DUBAI, UAE, 25 April 2023: The shortlist for the Construction Technology Awards 2023 has been announced ahead of the sixth edition of the Construction Technology Festival, set to take place from May 31 to June 1, in Dubai. The awards aim to recognise and celebrate the best and brightest innovations in the construction industry over the past year, showcasing the latest in technology and promoting excellence in the field, Ventures Connect, the organisers, said through a Press release. Ventures Connect is a partnership between b2b Connect and Ventures Middle East.

This year’s shortlist includes a diverse range of organisations, projects and people, representing project owners, contractors and consultants, Ventures Connect said. The shortlist reflects the industry’s ongoing push to improve quality, efficiency, cost, speed, carbon footprint, waste and workplace safety or wellness, Ventures Connect said. Some of the shortlisted finalists include Red Sea Global, Saudi Aramco, Roads and Transport Authority, ALDAR, Mott MacDonald, Emaar – The Economic City and Dubai Municipality, Ventures Connect added.

The shortlisted finalists can be viewed at www.ctf-awards.com/shortlist-2023.

From over 200 entries across 16 categories, the awards are expected to welcome more than 300 attendees from across the industry, Ventures Connect said. The awards recognise the contribution to the sector being made by every shortlisted finalist in categories that include Sustainable Organisation of the Year, Consultant of the Year, Contractor of the Year, Digital Transformation of the Year, Startup of the Year, ConTech Leader of the Year, ConTech Rising Star of the Year, BIM Champion of the Year, Woman in ConTech Award, Tech For Safety Award, Digital Twin Project of the Year and Offsite Project of the Year, Ventures Connect said.

“We are thrilled to announce this year’s shortlist for the Construction Technology Awards,” said Katie Briggs, Content Director, b2b Connect. “The nominees represent the very best in innovation, creativity, and excellence in construction technology, and we are excited to recognise their achievements and contributions to the industry.”

According to Ventures Connect, the Construction Technology Festival brings together industry leaders, innovators and experts from the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) sector to discuss the latest digital methods, trends, challenges and opportunities in construction technology. It is a platform for showcasing the latest products and services, fostering collaboration and networking, and promoting best practices and innovation in the industry that help design, build and operate assets better, and deliver projects more efficiently, quickly, sustainably and safely, Ventures Connect said, adding that additional information about the Festival can be accessed at www.ctf-uae.com.