Revealed! The Short-listed nominees for the Big Project ME Awards 2021!

The latest edition of the Big Project ME Awards will be held at the Raffles Hotel in Wafi, Dubai on January 24, 2022. The event will be held at the Raffles Ballroom and will be in accordance with government guidelines for COVID-19, organisers have said.

Following an extensive judging process that covered more than 230 nominations – a record number for the awards, the editorial team has now revealed the shortlisted nominees for the Big Project ME Awards 2021.

According to the editorial team, this year saw strong interest across the board, with several categories receiving strong nominations, including high profile ones like Project of the Year, Contractor of the Year, and the Sustainability and Technology categories.

This year also saw increased interest coming in from across the MENA region, with nominations coming in from Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Oman.

Doors open at 07:00PM for the gala dinner, with strict COVID-19 protocols in place to help attendees enjoy the evening in a safe and responsible manner. The event will incorporate social distancing measures and every attendee will be expected to wear masks, unless eating or drinking at their respective tables.

The Big Project Middle East Awards 2021 are proudly supported by the following sponsors:

• Gold Sponsors: ALEC and MTWO
• Silver Sponsors: Hill International, HKA, Serco, Voltas
• Bronze Sponsors: Kairnial

If you’d like to attend the Big Project ME Awards 2021 or explore branding opportunities, please email jude.slann@cpitrademedia.com  or andy.pitois@cpitrademedia.com.

Here are some of the shortlisted nominees for the Big Project ME Awards 2021. The full list and winners will be revealed on the night of the awards.

1. Best Pavilion at the Expo:

• KSA Pavilion – ALEC
• Mobility Pavilion – ALEC
• Opportunity Pavilion – ASGC
• Sustainability Pavilion – ASGC

2. BPME Female Executive of the Year:

• Anita Nouri – Green Energy Solutions Sustainability
• Samantha Rowles – Serco Middle East
• Sandra Woodhall – Tangram Gulf
• Susy Aryani Singgih – Lootah Holding

3. BPME Male Executive of the Year:

• Ian Williamson – The Red Sea Development Company
• Jonathan Timms – Diriyah Gate Development Authority
• Laurent Farge – ALEC Fit-Out
• Michael Ghanem – LASCO MEP Works

4. BIM Project of the Year:
   • Bahr El Baqr Water Treatment Plant – The Arab Contractors
   • Expo Water Feature – Techture
   • Downtown Views II – China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East

5. Contractor of the Year:
   • ALEC
   • ASGC
   • China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East

6. Developer of the Year:
   • DAMAC Properties
   • Diriyah Gate Development Authority
   • Lootah Real Estate Development
   • Select Group

7. Excellence in BIM Implementation for the Year:
   • ASGC
   • China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East
   • Multiplex Construction

8. Fit Out Contractor of the Year:
   • ACCIONA Cultural Engineering
   • ALEC Fit-Out
   • Depa Interiors
   • Khansaheb Interiors

9. Fit Out Project of the Year:
   • Milium International – Horton Interiors
   • Mobility Pavilion – ALEC Fit Out
   • Parliament Building – The Arab Contractors

10. HSE Project of the Year:
    • Al Shindagha Corridor Phase 2D Improvement – China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East
    • Dubai Exhibition Centre – Expo 2020 – Voltas
    • The Red Sea Project – The Red Sea Development Company

11. Infrastructure Project of the Year:
    • Al Shindagha Corridor Phase 2D Improvement – China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East
    • Cairo Metro Line 3 – Phase 4B – The Arab Contractors
    • King Salman Energy Park – SPARK
    • South Helwan 3X650MW Supercritical Thermal Power Plant – Hassan Allam Holding

12. MEP Contractor of the Year:
    • ALEMCO
    • China State Construction Engineering Corporation MEP Division
    • LASCO MEP Works
    • Voltas

13. Project of the Year:
    • Address Beach Resort and Residences – Multiplex Construction
    • Aquaventure Water Park Expansion – Khansaheb
    • One Za’abeel – ALEC

14. Skills Development Programme of the Year:
    • Hassan Allam Talent Programme
    • Institute of Construction Engineering and Management Technologies – The Arab Contractors
    • Tahadiy Initiative – ALEC

15. Smart Project of the Year:
    • Dubai Digital Park – China State Construction Engineering Company Middle East
    • Etihad Rail Al Faya Station Depot Leak Detection System – PermAlert
    • Mahsma Water Treatment Plant – Hassan Allam
    • Workforce/Vehicle Monitoring Location – The Red Sea Project – The Red Sea Development Company

16. Sustainability Programme of the Year:
    • Green Workforce Accommodation – ASGC
    • The Red Sea Project – The Red Sea Development Company
    • Reusable Asphalt Materials – The Arab Contractors

17. Sustainable Contractor of the Year:
    • ASGC
    • China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East
    • The Arab Contractors

18. Sustainable Project of the Year:
    • Mohammed Bin Rashid Library – ASGC
    • New Delta Treatment Plant – Metito/Orascom/The Arab Contractors/Hassan Allam Joint Venture
    • The Coastal Village – The Red Sea Project – The Red Sea Development Company

Good luck to all the nominees and stay tuned for the Winners Announcements after the Big Project ME Awards on January 24, 2022!