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ME Construction
5 days ago
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Nominations now open for 2025 Middle East Consultant Awards
Industry News Nominations now open for 2025 Middle East Consultant Awards By For more than a decade, the Middle East Consultant Awards have set the best practice standards by which stand-out performance and industry innovation are fairly assessed The latest edition of the Middle East Consultant Awards have been announced and will take place in Dubai on 9 December, the Middle East Consultant (MEC) team confirmed. For more than a decade, the Middle East Consultant Awards have set the best practice standards by which stand-out performance and industry innovation are fairly assessed. Mirroring the advances in construction methodology, AI-led modelling tools and the shift towards extreme project scale, the awards are for companies of every skill-set and niche. The hard deadline for nominations is 21 November, the MEC team highlighted, and noted that the full shortlist and winners will be announced at the gala on 9 December. This year, the awards have been extensively re-curated and re-modelled, to completely cover the built environment's spectrum of activities: from design to project management, to sustainability issues and urban master-planning. Nominations will be judged by a panel of specialists chosen for their high standing; moreover, these are specialists who are free from any intrinsic commercial bias, said Paul Godfrey, Head of Content at Middle East Consultant. Godfrey added, 'This year, we have raised the bar significantly higher; our challenge to the leading names in the industry is 'do the best you possibly can – we can't wait to see the quality, innovation and impact of your nominations'.' Created by professionals for professionals, the awards ensure that when companies enter, they can use the nomination channel that suits them best. So, nominees can opt to send a video that paints a thousand words or create a tailored narrative with links to project portfolios. Companies can nominate via the awards website:
ME Construction
21-04-2025
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- ME Construction
2025 Future of Architecture Awards shortlist revealed
Industry News 2025 Future of Architecture Awards shortlist revealed By The full shortlist of companies and winners in each category will be revealed at the gala dinner event on 23 April The editorial team at Middle East Consultant (MEC) has officially announced the shortlist for the 2025 edition of the Future of Architecture Awards (FOA Awards). The industry's most influential figures and projects will be honored at a gala dinner on 23 April at the Habtoor Grand Resort JBR, Dubai. Launched as a natural extension of the successful Future of Architecture Summit, the FOA Awards have quickly established themselves as a platform to spotlight remarkable achievements in architecture, design, engineering, and urban planning. The awards evening will follow the FOA Summit 2025, which is also scheduled for the same day. This year's shortlist reflect the key facets of the Architectural & Design universe, and honour not only the innovators and trendsetters but professionals whose painstaking project delivery is at the core of the industry. The diversity of these categories also implies important industry trends and the changing practices they imply, said Paul Godfrey, Head of Content at Middle East Consultant. After a highly competitive nomination phase, the final selection of shortlisted companies were made following an in-depth review by the Middle East Consultant editorial team. The full list of shortlisted companies and winners will only be revealed on the night of the FOA Awards: Young Architect of the Year Abdallah Ibrahim – Graphite Ayah Ramoun – Arup Gulf Limited Hana Elazab – U+A, part of Egis Group Meera Sivadasan – PNC Architects Mohammed Alshurafa – MEA MIMAR ENGINEERING Simon Amine – KEO International Consultants Civic & Public Sector Project of the Year Cheltenham College Muscat Phase 2 – Graphite Sheikh Abdullatif Al Fozan Grand Mosque – Omrania, part of Egis Group The BAPS Hindu Mandir – RSP Cultural & Heritage Project of the Year The DGCL Royal Polo and Equestrian Club – AtkinsRealis King Salman Park – Omrania, part of Egis Group Residential Project of the Year Skyscape Towers – PNC Architects Karl Lagerfeld Villas – RSP Creek Edge – U+A, part of Egis Group The Sanctuary of Belonging – Vikranth Interior Design LLC Landscape Project of the Year Prince Sultan University Car Parking – Omrania, part of Egis Group Sobha One – PNC Architects Sobha Solis – PNC Architects Urban Planning & Infrastructure Project of the Year The Link, Masdar – EDGE Architects King Salman Park – Omrania, part of Egis Group Sobha Hartland II – PNC Architects GAIA – Valcarce Architects Sustainable Design Champion of the Year The Link, Masdar – EDGE Architects Cheltenham College Muscat Phase 2 – Graphite 'Hydrogen-Powered Resort' – MASK Architects Water Treatment Complex, King Salman Park – Omrania, part of Egis Group Outstanding Achievement of the Year Bassel Omara – Valcarce Architects James Marvin Skaines Jr. – PNC Architects Shiva Vikranth – Vikranth Interior Design LLC Super-Tall Structure of the Year Corinthia Dubai – AtkinsRealis U-View Tower Complex – KEO International Consultants Public Investment Fund Tower – Omrania, part of Egis Group Creek Vistas Heights – PNC Architects Skyscape Towers – PNC Architects Architect of the Year Edward McIntosh – AtkinsRealis Fernando Rio Ponce – KEO International Consultants James Chin – Omrania, part of Egis Group Kevin Offin – Graphite Muhammad Habsah – U+A, part of Egis Group Shiva Vikranth – Vikranth Interior Design LLC The FOA Awards 2025 aim to honour both emerging and established names in the architecture and construction space. Special recognitions are expected to be unveiled at the awards night, promising a memorable evening of celebration, Godfrey stated. The Future of Architecture Summit & Awards are sponsored by: Gold Partner: AtkinsRéalis Strategic Partner: KEO International Consultants Silver Partner: Graphite Supporting Partners: Compass Project Consulting, TBH Consultancy Read more about the FOA Summit & Awards by clicking here.
ME Construction
24-02-2025
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Nominations open for Future of Architecture Awards
Industry News Nominations open for Future of Architecture Awards By 13 distinctive awards are up for grabs the Middle East Consultant editorial team have confirmed Nominations are now open for the Future of Architecture Awards. Created to honour innovation and best practice in the architecture and design sectors, the awards will be presented at an exclusive gala dinner on 23 April in Dubai. Objectively judged, the awards are designed to celebrate not only the leading household-name firms, but also the smaller, boutique businesses whose specialisations and skillsets are pushing boundaries and changing the 'status quo'. With 13 categories to nominate for, practitioners can easily find an award that's relevant to their achievements over the past year and gives ample opportunity to submit a stand-out project profile, said the Middle East Consultant editorial team. The awards honour both corporate and personal excellence, and this year, the organisers are expecting a record number of entries; rapidly gathering momentum since their inception in 2023, the awards have become a sought-after endorsement of industry standing. Paul Godfrey, Head of Content at Middle East Consultant explains, 'For businesses looking to gain competitive advantage, winning a Future of Architecture Award is a hallmark statement of excellence. We have created the awards categories to cover a spectrum of key areas across the architecture and design verticals – so whether you have conceptualised a ground-up design, created bespoke interiors for People of Determination, or put exceptional emphasis on a 'greened' environment, there's an award that can best recognise your unique standing and initiatives.' 'This year, we warmly welcome video entries – in addition to the standard channels – and given the sector we're working with, we can fully expect some outstanding nominations. Plus, given the increasing role of AI and Smart tech in architecture and design, we're hoping to see a new level of creativity and imagination, too,' added Godfrey. Nominate for the Future of Architecture Awards via the event website:
