Leading Egyptian companies, individuals among 76 finalists of Big 5 Egypt Impact Awards 2024

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The fourth edition of Big 5 Egypt Impact Awards, running alongside Big 5 Construct Egypt, have unveiled the finalists, marking a significant milestone in recognising outstanding contributions by individuals and organisations to the construction industry in Egypt.

Organised by dmg events, the awards recognise innovators and game-changers who have demonstrated excellence in driving positive change within the sector.

The awards ceremony is taking place on 26 June at the Dusit Ballroom, Dusit Thani Lakeview in Cairo. It will honour the best projects, innovations, businesses, teams and individuals across 19 categories. This year four categories have been newly introduced including Conservation & Heritage Initiative of the Year, Retrofit Project of the Year, Digital Transformation of the Year and Interior Design Firm of the Year.

“Big 5 Egypt Impact Awards hold immense significance within the Egypt construction community, serving as an important event in the calendar for recognising those that drive positive change and innovation. The finalists represent the best and brightest in our industry, and their contributions are pivotal in shaping the future landscape of construction in Egypt,” Ben Greenish, Senior Vice President – Construction at dmg events, said.

“By introducing new categories that reflect the breadth and depth of the construction value chain, we can ensure that all stakeholders – from project owners, architects and engineers to contractors and retrofitting companies – are given the recognition they deserve for their contribution to the construction sector,” Greenish added.

Finalists at a glance

The selection of the finalists was based on their exceptional contributions to advancing the sector’s standards of innovation and project excellence. With 76 finalists unveiled, the competition will be fierce as companies and individuals target the winner’s trophy.

For one of the top honours, Contractors of the Year, six firms including China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC-Egypt), Hassan Allam Construction, MADKOUR, Orascom Construction, Redcon Construction and the Arab Contractors are vying for the final award.

Some of the other notable finalists include, Ras El Hekma Project, Mostakbal Misr, Sustainable Rural Sanitation Services Programme (SRSSP) and Taha Hussein Bridge vying for the Infrastructure Project of the Year.

For the Sustainable Initiative of the Year Award, the five finalists are competing for their projects, namely:

  • The development of the fifth district in October gardens by Baraka For Engineering And Contracting;
  • Innovative sustainable University campus design in Egypt by Criteria Design Group;
  • Metacrete project by ElMasriya for Consultation and Engineering Designs;
  • Journey to Green project by Redcon Construction;
  • East Alexandria Wastewater Treatment Plant Extension – phase 2 “Constructing A Sludge Treatment Unit” by the Arab Contractors Company

View full list of finalists here.

Independent, international panel of judges

Every year, Big 5 Egypt Impact Awards have been judged by an independent and international panel of renowned industry experts, comprising government officials and leaders. This is to ensure that the winners are chosen based on merit and excellence.

“As a judge for the Big 5 Egypt Impact Awards, I am truly impressed by the calibre of entries we have received this year. The innovative projects and initiatives demonstrate the industry’s commitment to excellence and progress.” said one of the judges, Ahmed Ashraf Anwar, Chair of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’ (RICS) Egypt Regional Board, said.

“It has been a privilege to review such outstanding contributions, and I look forward to seeing the impact they will have on the future of the construction sector in Egypt.”

The judges panel also involve leaders and experts from the Egyptian Cabinet, Ministry of Finance, Egypt, World Green Building Council, Chartered Institute of Building, International Code Council, Minnesota State University, Badr University in Cairo and European Investment Bank, among others.

The announcement of Big 5 Egypt Impact Awards’ finalists coincides with the opening of visitor registrations for Big 5 Construct Egypt. To view the full list of Big 5 Egypt Impact Awards finalists, visit: www.big5constructegypt.com/big-5-egypt-impact-awards/ and to register for the event, visit: www.big5constructegypt.com

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