The British Construction & Infrastructure Awards are returning for their 39th year to celebrate and honour the outstanding contributions of the British construction industry. These prestigious awards recognize the sector's role in delivering transformative buildings and infrastructure that enhance lives, fuel economic growth, create job opportunities, foster community relationships, drive innovation, and champion the low-carbon agenda. The awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel in London.
Program Overview
• Organizers: The awards are brought to you by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and New Civil Engineer.
• Mission: To recognise and reward excellence in project delivery and, crucially, delivering positive outcomes for society. The awards celebrate the hard work and dedication of the whole project team, including clients, architects, designers, and contractors.
• Judging Panel: An independent panel of over 100 expert judges ensures integrity and rigour in the awards process.
• Scale: The event anticipates over 900 attendees, features 24 award categories, and builds on 39 years of excellence.
Award Categories
• Total Categories: There are 24 prestigious award categories available for entry, designed to celebrate excellence across the built environment.
• Project-Focused Categories: 13 categories are dedicated to shining a light on projects that go beyond delivery to genuinely improve lives.
• Professional-Focused Categories: 6 categories are designed to highlight best practices, showcasing the people and teams who set the standard for delivering great outcomes.
Featured Prize: The Sir John Armitt Prize
• Recognition: Returning for its second year, this prestigious prize recognizes projects that surpass objectives, satisfy clients, and deliver significant benefits to end-users and stakeholders.
• Significance: Winners of this prize embody industry excellence, showcasing what projects can achieve at their very best and garnering national media attention.
Application Details and Deadlines
• Final Entry Deadline: All entries must be submitted by Friday, 15 May 2026.
• Early Entry: It is free to enter by the early deadline of 1 May 2026.
• Standard Entry Fee: For entries submitted between 2 May and 15 May 2026, the entry cost is £399 + VAT.
• Benefits of Entering: Participants can stand out in the industry’s most prestigious awards, gain invaluable recognition, and benchmark their excellence against the best in the built environment.
As the premier awards for the built environment sector, the British Construction & Infrastructure Awards offer a significant opportunity for project teams and professionals to gain recognition for their achievements. The independently and rigorously judged process ensures that true excellence is celebrated, highlighting the positive societal impact of the construction and infrastructure industry.