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The project involved the engineering team at Altrad RMD Kwikform using their experience and load monitoring data from previous projects to adopt a rationalised approach whilst designing for full thermal actions. This enabled props of smaller size and volume to be specified, creating more working space, cutting costs and better facilitating the construction of permanent works.
The judges said the project was an excellent example of a specialist supplier adding value to a project by proposing an alternative, leaner solution relatively late in the preconstruction process. The entry demonstrated detailed research and evidence to challenge a potentially conservative standard practice. This solution showed potential to benefit future projects, lower risks and be adopted across the industry.
Following a record year for entries, the deserving winners of the 2023 GE Awards were announced on Wednesday 12 July 2023 at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel, London. The GE Awards brought together close to 1,000 clients, contractors, designers and geotechnical experts for a glamorous evening of celebration, recognition and networking.
This is an amazing accolade for all at Altrad RMD Kwikform. Our high-performance equipment and engineering expertise came to the forefront on this project, with our conviction to use a bespoke design approach making a key difference. Being recognised by the industry for our efforts is the ultimate praise, which will only spur us on for further successes. Kudos to all involved - so proud of the team!
Ajay Nagah, Engineering & Major Projects Manager for Ground Shoring at Altrad RMD Kwikform
Nia Kajastie, Editor of Ground Engineering
"This was the biggest GE Awards ceremony that we’ve ever held, with almost 1,000 guests! What started as a small lunchtime gathering 15 years ago has grown into a huge celebration of the ground engineering sector. I think that is a clear sign of how proud the sector is of the work it does – and it truly deserves this recognition.
We received more than 300 submissions across the 19 award categories that could be entered directly.
This year was another record-breaker, and the overall quality of entries was very high. A lot of the hard work fell onto our expert judges, who went through all the entries and took part in long days of face-to-face presentations. We could not have done this without them.
So, thank you to our judges, as well as our sponsors, supporters and partners for their continued support. And a huge congratulations to all the deserving winners from the GE team!"