From Ranju Warrier
During a glittering awards ceremony held at the Ritz Carlton DIFC last night, dmg events, organizers of Big 5 Global announced the winners of Big 5 Global Impact Awards under 19 categories.
The awards recognize innovation, sustainable development, technology and digital achievements in the construction industry, where people, projects, initiatives and organizations won accolades.
“Every year, we are honoured to showcase the businesses and people behind the monumental and impactful projects in the construction sector. Big 5 Global Impact Awards have become synonymous with inspiring the industry’s transformation, celebrating success in sustainable development and technological advancements,” said Josine Heijmans, Vice President – Construction at dmg events.
The awards kick-started with the presentation of the Big 5 Lifetime Achievement Award, a first for Big 5 Global Impact Awards, to His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi, the former Minister of Climate Change and Environment for the UAE for his impact and contribution to construction projects and sustainable development.
The remaining awards were judged by an independent and international panel of renowned industry experts, including government officials and leaders, the winners being chosen on merit and excellence.
The awards were attended by dignitaries from the public and private sector including the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Dubai Municipality, Albawani Holding and ROSHN Group.
In recognizing the industry’s technological transformation and the adoption of innovation, Engineer Naseibah Al Marzooqi, Director of Studies Research and Development and Chief Innovation Officer at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure presented the award for Digital Transformation of the Year to Retal Urban Development Company.
Big 5 Global Impact Awards have been serving as a platform to showcase sustainable practices and innovation in the construction industry, contributing to the global effort to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
One award that applauded the industry’s contribution to building a more sustainable future, Carbon Net-Zero Initiative of the Year, won by Masdar City for The Link – CO-LAB building. “This award is very special to us serving as a proof point towards our journey on the path to net-zero. Big 5 Global Impact Awards is a world-recognized awards programme and we felt very important to be involved in the awards because we work with many stakeholders in the industry,” said Chris Wan, Associate Director of Sustainability and CSR at Masdar City.
The awards were sponsored by Gold Sponsor, Al Bawani, Category Sponsor, BETAM and Reception Sponsor, KEO International Consultants.
The winners of Big 5 Global Impact Awards 2023:
Lifetime Achievement Award: His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi, the former Minister of Climate Change and Environment for the UAE
Sustainability Leader of the Year: Majed Al Mansoori, Deputy Executive Director, Museum of the Future
Technology Leader of the Year: Joel Baur, Founder and CEO, Citra Construction
Sustainable Initiative of the Year: Qatareef, Egis
Best Use of Technology: BIM Technology, ROSHN Group
Workforce of the Future Initiative: Sobha Institute of Construction Excellence + Honor & Pride Initiatives
Conservation & Heritage Initiative of the Year: Jubail Island, LEAD Real Estate Developer
Community of the Future: The Sustainable City, SEE Holding
Circularity Initiative of the Year: Vipingo Development Limited, Centum Real Estate
Award for Diversity Equity & Inclusion: Gensler Middle East
Carbon Net-Zero Initiative of the Year: The Link – CO-LAB building, Masdar City
Digital Twin Project of the Year: 30 MLD Common Effluent Treatment Plant – Wastewater, MaRS Planning and Engineering Services
Digital Transformation of the Year: Retal Urban Development Company
Digitalization Project of the Year: The Sustainable City Yas Island, SEE Holding
Retrofit Project of the Year: Reconstruction of Beirut, Aluminum, Glazing, Engineering & Contracting Company (ALGECO)
Prefabrication & Modular Construction Project of the Year: Red Sea Sheybarah South Hotel, KSA, Grankraft Construction
Partnership of the Year: Joint Venture of Metito Limited, Orascom Construction, The Arab Contractors Company, Hassan Allam Construction, Khatib & Alami
Innovative Construction Organization of the Year: Dubai Municipality
Sustainable Construction Project of the Year: Masdar City Square, Masdar City
Sustainable Construction Organisation of the Year: Red Sea Global
Ranju Warrier is the Head of Communications – Construction, dmg events
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