When it comes to the AEC industry, projects can vary in scale and complexity. Whether it's an arena, a bridge, a metro line, or a mixed-use development, innovation in technology plays a key role in shaping the future of construction. That’s why Autodesk’s AEC Excellence Awards recognize outstanding achievements across small, medium, and large projects in infrastructure design, building design, and construction. These awards celebrate the use of advanced approaches that are making a real impact in the field.
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Alongside our co-sponsors Construction Dive, Informed Infrastructure, Smart Cities Dive, and Society for Marketing Professional Services, we’re thrilled to reveal the winners of the AEC Excellence Awards 2019. We’d like to thank our independent panel of judges who reviewed over 230 submissions to determine the best in class.
We’re also excited to announce the 2019 Innovator of the Year, chosen from a diverse group of 41 global finalists. This award honors an individual who is leading, changing, and transforming the design and construction process in a positive way. Congratulations to Amr Raafat, Director of Virtual Design and Construction at Windover Construction. His innovative use of BIM with drone mapping, virtual reality, mixed reality, and laser scanning demonstrates a remarkable passion for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the industry.
We look forward to honoring the nine award-winning projects and the Innovator of the Year at Autodesk University Las Vegas in November during a special celebration where the winners—including the Innovator of the Year—will present their groundbreaking work.
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Without further ado, and with a bit of excitement… here are the winners of the 2019 AEC Excellence Awards!
INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN
Infrastructure Design – Large Project (Over $500 Million)
Winning project: Ümraniye-Ataşehir-Göztepe Metro Line
Gülermak Nurol Makyol Joint Venture and Yüksel Proje
This 13 km metro line in Istanbul, Turkey connects 11 different transit stations. By using BIM technology, the team achieved a 16% cost saving across the entire project. Tunnelling was also more efficient, avoiding 35% of cable loss and 15% of traction power transformer loss.
Infrastructure Design – Medium Project ($100 Million – $500 Million)
Winning project: Istanbul Rail System Design Services – Phase 1
Yüksel Proje
This phase one of a metro line in Istanbul, Turkey, eventually covering 60 km, showcases how BIM software and modern construction technologies can seamlessly integrate and coordinate multiple disciplines, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
Infrastructure Design – Small Project (Less than $100 Million)
Winning project: Luchuan Service Area of Yulin-Zhanjiang Expressway (Guangxi Section)
Tianjin Port Engineering Design & Consulting Company Ltd. of CCCC First Harbor Engineering Company Ltd.
The team used clash detection processes while designing this 74.5 km four-lane expressway in China, preventing over 100 potential issues and avoiding costly rework during construction.
BUILDING DESIGN
Building Design – Large Project (Over $200 Million)
Winning project: European Spallation Source
Ã…F Infrastructure, Sweco Architects, and Skanska Sverige AB
The European Spallation Source is not only one of the largest building projects in Europe but also the world’s most advanced and sustainable research facility based on the world’s most powerful neutron source. Using Autodesk technology, the team—comprising stakeholders from 13 countries—collaborated effectively to ensure maximum information in each model.
Building Design – Medium Project ($20 Million – $200 Million)
Winning project: Buildings on East Artificial Islands of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge
CCCC-FHDI Engineering Co, Ltd.
The East Artificial Islands play a key role in the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Authority operations. BIM technology helped the project team save over $1.1 million and shorten the construction process by nearly three months.
Building Design – Small Project (Less than $20 Million)
Winning project: REVITalisation for Design, Construction, and Operations of Pre-World War Buildings
Urban Renewal Authority & AECOM
Located in Mongkok, Hong Kong, the project involves the redevelopment and preservation of residential and commercial veranda-style houses. By going paperless and using a centralized BIM platform developed with Autodesk Forge, the team saved an incredible $250,000 in printing costs alone.
CONSTRUCTION
Construction – Large Project (Over $500 Million)
Winning project: Chase Center & Warriors Mixed-Use Office and Retail Development
Mortenson | Clark, a Joint Venture
For the $1.2 billion sports and entertainment complex in San Francisco, California, integrating innovative technology was essential. The team worked concurrently in a master model and established a 3D and 4D approach during the preconstruction phase.
Construction – Medium Project ($100 Million – $500 Million)
Winning project: E03 Canada Court and E05 Quebec, Wembley Park
John SISK & Son
For a residential development in the UK, SISK avoided £90,000 worth of concrete rework through clash detection processes and achieved a 35% time saving in quality assurance by moving to BIM and away from paper.
Construction – Small Project (Less than $100 Million)
Winning project: CANVAS
Windover Construction, Inc.
CANVAS is an upscale apartment community covering 153,000 square feet in Beverly, Massachusetts. The team used modular construction techniques to address site constraints and expedite the process, completing the project three months earlier than expected using conventional methods.
Innovator of the Year
Amr Raafat, Director of Virtual Design & Construction, Windover Construction, Inc.
Amr Raafat is a virtual design and construction expert with over 16 years of experience combining AEC expertise to leverage cutting-edge technologies for construction visualization. Leading the VDC Department for the creation of 4D animations, 3D realistic renderings, and integration of BIM, VR, and more, his core goal is to assist clients and project teams in enhanced planning, change management, scheduling, construction logistics, safety planning, and visualization throughout all construction phases.
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