The shortlisted projects, for this the 43rd SSDA awards, reflect the geographical spread of steel’s appeal for jobs large and not-so-large, including single storey and multi storey buildings, bridges and other structures. The sectors of the construction market represented include transport, energy, leisure, sport and industrial.
David Lazenby CBE, Chairman of the SSDA Judging Panel, said: “Structural steelwork demonstrates success yet again, as the material of choice. In these tough times the entries to the SSDA continue to show great imagination, professionalism and service to the clients.
“In challenging situations, the teams involved in these really exciting schemes have impressed the judges by the fine spirit of cooperation and ‘can do’ enthusiasm to produce some outstanding results. 2011 has brought forward a great demonstration of the industry’s strength and capabilities.”
The shortlist is:
Marks & Spencer, ProLogis Park, Bradford
The Rose Bowl, Southampton
Riverside Waste to Energy Plant, Belvedere, Kent
Newport Station Regeneration
The Hauser Forum, Cambridge
The Point, Lancashire County Cricket Club, Old Trafford
National Museum of Liverpool
The St Botolph Building, 138 Houndsditch, London EC3
Excel Phase 2, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16
Cannon Place, Cannon Street Station, London
River Suir Bridge, N25 Waterford Bypass, Ireland
New Cross Gate Flyover, East London Line
Bridge GE19, East London Line
New South Bridge, A406 Hangar Lane
Goodwood Festival of Speed Sculpture 2011
Exposure, Lelystad, The Netherlands
American Express Community Stadium, Brighton
North Stand Redevelopment, Leicester Tigers, Leicester
The SSDA scheme was instituted in 1969 to recognise the high standards of structural and architectural design attainable in the use of steel and its potential in terms of efficiency, cost effectiveness, aesthetics and innovation.
The Awards promote the innovative use of steel by rewarding outstanding projects to stand as an example to others, and are the longest running awards of their type in the construction industry. All projects must have been completed in the two years prior to the year of entry.
The independent judging panel for the SSDA awards comprises of representatives from the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers and RIBA.
The winners of the SSDA awards will be announced at an evening reception in London during July.
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