British Construction Industry Awards 2023

Environmental Project of the Year

This category recognises projects that deliver environmental improvements for local communities and regions by mitigating the impact of extreme weather and climate change.

Winner

Mill Fleam Pumping Station, Derby

Commissioning authority | Derby City Council

Lead designer | JBA Bentley

Main contractor | JBA Bentley

Highly Commended

Coastal Porthcawl Scheme Sandy Bay

Judges’ comment “A great outcome from a truly collaborative team”

This 4,500 litre/s flood defence pumping station was designed and constructed in just under 15 months.

Augmented reality gaming technology was used during the work to help plan site operations and communicate buried service risks to site teams and operatives.

Gaming technology provided an enhanced view of the site with below ground services and new structures overlaid.

Carbon savings were made by using low carbon concrete and by value engineering structural concrete. The project includes a fish refuge and tree planting which helped to improve bird and bat habitats.