Structural Steel Design Awards (SSDAs)

BCSA and Steel for Life annual awards for structural steel designed projects in the UK and Ireland

Structural Steel Design Awards 2025

The winning projects of the Structural Steel Design Awards (SSDA) 2025 will be announced in October following the awards ceremony.

“Since their inception in 1969, the SSDA’s have showcased exemplary steelwork projects in the UK and Ireland, which are exceptional when measured on a global benchmark.

“The UK and Ireland remains at the forefront in its use of steel as a construction material. Steel solutions provide low-carbon, high-quality structures designed with reuse in mind.

“These projects show that buildings and infrastructure are for the future, not just the present. Steel creates beautiful, functional, adaptable, and cost-effective spaces. Sustainability is central, especially with the Building Safety Act prompting further improvement. However, our industry is resilient and adaptable.

“Advances in robotics and digital platforms are changing practices, which should be applauded. This evolution will help ensure the UK and Ireland remain the most steel-intensive construction markets. From bespoke solutions to industrial designs, steel is the clear choice for its societal and economic contributions.”

Jonathan Clemens, Chief Executive Officer, British Constructional Steelwork Association.

The SSDA 2025 shortlist is:

21 Moorfields, London

Architect - WilkinsonEyre
Structural Engineer - Robert Bird Group
Steelwork Contractor - William Hare Limited
Main Contractor - Sir Robert McAlpine
Client - Landsec
Consultant - Gleeds

25A Vinery Road, Cambridge

Architect - Owers Warwick Architects
Structural Engineer - Cambridge Architectural Research Ltd
Main Contractor - PB Doyle
Client - Vinery Mews Ltd

65 Davies Street, London

Architect - PLP Architecture
Structural Engineer - Arup
Steelwork Contractor - BHC Limited
Main Contractor - Multiplex Construction Europe Ltd Client - Grosvenor

AELTC Indoor Tennis Centre, London

Architect - Hopkins Architects
Structural Engineer - Cundall
Steelwork Contractor - Billington Structures Limited
Main Contractor - Willmott Dixon
Client -The All England Lawn Tennis Club

AESC, Sunderland

Architect - RPS Group
Structural Engineer and Steelwork Contractor - Severfield plc
Main Contractor - Wates Group
Client - AESC UK

Barmouth Viaduct Metallic Spans Replacement, Wales

Structural Engineer - Tony Gee and Partners LLP
Main Contractor - Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Ltd
Client - Network Rail

The Rainham Riverside Belvedere, London

Architect - Untitled Practice
Structural Engineer - Flow Structures Limited
Main Contractor - Borras Construction Ltd
Client - London Riverside BID

ExCel Phase 3, London

Architect - Grimshaw
Structural Engineer - CampbellReith
Steelwork Contractor - Severfield plc
Main Contractor - McLaren Construction Group PLC
Client - ExCeL London

Friends' School Lisburn, Northern Ireland

Architect - Studio idir Architects
Structural Engineer - Eamson
Main Contractor - Fabrite
Client - Friends' School Lisburn

Kepax Bridge, Worcestershire

Architect - Moxon Architects Ltd
Structural Engineer - Jacobs
Main Contractor - Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Ltd
Client - Worcestershire County Council

Manor Farm Bridge, Somerset

Architect and Structural Engineer - Dyse Structural Engineers
Steelwork Contractor and Main Contractor - Beaver Bridges Ltd
Client - Emily Estates

Pennyburn Bridge, Northern Ireland

Architect - Design ID Consulting Limited
Architect - McAdam Design
Structural Engineer - Structural Design and Detailing Ltd
Steelwork Contractor - M. Hasson & Sons Ltd
Main Contractor - FP McCann
Client - Derry City & Strabane District Council

The Porsche Sculpture at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed

Architect - Gerry Judah Ltd
Structural Engineer - Diales
Main Contractor - Littlehampton Welding Ltd
Client - Goodwood Festival of Speed

Skelton Grange EfW, Leeds

Architect - Weedon Architects Limited
Structural Engineer - Doran Consulting
Steelwork Contractor - Billington Structures Limited
Main Contractor - Kanadevia Inova AG
Client - enfinium Skelton Grange Limited

Spectra, University of Hertfordshire

Architect - ADP
Structural Engineer - AECOM
Steelwork Contractor - Elland Steel Structures Ltd
Main Contractor - Morgan Sindall Group
Client - University of Hertfordshire

Two to Four Wilton Park, Dublin Republic of Ireland

Architect - Henry J Lyons
Structural Engineer - Arup
Steelwork Contractor - Severfield plc
Main Contractor - John Sisk & Son
Client - IPUT Real Estate Dublin

Worship Square, 65 Clifton Street, London

Architect - Make Architects
Architect - jmarchitects
Structural Engineer - Heyne Tillett Steel
Steelwork Contractor - BHC Limited
Main Contractor and Client - HB Reavis

101 Moorgate, London

Architect - Orms
Structural Engineer - Waterman Group
Steelwork Contractor -
BHC Limited
Main Contractor - Mace Group
Client - Aviva Investors

Edenica, 100 Fetter Lane, London

Architect - Fletcher Priest Architects
Structural Engineer - Waterman Group
Steelwork Contractor - Bourne Group Ltd
Main Contractor - Mace Group
Client - Yard Nine and BauMont Real Estate Capital

Island, 19 John Dalton Street, Manchester

Architect - Cartwright Pickard
Structural Engineer - Curtins
Main Contractor - Bowmer and Kirkland
Client - HBD

Palmerston Court, London

Architect - Allford Hall Monaghan Morris
Structural Engineer - Walsh
Steelwork Contractor - William Hare Limited
Main Contractor - Mace Group
Client - Urbanest

To register your interest in submitting a project for consideration, please contact:

Trish Lengyel

Marketing Executive

Trish is responsible for the marketing activties at the British Constructional Steelwork Association. Trish has experience working across multiple sectors, contributing to successful campaigns. With a diverse background in marketing, she brings valuable expertise in organising industry events, driving engagement, and enhancing brand presence.

trish.lengyel@bcsa.org.uk