Thursday 27 November 2025 | Hilton Metropole London

The TechFest Shortlist is announced!


Well done and a big congratulations to our finalists! View our TechFest 2025 shortlist.

Powered by Construction News and New Civil Engineer, this year’s TechFest awards will spotlight the most groundbreaking projects, teams, and innovations driving digital transformation in the built environment. Celebrate the visionaries redefining the industry and be part of an evening of inspiration and recognition.

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We’re proud to announce that for 2025, TechFest will be sponsored by 12d, MindFoundry, ProjectWorks and Gravis Robotics. A limited number of sponsorship opportunities remain available.

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TechFest is the ultimate one-day festival showcasing the technologies and innovations transforming civil engineering and construction. Throughout the day, industry leaders will share insights on digital advancements, automation, and cutting-edge low carbon solutions driving progress. Then, as the sector continues to develop, the evening awards ceremony will honour the pioneering projects, teams, and companies leading the way. The TechFest Festival is certainly one not to be missed!

By attending this conference, you can earn CPD points towards your professional development. This event has been assessed by The CPD Group.


575+
Attendees
15+
Sponsors/Exhibitors
20
Awards
45
Expert Speakers


Why it matters?

97% of construction professionals expect to see increased investment in digitisation at their companies over the next three years


What is the impact?

8/10 in the sector think digital transformation is relevant to their organisation and role


Why is the event relevant?

3x Global investment in Contech tripled in 2020-2022 compared to the three previous years

Delegate discount

For a limited time we are offering an earlybird special preview rate for conference delegates, for further details contact Kieran +44 (0) 203 953 2019.

 

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Festival programme

Our one-of-a-kind event - the festival programme moves beyond a traditional conference with a variety of interactive activities, tech labs, talks and innovation sessions. 

 

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Become a sponsor

The TechFest Awards represents firms that are driving the industry forward: through exceptional business leadership; cultural change; and delivering for society in the UK and worldwide through key civil/ground engineering and construction sectors. 

 

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Get ready to meet the tech titans of tomorrow

Here’s the TechFest 2025 Awards shortlist!

Witness standout innovators who are shaping the future across categories like Artificial Intelligence, Carbon-Reduction, Digital Engineering, Health, Safety & Wellbeing, and more - for example:

Best Use of Technology: Carbon Reduction in Design

Hyperion Robotics - Low-Carbon Optimised Pipe Supports for Strongford Net-Zero

Mott MacDonald - Moata Carbon Portal: Scaling decarbonisation across the grid

WSP - Designing low carbon with FaCE (Facade Carbon Emissions) tool by WSP

Digital Construction Project of the Year

Anotherkind Architects and Graphisoft - Sherwood Observatory Planetarium and Science Discovery Centre

M Group - MWorkS

Sir Robert McAlpine - 1 Broadgate

Digital Consultant of the Year

AtkinsRealis
Jacobs
Mott MacDonald
Ramboll
WSP

And that’s just a taste - other categories include Innovation Accelerator, Product Innovation of the Year, Software Innovation of the Year, and Rising Star, featuring industry frontrunners like AtkinsRéalis, Jacobs, FYLD, WeavAir, Twinview, and more. These finalists represent cutting-edge breakthroughs - from AI-driven design solutions to health & safety innovations and infrastructure digitisation. Don’t miss your chance to celebrate their accomplishments at the TechFest 2025 Awards Ceremony and Conference:

Secure your ticket now to join us on 27 November 2025, at Hilton Metropole London - where the future of construction and engineering takes centre stage!

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Net Promoter Scores

2024


Our 2024 Net Promoter Score highlights strong positive feedback, with 85% saying they would recommend attending the event to a colleague.

Invaluable for the Construction and Engineering Industries

Meet the team

Entry / Table Enquiries

Kieran McDougall
+44 (0)20 3953 2019

Event / Venue Enquiries

Harry Bower
+44 (0)20 3953 2030

Speaker Enquiries

Lydia Katsipi
+44 (0) 20 3953 2657

Head of Event Marketing

Mark Ram
+44 (0)20 3953 2955

Exhibitor Enquiries

Reza Zaman
+44 (0)20 3953 2766

Exhibitor Enquiries

Maria Power
+44 (0)20 3953 2898