The shortlisted nominees for the highly anticipated Construction Week Middle East Awards 2023 are out now!
With 20 categories this year, we are extremely elated to celebrate the success, presence, and significance of the construction industry in the Middle East.
The awards night will take place on 23 November 2023 at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, Dubai.
Check out the shortlist for this year’s awards ceremony:
Contractor of the Year
The award for Contractor of the Year will go to the company that has won a main contractor contract over the past 12 months and has demonstrated the best record of progress and delivery for its clients while maintaining an exemplary health, safety, and environment (HSE) record, and showing signs of commercial strength and growth during the eligibility period.
SHORTLIST
- Nesma & Partners
- The Arab Contractors (Osman Ahmed Osman & Co.)
- AASA Middle East Contracting Co.
- McLaren Construction (International)
- Al-Ayuni Investment & Contracting Company
- ALEC Engineering & Contracting
- China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East
- Sobha Constructions
- Orascom Construction
- IHCC
Consultancy of the Year
The Consultancy of the Year award will go to the company that can demonstrate the best record of delivering innovative, original, and consistent expertise on projects during the eligibility period.
SHORTLIST
- Enstoa, Inc.
- KEO International Consultants
- Meinhardt
- EXCOM Project Development Consultants
- AECOM
- Egis
- Cundall
- AtkinsRéalis
- Omnium International
- AESG
- Compass Project Consulting
- Parsons
Sub-contractor of the Year
The Sub-Contractor of the Year award will go to the company that can demonstrate the best record of progress and delivery for its clients while maintaining an exemplary health, safety, and environment (HSE) record, and showing signs of commercial strength and growth during the eligibility period.
SHORTLIST
- LASCO JV SSG
- Arabian MEP Contracting
- Douglas OHI
- OXYPRO Electromechamical Work
- ALEMCO
- Depa
- ARENA Group
- Twintec Saudi
Sub-consultancy of the Year
The award for Sub-Consultancy of the Year will go to the company that can demonstrate how it has added value for its client, – developer or consultant – by providing specialised expertise for projects, whilst also delivering on-time, within-budget, and highly HSE-centric work.
This category is open to firms of all sizes that specialise in at least one of the following disciplines – fire safety, project management, cost consulting, façade design, MEP design, geotechnical consultants, energy consultants, sustainability consultants, and so on.
SHORTLIST
- LASCO Group
- TC Consultancy
- Stonex Consulting
- EXCOM Project Development Consultants
- TBH
- Compass Project Consulting
- Omnium International
Developer of the Year
The winner of the Developer of the Year category will have proven why it is the stand-out developer over the past 12 months. We invite developers to showcase their best work in the region and how they have overcome market challenges.
SHORTLIST
- Bloom Holding
- FIVE Holdings
- LEAD Real Estate Developer
- RAK Properties
- Diriyah Company
- ROSHN
- MAG
Fit-out contractor of the year
For this category, we would like to see how the contractor has overcome complex fit-out works and delivered their scope of work on time and within budget over the past year.
SHORTLIST
- The Arab Contractors (Osman Ahmed Osman & Co.)
- ALEC FITOUT
- Dutco Interiors
- AMAQ Interiors
- Depa
- KOJ Interiors
Architecture firm of the year
The importance of architecture within the built environment cannot be underestimated. In an increasingly urbanised world, architecture has never been so important especially as we adapt to an inevitable changing marketplace.
Judges will assess a design that has captured the eye, while also incorporating sustainability aspects. Also, the criteria include the concept, technicality, engineering and complexity across its project pipeline.
SHORTLIST
- Killa Design
- DSA Architects International
- KEO International Consultants
- Dewan Architects + Engineers
- JT+Partners
- Orange Design Group
- U+A
Infrastructure project of the Year
The Infrastructure Project of the Year will go to the project that makes an important contribution to its surroundings, demonstrates construction best practice, and can show how construction techniques and technology have contributed to its success.
The majority of the project work should have been brought to completion during the eligibility period. Projects eligible in this category typically include roads, bridges, airports, railways, and social infrastructure such as government-funded or– backed schools, hospitals, and similar not-for-profit facilities.
SHORTLIST
- The Arab Contractors (Osman Ahmed Osman & Co.) – Greater Cairo Metro Line 3 – Phase 3A
- Khatib & Alami JV – New Delta Wastewater Treatment Plant
- International Design Associates – King Hamad American Mission Hospital
- AECOM – Abu Samra Land Border Crossing, Qatar
- Parsons – Construction of Zayed Road Network in Mina Zayed Area – Stage 01 Main Tunnel
- Orascom Construction – The Cairo Monorail
- Larsen & Toubro – Etihad Rail Package 2F2 — Design & BUILD CONTRACT FREIGHT FACILITIES
- Diriyah Company – Diriyah Gate 1 Tunnel Infrastructure Project, North and South
- KEO International – MASAR, King Absulaziz Road Project
Hospitality Project of the Year
This category is open to any hospitality or tourism-related project that has been completed during the eligibility period. The award will go to the project that demonstrates construction best practices, maintains an exemplary health, safety, and environment (HSE) record, met client requirements, and was delivered on time and within budget.
SHORTLIST
- KOJ Interiors – Blind Tiger
- The Arab Contractors (Osman Ahmed Osman & Co.) – Zaafaran Palace Museum at Ain Shams University
- International Design Associates – Courtyard by Marriott Jubail Hotel
- DSA Architects International – Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain Resort and Spa
- Orange Design Group – Aeon Clinic
- ALEC FITOUT – One&Only One Za’abeel
- U+A – Six Senses – Amaala – Triple Bay
- Dutco Interiors – JA Palm Tree Court, VILLA Suite Refurbishment
- ARENA – Hero Dubai Desert Classic
- Orascom Construction – Tawila Islands
Mixed-use Project of the Year
The Mixed-use Project of the Year will go to the project that makes an important contribution to its surroundings, demonstrates construction best practices, and shows how construction techniques and technology have contributed to its success.
Projects eligible in this category typically include those carried out for private-sector clients, such as office buildings, events venues, hospitals, malls, schools, and universities, among others.
SHORTLIST
- Bloom Holding – Bloom Living
- Masdar City – NZ1
- Deyaar Development – Midtown by Deyaar
- MAG – Keturah Reserve
- JT + Partners – Syed Al Shuhada Project
- Mirage and KEO International Consultants – Address Grand Creek Harbour (AGCH)
- LEAD Real Estate Developer – Jubail Island
- Orange Design Group – 160 beaches
- DMCC – DMCC Uptown Tower
- LWK + PARTNERS – DIFC Living
Residential Project of the Year
The Residential Project of the Year will go to the project that has added significantly to its built environment – in terms of the quality of its design, build, its location and its fit with the surrounding area. The bulk of the project needs to have been delivered over the past 12 months and to have been delivered within agreed time and budget constraints.
SHORTLIST
- The Arab Contractors (Osman Ahmed Osman & Co.) – East Taimaa Residential Settlement
- ROSHN – SEDRA
- Bloom Holding – Bloom Gardens
- Sharjah Sustainable City – Sharjah Sustainable City
- Walkthru Contracting – Solar House
- KEO International Consultants – Expo Village at Expo City
- JT+Partners – W Residence
- Azizi Developments – Riviera
- U+A – Expo Valley
- Samana Developers – Samana Golf Views Project
- Lifestyle Developers – The Vue
- Depa – One Za’abeel Tower The Residences
- Sobha Constructions – Sobha Waves Grande
- Naga Architects – Residential Villa for Mr Eugene Mayne
- Lifestyle Developers – The Vuee
Modular Project of the Year
Touted as the future of the industry, the Modular Construction Project of the Year will go to a project that has proved how it has contributed to fast, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions. The bulk of the project needs to have been delivered over the past 12 months and to have been delivered within agreed time and budget constraints.
SHORTLIST
- Egis – The Dubai Balloon
- Arena Group – Wolfi’s & Colnago Stores
- King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) – KACST Saudi Future Dwelling Project
- China State Construction Engineering Corporation – Downtown Views II
- Arena Group – Sedra 1 Residential Community
Sustainability Initiative of the Year
The Sustainability Initiative of the Year will go to the company – operating in the construction sector – that has delivered the best sustainability initiative in the Middle East. The winning initiative will have contributed to the advancement of environmental considerations in construction, and demonstrated clear practical applications. The sustainability initiative must have been active in the Middle East during the eligibility period.
SHORTLIST
- United Development Company – The Pearl Island Sustainability Initiatives
- Fakhruddin Properties – HEECO2R at Maimoon Gardens
- PIVOT Engineering and General Contracting Company – Al Mamsha, Al Jurf at Dubai South
- Nael General Contracting – Various Sustainability Initiative
- Egis – Seaboost, coral restoration project
- AtkinsRéalis – Decarbonomics
- AESG – Championing carbon reduction
- Diriyah Company – Conservation and regeneration of Wadi Hanifah
- ZāZEN Properties – ZāZEN Gardens
Health & Safety Initiative of the Year
The Health and Safety Initiative of the Year will go to the company – operating in the construction sector – that has delivered the best worker welfare initiative(s) in the Middle East.
The winning initiative will have contributed to the advancement of health and safety consciousness across all levels of the construction organisation and demonstrated clear practical applications and results. The health and safety initiative must have been active in the Middle East during the eligibility period.
SHORTLIST
- Nael General Contracting LLC – Infrastructure and building works construction for Al Wathba North
- Arabian MEP Contracting – WorkSafe initiative
- Douglas OHI – “It’s OK” Health and Safety Campaign
- ROSHN – 35 Million Safe Hours
- McLaren Construction – Behavioural Based Safety Programme – The Promises
- Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) – DMCC Uptown Tower
- AtkinsRéalis – Company-wide initiatives
- Sobha Constructions – HSSE Campaigns & Upliftment Programs
- Stanley Black & Decker – DEWALT’s Pledge for Safe Jobsites
- Diriyah Company – DGCL Occupational Health and Safety Academy
- BEC Arabia – Employees Welfare Programme at NEOM Sindalah
Engineer of the Year
The Engineer of the Year will go to the engineer who can demonstrate the greatest impact on their construction-related business during the eligibility period. The winning engineer could be working in any part of the construction chain, from suppliers to contractors, sub-contractors, and consultants.
SHORTLIST
- Egis – Kapil Kumar
- Meinhardt – Ahmed Mostafa
- Egis – Laure Russier
- ALEC – Hammam Al Safadi
- RED Engineering Design – Sarah Hussain Zahidi
- Dutco Tennant – Manal Rafique
- China State Construction Engineering Corporation – Mansour Faried
- RED Engineering – Roshan Patel
- SSH – Mohamed Fadel Youssef
- Diriyah Company – Mohamed Al Malaki
Project Manager of the Year
The Project Manager of the Year will go to the project manager who can demonstrate the greatest impact on a project or projects during the eligibility period.
SHORTLIST
- International Design Associates – Marie Navarro
- OBMI – Devaganga HM
- Egis – Laure Russier
- ROSHN – Marc Trevor Jackson
- Parsons – Muhammad Tariq
- AECOM – Mohamed Mathbout
- KEO International Consultants – Krzysztof Czerwiec
- RED Engineering Design Limited – Dr Noureddin Omar
- AtkinsRéalis – Christopher Moult
- Diriyah Company – Abdulrahman Saleh Alkraidees
- ARENA Group – Nadeem Al Najjar
- Compass Project Consulting – Stuart Rodgers
- Compass Project Consulting – Ebrahim Ragab
Construction Executive of the Year
The Construction Executive of the Year will go to the senior executive who can demonstrate the greatest impact on their construction-related business during the eligibility period.
The winning executive could be a general manager, managing director, related deputy, or someone from a C-suite role. The individual’s employer may be operating in any part of the construction chain, from suppliers through to contractors, sub-contractors, and consultants.
SHORTLIST
- KOJ Interiors – Warren Gemlik
- Dewan Architects + Engineers – Ammar Alassam
- ALEC Engineering & Contracting – Kez Taylor
- Dutco Interiors – Paul Whelan
- Cundall – Lee French
- AtkinsRéalis – Campbell Gray
- AMAQ Interiors – Fahad Siddiqui
- Egis – Alaa Abusiam
- Parsons – Pierre Santoni
- ARENA Group – James Burgees
- McLaren Construction – Mark Stephen Hunt
- AlBawani Construction Company – Eng Fakher AlShawaf
Rising Star of the Year
The Rising Star of the Year will go to the individual who has demonstrated the greatest level of professional development and is somebody to watch out for in the future. We want to see how they have contributed to the business over the past 12 months and whether they have been noticed internally and externally for their progression across the construction industry.
SHORTLIST
- ROSHN – Talal Ali AlHenaki
- KEO International Consultants – Lama Dabaghi
- Egis – Asmaa Abouleish
- RED Engineering Design – Bushra Siddiqua Oosman
- Gleeds Gulf – Mustafa Sabri
- RED Engineering Design – Takwa Dawdi
- Egis – Aishwarya Chengappa
- Omnium International – Roxy Reynolds
- AESG – Sana Hafsa
- Compass Project Consulting – Bhavana D. R.
- TBH – Kathren Salah
- Compass Project Consulting – Noura Albilal
Inspiring Woman of the Year
From engineers to project managers, HR and sustainability champions to directors and architects, as well as mentors and leaders, women are paving the road for themselves, their peers, and young girls who aspire to build a career in construction and engineering.
The award will be given to an outstanding female achiever with a proven track record who has made a significant contribution to the construction industry.
SHORTLIST
- International Design Associates – Nehad Alzainy
- Parsons – Rana Nassar
- ROSHN – Ghada Othman Alrumayan
- SAY Studio – Laila Al-Yousuf
- Egis – Laure Russier
- AtkinsRéalis – Johanna Staples
- Charles Russell Speechlys – Paula Boast
- Dutco Tennant – Manal Rafique Ahamad
- AESG – Katarina Uherova Hasbani
- Diriyah Company – Ghadeer Atallah
- Omnium International – Patricia Crilley
Unsung Hero of the Year
Introduced in 2022, the Unsung Hero of the Year category recognises an employee who has positively influenced a project with a positive attitude, a willingness to help in whatever capacity necessary, and a commitment to excellence. The award is the chance for your company to nominate an HSE supervisor/ construction worker/ mason/ crane operator, etc. for maintaining a high level of standards at the site.
SHORTLIST
- International Design Associates – Leen Nasr
- Orange Design Group – Jorylin Virayo
Table bookings are open!
Table bookings are now open. Make the most of it and reach out to Dmitry Lazarenko, Events and Marketing Manager at dmitry.lazarenko@itp.com.
If you wish to join our esteemed list of sponsors, get in touch with Anup Nagpurkar, Group Commercial Director at anup.nagpurkar@itp.com or Moutaz Gadelhak, Commercial Director at moutaz.gadelhak@itp.com.