Company Innovation of the Year

GRAHAM

Tiger Teams

GRAHAM recognised from the outset that to embed innovation throughout the organisation would take leadership from the top aligned with the enthusiasm of those working on the sites. Who better to learn from than the successful NASA Tiger Team who brought Apollo 13 back to earth, a team of specialists in a particular field brought together to work on specific tasks, it worked for NASA, and it's working for GRAHAM. Benefits are evidenced and shared ensuring continuous learning and improvements that are proving beneficial to GRAHAM and can benefit the wider industry.

Hi-Tech Property Services
Conquering the tail

Hi-Tech are award winning because we don’t just ‘do IT’. We automate, scrape data and use technological advancements in everything from machine learning to natural language models to provide our customer base with a first-class service. We fail fast and build something better which ultimately means when our customers sit down and talk about metrics, we can give them untold insight into not only how we perform but also how they spend their money. This drives longevity and increased sales revenue while maintaining satisfaction.

Hochtief-Murphy Joint Venture
National Grid’s London Power Tunnels phase 2

HMJV are continuing to build on their three-decade reputation of world class complex infrastructure delivery through innovative and pragmatic engineering by further pushing the art of the possible on National Grid’s London Power Tunnels Phase 2 scheme. HMJV’s Tunnel Auxiliaries Fit-Out System (TAFOS) is changing the way that tunnel fit out works are undertaken. Through clever thinking and a good dose of practicality, HMJV’s TAFOS has improved on safety and productivity in the fit out of 32.5km of tunnel in South London, doubling productivity achieved on previous schemes and facilitating safe, high-quality delivery – ahead of programme and within budget.

John Sisk & Son
Digital Transformation – offsite manufacturing façade panel progress reporting

Sisk have transformed the reporting process for off-site manufacturing through the integration of advanced digital tools and 3D data interoperability. Our innovative approach automates the complex workflow involved in tracking and reporting on the Precast Façade Panels, from Fabrication to Installation utilizing the power of 3D data as the central component. Traditionally, the 3D model was underutilized due to software limitations, hindering its integration into reporting processes. The disruptive nature of the innovation showcases that Sisk have transformed the traditional reporting process. The integration of advanced digital tools and leveraging 3D data interoperability, we have revolutionized the way precast façade

Mott MacDonald
Innovating in business intelligence for multiple major infrastructure projects

Our team has changed the way thousands of people work across major infrastructure projects by providing creating innovative products. Our products aim to provide valuable insights and solutions through harnessing the true power of project data. We transform millions of rows of project data into actionable insights and compelling client products whether it’s managing deliverables through Online MIDP, managing carbon through the AIDB or managing Hazards on our Industry recognised Safetibase solution.

V J Technology
24/7 modular on-site digital procurement solution

VJ iStore® brings a warehouse to any construction site in bespoke modular shipping containers. These act as vending machines, so infrastructure projects can be fed a constant supply of their most used products that can be clicked and collected in minutes. Products are available 24/7 which in turn significantly increases productivity and items are only paid for once they have been collected, positively impacting cashflow. It is replenished every 10 to 14 days as managed by the active stock control system, resulting in an up to 70% reduction in carbon emissions previously caused by daily deliveries to site.