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FPS Awards 2024 – Shortlist Announced

Thank you to the FPS Members and Associate Members who entered this years 60th anniversary FPS Awards.

Over the past few months, we received 33 entries across our five categories.

Our four judges; Bob Thompson (Bob Thompson FICE), Luisa Hendry (Scottish Geologist), Chris Primett, (TC Premier Properties) and Nirmal Tiwari, (Mentor and Advisor), had the challenging role of scoring the entries, and we’re delighted to share with you the shortlisted companies and individuals for the 2024 Federation of Piling Specialist Awards:

 

SAFETY INNOVATION AWARD

  • Bauer Keller JV: Slurry Wall Trench Protection Barrier
  • Cementation Skanska: Spillard Safety Systems
  • Keller: Sam Farrelly’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Programme
  • Keltbray: Pile Cutting and Drilling Frame
  • Van Elle: HSQE App-Based Reporting System

 

SUSTAINABILITY AWARD

  • Keltbray: Enhancing Pile Capacity with the Impression Tool
  • SB3: Limestone Filler
  • Tensar: Real-Scale Temporary Working Platform
  • Van Elle: Foundation Solutions
  • Van Elle: TRU Ravensthorpe Precast Piles

 

RISING STAR AWARD

  • Ahmed Saadeldein (Bachy Soletanche)
  • Sam Blanchard (Cementation Skanska)
  • Sam Palmer (Van Elle)
  • Shannon Wade (Van Elle)
  • Shoaib Ali (Van Elle)

 

Congratulations to all our finalists and thank you once again to those who entered the Awards.

The winners of the above three categories, plus the Lifetime Achievement Award and Chair’s Award, will be announced on Friday 22nd November, at the Hilton London Bankside Hotel. Registration to attend the event will close on Friday 8th November 2024.

To register to attend the Awards, visit – FPS_Awards_2024_Registration_Form.03.xlsx