The SPACES Annual Awards Ceremony 2022 which also incorporates the 19th Civic Building of the Year was held in Reading on 3rd November. These are the only awards in the industry that are solely dedicated to rewarding excellence, collaboration and innovation in construction projects delivered within the Public Sector.
This year we have continued to reflect and recognise the multi-disciplinary nature of SPACES, but also the collaborative nature in which public sector projects play in their communities, and the contributions made by project members.
We know that delivering these projects are challenging at the best of times. To deliver these projects in the shadow of a global pandemic adds considerable complexity and we applaud all those involved the submissions.
Our shortlist continues to show the breadth of schemes that are delivered each year with the aid of public funding. Today, 16 projects have been shortlisted and our SPACES Yearbook, details over 60 of the incredible schemes across the country.
These awards are not just about design. They recognise the importance of collaboration in delivering a project that meets the brief, is delivered on time and to an agreed budget. Given the global pandemic, and the increased cost of labour and materials, greater reliance on working together and shared ownership has had to come to the fore.
To judge the awards, the shortlisted projects are visited by members of the SPACES awards panel, which is made up to reflect the multi-disciplinary nature of our industry.
The broad topics of Design, Impact, Concept, Functionality, Complexity, Sustainability and Build Quality are considered as part of the assessment. The visits help to validate the findings of the panel and enable the team to experience first-hand the impact the project has on the community it serves.
Community (more information)
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Education (more information)
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Heritage (more information)
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Mike Britch Award for Innovation, sponsored by Norse Consulting (more information)
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President’s Award (more information)
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Small Project (more information)
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Civic Building of the Year Award, sponsored by Faithful+Gould (more information)
The winner of the Civic Building of the Year is chosen from the winners of each category
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During the evening photographs were taken and these are now available to download. You can also download a copy of the delegate list and background on the table names. You can view the slides on our YouTube channel.