ABOUT THE EVENT
The Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS) Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of individuals and companies within the ground engineering industry.
Celebrating 60 years of geotechnical excellence, this special anniversary event will take place at a new luxury venue for the Federation; the 5-star Hilton London Bankside hotel.
Delegates are invited to indulge in a drinks and canapé reception before enjoying a sumptuous three course meal in the hotel’s grand ballroom. The event will be hosted by FPS Chair, Malcolm O’Sullivan alongside stand-up comedian and ex-serving police officer, Alfie Moore.
The ceremony will be followed by an After Party, reserved exclusively for guests of the Awards. This soiree will give guests a chance to network with friends and colleagues whilst celebrating the rest of the evening in style with live musical entertainment.
THE AWARDS
There are four categories available for entry, each created to celebrate individuals and companies within our membership:
• Safety Innovation Award
• Sustainability Award
• NEW Rising Star Award
• Lifetime Achievement Award
The Awards are free to enter and may be entered by FPS Members and Associate Members only.
Entries should be no longer than 1500 words and can be supported by a maximum of three images. To enter, please use one of the below three application forms to enter the Awards:
•Safety and Sustainability Award Entry Form
•Rising Star Award – FPS Awards Application Form 2024
•Lifetime Achievement Award – FPS Awards Application Form 2024
Further information can be found on the FPS_Awards_2024_ApplicationPack_FINAL.
ATTEND THE AWARDS
Tickets for this years event include a drinks and canapé reception and three course meal in the hotel’s breathtaking ballroom. The event will be hosted by FPS Chair, Malcolm O’Sullivan alongside stand-up comedian and ex-serving police, Alfie Moore, who will perform a stand-up routine for guests.
After the ceremony, guests are invited to stay for an exclusive After Party where they can network with friends and colleagues. Additional catering and drinks will be served, plus there will be a DJ so guests can dance the night away.
Tickets are priced at £185 for FPS members and £230 for non-members. Prices exclude VAT. Tickets are available to FPS Members, Associate Members, clients, partners and sponsors. Full members of the FPS have pre-paid for six tickets as part of their company’s membership subscription and associate members have pre-paid for two tickets. There is no additional cost for these tickets. Tables can seat up to 12 delegates.
To register your attendance, please complete the REGISTRATION FORM before Friday 7th November and return it to fps@fps.org.uk. Registration forms received after this date may not be accepted.
ACCOMODATION
A limited number of bedrooms are available at the Hilton London Bankside Hotel for £318 per room (based on single occupancy). Bedrooms can be booked directly via the hotel by clicking HERE.
Alternatively, guests may wish to stay at one of the many neighbouring hotels surrounding the area. These include the Premier Inn London Southwark, Holiday Inn Express London Southwark, Mercure London Bridge and the CitizenM London Bankside.
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
We have one sponsorship package remaining for Members and non-Members of the Federation who wish to support and have a presence at this special 60th anniversary event. Bespoke packages are available on request. To view details please click HERE or email Caroline Kratz at fps@fps.org.uk.
SPONSORS
CLEVELAND STEEL AND TUBES
Supplying the piling industry with steel pipe since 1974. Circular Economy pioneers with steel reuse at its heart. Cleveland Steel combines the UK’s largest steel pipe stock with unrivalled in-house processing facilities so that you; Reduce Carbon. Reduce Material Costs. Reduce Leadtime.
www.cleveland-steel.com
BARKER ROSS RECRUITMENT
Barker Ross Recruitment is an unrivalled specialist agency working within the Piling and Ground Engineering Sector. We have an enviable reputation and partner with our clients to provide the highest quality workforce. We pride ourselves in our extensive knowledge and capabilities to support some of the largest projects in the UK and internationally.
www.barkerross.co.uk
LIEBHERR
Liebherr is an innovator of construction machinery including our LB, LRB and LRH drilling & piling rigs. As a market leader for electrification of our construction machinery portfolio, our Unplugged range of cranes & rigs provides a zero-emission alternative without limitations, or performance reduction vs conventional diesel-powered machines. We continue our commitment to zero-emission development, by launching our new LBX 600 specialist slurry wall & grab machine in 2024.
https://www.liebherr.com/en/deu/products/construction-machines/deep-foundation/deep-foundation.html
F BRAZIL REINFORCEMENTS
Founded in 2007, F Brazil Reinforcements has become one of the UK’s largest manufacturers of prefabricated pile and diaphragm wall cages. First operating out of our head office in Canvey Island in Essex, in 2021 this operation was expanded by the acquisition of a new production facility in Burton-on-Trent.
www.fbrazilreinforcements.co.uk
MENARD
Menard Ltd is part of a global ground improvement specialist group. We offer a broad range of ground improvement techniques across a wide range of soil types. Combined with innovative designs we can provide practical and sustainable solutions which are cost effective.
www.menard.co.uk
BAUER EQUIPMENT
BAUER Equipment UK Ltd are the U.K & Ireland subsidiary of deep foundation equipment manufacturer BAUER Maschinen GmbH. Providing sales, aftersales service, and technical support to all UK & Ireland geotechnical, geothermal and tunnelling contractors. We are also proud UK representatives for Klemm Bohrtechnik GmbH and BAUER MAT Slurry Handling Systems GmbH.
www.bauer-equipment.co.uk
CEMENTATION SKANSKA
Cementation Skanska is an internationally recognised specialist piling and ground engineering subcontractor. We offer technical innovation and expertise in all aspects of geotechnical engineering, from specialist grouting and micro piling to diaphragm walling, and provide solutions covering everything from design and estimating, to completing the work on the ground.
www.skanska.co.uk
ACERO CONSTRUCTION
An approved supplier to piling and construction companies across the UK, Acero Construction provides the following services: guide wall construction, skilled piling operatives, steel fixers and mobile welding services to many industry-leading clients. Acero responds quickly to your requirements, providing flexible, tailored labour support to cover any skill and discipline.
www.aceroconstruction.co.uk
THAMES REINFORCEMENTS
Thames Reinforcements specialise in the production of low carbon steel reinforcement cages. We offer clients a digital contract management solution created for the piling industry to simplify the design, approval & production process. Clients can view drawings and design status, produce call offs and access commercial, sustainability, and traceability data.
www.thamesreinforcements.com
WELD QUAL SERVICES
Weld Qual Services offers one of the largest mobile welding fleets that specialises within the piling industry. With work regularly undertaken for BBGE, Bachy Soletanche, Cementation Skanska, Murphy’s, and Aarsleff Ground Engineering. We can offer full, on-site services for piling works from general hardfacing to full site mobilisation contracts. We can also offer a full off-site service, collection, and return for all repairs for the piling industry.
www.weld-qual-services.co.uk
L & A REINFORCEMENTS
L & A Reinforcements are the UK’s original and longest running contractor specialising in the construction of guidewalls and groundworks for the piling industry. Since 1998, L & A have constructed 1000’s of contiguous, secant and diaphragm guidewalls for the industry, each of varying pile diameter, width, configuration and complexity.
www.landareinforcements.com