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Arup Scoops 25th Anniversary Award at BCI Awards

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Charlotte S Charlotte Fernández UKIMEA Press Office,Leeds
11 October 2012

Arup Scoops 25th Anniversary Award at British Construction Industry Awards.

Arup has been announced as the winner of the prestigious 25th Anniversary Award at the British Construction Industry (BCI) Awards ceremony on 10th of October.

Recognising excellence in British construction over the last 25 years, this accolade was specifically chosen by the panel of judges and presented to Arup for its involvement in some of the most iconic projects of the 21st century and its commitment to driving forward the UK construction industry.

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While the BCI Awards recognise overall team performance in project delivery it is clear that Arup over the last 25 years has been consistently at the heart of the greatest teams in construction. The firm is the outstanding winner of this special 25th anniversary award. Judges’ comments on Arup’s achievement

In addition, Arup picked up the top prize for the Conservation Award for the redevelopment of Kings Cross Station, Regeneration Award for Bradford City Park and The Prime Minister’s Better Public Building Award for UCH Macmillian Cancer Centre in London. Arup was also client advisor on the New Tyne Crossing which picked up the Major Civils Project Award.

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This is a truly special achievement for everyone at Arup and it is great to be recognised by the industry and our peers as an exceptional contributor to the British construction industry. By working in close partnership with clients, architects and contractors, we are committed to designing, planning and engineering projects in the built environment that inspires the next generation and acknowledges our aim to shape a better world. Robert Care, Arup Chair, UKMEA

The BCI Awards are an industry-leading event that acknowledges excellence and innovation in the British construction industry. Now in its 25th year, the BCI Awards attract around 200 entries annually representing the best buildings and civil engineering projects throughout the UK and globally.

Alongside its four wins, three of Arup’s projects were also shortlisted for awards. These included; Dagenham Park Church of England School for Building Project of the Year (over £3m - £50m) and Tour de CMA CGM in Marseille for the International Award. Arup also collaborated on the shortlisted Cannon Place providing a cranage strategy to protect the passengers at nearby Cannon Street station.

The full list of award winners will be published in the November issues of Architect’s Journal and New Civil Engineer.

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While the BCI Awards recognise overall team performance in project delivery it is clear that Arup over the last 25 years has been consistently at the heart of the greatest teams in construction. The firm is the outstanding winner of this special 25th anniversary award. Judges’ comments on Arup’s achievement ”

In addition, Arup picked up the top prize for the Conservation Award for the redevelopment of Kings Cross Station, Regeneration Award for Bradford City Park and The Prime Minister’s Better Public Building Award for UCH Macmillian Cancer Centre in London. Arup was also client advisor on the New Tyne Crossing which picked up the Major Civils Project Award.
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This is a truly special achievement for everyone at Arup and it is great to be recognised by the industry and our peers as an exceptional contributor to the British construction industry. By working in close partnership with clients, architects and contractors, we are committed to designing, planning and engineering projects in the built environment that inspires the next generation and acknowledges our aim to shape a better world. ”

The BCI Awards are an industry-leading event that acknowledges excellence and innovation in the British construction industry. Now in its 25th year, the BCI Awards attract around 200 entries annually representing the best buildings and civil engineering projects throughout the UK and globally.

Alongside its four wins, three of Arup’s projects were also shortlisted for awards. These included; Dagenham Park Church of England School for Building Project of the Year (over £3m - £50m) and Tour de CMA CGM in Marseille for the International Award. Arup also collaborated on the shortlisted Cannon Place providing a cranage strategy to protect the passengers at nearby Cannon Street station. 

The full list of award winners will be published in the November issues of Architect’s Journal and New Civil Engineer.