Alongside project best practice, the BCIAs celebrate great design and delivery and recognise positive impact.
The South Wales Metro and the Dearne Reach Integrated Constructed Wetland are just two of a number of projects and companies that have made the shortlist for the 39th edition of the British Construction and Infrastructure Awards (BCIA).
The awards celebrate the contributions that the industry makes to society — from fuelling economic growth and creating jobs, to improving community spaces and championing net zero.
The Sir John Armitt Prize, named after the ICE past president, is back for its second year. This award will honour a project that has gone above and beyond to deliver not just to the client, but to end users and other stakeholders, too.
Project categories
Special award
- Sir John Armitt Prize
Best projects - buildings
- Commercial Property Project Award
- Cultural and Leisure Project Award
- Housing and Residential Project Award
- Retrofit and Reuse Project Award
- Social Infrastructure Project Award
Best projects - infrastructure
- Energy Project Award
- Environmental Project Award
- Placemaking Project Award
- Transport Project Award
- Upgrade and Renewal Project Award
- Water Project Award
Best projects - building and infrastructure
- International Project Award
Biggest impact
- Health, Safety and Wellbeing Impact Award
- Digital Impact Award
- Net Zero Carbon Impact Award
- Sustainability and Environmental Impact Award
- Social Value and Community Impact Award
- Innovation Impact Award
Design and delivery
- Architectural Design Excellence Award
- Construction Excellence Award
- Engineering Excellence Award
- Project Team Excellence Award
Find out who made the shortlist
The winners will be announced on 14 October 2026 at the awards ceremony, which will take place at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel in London.
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