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2025 CONCRETE
CONSTRUCTION AWARDS

The Concrete Construction Awards are the benchmark for excellence in all aspects of concrete design, construction, rehabilitation or research.

They are dedicated to celebrating concrete focussed projects and initiatives, and will appeal to construction businesses and their clients outside of the concrete industry, as well as Concrete NZ members.

By emphasising professional achievement, the Concrete Construction Awards also recognise the leaders and teams who are building and preserving New Zealand’s low carbon, built environment of tomorrow.

2025 CONCRETE INDUSTRY AWARDS

Premier Concrete Award
Excellence in Architectural Concrete (Monte Craven Award)
Excellence in Concrete Infrastructure
Excellence in Commercial Concrete
Excellence in Residential Concrete
Excellence in Concrete for the Community
Excellence in Concrete Landscaping
Excellence in Concrete Remediation and Reuse
Excellence in Concrete Innovation
Excellence in Sustainable Concrete for the Planet
Enduring Concrete Award

WHY ENTER?

Acknowledge the Experts Behind the Project – Recognise the architects, engineers, contractors, and clients who brought the project to life.
Demonstrate Quality and Excellence – Showcase the project's high standards to the construction sector and beyond.
Highlight Innovation and Sustainability – Position your project as a leader in low-carbon, resilient construction.
Showcase Expertise to Potential Clients – Reinforce your team’s skill, commitment, and ability to deliver outstanding results.
Celebrate Collaboration – Recognise the teamwork that drives successful concrete construction projects.
Boost Your Reputation – Winning or being shortlisted enhances your credibility and industry standing.
Attract New Business Opportunities – Award-winning projects can open doors to future work and partnerships.
Gain Media Exposure – Feature in industry publications, Concrete NZ platforms, and social media.
Network with Industry Leaders – Connect with key decision-makers and peers at the prestigious Awards Gala.
Be Part of an Unmissable Celebration – Enjoy an evening of recognition and inspiration with construction sector professionals.

Entry Brochure

PREMIER CONCRETE AWARD

This is the Concrete Construction Award’s top honour and recognises the overall winner of the nine categories. The recipient of the Premier Award is judged to exemplify outstanding achievement in the advancement of concrete design, construction, rehabilitation and research, supported by an uncompromising drive to contribute to New Zealand’s sustainable development.

EXCELLENCE IN ARCHITECTURAL CONCRETE (MONTE CRAVEN AWARD)

Introduced in 1998 as part of the (now superseded) New Zealand Concrete Society Awards, this category seeks to encourage and recognise closer collaboration between architecture and engineering. This involves the design disciplines working together to create a building or structure informed by professional inputs and consensus.

EXCELLENCE IN CONCRETE INFRASTRUCTURE

This category award is presented to any project, including bridges, tunnels, wharves, dams, liquid retaining structures, sewage and water treatment plants and concrete roads, which through the exemplary use of concrete is judged to have advanced the development of New Zealand’s critical infrastructure.

EXCELLENCE IN

COMMERCIAL CONCRETE

Along with the traditional medium and high-rise mixed-use commercial buildings, this category also includes the burgeoning retirement village sector as well as health care, retail/hospitality and educational facilities.

EXCELLENCE IN CONCRETE LANDSCAPING

This category award acknowledges the use of concrete in a landscaping situation and may include (but is not limited to) concrete paving, retaining walls and the use of coloured/ decorative concrete or special concrete features.

EXCELLENCE IN

RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE

This category award honours residential buildings of which the primary construction material is in-situ or precast concrete, concrete masonry, or other cementitious substances. It is not limited to single dwellings, with entries for medium-density housing given equal consideration.

EXCELLENCE IN CONCRETE

FOR THE COMMUNITY

This category award celebrates concrete design and construction in realising public offerings such as libraries, museums, art galleries and skate parks, that are accessible, reflect diversity and encourage people to live and play together effortlessly.

EXCELLENCE IN CONCRETE REMEDIATION AND REUSE

This award category recognises achievements across repair seismic strengthening and repurposing which demonstrate the resilience of concrete to help prolong a structure’s service-life, sustain new loading requirements,
preserve architectural heritage, as well as avoid the environmental impact of new builds.

EXCELLENCE IN CONCRETE INNOVATION

This award category applauds those individuals, companies and institutions which have made a significant contribution to the understanding/use of concrete as evidenced by design innovations, original technology, new production and delivery mechanisms, research output, technical publications and/or educational activity.

SUSTAINABLE CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION FOR THE PLANET

This award honours projects that excel in environmental stewardship or climate performance. Entries should showcase emissions reduction, waste repurposing, or resource conservation. Beyond embodied carbon, submissions can highlight concrete’s role in achieving operational emissions targets and supporting resilient, durable, low-impact structures.

ENDURING CONCRETE AWARD

This is a legacy Award that celebrates the use of concrete in building and civil engineering structures more than 25 years old. The Enduring Concrete Award is not open to general entry, rather a judging subcommittee select contenders and the eventual recipient from their collective knowledge and familiarity with New Zealand’s historic concrete structures.

2025 CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION AWARDS

2025 CONCRETE
CONSTRUCTION AWARDS