Active travel project of the year

Winner:

• Whitby Wood - Rafter Walk, Canada Dock

The judges found this to be a visually impressive, technically innovative structure enhancing biodiversity and community benefit. Judges praised its past-present-future integration. What a great example!

Finalists:

• Aecom, Bam Nutall & Durham County Council - A19/A182 Footbridge
• CPE Consultancy, Jacobs, Scottish Borders Council, Briton Fabricators & Inertia Consulting -  Hawick Active Travel Footbridge
• Grid Architects - Brentford Lock West Bridge
• Jacobs, Alun Griffiths Contractors, Moxon Architects & Worcestershire County Council -  Kepax Footbridge
• JP Chick & Partners -  Fishing Lodge Footbridge, Food Museum, Stowmarket, Suffolk
• Perth and Kinross Council -  Cross Tay Link Road

Best new bridge concept design

Winner:

• PCU Bridge Design - Prestressed Composite Underslung Bridge Superstructure Design

The judges found the concept to be excellent, with a very thorough submission covering many areas including innovation, budget control, programming, and client satisfaction. Judges were especially impressed by PCU’s holistic approach the well-rounded submission which contained excellent evidence.

Finalist:

• Taylor Woodrow with Waterman Infrastructure & Environment - Meridian Water – Bridge B1 

Bridge architect of the year

Winner:

• Moxon Architects

The judges thought that our winners submitted a strong submission showcasing lean, technically sound solutions with clear cost, programme, and net zero awareness. Ambitions for future innovation were well outlined.

Finalists:

• Knight Architects
• Prostorne Taktike
• Useful Studio
• WW+P Architects

Bridge consultant of the year

Winner:

• Rendel

Rendel's submission clearly demonstrated their technical excellence in their work on Colne Valley viaduct. Their commitment to sustainability was evident and quantified. The company's dedication to professional development, including their technical apprenticeship program and support for diversity through the Vision 2027 initiative, reflects a strong commitment to promoting inclusivity within the industry. Very worthy winners!

Finalists

• DYSE
• Ramboll

Bridge contractor of the year

Winner:

• Farrans Construction

The judges would like to congratulate Farrans on this well-deserved recognition. Their delivery of technically complex bridge projects demonstrates excellence in innovation and collaboration. The submission reflects strong leadership within the civil engineering sector. A clear focus on infrastructure, sustainability, and long-term investment in people was evident throughout.

Finalists:

• Balfour Beatty Vinci JV
• Balfour Beatty Vinci working in Partnership with HS2 as an Integrated Project Team with Mott MacDonald & Systra Design JV
• Balvac
• Expanded
• Spencer Bridge Engineering
• VolkerLaser

Bridge engineer rising star

Winner:

• Kasun Kariyawasam - WSP

Kasun impressed judges with his groundbreaking PhD research, leadership, and technical excellence. His work on fibre optic monitoring and infrastructure projects like Hammersmith Bridge, along with mentoring and team building, positions him as a future global expert in bridge longevity. Overall, Kasun's holistic approach, make him a worthy rising star.

Finalists:

• Georgina Andrew - Amey
• Matthew Baxman - Hewson Consulting Engineers
• Camille Chevrier - Format Engineers
• Callum Gillett - Ringway Jacobs
• Dan Jordan - Balvac
• Mohamed Omar - Whitfield Consulting Services
• Guy-Louis Rongier - Expanded
• Beth Winterbottom - WSP

Bridge inspection project of the year

Winner:

• Aecom - Tay Bridge Inspection for Assessment

The judges would like to congratulate this project for their outstanding multi-year inspection of a nationally important heritage structure. Their innovative use of technology minimized close-contact inspections while enabling detailed structural modelling. This approach highlights both technical skill and respect for the asset’s significance. The judges look forward to seeing further insights on degradation assessment in future projects. A great project!

Finalist:

• AtkinsRéalis - Neath River Bridge UAV Photogrammetry, DIC & VSL GPR Inspections  

Bridge management project of the year

Winner:

• AtkinsRéalis - Neath River Bridge BMS

The judges were highly impressed by this winner’s outstanding submission showcasing an innovative and forward-thinking approach to defect diagnosis and long-term structural management. By integrating advanced survey techniques and digital imaging alongside Principal Inspections, the team has established a reliable baseline model that supports cost-effective maintenance and reduces the need for on-site inspections, delivering both financial and environmental benefits. The successful rollout of the Building Management System with this client further demonstrates the strength and confidence in their strategy.

Finalists:

• Aecom - Tay Bridge Inspection for Assessment 
• AtkinsRéalis, Milestone Infrastructure & Oxfordshire County Council - Automated Level 1 Scour assessments
• Canal & River Trust - South Oxford Canal, Lift Bridges
• Project Centre - Refurbishing the historic Cookham Bridge
  

Bridge project team of the year

Winner:

• Align JV

The judges felt that this submission highlights an integrated and collaborative team culture within a highly complex scheme. Align JV successfully implemented an innovative model on the HS2 C1 Package, fostering positive teamwork and delivering effective results. Their commitment to collaboration is clearly demonstrated through consistent branding across all sites, reinforcing their core values.

Finalists:

• Buro Happold & VolkerLaser
• CEDD of HKSARG of PRC, Aecom Asia, & DCK JV
• Galliford Try Infrastructure
• Jacobs, Alun Griffiths Contractors, Moxon Architects & Worcestershire County Council
• Jacobs, National Highways, Freyssinet & VolkerLaser
• Mott MacDonald & Balfour Beatty
• Story Contracting & FJD Consulting
• The AVA Consortium
  
• Transport for London, FM Conway & Arcadis

Historic bridge project of the year

Winner:

• Spencer Bridge Engineering, UK Highways A55 & COWI UK - Menai Suspension Bridge Permanent Replacement Hangers

The Menai Suspension Bridge hanger replacement project demonstrates great planning and execution, excellent delivery of a highly complex structural intervention, demonstrating a great amount of care and attention to detail. Delivered on time, within budget, and to the client’s satisfaction, Judges said this work preserves a vital historic asset with exceptional care and precision.

Finalists:

• Aecom - Yarm Viaduct Stabilisation & Repairs    
• McAllister - NOS14 – Stratford Hight Street
• Network Rail, John Sisk and Son & Bridon Bekaert - The Kingsferry Bridge Rope Replacement Project
• Project Centre - Refurbishing the historic Cookham Bridge
• Tony Gee and Partners, Alun Griffiths & Network Rail - Barmouth Viaduct
• Waterman Infrastructure & Environment - Grosvenor Bridge, Chester – Parapet Strengthening and Repair

Innovation in bridge inspection

Winner:

• GScan - Applying muon tomography and AI to assess the structural aspects of post-tensioned bridges in the framework of the Structures Moonshot programme

The judges found that this truly exciting project introduced a game-changing, non-destructive testing method using naturally occurring muons. This eliminates the need for x-rays, enhancing health and safety, with promising long-term potential. Congratulations to all at Gscan!

Finalists:

• Geofem - Applying PS InSAR Analysis to A Bridge Collapse 
• Trace Structural Investigations - Comprehensive, High-Speed Bridge Condition Mapping workflow

Innovation in carbon reduction

Winner:

• Align JV & Littlewood group - Mitigating noise and carbon by innovative design and testing

The judges thought that this was a commendable scheme that demonstrated a well-rounded application of established carbon tools and effective material choices to optimise design. The project delivered tangible sustainability benefits and was praised for its thorough, systematic approach to delivering a lower-carbon bridge solution.

Finalists:

• CEDD of HKSARG of PRC, Aecom Asia, & DCK JV - Fanling North New Development Area, Phase 1: Fanling Bypass Eastern Section (Shek Wu San Tsuen North to Lung Yeuk Tau)
• Format Engineers & WSP - Tan House Footbridge
• Hewson Consulting Engineers - River Lea Crossing Refurbishment
• minimass - Footbridge at Constructionarium using 3D printed concrete beams
• R&C Williams & Lifespan Structures - Cressbrook Footbridge
• Whitfield Consulting Services - Hackney Overbridge

Innovation in climate resilience

Winner:

• Jacobs, Alun Griffiths Contractors, Moxon Architects & Worcestershire County Council - Kepax Footbridge

Judges praised the project’s sensitivity to the flood zone and biodiversity, addressing scour risks while promoting sustainability and active travel. A well-rounded, thoughtful design. Keep up the excellent work!

Finalists:

• Align JV & Littlewood group - Mitigating and adapting for climate change through design and testing
• Expedition Engineering -AVA Footbridge

International bridge project of the year

Winner:

• Prostorne Taktike -Footbridge over the Foša, Trogir, Croatia

This project demonstrates a sensitive and thoughtful design within a UNESCO World Heritage site, carefully honouring its history. It successfully balances subtlety with striking originality, standing as both a unique work of art and a celebration of engineering excellence.

Finalists:

• CCCC First Highway Engineering - Wujiang Bridge
• Grimshaw - Robert Poujade Bridge
• Jim Clemes Associates on behalf of Administration des Ponts et Chaussées – Division des Ouvrages d’Art - Vëlodukt, Luxembourg
• Knight Architects - Küstrin-Kietz Rail Bridge
• Marc Mimram Architecture Ingénierie - Administration des Ponts et Chaussées & Fonds Kirchberg - Passerelle des Arts, Luxembourg
• Mott MacDonald & Balfour Beatty - Rebero Trail Bridge
• Moxon Architects - Balingen Parkufersteg

Rail bridge project of the year

Winner:

• Tony Gee and Partners, Bam Nutall & Network Rail - Grand Surrey Canal Bridge

The judges felt this project demonstrated a highly sustainable and efficient approach, expertly minimizing disruption to the railway. Through innovative use of low-carbon materials and preservation of original fabric, it delivered a visually striking and functional space that enhanced community engagement. Despite complex ground conditions, the project was completed on time and under budget, reflecting exceptional management and value.

Finalists:

• Aecom - Yarm Viaduct Stabilisation & Repairs
• Align JV - Colne Valley Viaduct
• Balfour Beatty VINCI working in Partnership with HS2 as an Integrated Project Team with Mott MacDonald, Systra Design JV - HS2 Delta Junction- M42/M6 Motorway Link Viaducts and River Cole Viaducts
• Tony Gee and Partners, Alun Griffiths & Network Rail - Barmouth Viaduct
• Whitfield Consulting Services - Hackney Overbridge      

Road bridge project of the year

Winner:

• Arup - Gull Wing Lowestoft

The judges found this project to be a forward-thinking approach to heritage structure rehabilitation using modern composite materials and digital scanning. Judges were impressed by the technical achievement and community benefits. They said it was an outstanding winner;

Finalists:

• Graham - Connecting the Clyde through Engineering Excellence
• Graham & Buro Happold - Exceeding expectations through collaboration
• McAllister - NOS14 – Stratford High Street
• Moxon Architects - Gairnshiel Jubliee Bridge     

Outstanding contribution to the industry award

Winner:

• Dr Campbell Middleton, Laing O'Rourke Professor of Construction Engineering Department of Engineering University of Cambridge 

This year’s winner has been a tireless champion of collaboration and knowledge sharing across the bridge industry. As longstanding Chairman of the Bridge Owners Forum, he has brought together a sometimes-fragmented sector, encouraging infrastructure owners to share insights, highlight critical issues, and adopt more innovative and sustainable approaches.  Blending academic knowledge with practical experience, he has influenced countless professionals and helped shape best practices across the field. Under his leadership, the Forum has grown into a nationally and internationally respected voice — driving the industry forward, together.