The Cambridge Design and Construction Awards and the Considerate Contractor Scheme Awards, hosted by the Cambridge Forum for the Construction Industry (CFCI) and co-sponsored by CFCI, Cambridge City Council and Cambridge News, were held yesterday (Monday) at the McGrath Centre, St Catharine’s College.
The Cambridge Design and Construction Awards celebrate buildings which are judged to have best met the criteria of excellent design appropriate to its context, good quality workmanship and materials, and sustainability.
The Considerate Contractor Scheme Awards are presented annually to firms that have made significant efforts to minimise noise and disruption on building projects, with due consideration for neighbours and members of the public in keeping sites safe, clean and accountable.
Cllr Kevin Blencowe, Executive Councillor for Planning Policy and Transport, said: “Well done to all of the winners and those commended in this year’s awards. They can feel proud of what they have achieved and their contribution to Cambridge and its 21st century development.
“As these awards show, there are construction firms and architects building high quality sustainable buildings, to excellent standards and with respectful consideration towards people living and working near to sites.
“These are the standards we look for in Cambridge and it is right that we celebrate the success of those who have met them. I am also pleased that we have been able to celebrate young talent in the sector who look set for successful careers ahead of them.”
The winners this year, by award category, were::
Best New Building – Large
Winners:
Ryle Yard, Eddington
Bradfield Centre, Science Park
The Stephen Perse Foundation, Union Road
Best New Building – Small
Winner: The Garage, 46 St Andrew’s Road
Commendation: House at 30 Newton Road
Conservation, Alteration or Extension of an Existing Building
Winner: West Court, Jesus College
Commendation: Wesley House, Jesus Lane
New Neighbourhoods
Winner: Eddington
Commendation: Magna, Harrison Drive, Trumpington
Engineering and Sustainability Award
Winner: Eddington (University of Cambridge)
Commendation: Swirles Court, Eddington
Craftsmanship Award
Winner: Swirles Court, NW Cambridge
o Builder: Graham
o Architect: RH Partnership
Commendation: New house, 30 Newton Road
o Builder: Godfrey & Hicks
o Architect: Lawrence Coussell
Commendation: West Court, Jesus College
o Builder: Cocksedge
o Architect: Nìall McLaughlin
Young professional of the year
Winner: Joel Gustafsson of Max Fordham
Commendation: Roger Faires of Mott MacDonald
Site Manager of the Year
Winner: Ian Keys of Coulson Building Group
Commendation: Fergus Anscombe of Galliford Try
Considerate Contractor Awards
Main Considerate Contractor Award
Winner: Bouygues - Cambridge Assessment
Certificate of Excellence: SDC - Judge Institute and Kettles Yard
Morgan Sindall - ARU Science Centre
Chamber of Commerce Award
Winner: Coulson Building Group - Holy Trinity Church
Certificate of Excellence: Millcam - Various sites
Works in Progress Award
Winner: BAM/ Farrans/ Skanska/Graham/ Wates/ Willmot Dixon - NW Cambridge/Eddington
Certificate of Excellence: Galliford Try - 50/60 Station Road
For more information on the awards go to: https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/cambridge-design-and-construction-awards
For more information on the Considerate Contractor Scheme go to: https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/considerate-contractor-scheme
For more information on the Cambridge Forum for the Construction Industry visit: https://www.cfci.org.uk/