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ME Construction
15-05-2025
- Business
- ME Construction
Nominations for the Digital Construction Awards close on 21 May
Industry News Nominations for the Digital Construction Awards close on 21 May By The full shortlist and winners will be unveiled at a gala dinner even on 26 June at the Ritz Carlton JBR, Dubai Nominations for the 2025 edition of the Digital Construction Awards (DC Awards) will close in less than a week, the Big Project Middle East (BPME) editorial team has confirmed. The BPME team confirmed that nominations will close on 21 May. Formerly known as the ME Digital Construction Awards, the DC Awards gala event will take place this year at the Ritz Carlton JBR, Dubai on 26 June, where the full shortlist and winners will be revealed in each category. The awards comprise 15 distinct categories designed to recognise trailblazers and innovation across individuals, companies and projects. The BPME editorial team has confirmed that all categories are open to nominations from government organisations, developers, consultants, contractors, integrators/specialists as well as suppliers. 'I'm looking forward to closing nominations next week and sitting down with the BPME editorial team to kick off the first round of eliminations. Following that process, the remaining nominations will be sent off to our panel of industry judges for deliberation. The BPME team and I will then sit down with the judges at a later date to vote on the strongest nominations for the shortlist. Nominations with the most first-choice votes will be chosen as the winner,' explained Jason Saundalkar, Head of Content at Big Project Middle East. The 2025 edition of the awards comprises the following categories: Young Technology Champion of the Year; Digital Visionary of the Year; Digital Team of the Year; Construction Software Provider of the Year; Construction Hardware Provider of the Year; Digital Contractor of the Year; Digital Consultant of the Year; Technology SME of the Year; Digital Government Organisation of the Year; Data Champion of the Year; Digital Construction Innovator of the Year; Net-Zero Technology Champion of the Year; Excellence in Collaboration & Productivity; Digital Construction Project of the Year – Building, and Digital Construction Project of the Year – Infrastructure. Nominations will close on 21 May, read the nomination guidelines by clicking here. Read more about the Digital Construction Awards here.
ME Construction
06-02-2025
- Business
- ME Construction
Innovo Wins ‘Sustainable Contractor of the Year' at BPME Awards
Industry News Innovo Wins 'Sustainable Contractor of the Year' at BPME Awards By This recognition highlighted Innovo's industry leadership in responsible construction, environmental stewardship, and ESG-driven innovation Innovo has won the 'Sustainable Contractor of the Year' Award at the 15th edition of the Big Project Middle East Awards, held in Dubai at the Ritz Carlton JBR. This recognition highlighted Innovo's industry leadership in responsible construction, environmental stewardship, and ESG-driven innovation, the contractor said in a statement. As a contractor, Innovo integrates sustainability across its projects and operations, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and actively contributes to the Race to Zero campaign. Over the past year, Innovo has accelerated its sustainability-driven initiatives, leveraging cutting-edge technology, strategic partnerships, and data-driven decision-making to drive measurable impact across its projects, the statement added. The company has expanded its green building portfolio, with flagship developments such as Six Senses The Palm, Orla Dorchester Collection, and Louvre Residences designed to meet LEED and Estidama certification standards for their energy efficiency, carbon reduction strategies, and responsible resource management. To further advance its sustainability efforts, Innovo has enhanced Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions tracking through a real-time emissions dashboard, introduced in mid-2024, optimising carbon management and supply chains. By digitising ESG compliance for suppliers and subcontractors, Innovo ensures sustainability across its value chain. With a strong track record in low-carbon developments, the company continues to set new benchmarks in sustainability, efficiency, and technology integration. Sameh Fam, CEO, Innovo Build stated: 'Sustainability is at the core of everything we do at Innovo. This award reaffirms our commitment to integrating responsible construction practices, leveraging technology for environmental impact monitoring, and setting new industry benchmarks. Through energy-efficient methodologies and AI-driven assessments, we continue to drive innovation for a more resilient and environmentally conscious industry.' Dave Robinson, HSE & Sustainability Director added: 'This recognition reflects our team's dedication to embedding sustainability across every aspect of our business. We go beyond compliance, actively reducing our carbon footprint, optimising supply chains, and investing in renewable energy. By harnessing innovation and refining our ESG roadmap, we are driving the industry towards more responsible and resilient construction practices.' With sustainability and innovation at the core of its strategy, Innovo is committed to pioneering low-carbon, technology-driven, and environmentally responsible developments. The company continues to champion ESG-led transformation, ensuring that every project contributes to a greener, smarter, and more resilient built environment, the statement concluded.
