Tag: prize
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Wege Prize 2026 Draws Global Innovators Focused on Sustainability
Wege Prize has announced one of its largest rosters of highly diverse student competitors from around the world for the 2026 edition of the sustainability and innovation competition. Hailing from 126 leading institutions of higher education everywhere from South Africa to North America, the competing students become pioneers of real-world approachescombating “wicked problems” facing the…
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Finalists Named for 2025 Paschen Prize For Public Progress
Chicago, IL – National infrastructure builder F.H. Paschen has announced the shortlist finalists for the 2025 Paschen Prize for Public Progress. The national award honors outstanding construction and infrastructure projects that improve how Americans live, move, learn, and gather. The prize recognizes work across ten (10) categories. This year’s finalists come from six (6) states…
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Florida Driver Wins Top Prize at NRMCA Mixer Championship
Concrete Delivery Professional Garrett Wilkerson of Maschmeyer Concrete in Hudson, FL, earned the top honors at this year’s National Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s (NRMCA) National Mixer Driver Championship held earlier this month in Orlando, FL. The event was held at the Gaylord Palms Resort in conjunction with NRMCA’s ConcreteWorks 2025. Mr. Wilkerson took home the…
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Introducing the Paschen Prize for Public Progress
Merrillville, IN – F.H. Paschen, a nationally recognized leader in heavy civil construction and infrastructure, has opened a new office in Merrillville, Indiana. The new 5000 square foot facility, located at 708 E. 80th Place, Suite 100, Merrillville, IN 46410 expands the company’s local presence in the State of Indiana and reaffirms its commitment to…
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JTRE London’s social housing scheme wins RIBA Stirling Prize
A purpose-built almshouse development, delivered by JTRE London in partnership with United St Saviour’s Charity, has become the first social housing-led scheme to win the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Stirling Prize. Located in Bermondsey, Southwark, Appleby Blue is a 57-home scheme for residents aged over 65. The development was praised by the jury…
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Omaze £6m mansion prize in limbo over council planning dispute
When Vicky Curtis-Cresswell won a £6 million mansion in Blakeney, Norfolk, through an Omaze and Comic Relief raffle in March, she dreamed of moving in immediately. But now, nearly seven months later, she still hasn’t received the keys. The future of her prize, and her plans to settle her family, hangs on the outcome of…
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Could this Scottish brick win a £1m global prize?
A Scottish company is on the verge of global recognition for transforming construction waste into sustainable bricks. Kenoteq, based in East Lothian, has developed the K-BRIQ, a revolutionary type of brick made from nearly 100% recycled materials that performs just like traditional clay bricks. The bricks produce around 95% less carbon emissions, offering a practical…
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Eco-brick manufacturer nominated for Prince William’s green prize
Sam Chapman, co-founder and executive director of Kenoteq, said: “Being nominated for the Earthshot Prize is fantastic recognition for our team’s work in developing a truly transformative solution to construction’s environmental crisis. Unlike approaches that simply treat the symptoms of the industry’s environmental impact, the K-Briq addresses the root cause by utilising industry waste to…
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McAlpine and Mace among contractors behind RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist
Sir Robert McAlpine and Mace are two of the contractors that built three projects shortlisted in this year’s Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Stirling Prize. The six projects in the running for the UK’s highest accolade in architecture include Big Ben’s restoration, the new home for the London College of Fashion, and pharma giant…
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Wege Prize Announces Student Team Winners for Sustainability
In an exciting culmination of pioneering ideas, expert guidance, teamwork, and a passion for advancing the circular economy, the finale of Wege Prize 2025 clinched winning spots for the top three teams. Organized by Ferris State University’s Kendall College of Art and Design, this international design competition inspires interdisciplinary five-person student teams from around the…