Best-in class projects receive industry acclaim Last Friday saw the announcement of the outstanding companies and projects within the highways, transportation infrastructure and services industry that have been successful at the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) prestigious Annual Awards held on the 15 June at the Hilton London
The latest companies, projects and initiatives showcasing good practice within the highways, transport infrastructure and services industry have been shortlisted for CIHT’s prestigious Annual Awards. Deborah Sims, President, CIHT said: “The transportation sector plays a vital role that impacts on so many parts of everyone’s day-to-day lives. The entries we
Victoria Bathe a London South Bank University (LSBU) Civil Engineering apprentice, employed by construction firm FM Conway Ltd has won Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) Apprentice of the Year 2020. CIHT’s Apprentice of the Year Award celebrates the achievements of apprentices who work in the highways and transportation sector, and
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Best-in class projects receive industry acclaim Last Friday saw the announcement of the outstanding companies and projects within the highways, transportation infrastructure and services industry that have been successful at the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) prestigious Annual Awards held on the 15 June at the Hilton London Bankside. Neil Johnstone, CIHT President said: “This has been a truly fantastic year for the CIHT Awards, and we have received over 200 high quality submissions from across the UK and beyond, showcasing a wide variety of initiatives, projects and innovations.” “These awards demonstrate best practice and celebrate the high calibre schemes, innovative products, and ways of working which are taking place across the industry.” The award winners for 2023 are now available and details can be found below. CIHT Professionalism Award Awarded to an individual that maintains and develops professional ethical expertise and deliver a safe and effective service for all. CIHT Sustainability Award Recognising projects, schemes, products, or strategies that can demonstrate a contribution to sustainable development. CIHT & Kier Streets Award Recognising how outstanding design and implementation of schemes in our towns and cities improve the places around them and create places for people. CIHT Research Initiative of the Year Recognising an outstanding piece of research in the highways and transportation sector. CIHT & Ringway Decarbonisation Award Recognising projects, schemes and strategies that demonstrate the delivery of a significant reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. CIHT Technology and Innovation Award Recognising innovation, this could be in terms of new technology, products, processes, and services that have impacted an organisation, industry and society positively. CIHT & Stantec Infrastructure Award Recognises exceptional engineering solutions that have delivered creative and resilient infrastructure. CIHT & WSP EDI Initiative of the Year Award Recognises employers or individuals that have implemented (or been involved in) an EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) initiative of merit. CIHT Collaboration Award Recognises those that have shown dedication to working in collaboration with other teams, organisations and/or sectors to deliver real solutions. CIHT Road Safety Award The Road Safety Award, in memory of John Smart, recognises outstanding achievements which improve road user safety through excellent practice, design and technical application. CIHT Team of the Year Award Celebrates the achievements of teams who have demonstrated professionalism and have been able to adapt and work effectively under the challenges posed in the Highways and Transportation sector. CIHT Overall Winner Award All shortlisted awards are entered into this category and judges are looking for the entry that most closely aligns with the CIHT values of being (Professional, Inclusive, Collaborative and Progressive). The CIHT Awards were kindly sponsored by Kier, Ringway, Stantec and WSP. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
The latest companies, projects and initiatives showcasing good practice within the highways, transport infrastructure and services industry have been shortlisted for CIHT’s prestigious Annual Awards. Deborah Sims, President, CIHT said: “The transportation sector plays a vital role that impacts on so many parts of everyone’s day-to-day lives. The entries we have received this year demonstrate the wide range of activity, innovation and problem solving that we as professionals deliver. “I would like to commend all of those who have been shortlisted for CIHT’s Awards and would congratulate all those organisations and their supporters who have put so much into the high-calibre entries this year”. This year there are 14 awards categories and the winning entries will be presented in person again as we return to the renowned CIHT Awards ceremony, taking place on the 7 September 2022 at the London Marriot Hotel The shortlisted entries for the CIHT Awards 2022 are: CIHT & Ringway Climate Action Award – Proudly supported by Ringway Aggregate Industries – SuperLow-Carbon asphalt Kier Highways – Driving for a Sustainable World Lancashire County Council / Atkins – Lancashire Local Highways Decarbonisation Strategy Skanska – M42 Junction 6 Improvement Scheme Transport for the North – Transport Decarbonisation Strategy CIHT Collaboration Award Amey – SIMULATE Live Lab Programme BAM Nuttall – Leeds Public Transport Investment Programme LPTIP Devon County Council – Dartmoor Line Railway Reopening Graham Construction – M25 J25 Integrated team Ringway – Network Resilience – Ringway and Worcestershire County Council Transport Scotland – Delivering a Transport Plan for COP26 CIHT Creating Better Places Award Amey – Liverpool City Centre Connectivity: The Strand Phase 1 Project Centre Ltd – Camberley High Street Sustrans – The Ripple Greenway WSP – Shrewsbury Town Centre WSP – The Green Spine CIHT EDI Initiative of the Year Award Arup – A66 Northern Trans-Pennine – Inclusion Action Plan Atkins Limited – #Differentmakesadifference Independent Research – Laura Brooks, Molly Hoggard, Marie Godward – Gender Equality Toolkit in Transport Kier – Expect Respect Manchester City Council – The Highways Access Group CIHT Employer of the Year Award J McCann and Co Limited – ‘J McCann Family – Our People Matter’ Momentum Transport Consultancy – Momentum Transport Consultancy Balfour Beatty – Balfour Beatty Highways Kier – ‘Where everyone can bring their whole self to work’ CIHT Healthy Transport Award Amey – Liverpool City Centre Connectivity: The Strand Phase 1 BAM Nuttall – Stourton Park and Ride Go Jauntly – Go Jauntly Green Routes Sustrans – Chrisp Street Community Cycles Transport for London – TfL School Streets WSP – Histon Road Highway Improvement Scheme CIHT Infrastructure Award Aggregate Industries & Kier – Designing exceptional pavement solutions for National Highways’ road asset infrastructure Amey Consulting – Kincardine Bridge – An engineering triumph 85 years on Amey – Liverpool City Centre Connectivity: The Strand Phase 1 Amey Consulting – M60 Junction 1 to 2, Kings Reach to Abney Hall Morgan Sindall Infrastructure – Delivering a lasting legacy on the M1 J23 & A512 improvements scheme National Highways – A52 Clifton Bridge Repair Scheme Tilbury Douglas Construction Limited – A69 Bridge End Junction, Hexham CIHT International Infrastructure Award CEG INTERNATIONAL NTSG Italia srl / Fibre Security bv – Preserving Pipelines of Society ORIS – Sourcing Intelligence for Road Optimization Victorian State Government – Werribee Level Crossing Removal Project CIHT Research Initiative of the Year Amey – Understanding Gipave, a Graphene-Enhanced Asphalt Atkins Ltd – Evaluating SRN Performance using Near-Real Time Floating Vehicle Data (FVD) Scottish Borders Council – 20mph default trial So-Mo – Message Not Received WSP – A study on women’s personal safety on public transport in London CIHT Road Safety Award Cranfield University – Pre-Driver Theatre and Workshop Education Research FORS – FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) Main Roads Western Australia – The development of innovative Information Technology (IT) solutions to assist educate, support and empower road safety engineering practitioners in State and Local Government road agencies throughout Western Australia. Scottish Borders Council – 20mph Default in Scottish Borders Transport for London – Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) on London’s bus fleet CIHT Team of the Year Award Agilysis Limited – Team Lemur Amey – A collaborative approach to delivering innovation in Kent Kier Highways – Nordis Signs: Giving people with disabilities, and long term health conditions opportunities to achieve beyond expectation with careers to be proud of. National Highways – A52 Clifton Bridge repair Scheme Smart Motorways Alliance – Stopped Vehicle Detection CIHT & Atkins Technology and Innovation Award – Proudly supported by Atkins Amey – Feedback Loop Playbook – Asset Data Delivery Model Archaeological Research Services Ltd – Blank Area Testing – managing hidden risks from archaeology Kier Highways -Natural Capital & Biodiversity Design Tool University College London – PEARL CIHT & Kier Transport Planning Award – Proudly sponsored by Kier Stantec – Gravity and the Stantec Scenario Planning Tool The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus – The Development of a Travel Demand Model for Trinidad (copy) Wood Group – York real-time traffic modelling scheme The winners of these categories will be announced at the CIHT Awards Ceremony 2022 – taking place on the 7 September 2022 at the London Marriot Hotel. To find out more about this event, including how to book, please see here More details on these shortlisted entries will shortly be available on the CIHT website. For any further information on the CIHT Awards, please contact e: technical@ciht.org.uk
Victoria Bathe a London South Bank University (LSBU) Civil Engineering apprentice, employed by construction firm FM Conway Ltd has won Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) Apprentice of the Year 2020. CIHT’s Apprentice of the Year Award celebrates the achievements of apprentices who work in the highways and transportation sector, and the organisations that put them at the heart of their business. CIHT represents and qualifies professionals who plan, design, build, manage, maintain and operate transport and infrastructure projects Sammy Shummo, Group Director of Apprenticeships at LSBU said: “Victoria was the one of the first apprentices to complete her Level 4 HNC Civil Engineering apprenticeship at LSBU this year. She has since gone on to study on our Level 6 BEng Civil Engineering Apprenticeship. “For LSBU, winning this award is further proof that the University excels at setting up apprentices for successful future careers.” Victoria Bathe, LSBU’s Civil Engineering apprentice, said: “I’m overjoyed to have won this award. But I couldn’t have won it without the support of the team I work with and backing of the company. They have given me the excellent experience and skills I have today. I’m so excited to be able to go on and develop these in future.” The CIHT awards were presented at the Young Professionals Festival of Learning. View the announcement on CIHT’s Twitter and Linkedin accounts.
