Awards

Architectural Practice of the Year:

P+HS Architects

An outstanding entry demonstrating not just a one off project but a commitment to the devleopment of the MMC markeitng for non-domesitc buildings. Excellent engagement with the supply chain.

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Best Temporary Building Project - Public Sector (Education/Healthcare):

Oasis Academy Temple Quarter (McAvoy)

This is an impressive project showing how MMC can provide fast, fit-for-purpose solution. The building system employed highlighted green principles with its use of  high-efficiency LED lighting, heat pumps and solar panels, and the fact that 99% of waste was diverted from landfill was notable.

Best Temporary Building Project - Private Sector (Leisure, Events, Office, etc):

ShopMobility Centre (Pickerings Hire)

A fantastic entry showcasing the use of temporary buildings and also with an element of ESG.

Best Temporary Building Project – Construction:

Admiralty Arch (Portakabin)

This is an impressive four-storey construction at an iconic site in a cramped location. The fact this will be a prestigious hotel shows the quality results that MMC can achieve.

Achieving Net Zero in a Project:

Sandycroft Depot (Chester) Net Zero Office (Portable Offices)

A superb example of the circularity of modular construction demonstrated with an EPC rating of A+ with a score of -2, signifying a net negative CO₂ footprint.

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award:

Balfour Beatty Modular 

Love the thought that has gone into addressing neurodiversity and the use of recycled plastics. Improved acoustics for autism. Really impressive.

Individual Achievement Award:

Brian Sutherland

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Client of the Year:

Unilife Student Living, nominated by Stelling Properties Limited

This is an impressive entry showing a client with a joined-up approach, recognising how MMC can reduce costs and enhance speed of delivery while achieving high standards. Customer feedback from students helped to tailor the eventual design and new techology and solar panels, together with the methods of construcion has renovated an old historic building into a stylish facility.

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Innovation of the Year – Product, Process or Company:

HS2 N1/N2 (Kingsbury) by Balfour Beatty Modular

Really interesting solutions to reduce energy consumption for site accommodation. Balfour Beatty should be commended for going above the norm.

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Manufacturer of the Year – Category 1 Construction:

McAvoy

Good examples of collaboratoive working, alliancing with Tier 1 contractors and a flexible approach.

Manufacturer of the Year – Category 2 Construction:

TG Escapes Modular Eco-Buildings

Project of the Year for Commercial/Retail/Offices/Leisure:

Urbanest Battersea (Walsh)

Great project.  Low carbon and reusable for circular economy, and interesting location and fantastic visuallly.

Project of the Year for Education (Early Years and Primary):

Edgeborough School Changing Facilities (TG Escapes)

The use of timber cladding and large roof light windows gave a bright space and sustainable elements like solar panels and a heat pump allow the building to generate as much energy as it consumes. I would have liked more technical detail about design, practical challenges, sustainability and so on.

Project of the Year for Education (Secondary and Higher):

McAvoy – Orsett Heath Academy

 This is a very thorough submission showing various MMC benefits with 70% of work undertaken offsite. Air source heat pumps and solar panels were incorporated, and 99% of waste was diverted from landfill. The cedar cladding and brickwork harmoise with the building’s surroundings and 209 modules were installed in 13 weeks showing the speed of construction possible. The use of BIM and virtual reality modelling is impressive, as well as wearable cameras giving real-time progress updates, and the building has clearly enhanced the community.

Project of the Year for Education (SEND/CAMHS/Mental Health):

Co-op Academy Brierley (Portakabin)

An exceptional building installed in difficult conditions but again provving speeed as well as quality.

Supply Chain Partner of the Year:

Marksman Roofing & Cladding

A supply chain partner who really understands the modular industry and the need for speed of response / early engagement. Very impressive that they have been working for 7 different modular companies and have delivered 30 modular projects in a single year. A wide range of cladding solutions. And excellent testimonials.

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Project of the Year for Healthcare (Primary Care):

James Cook University Hospital, Urgent Treatment Centre (P+HS Architects)

I really liked the statistics on this one, in terms of how it is benefitting the NHS wait times, and speed of delivery of the project itself. The visuals of the building are also impressive.

Project of the Year for Healthcare (Secondary/Tertiary Care):

Sulis Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SEOC) - Sulis Hospital Bath (Actiform)

An incredible building meeting all the requirements.

Women in Modern Methods of Construction:

Anne Daw (HLM Architects)

Anne Daw is clearly a significant industry player, having previously won other awards that reflect this. She promotes the benefits of MMC in terms of project enhancement but also as a means of encouraging workplace  diversity, which she also advocates within her own company and fellow professionals.

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Stuart Norris Technical Achievement Award:

Stan Chapman - Advante (Algeco)

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