In a series celebrating Building’s Building Awards finalists, we look at the Engineering Consultant of the Year shortlist
Earlier this year Building announced all the firms who made it on to the shortlists for our prestigious annual Building Awards.
Now we are shining the spotlight on each category in turn and publishing a selection of the images that impressed the judges.
Today’s shortlist is for Engineering Consultant of the Year.
Black & White Engineering
Black & White Engineering has demonstrated impressive growth, expanding to over 500 employees across 21 countries. The employee-owned firm has achieved an annual turnover of £52m, with more than 80% of revenue coming from repeat business. B&W has broadened its global reach by opening new offices in Manchester, Frankfurt and Paris, and has expanded in Manila and Newcastle. The firm’s commitment to sustainability is evident in its goal of net zero carbon by 2030 and its integration of sustainable practices in all projects. B&W’s innovative approach includes the launch of its global academy, offering diverse training methods to support continuous professional growth. Meanwhile, its focus on health, safety and corporate social responsibility is demonstrated by ISO 45001 accreditation.
Cundall
Cundall has demonstrated exceptional growth and innovation in the past year, expanding its global presence with new offices in Bengaluru and Riyadh. The firm has delivered pioneering projects such as Eden, New Bailey – the UK’s first new-build to achieve a 5.5 NABERS design-reviewed target rating. Cundall’s commitment to sustainability is evident in its Zero Carbon Design 2030 initiative and its involvement in writing the Net Zero Carbon Building Standard. The firm’s adaptability is showcased through its focus on emerging sectors such as life sciences and retrofit. Cundall’s dedication to employee development is reflected in its new management and leadership programme and its support for diverse communities within the organisation.
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Eckersley O’Callaghan
Founded in 2004, Eckersley O’Callaghan, a global leader in specialist structural, facade and sustainable engineering, has now grown to more than160 experts across 11 offices worldwide. Its commitment to sustainability is evident in projects such as the Atlassian Central in Sydney, which achieves up to 50% reduction in embodied carbon. Meanwhile, the firm’s digital design team has developed cutting-edge tools to enhance collaboration, creativity and sustainability in its projects. The company also completed a pro bono initiative addressing the educational needs of the Tanbok School community in Vanuatu, by delivering a resilient classroom and library complex to replace the buildings previously destroyed by natural disasters.
Harley Haddow
Harley Haddow, a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with 74 years of experience, employs over 130 staff across six UK offices. The firm specialises in creative approaches combined with technical excellence to improve environments. Its expertise spans sustainability, net zero masterplanning and embodied carbon reduction. Harley Haddow has delivered operational net zero masterplans for high-profile clients including the RIBA and the V&A museum. The company uses digital twin modelling and bespoke tools for low carbon solutions and prioritises retrofit and efficient design concepts, making embodied carbon calculations standard practice on projects. Harley Haddow’s commitment to sustainability extends to its own operations, actively reducing their environmental impact.
This year’s judges
- Yetunde Abdul, director of industry transformation, UKGBC;
- Bola Abisogun, founder, Digital Twin Skills Academy CIC;
- Brian Berry, chief executive, Federation of Master Builders;
- Rachel Bell, director of partnerships, Stride Treglown;
- Anna Clarke, director of policy and public afffairs, Housing Forum;
- Mark Cleverly, partner, CPC;
- Joanne De La Porte, senior sirector - project management, Gleeds;
- Katy Dowding, CEO and president, Skanska UK;
- Karen Gidwani, partner, Fenwick Elliott;
- Kay Hughes, design director, HS2;
- Ellie Jenkins, partner, Akerlof;
- Félicie Krikler, director, Assael;
- Doris Lam, development director, EcoWorld London;
- Liz Male, founder, LMC;
- John Marland, chief development officer, Bruntwood;
- Flan MacNamara, construction director, Sellar;
- Kamran Moazami, executive managing director, property & buildings, WSP;
- Robin Nicholson, fellow, Cullinan Studio;
- Iain Parker, director, T&T Alinea,
- Simon Rawlinson, head of strategic research and insight, Arcadis;
- Mark Robinson, chief executive, Scape Group;
- Veronica Senior, senior manager global captial projects, Lloyd’s;
- Scott Sanderson, partner, PRP;
- Neal Shasore, head of school | CEO, London School of Architecture;
- Trudi Sully, UK & Europe lead - industrialised design & construction, Mott MacDonald
- Lynne Sullivan, chair, National Retrofit Hub;
- Gauri Talathi-Lamb, chief executive, FHP ESS;
- Martha Tsigkari, senior partner and head of the applied R+D group, Fosters + Partners,
- Jo Wright, director, Perkins&Will
Hydrock (now Stantec)
Hydrock (now Stantec) is a UK-based engineering consultancy with 940 employees across 22 offices, which excels in delivering innovative solutions for complex projects. The firm’s expertise in climate resilience is exemplified by its development of a future climate change evidence base for a 1,200-home mixed-use scheme near Birmingham. Its proficiency extends to future-proofing retirement villages, implementing net zero design guides, and using cutting-edge technology for infrastructure repairs. The company is also at the forefront of addressing the Building Safety Act, challenging industry norms to ensure optimal safety standards. Its innovative approaches include developing digital tools to improve efficiency and forging strategic partnerships to deliver complementary skills, meeting clients’ complex challenges across various sectors including healthcare, residential and industrial development.
OFR Consultants
Independent fire engineering consultancy OFR has established itself as a leader in protecting people, property and the environment. The firm’s diverse portfolio spans from heritage sites like the Royal Academy of Arts to pioneering net zero developments such as EV0 in Manchester. OFR has been instrumental in helping clients adapt to the Building Safety Act, developing innovative tools like B101 for visualising evacuations. The company actively engages with the Building Safety Regulator, contributing research to support changes in building regulations. OFR’s commitment to sustainability is evident in its partnership with World Land Trust and its championing of sustainable construction methods, including timber and CLT. Its proactive approach to innovation includes in-house development of BIM tools and collaboration on the first Commercial Timber Guidebook.
WSP
WSP demonstrates expertise in solving complex problems across multiple sectors. Its innovative approaches include developing algorithmic design tools to maximise the use of reclaimed steel, saving 125 tonnes of embodied carbon on a London regeneration project. The company also launched Daisy, an AI-powered parametric design tool, and Facility Flex, a productivity tool enhancing the Environment Agency’s depot programme. WSP’s growth strategy, including recent acquisitions, has enabled diversification across sectors, creating a more resilient business capable of addressing increasingly complex challenges in the built and natural environments. WSP’s commitment to sustainability extends beyond client projects to their own operations. This commitment is exemplified by the retrofit of its London office, which achieved a 65% reduction in energy use through innovative building systems.
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