Group has many exciting developments in the pipeline, including the upcoming launch of its new website, which will help clients to learn more about its service offering and drive them to work alongside the group’s expert team. By drawing in more business, the group will be able to enhance its portfolio of completed retail projects throughout the remainder of 2019 and further into the future.

Company: Harco Group, Inc. Contact: Michael Mustin, President Website: www.harcoinc.us

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e-struct engineering consultants: Best 3D BIM Engineering Specialists - Victoria Any construction project can be costly if not done right, and so ensuring that everything is perfect before work commences is important. Enter e-struct engineering consultants, an Australian company who specialise in expertly crafting 3D models of residential, commercial or industrial projects. Seeing a project come to life on screen before commencement on real-world work can help give clients that much-needed peace of mind. Find out why BUILD has awarded them best 3D BIM engineering specialists in Victoria as we examine the company. ince the company’s formation nearly twenty years ago, e-struct has always had the primary S motivation of using the best engineering principles to achieve, present and explain the design for every client and project. The firm offer services in structural and civil engineering, as well as energy rating and sustainability assessments.

The structural and civil engineering services offered include work on structures, drainage, sewerage, infrastructure, swimming pools & water tank, and forensic. Using 3D BIM technology, e-struct are highly skilled in delivering top-quality concepts for new homes, extensions, offices, retail, protection works, infrastructure developments, and even portable structures.

Structural engineering projects are often the results of a large conglomerate of skilled operators and deliverers who come together to bring a project to life. Whilst client minds may immediately travel to the hands-on building aspects or exterior design firms, the conceptualisation process begins much earlier and is vitally important. The work of e-struct is focused on bringing the best technology tools to the table to create detailed 3D models of construction projects before any work actually begins.

In the last few years, e-struct has strived to become outstanding in its skilled proficiency with 3D BIM engineering, and it has revolutionised the business as a result. The firm has recognised that a key challenge presented to construction is to make the technological jump from 2D drawings to 3D structures and models that can be digitally navigated. For construction firms, being able to have a model that can be navigated is invaluable.

Working alongside project managers, architects, building designers, builders, and owners, e-struct consistently demonstrate the usefulness of 3D BIM in any project and for any client. In client meetings the firm can demonstrate how structural changes need to be implemented, ensuring that all partners are on the same level of understanding. Associates then learn how to manipulate their designs or building process, conceiving new direction and cost-effective strategies as a end result.

Dialogue is improved by all parties throughout the conception and construction process, as the technology gives all those involved a much deeper understanding of project goals. Instead of working with a multitude of plans spread across large amount of papers and perspectives, e-structs skills allow for effortless gliding through designs with the movement of a cursor, revealing how a project comes together.

Not content to be the best 3D BIM engineering specialists of today, e-struct have also created a group called e-struct Junior Engineers, designed to encourage kids into embracing their inner engineer and scientist. The group aims to encourage science, technology, engineering and mathematics skill development, whether by building LEGO, drawing, conducting scientific experiments, or navigating building projects in programs such as Minecraft or Roblox.

In all, E-struct’s success has seen how 3D BIM unlocks the experience of civil & structural design. The presentation of a three-dimensional model is only a small part of the construction process, but a vital one. Using the latest innovative technology to create invaluable 3D models, this consulting engineering firm are at the heart of ensuring that every project meets the clients needs.

Company: e-struct engineering consultants Contact: Christopher Rozycki Website: www.e-struct.com.au

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Best Residential Development Management Firm – Victoria & Best Multi-Residential Project (Australia): Spring Malvern In the beginning, Shepherd Consulting Group was born out of the need for development and construction management services on boutique projects that required the same professionalism that is expected on larger, commercial projects. As part of our overview of a selection of this year’s Construction and Engineering Awards we profile the group to learn more.

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ince its inception, Shepherd has quickly grown to be relied upon for many sectors of the property and construction industry.

The Shepherd team is built on more than 50 years of experience in the property and construction industry, and as a result the firm is able to advise clients on every aspect of their development project. Thanks to this exceptional service and support, the firm is able to ensure that the best value management strategies are executed to maximise client’s savings, and increase their total revenue while upholding the design integrity of their vision.

This experience, and the team’s in-depth knowledge of the construction industry, is the key strength of this dynamic company. The firm’s team can provide detailed development management strategies to clients using their network of industry leading experts in finance to secure them the best loan, real estate experts to find opportunistic off-market development sites, and town planning experts to maximise ROI on the project site. This strategy is backed up by in-depth feasibility studies to ensure that the property the client wants to invest in will yield a healthy return.

One example of the success of this approach is a development in Alphington, north of Melbourne, where the original project had a permit to build a 4-level apartment building. Shepherd devised a way to maximise site potential by using the resources in their network and turned the development into a successful 8-level apartment building; effectively doubling the development potential and leading to a 100% increase in total revenue before construction commenced.

On another project in Melbourne’s inner-west, the client was struggling to secure a loan, with 9% interest being the best rate possible from private lenders. After Shepherd was brought onboard, they used their broker and financial planners to secure a loan with an interest rate of only 4.5%, leading to a total saving of $81,000 before construction.

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When working on any construction project, Shepherd provides superintendent services, ensuring that all works are completed in accordance with mutually agreed contract terms. They manage tenders and share intimate knowledge of the building industry to assist the client in finding the best builder for the project.

During construction, Shepherd is adaptive and takes a solutions-focused approach when problems arise, capable of delivering results that favour all stakeholders. During the construction of Spring Malvern, Shepherd managed to reduce $500k in variation costs from the builder to $200k, saving the developer $300k. Similarly, at a boutique residential build in the affluent suburb of Kew East, a whopping $500k was sitting in provisional sums for the owner-occupier client. Shepherd was able to manage the build efficiently, saving the client $100k in project costs; meaning that Shepherd’s service provided was fully paid back.

Looking to the future, with a range of new challenges property investors are facing in Australia’s current property development climate, seeking consultation with Shepherd at any stage of the project has become more vital than ever. Throughout the coming years, Shepherd Consulting will be able to advise clients on the best way to navigate the tumultuous waters of the property sector in order to produce the best return on their investment possible.

Company: C. Kairouz Architects / Shepherd Consulting Group Contact: Adam Trpcevski Website: ckarchitects.com.au & shepherdconsult.com.au

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Quintrix Architects: Best Architectural Design Firm 2019 – Thailand & Multi Residential Project of the Year (South East Asia): The Monument Thonglo With international experience spanning North America, Europe, and South East Asia on projects of all sizes, Quintrix Architects is able to meet the needs of a diverse range of global clients. We profile the company, which won two of this year’s coveted accolades in the Construction and Engineering Awards, to find out more about how it works to support every client regardless of region or services required. stablished by Noppon Pisutharnon and Sirichai Zhangwirunchodinan, Quintrix Architects draws E on their collective experience working on projects around the world to ensure excellence for each and every client it works alongside.

Both of these experts in architecture believe that the best architecture comes from an understanding of all elements; form, function, structure, services, and relationship to everything around it. As a result, they work to infuse this belief into every project they work on, using all the tools at their disposal as well as their long-standing market experience to produce solutions clients will cherish and admire.

Thanks to this innovative approach, Quintrix Architects is able to offer a wide range of architectural services from office building, hotel residential and commercial, to private house creation.

The firm’s experts specialize in high-rise building and largescale projects. Working closely with the engineering teams and contractor on every aspect of every project, the firm’s team is able to ensure absolution quality for its clients.

Alongside the traditional design work the practice undertakes, it also works on research for innovative designs to ensure that it is always ahead of market developments and able to offer its clients cutting-edge solutions. Quintrix Architects is also a revered member of the wider architecture market and able to offer both clients and its industry peers the benefit of its knowledge.

A small practice, Quintrix Architects prides itself on working like a bigger firm, giving clients the best of both their vast industry knowledge and the flexibility and personal service that comes from being a small team. Through the use of cutting-edge technology and robust systems, the firm is able to ensure that its size never produces any limitations and it is able to uniquely support its clients and provide them with service and support they can trust.

Having achieved incredible success so far, Quintrix Architects is keen to build upon this moving forward, and as such the team is eager to expand its service offering to include engineering and landscaping solutions. At the same time, the Quintrix team will remain dedicated to providing the highest possible quality services so that clients can continue to rely on this dependable and quality-focused practice.

Company: Quintrix Architects Name: Noppon Pisutharnon Address: 23rd Floor Thanapoom Tower, 1550 New Petchburi Road, Makkasan Ratchathewi, Bangkok, Thailand 10400 Telephone Number: +6626529112 Web Address: www.quintrixarchitects.com

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Scaffolding Inspectors of the Year 2019 - South East England Based in London and supporting clients and projects throughout the South East of England, Independent Site Inspection Services provide support and services that ensure that all construction sites are completely compliant with all relevant regulations. We profile the firm to learn more about the vital services it can provide. n today’s construction market, UK sites can face a fine or I worse if they are found not to be compliant with all relevant legislation, and as such it is vital that all companies work with a trusted provider of inspection services.

From large scale builds to simple home extensions, the ‘Work at Height Regulations 2005, place duties on employers, the self-employed and any person that controls the work of others, e.g. facilities managers who contract others to work at height. As such, construction sites need to make sure that they have their scaffolding and other temporary structures inspected and certified as safe.

Since it first began Independent Site Inspection Services has risen to be a key player in the UK’s scaffolding and construction site inspection market, offering support that will ensure clients

are always fully compliant with regulations and their staff work in a safe environment.

Providing independent inspection services, the firm offers all reports within 24 hours, ensuring reliability for all clients.

Independent Site Inspection Services can offer everything from weekly site inspections through to one-off visits and much more.

week, often at less than 48 hours’ notice.

They will offer the benefit of their expertise and send their report in less than 24 hours so that clients know they will be able to have their site signed off quickly and efficiently, allowing them to carry on with their work safe in the knowledge that their space is fully compliant.

With regulations constantly changing, the team at Independent Site Inspection Over the years the firm has worked for Services work tirelessly to ensure that many companies include Mount Anvil, Knight they are constantly ahead of emerging Harwood, Cosmur, Engie, Wates, Cosmur developments and able to offer their Ellmers Construction, and Curo Construction. clients support and inspection services It has worked on a range of prestigious that are fully compliant and will keep them projects for these renowned clients, and their teams safe. including the Cutty Sark, Chelsea Barracks, the Shard, the Olympic Stadium, Wembley Currently, Independent Site Inspection Park, Keybridge House, Lakeside, and Services carries out all inspection for Westfield, among many others.

Mount Anvil and Knight Harwood across their whole portfolio, and works regularly These clients receive prompt, reliable with large clients such as Taylor Wimpy, support, with Independent Site Inspection offering them support throughout their Services’ experts available five days a business. This range of repeat clients proves the firm’s dedication to quality and the success of its approach.

Looking to the future, Independent Site Inspection Services will remain committed to offering its clients the award-winning, reliable inspection services they have come to rely on and trust.

Contact: Leanne Webb Website: www.isis-inspect.co.uk

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Specialist plastering company that has been established for over 30 years.

Recently, the firm were selected in LUXlife’s 2018 Leading Designers Awards where they were awarded the accolade Most Outstanding Plastering Firm - London. Also won Plastering Company Of The Year award in LTG Lifestyle Awards 2018/19 and Best Plaster Restoration Company South East England award of BUILD 2018 Construction & Engineering.

Established in 1990, London Plastercraft Ltd have the largest range of stock cornice patterns anywhere with over 200 Victorian patterns, more than 100 Edwardian and 100 plus Georgian, along with many other modern and period designs. Currently, they’ve been developing cornice patterns to incorporate L.E.D. lighting and also air conditioning flow through designs.

The company has a team of specialist lime plaster and stucco craftsmen with vast experience in run-in situ moulded work, lath and plaster exterior mouldings and render.

Also, they carry out restoration work both to interior and exteriors of various buildings including castles, churches, hotels and domestic properties.

Alongside this, the team here at London Plastercraft Ltd design and manufacture all of their own range of mouldings from their large Wimbledon workshop. Their team of craftsmen and women have been involved in the design and manufacture of the largest product base of cornice’s and ceiling rose patterns available.

They have their in-house sculpture and model makers who can create anything from a simple bespoke pattern to the most elaborate and highly detailed designs of great quality. They can work from photos, simple sketched ideas, architect’s drawings, as well as CAD and 3D renders.

In addition to this they work with all available types of materials including plaster of Paris, G.R.G., G.R.P., G.R.C. and Jesmonite. Also, they carry out heritage restoration and conservation work which can include analysing and identifying historic mortars and materials and reproducing on a like for like basis.

Some of their most recent projects include: • The Ivy • The Ivy Market Grill • Annabels Members Club (London) • Mandarin Oriental Hotel (London) • Windsor Castle Billiards Room • Rivercourt Methodist Church • Peckham Rye Station • Harrods (London) • The Aetherius Temple • Royal Lancaster Hotel (London) • Prince William Hotel (London) • Smith and Wollensky (London) And exterior projects: • 4 Kensington Park Gardens • 136 Kensington Park Gardens • 59, 61 Hamilton Terrace • 85 Ladbroke Road • 16 Holland Park • 42, 44 Lansdown Road • Goldsmith Road (four houses)

Looking ahead to what the future holds for London Plastercraft Ltd, they continually look to improve in every area and are delighted to be recognised by LUXlife as the most outstanding plastering company in London.

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Best Professional Waterproofing Specialists 2019 - Europe Thanks to its longstanding reputation for excellence and innovative product offering, Komsol Group has become a key player in the global waterproofing market, providing the benefit of its wisdom and knowledge to clients around the world. As we showcase some of this year’s winners from the Construction and Engineering Awards, we felt it was important to showcase this dynamic company and the creative solutions it offers to ensure quality waterproofing for a variety of applications throughout the construction market.

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ince it first began, Komsol has been working with protection from damp, waterproofing and hardening the surface of concrete, plaster and brick.

Today, the firm’s innovative products and methods counteract both the chemical and mechanical deterioration of concrete.

Having achieved incredible success over the years, the group now boasts an international presence, with both its own offices and a network of partners across Europe, Africa, South America, the Middle East and Asia. With the help of authorised contractors worldwide, the group’s innovative products and methods reach out all the way to local projects.

Each and every one of Komsol’s operative and mobile teams have unique specialist competence and long experience of preventive protection and damp related problems in various structures. As such, they are able to meet the varied needs of clients and ensure excellence for everyone the group supports.

Acting as an international distributor for Control Innerseal and Control Topseal, Komsol is able to offer clients the benefits of these innovative solutions. For more than 45 years these solutions have been on the market, protecting against and solving most damp problems in a wide range of buildings, from private homes and swimming pools to bridges and oil platforms built in concrete.

This creative technology was originally developed during the 1980s in connection with the construction of the Norwegian Condeep concrete oil platforms. The platforms are still standing in the severe climate of the North Sea today. Komsol has developed the technology further, into the world beating products for the waterproofing and hydrophobing of concrete that are now on offer to international clients. These silicatebased, environmentally-friendly products are used today in many different contexts to prolong the useful life and to lower the maintenance costs for old as well as new concrete and brick constructions.

When applied to a surface, Control Innerseal and Control Topseal become an integral part of the concrete, forming a complete body of strength and durability, as well as other numerous benefits to the private home owner and businesses including resisting a variety of blights on surfaces such as freeze-thaw cycles, corrosion of reinforcement steel, aggressive sub-soil waters, sea water, carbonates, chlorides, sulphates and nitrates.

Ultimately, the future is bright for Komsol as it seeks to continue developing and enhancing its unique solutions for the benefit of even more clients around the world and throughout the corporate, industrial and residential landscapes.

Company: Komsol Group Contact S. Europe, Africa, S. America: Toni Schonfelder, ts@komsol.eu | +34 616 421085 Contact N. Europe, UK, Asia: Niclas Schönfelder, niclas@komsol.se | +46 709 405791 Websites: www.komsol.eu & www.komsol.com

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Rockhunter: Leading Specialists in Architectural Visualisation Services - London Entering into its 20th year in business, Rockhunter continues to provide imaging services to a diverse body of clients including architects, property developers, property agents, interior designers and marketing consultancies across the disciplines of planning, design development and marketing of architecture and interior design. We profile this innovative company to find out more about its two-decade long legacy of excellence in the architectural visualisation services. ince its inception in 2000 Rockhunter has provided S illustration services for architects, interior designers, property developers, property agents and marketing consultancies in planning, design development and marketing of architecture and interior design.

Thanks to its expertise in the market, the firm is now able to offer architectural imaging services for every stage of the process including master planning; feasibility and pre-application; design development; design and access; planning and accurate visualisation; marketing and communication; as well as and 360 and immersive solutions.

An example of the award-winning work the firm produces was when it was commissioned to produce a set of marketing images for the proposed redevelopment of Hornsey Town Hall. The iconic modernist building, designed by New Zealand

“Through the successful application of its team’s core skills, over the coming years the firm will continue to assist in providing local council with a clear understanding of how buildings will affect the local community, both aesthetically and interactively.”

architect Reginald Uren and winner of a bronze medal by The Royal Institute of British Architecture, had fallen into disrepair since its role as Hornsey Council’s HQ was relinquished in 1966.

Working closely with Make architects and FEC, Rockhunter created 25 images of the scheme showcasing the improved public realm and sensitively restored amenity spaces along with the new apartments. Bespoke modelling of many of the salvaged art deco furniture and fittings due for refurbishment was not only imperative, but also hugely enjoyable for the firm’s whole team.

Along with the retained fixtures and fittings there were also a number of vintage items salvaged and restored for display in the entrance foyer alcoves, a fitting tribute to the building’s heritage.

To support the print collateral, Rockhunter went on to produce an animated short along with a series of stings, which could run out across multiple social channels to further support the work created for both the brochure and the marketing suite. The entire project was a success and has helped the firm to showcase the importance of its services, which can be used for a wide variety of applications and projects.

Ultimately, every project Rockhunter undertakes is completed to the highest possible standard, as the team believe that they have an obligation as visualisers to represent architecture as accurately as possible, not only in mass but also in articulation.

Through the successful application of its team’s core skills, over the coming years the firm will continue to assist in providing local council with a clear understanding of how buildings will affect the local community, both aesthetically and interactively.

Company: Rockhunter Name: Steven Ward Address: 5a Priory Grove, London, SW8 2PD Telephone Number: 0207 627 0416 Web Address: www.rockhunter.co.uk

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Best Architectural Glazing Systems Manufacturer - UK & Ireland Operating since 1975, Alucraft has a longstanding history of delivering exceptional architectural glazed façades in Ireland and across the UK. Following their success in the 2019 Construction and Engineering Awards, we spoke with Alucraft’s Group Managing Director, Jack McHugh, to find out more about their expertise, history and future.

ike many in the construction and architectural L spheres, Alucraft has become defined by a steadfast dedication to excellence and innovation. Partnering this with a decidedly client-centric approach that truly puts the customer and the project as the focal point of their business, Alucraft have swiftly differentiated themselves as true experts in glazed facades.

Indeed, by working in tandem with noted visionaries across the architectural and construction industries, from the conception stage right through to project handover, Alucraft are keenly focused on meeting – and exceeding – the aspirations of the client’s design. To begin, Jack offers more insight into the company’s composition. “Alucraft currently employ over 180 FTE’s across Ireland, the UK, Poland and the Philippines.

We focus on large scale façade construction projects and our systems include Unitised and Stick Curtain Walling, Roof-Glazing, Point-Fixed and Structural Glazing, Windows, Doors and Cladding Solutions. We are and remain committed to high standards, safety, quality, efficiency and people development.”

Ultimately, Alucraft’s vision is “to be the specialist façade contractor and employer of choice in Ireland and the United Kingdom”. It’s a goal that, by all considerations, they are well on their way to achieving. Yet, despite everything, they remain conscious of their founding ethos and their mission to provide exceptional results, regardless of the size or complexity of the project at hand. “Having experienced a huge growth spurt in the last two years, it was imperative that we reviewed the foundations on which our company’s success is founded. This involved re-evaluating the Mission, Vision and Values of the organisation and from there strategic goals were developed.

We focused on three key pillars which are paramount to delivering our Vision, namely People, Growth and Delivery. We identified key projects from these pillars and from there a Master Continuous Improvement (CI) Plan was set out for 2018/2019 with many in-house initiatives and projects delivered upon”.

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“We have seen a massive culture shift since undergoing this journey. Communication throughout the organisation has increased dramatically which in turn has led to a great morale boost and broad buy-in and belief in the CI methodology.

This CI programme has also brought in many staff benefits such as free Health Screening and an Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff.”

To this day, the company remain passionate about changing the perceived norms of their industry, realising that they are in a commanding position to ‘lead the pack’ towards real, achievable change. Nowhere is this more evident than in Alucraft’s drive towards equality in the construction landscape, as Jack continues.

“We are passionate about building equality in the construction sector and currently run an event on International Women’s Day where we invite students from a local all-girls school into our offices to hear from some of the women in our organisation.

As part of the event, we introduce students to roles such as Quantity Surveying, Structural Engineering, Façade Design, Purchasing and Procurement. The speakers on the day bring the students through their chosen career path, why they decided to work in the construction industry and their experience thus far. The aim of the event is to spark an interest in some of the students to consider a career in construction.”

Like many of their peers in the specialist construction sphere, Alucraft experienced difficulty in attracting new third level talent which had little investment during the downturn. However, even here, they are seeing opportunities for growth amidst the challenge, establishing a comprehensive graduate programme to attract this emerging talent. “Essentially, we are seeing a greater need for upskilling and educational programmes in the future.

To adapt to these changes, we set up a graduate programme in 2018 in order to develop organic home-grown talent and to build awareness of the Alucraft brand throughout third level universities and colleges”.

Other than that, as Jack continues, the company is always aware of areas of potential development, innovation and improvement.

“More than that, Alucraft constantly aspire to ‘reflect excellence’ in everything we do and therefore began on a ‘Lean’ journey when we recognised areas within our business that would benefit from its implementation along with the value-add to our clients.

We therefore decided to apply ‘Lean’ thinking to render better processes within our organisation. This programme has already seen many benefits with some 10 people undergoing Green Belt training and further initiatives planned for the future.”

By all regards, the future of Alucraft lies in expansion, as Jack explains in his closing comments: “In 2018, investment firm Elaghmore bought shares in the business and they plan to grow the business profitably though organic growth and acquisitively to circa €100m turnover.” By all regards, the future is very bright indeed for this industry leader.

Company: Alucraft Name: Jack McHugh, Group Managing Director Address: Unit AF40, Cloverhill Industrial Estate, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, D22 HY51, Ireland Website: www.alucraftgroup.com Telephone: +353 (0) 1 460 5400

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Lily Duclaud: Best Interior & Graphic Design Studio 2019 - Mexico City

When it comes to creating personalised spaces, getting the right interior decorator and graphic designer is of paramount importance. With more than twenty years’ experience, Lily Duclaud is a certified interior designer who stands out across Mexico City and further afield. Discover Lily’s secret to award-winning success as part of BUILD’s Construction and Engineering Awards 2019.

hroughout her work in interior designing, Lily has developed her own unique style, expertly combining elegance, style, subtlety, rusticity, originality, simplicity and a vast array of textures. A true professional with space-planning skills that are aware of budgetary constraints, she designs custom finishes and furnishings for residential and commercial markets through breath-taking use of balance and form.

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A space for creatives, Lily’s studio allows for and encourages the talent of the team to be explored in everything they do and every project they undertake. Satisfying the clients in any different area they need, the team work on interior design, graphic design, communication, photography and art to make sure that everything is as perfect as possible for the clients finished project.

Commended for her ability to offer cost-effective space-saving solutions, Lily’s driving passion is to give life and meaning to the brand which goes beyond products sold. Having partnered with international corporations such as Disney, Warner Bros. and Danone, her immeasurable creativity has led Lily and her team to work hand-in-hand with restaurants, hotels and other international clients.

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Lily is highly skilled in mural designs, with a portfolio that entails a wide range of awe-inspiring interior and architectural designs.

Alongside her team, she bases her tendencies on covering a complete space from floor to ceiling, adding magic in furniture with high doses of strong and bold colour.

Often designing spaces with children in mind, imagination and innovative creativity are at the centre of this firm. By avoiding common and boring elements each space becomes a magical escape, brought to life with an explosion of colour and stylistic accessories for children to explore and experience.

Not content to just create the dream spaces, Lily and her team work with clients at all stages of conception, construction and completion. Creating pitch presentations for floor plans, elevations, finish plans, and construction drawings are just some of the ways this interior design firm make sure that the client is continuously happy with their project throughout its entirety.

At the heart of Lily’s continued success both domestically and internationally, is her uncompromising stance on delivering truly unique and magical interior spaces. Giving her team the space to be expressive and creative, she has cultivated an atmosphere of freedom whilst adhering to client’s strict limitations in order to masterfully create spaces that exude personality.

Company: Lily Duclaud Website: http://www.lilyduclaud.com/

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Watermark Homes: Custom Home Builders of the Year 2019 - Southern Ontario Focussed on quality and innovation, Watermark Homes builds luxurious spaces for discerning clients across Southern Onatrio. We profile the firm to gain an insight into how far it has come in just two years to win one of our revered Construction and Engineering Awards.

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ounded in 2017 on the experience and expertise of its CEO Licinio Martins, Watermark Homes is able to offer the quality custom home building services clients desire.

With more than two decades of experience working with some of Ontario’s leading builders and developers, Licinio has been instrumental in the creation of over 2,300 homes across the GTA and Golden Horseshoe area. As a result, he has the experience to craft any space to the highest possible quality and his client’s exact specifications.

Whilst many production home builders which focuses more on volume and upgrade sales, Watermark Homes is building its reputation one home at a time offering a true custom home experience to its’ clients, where the quality of construction is second to none, and the finishing standards are determined by the client.

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Working with the finest architects and interior designers, Licinio and his team produce nothing but high-end homes incorporating the latest in new building technology, and impeccably appointed with the most premium features and finishes throughout.

Understanding that every client and project is unique, Licinio and his team of experts here at Watermark are dedicated to crafting something unique and creative every time so that they can exceed their clients’ expectations and create a home that will fit perfectly with their tastes and lifestyle choices.

As a young entrant to the market, moving forward Watermark Homes will remain committed to striving towards even greater success and supporting a wider array of clients seeking quality homebuilding services.

Contact details: Company: Watermark Homes Contact: Licinio Martins Website: www.watermark-homes.com

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EBP Building Products Ltd: Best Roofing & Drainage Products Company - UK

With nine decades of experience in the roofing & drainage products sector, EBP Building Products Ltd provide a wide range of technical & commodity products backed up with the skills & knowledge to provide value added services to their customers, supplying projects nationwide. We share a unique overview of how far the firm has come since it first began some 90 years ago & the future developments that will help drive it to even greater acclaim.

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riginally established in 1929 as an importer and supplier of natural roofing slates, EBP Building Products has since grown and diversified to stock and distribute a wide range of roofing, drainage and building products.

These quality solutions are supplied to the builder’s merchants’ network and construction industry throughout the UK and Ireland.

As specialist importers, manufacturers and technical distributors, EBP Building Products is founded on nine decades of expertise and time-served skill supplying & distributing products throughout the building & construction supplychain, ensuring that clients receive a value-added service they can rely on. The team can provide everything from technical sales assistance through to value engineering, manufacturer specifications and technical support where required, more than a typical distributor.

Additionally, as part of their focus on providing exceptional support tailored to meet client’s individual needs, the team at EBP Building Products can also offer site visits and direct to site delivery, saving clients time and money on transport and helping them to achieve a solution that is right for them and their projects.

Every project and client the firm works with is treated individually along with their requirements, ensuring repeat success time and time again. From the moment the client approaches EBP Building Products the firm’s team encourage them to provide project details and where available drawings and specifications so that they can advise accordingly. The team is deeply proud that they are able to offer clients proven solutions, reducing waste and improving efficiency on their projects.

Recently, EBP Building Products supplied 150 metres of linear channel drainage on a project at Europe’s largest soft-drinks factory, owned by Coca Cola. The biggest challenge was the

logistics in getting the consignment to the right area on what is a high security and controlled site. This was overcome by maintaining clear lines of communication and making sure everyone knew what to expect, all part of the skills that the firm prides itself on, and in this instance ensuring that a distinguished client received the support they expected.

Looking ahead, growth is one of the core focuses for this exceptional company. EBP Building Products is currently in the midst of implementing a new financial and Customer Relations Management system, which will enable it to become more efficient and work towards continued company growth. There are many features available with the new system, allowing the firm to basically engineer a solution that fits its business needs both now and, in the future, allowing it to grow with the business as it seeks to expand and offer its award-winning services to a wider range of clients.

As part of the firm’s focus on driving even greater growth, in 2015 EBP Building Products’ MD lead an MBO. Since then he has implemented plans with his management team to reinvigorate the firm’s business style and revitalise its brand whilst enhancing the time served trust and reputation that it has worked hard to craft over the years.

Ultimately, EBP Building Products’ aim is to achieve growth year upon year whilst maintaining stability, so that the company can continue to serve its domestic market for further generations to come. The past 90 years have put the company in good stead and given it a great platform to build on for the future.

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Greater City Mechanical: Best Mechanical Contractor – Northern Ontario

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nitially established in 2005 to provide mechanical contracting services in Northern Ontario, Greater City Mechanical’s technical expertise and pride of workmanship has come to guarantee any projects’

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In the beginning the company set up its office and shop in Val Caron to carry on the business of mechanical construction and sheet metal construction, to service the commercial, institutional, residential, and industrial sectors.

To this very day, Greater City Mechanical strives on customer satisfaction by completing quality projects on time and within budget.

Brothers Chris Patrick, and Kirk Patrick, both being fully licensed plumbers and pipefitters, are partners in the firm and each bring their ingenuity and experience to ensure a successful business. Over the years, to enhance their business they have acquired numerous safety courses as well have numerous tickets such as natural gas and propane ticket.

Working for other mechanical contractors they began their career 29 years ago as apprentices since then have quickly achieved success, before starting their own business designed with excellence in mind.

These dedicated partners are supported by a team of experienced professionals are experts in what they do and know how to effectively apply their skills, workmanship and customer service excellence to assist all clients with their individual needs. These knowledgeable staff are dependable, reliable and excel at offering personal service to all of Greater City Mechanical’s valued customers, each and every one of whom is treated as an individual so that they achieve the exact outcome they desire for their project.

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Among Greater City Mechanical’s recent successful projects is its work on the Cliff Fielding Research, an exciting new 60,000-square-foot facility, located in Founders’ Square. It features four capstone innovation labs, a material analysis lab, environmental and soil mechanics lab, prototype development and machine shop, integrated software lab, a hydraulics and fluid mechanics lab, a lecture theatre as well as much-needed space for the award-winning Bharti School of Engineering.

The Jim Fielding Innovation and Commercialization Space will encourage the local community to foster their innovative ideas, develop new products and deliver them to the marketplace.

The Norinne E. Perdue Central Analytical Facility allows faculty and graduate students to train on specialized instruments and expand their horizons with new research collaborations. The new building also features a Research Centres Collaboration Hub – bringing together innovative minds across the Laurentian community.

Having provided innovative support which has helped to create this unique space, Greater City Mechanical are proud of it and look forward to working on even more exciting and creative projects such as this one of the years to come.

Looking ahead, Greater City Mechanical will remain committed to achieving its mission: to provide quality products and services at competitive rates. As a rapidly growing company, the firm will be recruiting new staff to drive it forward and provide a fresh perspective that will drive it to even greater success among the local community and further afield.

Company: Greater City Mechanical Name: Kirk Patrick Address: 2450 Evans Rd., Val Caron, Ontario, P3N 1L1 Telephone Number: 705-897-8499 Web Address: www.greatercitymechanical.ca

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Best Retractable Fence & Gate Manufacturer – Europe & Best Luxury Residential Fencing Project: Modern Villa A pioneer in the fencing sector, Fancy Fence specialises in the design and manufacture of retractable gates and fences that may be used in a number of applications across the commercial, industrial, residential and institutional markets.

We share an overview of the firm and its creative solution offering to learn more. orking to disrupt the traditional fencing and gate W markets, the Fancy Fence system is based on wellknown fence and gate components that have been in use for a long time. A relatively young company, the firm worked for three years to define and refine its concept before officially launching on the market in 2017.

Today, the firm’s patented system combines simplicity and elegance with unique functionality. Keeping the system simple guarantees trouble-free operation and timeless design, offering a myriad of benefits including ease of use, safety and security.

Providing security without compromising on the aesthetic aspects of the environment, the firm’s solution is truly revolutionary.

By putting the solution together in an innovative way, the firm is able to offer its clients an innovative approach to securing their property.

The Fancy Fence system is based on gates that disappear into the ground when opened. They can be assembled together to form a retractable fence of any length. The use of standard components that are commonly associated with sliding gates allows this unique solution to be extremely simple and reliable.

The gate leaf and drive mechanism are located in a sealed reinforced concrete vault in the ground. It is connected to large counterweights through a system of cables and pulleys, where the weight of the counterweights is equal to the weight of the

leaf. This design enables the use of conventional and easily available low power electric drives, which guarantee reliability, ease of operation and maintenance of the entire drive system.

Recently, the Fancy Fence system was chosen to secure the main entrance of the new railway station in Annemasse in France.

The firm’s international arm, Fancy Fence Global is responsible for the implementation of this prestigious project in public space.

The completion of the works is scheduled for November 2019 and will enhance the firm’s portfolio and showcase the innovative solutions it has to offer to an even wider audience.

Having achieved incredible success so far, moving forward Fancy Fence will remain committed to achieving its core goal: to provide its customers with the feeling of privacy and safety.

As part of this focus, the firm will continue to expand its reach, focusing on the public and residential markets throughout the remainder of this year and the years to come.

Company: Fancy Fence Telephone Number: + 48 663 031 503 Web Address: www.fancyfence.eu

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Best Engineering Consulting Firm - South Florida With a team of talented and experienced group of professionals, Fuse Consulting Engineers brings a unique approach to the design and construction of building systems. We profile the firm to learn more about the services it has to offer and how these have helped it to achieve success, including winning one of this year’s coveted Construction and Engineering Awards.

hanks to its strong industry experience, which ranges from mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection engineering to utilizing façade and structural consultants, Fuse is able to provide a full engineering service to our clients.

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By utilizing professionals from all engineering disciplines, the firm is better able to optimize the performance of both new and existing buildings. Fuse sees building systems as a system that performs in concert, and as such the team approaches them as such, during both the design and construction phases.

Supporting clients throughout the public and private sectors, Fuse provides consulting support to insurance companies, attorneys, condominium associations, developers, architects and property management companies across the US and worldwide.

For this diverse range of clients, Fuse constantly strives to provide the client with the best engineering solutions and pave the way to lasting value and impact in the built environment.

The company’s unique approach allows its team to listen to the client, analyse the data, collaborate across practices and create better solutions effectively.

The firm’s collaborative approach combined with its creative and analytical style allows it to address the individual needs of every project. Fuse relies on data, technical information and professional experience for every decision that is made. By analysing the data and evaluating the trends, this dynamic team is able to create innovative solutions out of what was once only possibilities, ensuring excellence for clients and providing them with support they cannot find elsewhere.

One recent example of the success of this approach was Fuse’s work on a property condition assessment of a newly constructed mid-rise building in Miami Beach. The client was the Condominium Association, and the team was tasked to complete a thorough condition assessment of the building exterior and interior and report any construction, design or maintenance

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deficiencies. fuse consulting engineers implemented significant technology and software to complete this project and allow a more cost effective and efficient solution to their client.

While the technology helped the team to deliver the most informational and detailed deliverable to the client, Fuse’s challenges included how to effectively implement the technology in a way that was comfortable to its client. The firm’s technology included a complete database for all site documentation, photographs, drawings and notes with pinpointed GPS locations for all deficiencies found on site.

In addition, Fuse implemented drone assessments to document and assess inaccessible locations on the roof and facade. The team also utilized the drone technology to provide thermal imaging of the roof membrane. The technology implemented helped Fuse to acquire much more information much more efficiently. This allowed the client to access all project information in real time as well as allow the team to deliver information quickly and effectively. The database allowed the team to eliminate 80% of the back-office workload that consisted of organizing site photographs, notes and sketches. This approach helped achieve success for the client and provided them with a unique solution.

Ultimately, Fuse strives to provide the client with the best engineering solutions and pave the way to lasting value and impact in the built environment. To achieve this, the dynamic firm intends to grow and expand into national and international markets. The team plans to do this by utilizing their consultants and working together to provide an all-inclusive service for insurance markets, attorneys, design professionals and property management groups worldwide. Seeking to undertake even more international projects, the firm’s talented team have a bright future ahead.

Name: Kylie Schalz and Jose Canales Address: Miami, FL Telephone Number: +1.630.849.7183 Web Address: www.fusece.com

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Best Hospitality Architecture Practice 2019 & Best Hotel Project: Nanning Resort Hotel Internationally renowned RhineScheme Architects GmbH provides a full range of architectural services to clients across Asia and Europe. We profile the firm to find out more about the services it has to offer to clients around the world and throughout the hospitality space, for which it has won not one but two of this year’s coveted Construction and Engineering Awards.

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stablished in 2004 with offices in both Germany and China, RhineScheme began life as a merger of medium-sized design studios with more than 30 years’ experience under one umbrella.

Thanks to this expertise, today RhineScheme focuses on big-scale architectural and urban planning projects, for private, institutional and governmental clients. The firm now offers a whole range of design and consultancy services, starting from real estate consulting and marketing and feasibility studies for all sorts of buildings and urban developments; architectural and interior design from schematic drawings to construction documentation; tendering support and site supervision.

Additionally, RhineScheme Architects also offers specialised engineering services, which include: structural engineering, storm water management, traffic consulting, professional and independent lighting design.

Nonetheless RhineScheme has steadily improved its reputation in this difficult market and is proud of having achieved a high reputation in planning complex mixed-use projects, tourism developments, smart cities and eco-cities, urban regeneration and conversion projects.

Its Beijing office has a well-experienced local team familiar with both Chinese and Western planning conditions and culture.

Incorporating a solid world-wide network of partner offices, RhineScheme combines more than 100 architects, urban planners and interior designers, as well as ca. 200 associated engineers, researchers and consultants.

Looking to the future, RhineScheme is keen to move into the British market, and it hopes to find a creative developer for challenging tourism projects, in which the firm’s team can bring special Eurasian experiences, combining the Asian sense of hospitality and efficiency with the enduring ingenuity of Europe.

This aim will help the company to grow and establish itself as an international expert in construction over the years ahead.

The firm’s longest lasting professional experience is in Europe, but biggest and most challenging projects and clients have been in China, since that is still the largest construction market in the world.

Working for the Chinese market is often connected with enormous time pressure and complex tasks that are unknown in Europe.

Name: Wolf Loebel (CEO) Address: Am Hirzacker 5, 36132 Eiterfeld, Germany, 3, Andingmen Dong Binhe Lu 2-2-401, 100013 Beijing / China.

Telephone Number: +86 13911733670 Web Address: www.rhinescheme.com

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Pelli Property: Best Project Management & Quantity Surveying Service Provider - UK Supporting Retail, Commercial and Domestic clients throughout the UK and Ireland, Pelli Property offers clients a creative and comprehensive approach that ensures their needs are met and their expectations exceeded. We share an overview of this approach and explore how this has helped the company to win one of this year’s Construction and Engineering Awards.

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elli Property was established in 2016 with the view to provide a full range of best in class Project Management and Quantity Surveying professional services to clients throughout the UK.

Pelli Property’s operational blueprint has facilitated the delivery of over 70 stores for its clients, enabling them to achieve better results, along with the flexibility, cost and value benefits this innovative approach brings.

The firm focuses on a holistic approach to project and cost management by understanding client’s core values, key people and target deliverables. By harnessing client’s existing relationships and methodology Pelli Property is able to increase output without unnecessary strain on supply chains and direct employees, ensuring costs are managed at all stages.

With increasing regulations and legislations, Pelli Property remains committed to providing clients with a fully compliant service that they can rely on. By undertaking regular site monitoring, auditing on site health and safety, progress reports and risk identification, the firm is able to allow client personnel to

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watch the whole project unfold from the comfort of their office. As a result, they can sit back and relax safe in the knowledge that this dynamic company has everything covered and will deliver a first-class, quality project that will meet their exact specifications.

Currently, the firm is working on projects in Manchester Airport and overseeing a multimillion € project in Cork. Alongside this, the firm is working on some of its most challenging and rewarding projects, which are been on smaller local domestic solutions. All of these projects will drive the firm to even greater success over the years to come.

Moving forward, as the high street retail market declines Pelli Property is seeing new opportunities to expand its horizons and offer clients the high-quality solutions they need to ensure their growth and continued success.

Company: Pelli Property Name: David Whyte Address: 181 Cross Street, Sale, M33 7JG Telephone Number: 07507133115 Web Address: www.pelliproperty.com

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CimentArt Microcement SL: Best Microcement Solutions Manufacturer 2019 - Europe Internationally renowned CimentArt Microcement SL are experts in the manufacturing and provision of quality Microcement solutions. As we showcase a selection of the winners from this year’s Construction and Engineering Awards, we felt it was important to offer an overview of this innovative firm and the cutting-edge solutions it crafts.

riginally established in 2009, CimentArt Group O is a company born from model changes and developments at the level of construction and design systems and the advancement of new technologies applied to the sector of decorative coatings.

Today, the firm develops and supplies innovative Microcement solutions that are designed to act as an ideal decorative coating for any surface. Its Microcement solution represents the best example of chemical and technological evolution, by using the traditional method of cement manufacturing.

Utilising the finest materials, CimentArt Microcement provides a versatile solution, as well as offering training and support so that clients can implement it effectively and create the effect they were striving for.

Having recently moved to new facilities to drive growth and innovation, CimentArt Microcement is now manufacturing, packaging and labelling its solution under one roof and to the highest quality standards. These new facilities that the company boasts are designed and distributed in the areas of production, exhibition, administrative areas and training area, to offer customers the highest level of quality possible.

As R&D and innovation remain key focuses in the construction market, the firm remains committed to investing in creating new and exciting products for the benefit of its clients. The firm remains deeply focused on driving change in the construction space through the provision of this creative solution.

Overall, this focus on innovation and creativity will help CimentArt Microcement to grow and flourish in this thriving sector.

Company: CimentArt Microcement SL Contact: Andre Ribeiro Website: https://www.grupocimentart.com/

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C&D Electrical (NI) Ltd: Best Electrical & Mechanical Contractor 2019 - Republic of Ireland Based in Northern Ireland but supporting clients throughout Ireland and Europe, C&D Electrical (NI) Ltd is a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) specialist committed to providing quality services its clients can rely on. We share an overview of the company and the vital support it offers to its myriad of international clients.

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stablished in 2016 C&D Electrical has since then grown to be a respected electrical and mechanical contractor providing a range of services.

Thanks to its extensive expertise, the firm is able to provide a wide range of services including 24/7 365 call out, all level of contracts from small maintenance projects to large M&E contracts, full electrical inspection and testing division and all other associated electrical aspects.

These services are provided to an wide array of clients that range from small local businesses through to large international commercial brands and local government and council authorities.

What unites all these clients the exceptional quality of service they receive when they partner with C&D Electrical.

An example of the exceptional service the firm provides is its work on Lidl Junction One Antrim. This exciting project was a new specification large Lidl store for Forrme Construction. C&D Electrical had a short programme on site and there were new specification changes introduced throughout the time the firm worked on the project. Despite these challenges, the firm were still able to meet the needs of their client while staying within budget and allowed the store to open on time with no issues, a feat of which the team are incredibly proud.

This project and the firm’s many other success stories would be impossible without the support of a dedicated, talented and experienced team of staff. Recognising this, C&D Electrical are deeply committed to investing in and supporting staff and ensuring that they have the training, equipment and internal culture they need to offer the best possible service to every client they work alongside.

As part of this drive towards attracting and retaining the construction market’s top talent, C&D Electrical invests in apprenticeship schemes designed to bring the best and the brightest young construction professionals to the top of their game and give them the skills they need to excel. Such programmes are vital in today’s construction market, in which a shortage of labour is a key challenge. By combining an exceptional internal culture with a dedication to supporting staff from the start of their careers, C&D Electrical is able to overcome this challenge and offer clients the benefit of some of the best and most innovative revolutionaries in today’s construction market.

Fundamentally, C&D Electrical is on a mission to provide an honest, competitive and high level of service to all of its clients, both big and small. As it looks towards the future, the company will strive towards achieving this aim by growing and expanding its service offering and workforce, whilst at the same time remaining dedicated to the high standards of services it has become renowned for over the past three years since C&D was first created.

Company: C&D Electrical (NI) Ltd Name: David McSWiggan Address: 3 Grange Road, Magherafelt, Co Derry, BT45 5EL Telephone Number: 07720292686 Web Address: www.cdelectrcalni.com

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RoofSpec Consultants: Best Roofing Systems Design & Installations Company – Greece & Best Roofing Installation Design: Coca Cola Production Plant in Rostov, Russia Specialising in the highly-complicated field of waterproofing, consultation firm RoofSpec Consultants (RSC) are an independent roofing firm that provide specialised designs to facility owners. After their win in BUILD’s Construction and Engineering Awards for 2019, we examine the success of the firm as the best roofing systems design and installations company in Greece. longside structural integrity and fire resistance, waterproofing is one of the three basic pillars for any construction and building project. It can seriously affect the performance and service life of the building if those three aspects are not dealt with the utmost importance. Unlike structural integrity and fire resistance which may or may not be challenged, waterproofing systems are challenged around the clock for as long as the construction exists and should be able to withstand any weather condition for decades. A poorly designed and installed waterproofing system will impact structural integrity and fire resistance as well.

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Operating as an independent roofing consulting firm, RSC specialise in providing consulting services for roof and basement waterproofing projects, across new or existing constructions.

Roofs and basements are often complex assembly projects that require industry experience and specific skills in order to manage them. Having been active in the waterproofing industry for many years, this firm have undertaken and delivered success after success and cemented themselves as a trusted partner for any construction project.

The company get involved at every phase of construction projects to ensure that their custom-made designs are installed in the correct way. With accurate inspection and control over the installation process, any building project can ensure guaranteed success in all their waterproofing needs. From an initial visual roof inspection to provide an economical evaluation, to technical proposals and bidding support, right through to inspection of application to secure investment return, RSC are involved every step of the way.

Research and development and an impressive amount of technological progress in the roofing industry have seen an exponential growth in available systems that can cover any need a facility owner might have.

An excellent example of the firm’s high-quality work is the Coca Cola production plant in Rostov-on-Don in Russia, where the company had been facing severe water-related problems for years.

RSC were invited and challenged to find solutions that would not only address the leaking problems, but also the side effects of leaking water; structural integrity, thermal performance, and ice formation. They were challenged to accomplish all this without disrupting the daily operations of the plant itself.

Throughout the process, the company even went as far as studying the aerodynamics of the plant, managing to solve all problems whilst remaining under budget. Coca Cola was so satisfied with the final result, that the two companies have since enjoyed a mutually beneficial and long-lasting business relationship together.

Despite not being a supplier or applicator of roofing products, or being affiliated with the product manufacturers, distributors or applicators, RSC still bring the highest level of expertise to each project. High competition in the industry is forcing companies to constantly develop new systems and solutions to differentiate themselves, acquiring a bigger market share than their competitors. The firm ensure they are always updating their knowledge of the application fields, to guarantee any facility owner the peace of mind they need.

In an industry where the standard has become one-size-fits-all, RSC are standing out for their unique work across a multitude of sectors and industries. Clients and projects have ranged from industrial and commercial buildings, to hospitals, shopping malls, educational facilities and hotels.

Ultimately, RSC’s success is down to their wealth of knowledge and determination to offer every single client the same peace of mind during construction projects. Overseeing the implementation of such a crucial aspect of building or renovation work, this company continues to deliver the highest levels of quality service and expertise to every unique project.

Those same one-size-fits-all and copy/paste solutions simply can’t deliver the right value to a facility owner, and RSC are separating themselves from the competition with unique services.

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James Cohen Consulting: Leading Specialist in Forensic Engineering - North East USA Drawing on the knowledge and expertise of its Founder and Namesake, James Cohen Consulting provides award-winning forensic engineering support, oversight and service. We profile the firm and James himself to learn more.

or more than 40 years James Cohen has been supporting some of the largest and most revered companies throughout the construction and engineering market, providing them with forensic engineering support and expert witness testimony.

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Throughout his diverse career James has worked across a variety of sectors and practice areas, including disaster response and mitigation, failure analysis, natural hazard mitigation and response, dynamics, advanced analysis techniques, and instrumentation.

Among other projects, he has been involved with demolition; collapse investigation; building damage due to various causes; building and tunnel leak mitigation; vibration and fatigue testing; cable design; blast analysis, existing facilities; cranes; towers; scaffolding; and dynamic and impact analysis.

Among the companies he has worked with include Thornton Tomasetti, Arup and Wiss, Janney, Elstner. He was also previously an Adjunct Professor at Manhattan College, New York. During this role he taught a graduate level class on forensic engineering “Introduction to Engineering Investigations.” This work allowed James to share his knowledge and expertise with a wide range of industry peers and up-and-coming engineers and experts. He was able to mould them and ensure that they provided the expertise their future clients and collaborators required.

In March of 2018 James decided to go one step further and use his extensive industry expertise to establish his own company, James Cohen Consulting, to provide the benefits of his knowledge to a range of clients. Through this latest venture, James helps clients to develop, manage and handle building pathology, including forensic engineering, both post and pre claim, engineering investigation and repair, as well as building related insurance claim investigations.

His services also include emergency response, hazard mitigation, due diligence and expert requests, domestically and

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overseas, including expert testimony. By providing such an array of solutions James is able to use his experience to the full and offer his clients the services they need but do not have the expertise to handle in-house. As a first responder with the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Urban Search and Rescue Teams, James provided his expertise in the wake of national disasters, including the 9/11 terrorist attack.

Looking ahead, James has big plans to drive James Cohen Consulting to even greater heights, through alternate dispute resolution, such as DRB’s, Owner’s representation and international assistance in mitigation and resolution of construction defect claims. Further development of his website, which is currently under construction, will allow him to showcase the benefits of his knowledge and expertise to an even wider array of clients in the future.

Company: James Cohen Consulting Contact: James Cohen Website: www.jcconsultingengineers.com

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