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==Operation of the awards==
 
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==How to enter==
 
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*Broad representation from all parties at the judges’ visit will demonstrate collaboration and enthusiasm.
 
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==Structural steel design awards 2023 - Shortlist==
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==Structural steel design awards 2025 - Shortlist==
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The shortlist for the 55th Structural Steel Design Awards (SSDA), jointly sponsored by BCSA and Steel for Life, has been announced.
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The shortlist for the 57th Structural Steel Design Awards (SSDA), jointly sponsored by BCSA and Steel for Life, has been announced.
  
 
The Awards have again seen a strong number of submissions with the 21 shortlisted projects showcasing steel’s sustainability credentials, flexibility and versatility in a number of different and varying applications.
 
The Awards have again seen a strong number of submissions with the 21 shortlisted projects showcasing steel’s sustainability credentials, flexibility and versatility in a number of different and varying applications.
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The shortlist also reflects the wide geographical spread of steel’s appeal for a variety of projects ranging from industrial and education buildings to retail and residential buildings, with entries also received for a variety of bridges, commercial developments and leisure facilities across the UK.  
 
The shortlist also reflects the wide geographical spread of steel’s appeal for a variety of projects ranging from industrial and education buildings to retail and residential buildings, with entries also received for a variety of bridges, commercial developments and leisure facilities across the UK.  
  
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The winners will be announced at an evening reception in London on 28 September.
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The winners will be announced at an evening reception in London on 23 October.
  
 
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Image:Battersea_Power_Station-1.jpg|'''Battersea Power Station, London'''<br><br>'''Architect''' – WilkinsonEyre<br>'''Structural engineer''' – Buro Happold<br>'''Principal Structural Steelwork Contractor''' – William Hare<br>'''Architectural Structural Steelwork Contractor''' – CMF Ltd<br>'''Main contractor''' – Mace<br>'''Client''' – Battersea Power Station Development Company
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Image: 21_Moorfields_SSDA_25.jpg|'''21 Moorfields, London'''<br><br>'''Architect''' – WilkinsonEyre <br>'''Structural engineer''' – Robert Bird Group <br>'''Structural Steelwork Contractor''' – William Hare Limited <br>'''Main contractor''' – Sir Robert McAlpine <br>'''Client''' – Landsec<br>'''Consultant''' – Gleeds
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Image:Church_of_Oak_Distillery-1.jpg|'''Church of Oak Distillery, Ballykelly, Co. Kildare'''<br><br>'''Architect''' – ODOS Architects<br>'''Structural engineer''' – J. J. Campbell & Associates<br>'''Steelwork contractor''' – Steel & Roofing Systems<br>'''Main contractor''' – Ormonde Construction<br>'''Client''' – Oakmount
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Image: 25A_Vinery_Road_SSDA_25.jpg|'''25A Vinery Road, Cambridge'''<br><br>'''Architect''' – Owers Warwick Architects <br>'''Structural engineer''' – Cambridge Architectural Research Ltd<br>'''Main contractor''' – PB Doyle <br>'''Client''' – Vinery Mews Ltd
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Image:Clerys_Department_Store-1.JPG|'''Clery's Quarter, Dublin'''<br><br>'''Architect''' – Henry J Lyons<br>'''Structural engineer''' – Waterman Moylan<br>'''Steelwork contractor''' – Kiernan Structural Steel Ltd<br>'''Main contractor''' – Glenbrier Construction<br>'''Client''' – Oakmount
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Image: 65_Davies_St_SSDA_25.jpg|'''65 Davies Street, London'''<br><br>'''Architect''' – PLP Architecture <br>'''Structural engineer''' – Arup <br>'''Steelwork contractor''' – BHC Ltd <br>'''Main contractor''' – Multiplex Construction Europe Ltd <br>'''Client''' – Grosvenor
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Image:Cody_Dock_Bridge-4.jpg|'''Cody Dock Bridge, London'''<br><br>'''Architect''' – Thomas Randall-Page<br>'''Structural engineer''' – Price & Myers<br>'''Main contractor''' – Gasworks Dock Partnership<br>'''Client''' – Gasworks Dock Partnership
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Image: AELTC_Indoor_Tennis_Centre_SSDA_25.jpg|'''AELTC Indoor Tennis Centre, London'''<br><br>'''Architect''' – Hopkins Architects <br>'''Structural engineer''' – Cundall <br>'''Steelwork contractor''' – Billington Structures Limited <br>'''Main contractor''' – Willmott Dixon<br>'''Client''' – The All England Lawn Tennis Club
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Image:Copr_Bay_Bridge-1.jpg|'''Copr Bay Bridge, Swansea'''<br><br>'''Architect''' – ACME<br>'''Structural engineer''' – Ney & Partners<br>'''Steelwork contractor''' – S H Structures Ltd<br>'''Main contractor''' – Buckingham Group Contracting Ltd<br>'''Client''' – City & County of Swansea
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Image: AESC_SSDA_25.jpg|'''AESC, Sunderland'''<br><br>'''Architect''' – RPS Group <br>'''Structural engineer''' – Severfield plc<br>'''Steelwork contractor''' – Severfield plc <br>'''Main contractor''' – Wates Group <br>'''Client''' – AESC UK
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Image:Dukes_Meadows_Footbridge-1.jpg|'''Dukes Meadows Footbridge, Chiswick'''<br><br>'''Architect''' – Moxon Architects<br>'''Structural engineer''' – COWI<br>'''Main contractor''' – Knights Brown Construction Ltd<br>'''Client''' – London Borough of Hounslow
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Image:Ed_Sheeran_Mathematics_Tour-1.JPG|'''Ed Sheeran Mathematics Tour'''<br><br>'''Architects''' – Mark Cunniffe Ltd and WonderWorks<br>'''Structural engineer''' – Cundall<br>'''Steelwork contractor''' – Stage One Creative Services Ltd<br>'''Main contractor''' – Stage One Creative Services Ltd<br>'''Client''' – 1325 Productions
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Image: Barmouth_Viaduct_SSDA_25.jpg|'''Barmouth Viaduct Metallic Spans Replacement, Wales'''<br><br>'''Structural engineer''' – Tony Gee and Partners LLP <br>'''Main contractor''' – Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Ltd <br>'''Client''' – Network Rail
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Image:Farringdon_EW_Ticket_Halls-1.jpg|'''Farringdon Crossrail Station, East & West Ticket Halls'''<br><br>'''Architect''' – Aedas<br>'''Structural engineer''' – AECOM<br>'''Steelwork contractor''' – Bourne Group Ltd<br>'''Main contractor''' – BAM Ferrovial Kier JV<br>'''Client''' – TfL (Crossrail)
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Image: Riverside_Belvedere_SSDA_25.jpg|'''The Rainham Riverside Belvedere, London'''<br><br>'''Architect''' – Untitled Practice <br>'''Structural engineer''' – Flow Structures Limited <br>'''Main contractor''' – Borras Construction Ltd <br>'''Client''' – London Riverside BID
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Image:HYLO_London-3.jpg|'''HYLO, London'''<br><br>'''Architect''' – HCL Architects<br>'''Structural engineer''' – AKT II<br>'''Steelwork contractor''' – Bourne Group Ltd<br>'''Main contractor''' – Mace<br>'''Client''' – CIT Group
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Image: ExCeL_phase_3_SSDA_25.JPG|'''ExCel Phase 3, London'''<br><br>'''Architects''' – Grimshaw <br>'''Structural engineer''' – CampbellReith <br>'''Steelwork contractor''' – Severfield plc <br>'''Main contractor''' – McLaren Construction Group PLC <br>'''Client''' – ExCeL London
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Image:M8_Footbridge_Sighthill-1.jpg|'''M8 Footbridge, Sighthill, Glasgow'''<br><br>'''Structural engineer''' – Jacobs<br>'''Steelwork contractor''' – Severfield<br>'''Main contractor''' – BAM Nuttall<br>'''Client''' – Glasgow City Council
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Image: Friends_School_SSDA_25.jpg|'''Friends' School Lisburn, Northern Ireland'''<br><br>'''Architect''' – Studio idir Architects <br>'''Structural engineer''' – Eamson <br>'''Client''' – Friends' School Lisburn
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Image:Riverside_Stand_Fulham-1.jpg|'''New Riverside Stand at Fulham FC'''<br><br>'''Architect''' – Populous<br>'''Structural engineer''' – WSP<br>'''Steelwork contractor''' – Severfield<br>'''Main contractor''' – Buckingham Group Contracting Ltd<br>'''Client''' – Fulham FC
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Image: Kepax_Footbridge_SSDA_25.jpg|'''Kepax Bridge, Worcestershire'''<br><br>'''Architect''' – Moxon Architects Ltd <br>'''Structural engineer''' – Jacobs <br>'''Main contractor''' – Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Ltd<br>'''Client''' – Worcestershire County Council
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Image:One_Centenary_Way_Birmingham-1a.jpg|'''One Centenary Way, Birmingham'''<br><br>'''Architect''' – Glenn Howells Architects<br>'''Structural engineer''' – Ramboll<br>'''Steelwork contractor''' – BHC Ltd<br>'''Main contractor''' – Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd<br>'''Client''' – MEPC
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Image: Manor_Farm_Bridge_SSDA_25.JPG|'''Manor Farm Bridge, Somerset'''<br><br>'''Architect''' – Dyse Structural Engineers <br>'''Structural engineer''' – Dyse Structural Engineers <br>'''Steelwork contractor''' – Beaver Bridges Ltd <br>'''Main contractor''' – Beaver Bridges Ltd <br>'''Client''' – Emily Estates
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Image:SAS13_Bridge_Replacement-1.jpg|'''SAS13 Bridge Replacement, Birmingham'''<br><br>'''Structural engineer''' – Tony Gee & Partners LLP<br>'''Steelwork contractor''' – Severfield<br>'''Main contractor''' – Skanska UK<br>'''Client''' – Network Rail
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Image: Pennyburn_Bridge_SSDA_25.JPG|'''Pennyburn Bridge, Northern Ireland'''<br><br>'''Architect''' – Design ID Consulting Limited <br>'''Architect''' – McAdam Design <br>'''Structural engineer''' – Structural Design and Detailing Ltd <br>'''Steelwork contractor''' – M. Hasson & Sons Ltd<br>'''Main contractor''' – FP McCann <br>'''Client''' – Derry City & Strabane District Council
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Image:Stockingfield_Bridge-1.jpg|'''Stockingfield Bridge, Glasgow'''<br><br>'''Structural engineer''' – Jacobs<br>'''Steelwork contractor''' – S H Structures Ltd<br>'''Main contractor''' – Balfour Beatty<br>'''Client''' – Scottish Canals
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Image: Porsche_Sculpture_SSDA_25.jpg|'''The Porsche Sculpture at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed'''<br><br>'''Architect''' – Gerry Judah Ltd <br>'''Structural engineer''' – Diales <br>'''Client''' – Goodwood Festival of Speed
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Image:JJ_Mack_Building-1.jpg|'''The JJ Mack Building, London'''<br><br>'''Architect''' – Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands<br>'''Structural engineer''' – AKT II<br>'''Steelwork contractor''' – William Hare<br>'''Main contractor''' – Mace<br>'''Client''' – Helical plc
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Image: Skelton_Grange_SSDA_25.jpg|'''Skelton Grange EfW, Leeds'''<br><br>'''Architect''' – Weedon Architects Limited <br>'''Structural engineer''' – Doran Consulting <br>'''Steelwork contractor''' – Billington Structures Limited <br>'''Main contractor''' – Kanadevia Inova AG <br>'''Client''' – enfinium Skelton Grange Limited
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Image:National_Robotarium-1a.jpg|'''The National Robotarium, Edinburgh'''<br><br>'''Architect''' – Michael Laird Architects<br>'''Structural engineer''' – Tetra Tech<br>'''Steelwork contractor''' – BHC Ltd<br>'''Main contractor''' – Ratho Park One<br>'''Client''' – Heriot-Watt University
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Image:Spectra_Building_SSDA_25.jpg|'''Spectra, University of Hertfordshire'''<br><br>'''Architect''' – ADP <br>'''Structural engineer''' – AECOM <br>'''Steelwork contractor''' – Elland Steel Structures Ltd <br>'''Main contractor''' – Morgan Sindall Group <br>'''Client''' – University of Hertfordshire
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Image:The_Outernet-1.jpeg|'''The Outernet, London'''<br><br>'''Architect''' – Orms<br>'''Structural engineer''' – Engenuiti<br>'''Steelwork contractor''' – Severfield<br>'''Main contractor''' – Skanska UK<br>'''Client''' – Consolidated Developments Ltd
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Image: Wilton_Park_House_SSDA_25.jpg|'''Wilton Park House, 2-4 Wilton Park, Republic of Ireland'''<br><br>'''Architect''' – Henry J Lyons<br>'''Structural engineer''' – Arup<br>'''Steelwork contractor''' – Severfield plc <br>'''Main contractor''' – John Sisk & Son <br>'''Client''' – IPUT Real Estate Dublin
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Image:Tropical_Fruit_Warehouse-1.jpg|'''Tropical Fruit Warehouse, Dublin'''<br><br>'''Architect''' – Henry J Lyons<br>'''Structural engineer''' – Torque Consulting Engineers<br>'''Steelwork contractor''' – Steel & Roofing Systems<br>'''Main contractor''' – P.J. Hegarty & Sons<br>'''Client''' – IPUT Real Estate
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Image: Worship_Square_SSDA_25.jpg|'''Worship Square, 65 Clifton Street, London'''<br><br>'''Architect''' – Make Architects br>'''Architect''' – jmarchitects <br>'''Structural engineer''' – Heyne Tillett Steel <br>'''Steelwork contractor''' – BHC Limited <br>'''Main contractor''' – HB Reavis <br>'''Client''' – HB Reavis
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Image: 101_Moorgate_SSDA_25.jpg|'''101 Moorgate, London'''<br><br>'''Architect''' – Orms <br>'''Structural engineer''' – Waterman Group <br>'''Steelwork contractor''' – BHC Limited <br>'''Main contractor''' – Mace Group <br>'''Client''' – Aviva Investors
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Image: Edenica_SSDA_25.jpg|'''Edenica, 100 Fetter Lane, London'''<br><br>'''Architect''' – Fletcher Priest Architects <br>'''Structural engineer''' – Waterman Group <br>'''Steelwork contractor''' – Bourne Group Ltd<br>'''Main contractor''' – Mace Group<br>'''Client''' – Yard Nine and BauMont Real Estate Capital
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Image: The_Island_SSDA_25.jpg|'''Island, 19 John Dalton Street, Manchester'''<br><br>'''Architect''' – Cartwright Pickard <br>'''Structural engineer''' – Curtins <br>'''Main contractor''' – Bowmer and Kirkland <br>'''Client''' – HBD
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Image: Palmerston_Court_SSDA_25.jpg|''' Palmerston Court, London'''<br><br>'''Architect''' – Allford Hall Monaghan Morris <br>'''Structural engineer''' – Walsh <br>'''Steelwork contractor''' – William Hare Limited <br>'''Main contractor''' – Mace Group <br>'''Client''' – Urbanest
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==Structural steel design awards 2024==
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Full details of the 2024 award winning projects, the judging panel and the other finalists are available in a special [[Steel_construction_news#Structural_Steel_Design_Awards|SSDA 2024 brochure]] produced by the BCSA and Steel for Life in association with Kovic Design Limited.
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===Awards===
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Image: 8_Bishopsgate_Z.jpg|[[Media: 8_Bishopsgate,_London.pdf|8 Bishopsgate, London]]
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Image: Aviva_Studios_Z.jpg|[[Media: Aviva_Studios,_Manchester.pdf|Aviva Studios, Manchester]]
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Image: Beaulieu_Parkway_Bridge_Z.jpg|[[Media: Beaulieu_Parkway_Bridge,_Chelmsford.pdf| Beaulieu Parkway Bridge, Chelmsford]]
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Image: Coop_Live_Arena_Z.jpg|[[Media: Coop_Live_Arena,_Manchester.pdf|Co-op Live Arena, Manchester]]
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Image: n2_Nova_Evolved_Z.jpg|[[Media: n2_Nova_Evolved,_London.pdf|n2 Nova Evolved, London]]
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Image: Sky_Innovation_Centre_Z.jpg|[[Media: Sky_Innovation_Centre,_London.pdf|Sky Innovation Centre, London]]
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===Commendations===
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Image: 4_Angel_Square_Z.jpg|[[Media: 4_Angel_Square_NOMA,_Manchester.pdf|4 Angel Square, NOMA, Manchester]]
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Image: Bishops_Square_Z.jpg|[[Media: Bishops_Square,_London.pdf|Bishops Square, London]]
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Image: Clarice_Pears_Building_Z.jpg|[[Media: Clarice_Pears_Building,_Glasgow.pdf| Clarice Pears Building, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Glasgow]]
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Image: Haymarket_Z.jpg|[[Media: Haymarket,_Edinburgh.pdf|Haymarket, Edinburgh]]
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Image: Lucent_London_Z.jpg|[[Media: Lucent,_London.pdf|Lucent, London]]
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Image: One_Great_Cumberland_Place_Z.jpg|[[Media: One_Great_Cumberland_Place,_London.pdf|One Great Cumberland Place, London]]
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Image: Paddington_Square_Z.jpg|[[Media: Paddington_Square,_London.pdf|Paddington Square, London]]
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===Merits===
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Image: Holbein_Gardens_Z.jpg|[[Media: Holbein_Gardens,_London.pdf|Holbein Gardens, London]]
 
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Image:Arbor_Bankside_Yards-1a.jpg|'''Arbor, Bankside Yards, London'''<br><br>'''Architect''' – PLP Architecture<br>'''Structural engineer''' – AKT II<br>'''Steelwork contractor''' – Severfield<br>'''Main contractor''' – Multiplex Construction Europe Limited<br>'''Client''' – Native Land
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Image:Shipbuilders_of_Port_Glasgow-1.jpeg|'''Shipbuilders of Port Glasgow'''<br><br>'''Sculptor''' – John McKenna Sculptor Ltd<br>'''Structural engineer''' – Narro<br>'''Main contractor''' – John McKenna Sculptor Ltd<br>'''Client''' – Inverclyde Council
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Image:Shoreditch_Village-1.jpg|'''Montacute Yards, London'''<br><br>'''Architect''' – Allford Hall Monaghan Morris<br>'''Structural engineer''' – Heyne Tillett Steel<br>'''Main contractor''' – ISG Limited<br>'''Client''' – Brockton Everlast
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Full details of the 2023 award winning projects, the judging panel and the other finalists are available in a special [[Steel_construction_news#Structural_Steel_Design_Awards|SSDA 2023 brochure]] produced by the BCSA and Steel for Life in association with Kovic Design Limited.
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===Awards===
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Image:Battersea_Power_Station-1.jpg|[[Media:Battersea_Power_Station,_London.pdf|Battersea Power Station, London]]
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Image:Copr_Bay_Bridge-1.jpg|[[Media:Copr_Bay_Bridge,_Swansea.pdf|Copr Bay Bridge, Swansea]]
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Image:One_Centenary_Way_Birmingham-1a.jpg|[[Media:One_Centenary_Way,_Birmingham.pdf|One Centenary Way, Birmingham]]
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Image:Stockingfield_Bridge-1.jpg|[[Media:Stockingfield_Bridge,_Glasgow.pdf|Stockingfield Bridge, Glasgow]]
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Image:HYLO_London-3.jpg|[[Media:HYLO,_London.pdf|HYLO, London]]
 
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===Commendations===
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<gallery perrow=3 widths=300px heights=200px>
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Image:Tropical_Fruit_Warehouse-1.jpg|[[Media:Tropical_Fruit_Warehouse,_Dublin.pdf|Tropical Fruit Warehouse, Dublin]]
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Image:Ed_Sheeran_Mathematics_Tour-1.JPG|[[Media:Ed_Sheeran_Mathematics_Tour.pdf|Ed Sheeran Mathematics Tour]]
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Image:The_Outernet-1.jpeg|[[Media:The_Outernet,_London.pdf|The Outernet, London]]
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Image:Clerys_Department_Store-1.JPG|[[Media:Clerys_Quarter,_Dublin.pdf|Clery's Quarter, Dublin]]
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Image:SAS13_Bridge_Replacement-1.jpg|[[Media:SAS13_Bridge_Replacement,_Birmingham.pdf|SAS13 Bridge Replacement, Birmingham]]
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Image:Shoreditch_Village-1a.jpg|[[Media:Montacute_Yards,_London.pdf|Montacute Yards, London]]
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===Merits===
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<gallery perrow=3 widths=300px heights=200px>
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Image:Shipbuilders_of_Port_Glasgow-1a.jpg|[[Media:Shipbuilders_of_Port_Glasgow.pdf|Shipbuilders of Port Glasgow]]
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Image:Riverside_Stand_Fulham-1.jpg|[[Media:New_Riverside_Stand_at_Fulham_FC.pdf|New Riverside Stand at Fulham FC]]
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Image:Cody_Dock_Bridge-4.jpg|[[Media:Cody_Dock_Bridge,_London.pdf|Cody Dock Bridge, London]]
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</gallery>
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==Structural steel design awards 2022==
 
==Structural steel design awards 2022==

Latest revision as of 15:34, 1 August 2025

The objective of the Structural Steel Design Awards is to celebrate the excellence of the United Kingdom in the field of steel construction, particularly demonstrating its potential in terms of efficiency, cost effectiveness, aesthetics, sustainability and innovation.

Each year the awards scheme attracts many excellent entries from widely ranging projects. Successful projects are expected to have a minimum threshold of excellence in architectural and engineering terms and to be cost effective. Each year’s entries reflect the increasingly high standards that are being achieved, not only in design and all aspects of fabrication, but also in short construction programmes and accuracy on site.

2018 saw the 50th Structural Steel Design Awards jointly sponsored by BCSA and Trimble Solutions (UK) Ltd. To mark the occasion, BCSA gathered together details of all the previous Award-winning projects and presented them as a montage of images here. Clicking on the project name below each image reveals further project details, images and the judges’ comments.

The Structural Steel Design Awards

with contributions from:

  • Sarah McCann-Bartlett, Director General, BCSA
  • David Lazenby CBE, now former Chair of the Judging Panel
  • Professor Roger Plank, ex-Sheffield University, member of the Judging Panel
  • Bill Taylor, Partner, Robin Snell and Partners, member of the Judging Panel
  • Ivor Roberts, now Past President, BCSA


[top]Operation of the awards

The Awards are open to steel based structures situated in the United Kingdom or overseas that have been built by UK or Irish steelwork contractors. They must have been completed and be ready for occupation or use during the two calendar years immediately preceeding the year for which the projects are submitted for the awards.

Previous entries are not eligible.

[top]Judging criteria

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The judging panel selects award winners after assessing all entries against two key criteria: planning and architecture, and structural engineering.

[top]Planning and Architecture

  • Satisfaction of client’s brief
  • Environmental impact
  • Carbon measurement and reduction
  • Cost-effectiveness
  • Architectural excellence
  • Durability and adaptability for changing requirements
  • Efficiency of the use and provision of services


[top]Structural Engineering

  • Benefits achieved by using steel construction
  • Efficiency of design, fabrication and erection
  • Use of digital technology
  • Skill and workmanship
  • Integration of structure and services
  • Efficiency and effectiveness of fire and corrosion protection
  • Innovation of design, build and manufacturing technique


[top]How to enter

For details of how to enter and more information on the judging process, please download an entry form.

Why enter?
If your project is shortlisted, your company would have the kudos of being part of a prestigious Awards scheme - one with a long history, focused solely on steel construction and the only one where expert judges visit every shortlisted project to truly appreciate its qualities. In addition, you’ll receive:

  • Free publicity for you, your project and your client, both online and in the construction press.
  • Free attendance at a major Awards event in central London for your project team.
  • Recognition of excellence for your project, be it large or small.


How to succeed?
Plan ahead and involve the whole project team from the outset in preparing a high-quality submission, don’t leave it to the last minute. Read the entry criteria and particularly the ‘Submission Material’ section on the entry form and provide exactly what is required, nothing more, nothing less. In addition:

  • High quality photos will portray your project at its best.
  • A well written, flowing description of the context, concept design, outstanding features and key construction details will allow the judges to swiftly appreciate the essence of your project.
  • Broad representation from all parties at the judges’ visit will demonstrate collaboration and enthusiasm.

[top]Structural steel design awards 2025 - Shortlist

The shortlist for the 57th Structural Steel Design Awards (SSDA), jointly sponsored by BCSA and Steel for Life, has been announced.

The Awards have again seen a strong number of submissions with the 21 shortlisted projects showcasing steel’s sustainability credentials, flexibility and versatility in a number of different and varying applications.

The shortlist also reflects the wide geographical spread of steel’s appeal for a variety of projects ranging from industrial and education buildings to retail and residential buildings, with entries also received for a variety of bridges, commercial developments and leisure facilities across the UK.

The winners will be announced at an evening reception in London on 23 October.

  • 21 Moorfields, London

    Architect – WilkinsonEyre
    Structural engineer – Robert Bird Group
    Structural Steelwork Contractor – William Hare Limited
    Main contractor – Sir Robert McAlpine
    Client – Landsec
    Consultant – Gleeds

  • 25A Vinery Road, Cambridge

    Architect – Owers Warwick Architects
    Structural engineer – Cambridge Architectural Research Ltd
    Main contractor – PB Doyle
    Client – Vinery Mews Ltd

  • 65 Davies Street, London

    Architect – PLP Architecture
    Structural engineer – Arup
    Steelwork contractor – BHC Ltd
    Main contractor – Multiplex Construction Europe Ltd
    Client – Grosvenor

  • AELTC Indoor Tennis Centre, London

    Architect – Hopkins Architects
    Structural engineer – Cundall
    Steelwork contractor – Billington Structures Limited
    Main contractor – Willmott Dixon
    Client – The All England Lawn Tennis Club

  • AESC, Sunderland

    Architect – RPS Group
    Structural engineer – Severfield plc
    Steelwork contractor – Severfield plc
    Main contractor – Wates Group
    Client – AESC UK

  • Barmouth Viaduct Metallic Spans Replacement, Wales

    Structural engineer – Tony Gee and Partners LLP
    Main contractor – Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Ltd
    Client – Network Rail

  • The Rainham Riverside Belvedere, London

    Architect – Untitled Practice
    Structural engineer – Flow Structures Limited
    Main contractor – Borras Construction Ltd
    Client – London Riverside BID

  • ExCel Phase 3, London

    Architects – Grimshaw
    Structural engineer – CampbellReith
    Steelwork contractor – Severfield plc
    Main contractor – McLaren Construction Group PLC
    Client – ExCeL London

  • Friends' School Lisburn, Northern Ireland

    Architect – Studio idir Architects
    Structural engineer – Eamson
    Client – Friends' School Lisburn

  • Kepax Bridge, Worcestershire

    Architect – Moxon Architects Ltd
    Structural engineer – Jacobs
    Main contractor – Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Ltd
    Client – Worcestershire County Council

  • Manor Farm Bridge, Somerset

    Architect – Dyse Structural Engineers
    Structural engineer – Dyse Structural Engineers
    Steelwork contractor – Beaver Bridges Ltd
    Main contractor – Beaver Bridges Ltd
    Client – Emily Estates

  • Pennyburn Bridge, Northern Ireland

    Architect – Design ID Consulting Limited
    Architect – McAdam Design
    Structural engineer – Structural Design and Detailing Ltd
    Steelwork contractor – M. Hasson & Sons Ltd
    Main contractor – FP McCann
    Client – Derry City & Strabane District Council

  • The Porsche Sculpture at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed

    Architect – Gerry Judah Ltd
    Structural engineer – Diales
    Client – Goodwood Festival of Speed

  • Skelton Grange EfW, Leeds

    Architect – Weedon Architects Limited
    Structural engineer – Doran Consulting
    Steelwork contractor – Billington Structures Limited
    Main contractor – Kanadevia Inova AG
    Client – enfinium Skelton Grange Limited

  • Spectra, University of Hertfordshire

    Architect – ADP
    Structural engineer – AECOM
    Steelwork contractor – Elland Steel Structures Ltd
    Main contractor – Morgan Sindall Group
    Client – University of Hertfordshire

  • Wilton Park House, 2-4 Wilton Park, Republic of Ireland

    Architect – Henry J Lyons
    Structural engineer – Arup
    Steelwork contractor – Severfield plc
    Main contractor – John Sisk & Son
    Client – IPUT Real Estate Dublin

  • Worship Square, 65 Clifton Street, London

    Architect – Make Architects br>Architect – jmarchitects
    Structural engineer – Heyne Tillett Steel
    Steelwork contractor – BHC Limited
    Main contractor – HB Reavis
    Client – HB Reavis

  • 101 Moorgate, London

    Architect – Orms
    Structural engineer – Waterman Group
    Steelwork contractor – BHC Limited
    Main contractor – Mace Group
    Client – Aviva Investors

  • Edenica, 100 Fetter Lane, London

    Architect – Fletcher Priest Architects
    Structural engineer – Waterman Group
    Steelwork contractor – Bourne Group Ltd
    Main contractor – Mace Group
    Client – Yard Nine and BauMont Real Estate Capital

  • Island, 19 John Dalton Street, Manchester

    Architect – Cartwright Pickard
    Structural engineer – Curtins
    Main contractor – Bowmer and Kirkland
    Client – HBD

  • Palmerston Court, London

    Architect – Allford Hall Monaghan Morris
    Structural engineer – Walsh
    Steelwork contractor – William Hare Limited
    Main contractor – Mace Group
    Client – Urbanest


[top]Structural steel design awards 2024

Full details of the 2024 award winning projects, the judging panel and the other finalists are available in a special SSDA 2024 brochure produced by the BCSA and Steel for Life in association with Kovic Design Limited.

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[top]Structural steel design awards 2023

Full details of the 2023 award winning projects, the judging panel and the other finalists are available in a special SSDA 2023 brochure produced by the BCSA and Steel for Life in association with Kovic Design Limited.

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[top]Structural steel design awards 2022

Full details of the 2022 award winning projects, the judging panel and the other finalists are available in a special SSDA 2022 brochure produced by the BCSA and Trimble Solutions (UK) Ltd in association with Kovic Design Limited.

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[top]Commendations


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[top]Structural steel design awards 2021

Full details of the 2021 award winning projects, the judging panel and the other finalists are available in a special SSDA 2021 brochure produced by the BCSA and Trimble Solutions (UK) Ltd in association with Kovic Design Limited.

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[top]Commendations


[top]Merits


[top]Structural steel design awards 2020

Full details of the 2020 award winning projects, the judging panel and the other finalists are available in a special SSDA 2020 brochure produced by the BCSA and Trimble Solutions (UK) Ltd in association with Kovic Design Limited.

[top]Awards


[top]Commendations


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[top]Structural steel design awards 2019

Full details of the 2019 award winning projects, the judging panel and the other finalists are available in a special SSDA 2019 brochure produced by the BCSA and Trimble Solutions (UK) Ltd in association with Kovic Design Limited.

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[top]Commendations


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[top]Structural steel design awards 2018

Full details of the 2018 award winning projects, the judging panel and the other finalists are available in a special SSDA 2018 brochure produced by the BCSA and Trimble Solutions (UK) Ltd in association with Kovic Design Limited.

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[top]Commendations


[top]Merits


[top]Structural steel design awards 2017

Full details of the 2017 award winning projects, the judging panel and the other finalists are available in a special SSDA 2017 brochure produced by the BCSA and Steel for Life in association with Kovic Design Limited.

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[top]Commendations


[top]Merits


[top]Structural steel design awards 2016

Full details of the 2016 award winning projects, the judging panel and the other finalists are available in a special SSDA 2016 brochure produced by the BCSA and Steel for Life in association with Kovic Design Limited.

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[top]Structural steel design awards 2015

Full details of the 2015 award winning projects, the judging panel and the other finalists are available in a special SSDA 2015 brochure produced by the BCSA and Tata Steel in association with Kovic Design Limited.

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[top]Certificates of Merit


[top]Structural steel design awards 2014

Full details of the 2014 award winning projects, the judging panel and the other finalists are available in a special SSDA 2014 brochure produced by the BCSA and Tata Steel in association with Barrett, Byrd Associates.

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[top]Commendations


[top]Structural steel design awards 2013

Full details of the 2013 award winning projects, the judging panel and the other finalists are available in a special SSDA 2013 brochure produced by the BCSA and Tata Steel in association with Barrett, Byrd Associates.

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[top]Commendations


[top]Structural steel design awards 2012

Full details of the 2012 award winning projects, the judging panel and the other finalists are available in a special SSDA 2012 brochure produced by the BCSA and Tata Steel in association with Kovic Design Limited.

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[top]Previous awards

For details of the Awards from previous years back to 1969, click here.

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