SSDA shortlist announced

The shortlist for the 53rd Structural Steel Design Awards (SSDA) jointly sponsored by the British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) and Trimble Solutions (UK), has been announced.

The Awards have again seen a strong number of submissions and the 20 shortlisted projects all showcase steel’s flexibility and versatility in a number of varying applications, spread across the UK.

The winners will be announced at an evening reception in London on 28 September.

The SSDA 2021 shortlist is:

• 100 Bishopsgate, London
• 100 Liverpool Street, London
• 60 London Wall
• 80 Charlotte Street, London
• Brentford Community Stadium
• Brundholme and Low Pearson Bridges
• Glasgow Queen Street Station
• Hams Way Footbridge
• Heron Quay Pavilion
• Leicester City FC Training Ground
• Majestic, Leeds
• Manchester Airport Terminal 2 Transformation
• Murdoch’s Connection
• Pinewood Studios Phase II
• Pooley New Bridge
• Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Union Street
• The Catalyst, Newcastle upon Tyne
• The Hickman, London
• The University of Winchester, West Downs Campus
• Wenlock Works, London

BCSA Chief Executive Officer David Moore said: “Structural steelwork is the original sustainable material with the ability to be recycled and re-used time and time again to deliver structures that meet the low carbon demands of clients and the climate emergency.

“It is also able to deliver efficient, practical, and flexible spaces that are both beautiful and cost-effective. 2020/21 has been a challenging year with COVID-19, Brexit and supply issues but even with these trials the constructional steelwork sector has remained buoyant and continues to provide high-quality buildings and infrastructure for demanding clients.”

Trimble Buildings Regional Business Director Richard Fletcher added: “In its 53rd year, Trimble are delighted to continue to be associated with the Structural Steel Design Awards and are further enthralled with the level of excellence in the use of this adaptable and sustainable structural material that they display.”