- The Impact Leadership Team of the Year trophy was picked up by The Ministry of Culture – Saudi Arabia for leveraging technology and teamwork to enrich and transform the Kingdom’s cultural landscape
- Msheireb Downtown Doha, which is the world’s first sustainable downtown regeneration project, took home the award for Liveable City Initiative of the Year
- The fifth edition of the awards welcomed 350 guests from the global construction industry as well as various public and private sector entities
28 November 2024 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates:
At a glittering awards ceremony held at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel last night, dmg events, organizers of Big 5 Global announced the winners of Big 5 Global Impact Awards under 17 awards.
The awards honoured the leaders, projects, and initiatives that are driving innovation, sustainability, and transformative achievements in the construction industry, recognizing standout individuals, organizations and efforts with prestigious accolades.
“Big 5 Global Impact Awards, now in their fourth edition, recognize the innovations and sustainable solutions driving positive change in urban development and construction, as we continue to navigate a rapidly evolving industry,” said Josine Heijmans, Senior Vice President at dmg events.
The awards kick-started with the presentation of Sustainability Leader of the Year, where Omnia Halawani, Co-CEO and Founder of grfn was accoladed for her collaboration, innovation and leadership, inspiring positive results for the organization and the wider construction industry.
The awards were judged by an independent, international panel of industry experts, including top government officials and prominent leaders, ensuring that winners are selected purely on merit and excellence.
Drawing an audience of 350, the awards were attended by dignitaries from the public and private sector including the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Ministry of Culture – Saudi Arabia, Dubai Municipality, Al Bawani Holding, Diriyah Company, Sobha Constructions and ROSHN Group.
Recognizing efforts in sustainability and community impact, the Liveable City Initiative of the Year award was presented to Msheireb Properties for Msheireb Downtown Doha, which is the world’s first sustainable downtown regeneration project.
One award that applauded the industry’s contribution to encouraging young people into its workforce, Workforce of the Future Initiative was won by ROSHN Group for their HIMAM initiative.
The awards were sponsored by Main Supporting Partner, UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure; Headline Sponsor, ROSHN Group; Category Sponsor, Premier Construction; VVIP Partners, Ministry of Culture – Saudi Arabia, El Seif Engineering Contracting Co., Al Bawani Holding, Tamini Global and Sobha Constructions; VIP Partners, AtkinsRealis, Lead Development, Amana, Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust, Msheireb Properties and Diriyah Company.
One award that applauded the industry’s contribution to encouraging young people into its workforce, Workforce of the Future Initiative was won by ROSHN Group for their HIMAM initiative.
The awards were sponsored by Main Supporting Partner, UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure; Headline Sponsor, ROSHN Group; Category Sponsor, Premier Construction; VVIP Partners, Ministry of Culture – Saudi Arabia, El Seif Engineering Contracting Co., Al Bawani Holding, Tamini Global and Sobha Constructions; VIP Partners, AtkinsRealis, Lead Development, Amana, Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust, Msheireb Properties and Diriyah Company.
Meet the winners of Big 5 Global Impact Awards 2024:
Omnia Halawani, grfn
Ramzi Jaber, e.construct
The Ministry of Culture – Saudi Arabia
ROSHN Group
Eco City Zero, GAUTAM & GAUTAM ASSOCIATES
Msheireb Museums, Msheireb Properties
Waste Management and Low-Carbon Materials, China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East
Planting 1M Mangrove Trees in Jubail Island, LEAD Real Estate Developer
KEO’s Digital Transformation Deployment, KEO International
Msheireb Downtown Doha, Msheireb Properties
HIMAM, ROSHN Group
NCM – Nakheel Community Management, The Galleries 4, Muchmore Consultancy
The Crest Project, Sobha Constructions
Estidama Mosque, Masdar City
ROSHN Worlds, ROSHN Group
El Seif Engineering Contracting Co. and China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East
AECOM
