Women in Construction & Engineering Excellence Award

About this category

The Women in Construction / Engineering Excellence Award celebrates trailblazing women making outstanding contributions in construction, civil engineering, architecture, infrastructure, or related technical fields. This category recognises female professionals who are breaking barriers in traditionally male-dominated industries and driving innovation, sustainability, and quality in engineering and construction projects.

Eligibility

• Open to women-identifying professionals in construction, civil, structural, mechanical, or related engineering disciplines
• Includes engineers, architects, project managers, builders, site leads, and infrastructure innovators
• Must have led or significantly contributed to major projects, designs, or operational success
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in the field

Judging criteria

• Project Excellence: Quality, scale, or complexity of construction or engineering projects
• Innovation: Use of new materials, methods, or sustainable practices
• Leadership: Managing teams, mentoring, or representing women in the sector
• Impact: Safety, efficiency, environmental benefit, or community contribution

Qualitative criteria

• Pioneering achievements on major infrastructure or urban development projects
• Use of smart technologies or green building practices
• Advocating for diversity or mentoring women in engineering
• Contributions to industry standards or technical education

Metrics

• Number or value of completed projects
• Time, cost, and resource efficiency stats
• Environmental or community sustainability ratings
• Team size or leadership scope

Additional criteria

• Open to professionals in public or private sectors, including consultancy and government projects
• Can include construction management, safety engineering, or technical operations roles
• Self-nominations must include project portfolios or client references