09 December 2025 / Ritz Carlton JBR / Dubai

Rising Stars to Industry Giants
Celebrating them all at the Region’s
Top Construction Consultancy Awards

Nominate Now Deadline – 20 Oct 2025
2025

Awards Categories


Created by professionals for professionals, the Awards ensure that when companies enter, they can use the nomination channel that suits them best. Whether opting to send a video that paints a thousand words, or creating a narrative with links to preferred project portfolios.

Company Awards



Award Category

Company of the Year

This category looks to honour a company that holds itself to a high ethical standard and prioritises care, trust and transparency when dealing with its staff and clients.

Through its nomination a company should highlight how it differentiates itself with regards to its treatment of its staff, and showcase examples of how talent is valued, the investments it has made to upskill staff, and plans for sustainable growth, without being governed by market peaks and troughs. Positive testimonials from staff (must be between 20 Oct 2024 and 20 Oct 2025) outlining long service or showcasing how the company’s policies and/or commitment to staff growth as well as health and wellbeing will add significant weight to a nomination.

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Award Category

Fire Safety Consultant of the Year

This new category aims to recognise specialist consulting firms that provide top notch fire engineering services to developers, architects, engineers, planners and others construction stakeholders, across projects of diverse scales and type in the region.

Nominations must highlight a company’s unique approach and capabilities to achieving code compliance in line with local and international requirements. Judges will also look for evidence of top-notch fire engineering analysis, and the ability to use cutting edge solutions and methodologies to address challenging designs on modern projects in a cost-effective manner. Signed/stamped testimonials (must be between 20 Oct 2024 and 20 Oct 2025) from clients will add significant weight to a company’s nomination.

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Award Category

Cost Consulting Company of the Year

Cost consultants are essential to the success of projects and here, the region’s most efficient, respected and professional firms will be commended. Companies specialising in quantity surveying/cost-consulting can enter this category.

Companies should use their nominations to demonstrate how their approach and expertise is unique compared to others in the market and kept a project on budget, without compromising quality or the original client vision. Examples of recent work (in the 12 months leading up to the awards) will strengthen a nomination significantly in the eyes of the judges. Firms that feature four or more disciplines in addition to cost consultancy, should submit their nominations to the ‘Multi-Discipline Consulting Company of the Year’ category. Signed/stamped testimonials (must be between 20 Oct 2024 and 20 Oct 2025) from clients will add significant weight to a company’s nomination.

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Award Category

Dispute Resolution & Claims Specialist of the Year

This category recognises companies offering dispute resolution, expert witness, risk mitigation, and litigation support on construction projects. Companies that specialise in these services or offer it alongside cost consultancy/management qualify to submit nominations to this category.

Companies should use their nomination to highlight their unique approach to resolving issues, and how their expertise has resulted in the advancement of previously stalled projects, through forensic engineering, quantum, delay and disruption analysis, arbitration etc. Signed/stamped testimonials (must be between 20 Oct 2024 and 20 Oct 2025) from clients will add significant weight to a company’s nomination.

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Award Category

Structural Engineering Company of the Year

With this category, Middle East Consultant recognises the expertise and professionalism of structural engineering firms, and highlights the impact they’ve had in shaping some of the incredible projects in the region.

Nominations should highlight why the company deserves to win this award, what sets them apart from competitors, and how the firm’s engineers analyse, design, plan and research structural components and systems to achieve design goals on complex projects, whilst ensuring the safety and comfort of the project’s end-users/occupants. Signed/stamped testimonials (must be between 20 Oct 2024 and 20 Oct 2025) from clients will add significant weight to a company’s nomination.

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Award Category

MEP Engineering Company of the Year

This award recognises the accomplishments of a firm in the crucial field of mechanical, electrical and plumbing work in the Middle East. This is one of the most challenging aspects of any project – an MEP consultant needs to be on point when it comes to designing and executing these vital systems, which keep things comfortable within the structures that we live and work in.

Judges will look for exceptional examples of progressive thinking, design and execution resulting in flawless turnkey project integration. Companies should also use their nomination to showcase standout examples of recent MEP work (in the 12 months leading up to 20 Oct 2025) with clear evidence of any performance related achievements. Companies that offer four or more disciplines should nominate for the ‘Multi-Discipline Consulting Company of the Year’ award. Signed/stamped testimonials (must be between 20 Oct 2024 and 20 Oct 2025) from clients will add significant weight to a company’s nomination.

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Award Category

Lighting Design Consultancy of the Year

This category honours companies that deliver creative, simple and effective lighting design solutions, bringing a project, whether it is a complex interior or a structure’s external features, to vivid life.

Judges are keen to see a clear outline of why the company deserves to win the award, evidence of a consultant’s skills and capabilities in this discipline in terms of achieving the client’s vision, while demonstrating a tangible commitment to sustainability (energy and environmental). Companies should include detailed visuals of their recent work (in the 12 months leading up to 20 Oct 2025), while signed/stamped testimonials (must be between 20 Oct 2024 and 20 Oct 2025) from clients will add significant weight to a company’s nomination.

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Award Category

Acoustic Consultant of the Year

In today’s world acoustic design is an important component that determines how people experience buildings. It can dramatically affect how occupants communicate and use the structure, the ambiance, productivity in the building, as well as health and wellbeing. This new category was launched to recognise acoustic consultants that offer the full spectrum of acoustic services, and have demonstrated excellence on a variety of projects.

Judges will look for evidence showcasing how the consultant in question delivered true value on a project that sets them apart from competitors in the market, whether it is with regards to a structure or even a construction site. The nomination should highlight the company’s key acoustic offerings, innovation in design/engineering on projects, and a body of work where tangible benefits were realised, investment into staff training etc. Signed/stamped testimonials (must be between 20 Oct 2024 and 20 Oct 2025) from clients will add significant weight to a company’s nomination.

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Award Category

On-site Health & Safety Champion of the Year

Safety is of paramount importance and with this category, Middle East Consultant is recognising companies that championed, and achieved, sterling safety records on their project sites in the last 12 months.

Nominations should highlight the company’s approach to site safety covering issues such as compliance with regulations, hosting regular safety meetings, site management and hazard control, staff training and induction etc. Firms should highlight how their approach to health and safety sets them apart from others in the industry; safety certificates as well as signed/stamped testimonials (must be between 20 Oct 2024 and 20 Oct 2025) from clients will add significant weight to a company’s nomination.

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Award Category

Architectural Company of the Year

This category celebrates architectural firms that have designed the most inspiring and ground-breaking structures for developers in the year leading up to the Middle East Consultant Awards.

Nominations should demonstrate a company’s design prowess, a strong body of recent work (in the 12 months leading up to the nomination deadline), and the use of current and next-generation technology to deliver designs that match and/or exceed client expectations. Judges are also keen to reward companies that are committed to inspiring and training the next generation of architects, through outreach to academic institutions and comprehensive programmes. Signed/stamped testimonials (must be between 20 Oct 2024 and 20 Oct 2025) from clients will add significant weight to a company’s nomination.

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Award Category

Façade Engineering Company of the Year

Façade consultants design and manage a building’s envelope (façade) to ensure that it satisfies the client’s vision, is structurally sound, durable, and positively impacts the structure’s performance in terms of energy efficiency.

Companies that specialise in façade engineering or offer the service as part of their broader bouquet are welcome to nominate to this category. Through their nomination, companies should highlight their unique approach to delivering exceptional façade designs, their ability to collaborate with other stakeholders to realise the project’s vision by bridging the gap between design and reality, showcase recent examples of delivered work (in the 12 months leading up to 20 Oct 2025), their focus on sustainability and energy efficiency, and even their use of cutting edge assessment tools. Signed/stamped testimonials (must be between 20 Oct 2024 and 20 Oct 2025) from clients will add significant weight to a company’s nomination.

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Award Category

Specialist Consulting Company of the Year

This category welcomes nominations from consultancies that fall outside the envelope of the niche consulting categories (acoustics, fire etc) that the Middle East Consultant Awards is focusing on. So, if your consultancy is focused on services such as real estate advisory, marine consultancy and other services (as long as they are connected with construction), this category welcomes your nominations.

Nominations should highlight your company’s service offering in detail, why the company deserves to win the award, showcase how it sets itself apart from competitors in the industry, and demonstrate recent examples of work (in the 12 months to 20 Oct 2025). Nominations can be strengthened significantly with the inclusion of client testimonials (must be between 20 Oct 2024 and 20 Oct 2025).

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Award Category

Interior Design Company of the Year

In the post pandemic era, the design of interior spaces is more important than ever before, and this category recognises interior design companies that planned and delivered stunning interior spaces across a variety of regional projects. This category is open to nominations only from interior designers rather than fit-out contractors (fit-out contractors should visit the Big Project Middle East Awards website to nominate themselves and/or their projects).

Nominations should highlight why the company deserves to win the award, showcase how it sets itself apart from competitors in the industry, and demonstrate recent examples of work (in the 12 months to 20 Oct 2025). Firm’s that also highlight a commitment to staff growth and retention, and back their nominations up with client testimonials (must be between 20 Oct 2024 and 20 Oct 2025) will be scored higher than companies whose nominations lack these elements.

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Award Category

Urban Planning Company of the Year

At a time when urban growth and migration to cities is at an all-time high and existing infrastructure is under increasing pressure, urban planning is more important than ever before. This category aims to recognise urban planning companies that have balanced economic, environmental, social, and political factors with the well-being of current and future generations.

Nominations should highlight why the company deserves to win the award, showcase how it sets itself apart from competing urban planning companies with unique designs, and demonstrate recent examples of work (in the 12 months to 20 Oct 2025). Nominations should include evidence of the positive impact of their urban designs in addition to client testimonials (must be between 20 Oct 2024 and 20 Oct 2025) in order to stand the best chance of winning the award.

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Award Category

Environmental Consultancy of the Year

Environmental consultants provide advice to clients that help them implement sustainable practices on their projects and comply with environmental regulations. These consultants specialise in conducting environmental impact assessments; compliance studies; performing technical studies and research on polluters and environmental issues, and can offer site supervision and auditing facilities.

Nominations should highlight a company’s various environmental services, demonstrate their expertise in those service offerings as well as their unique and innovative approach to projects, and include examples of work delivered in the 12 months leading up to the nomination deadline. Signed/stamped testimonials (must be between 20 Oct 2024 and 20 Oct 2025) from clients will add significant weight to a company’s nomination.

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Award Category

Sustainable Consultancy of the Year

Sustainability is an important business imperative and a strategic responsibility, and this category looks to honour consultants that boast services including: policy and planning; corporate reporting; Net Zero carbon solutions; high performance buildings; climate resilience, advanced simulations etc. Companies offering environmental consulting services should submit their nominations to the ‘Environmental Consultancy of the Year’ category.

Judges are keen to see evidence of a company’s capabilities through the delivery of sustainable buildings and infrastructure across the region. Firms should look to highlight their unique expertise in policy and planning, climate resilience, the use of sustainable building processes and materials, the delivery of high performance assets etc. A nomination should also include a focus on how the company influenced the industry in a positive way on a particular issue. Signed/stamped testimonials (must be between 20 Oct 2024 and 20 Oct 2025) from clients will add significant weight to a company’s nomination.

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Award Category

Project Management Company of the Year

Project managers are an essential and often underappreciated part of the industry – they provide leadership, guidance and decisiveness in challenging situations, and they are often the conduit between those working onsite and the client. This award recognises an organisation operating in the Middle East that has consistently achieved outstanding results and commendations from its clients.

Nominations should showcase how a company orchestrates projects from beginning to end, in line with the client’s vision, while ensuring that primary and ancillary goals are achieved on time and within budget. Companies should highlight their unique capabilities in terms of planning and strategy, resource management, leadership and coordination, troubleshooting etc. Signed/stamped testimonials (must be between 20 Oct 2024 and 20 Oct 2025) from clients will add significant weight to a company’s nomination.

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Award Category

Multi-Discipline Consulting Company of the year

This award recognises firms that provide a broad variety of in-house services (more than five service lines) to their clients and have made a name for themselves by taking on complex project and delivering stunning results in line with the client’s wishes and budget/time constraints.

Nominations that are submitted should showcase the company’s USP, as well as clear examples of excellence, innovation and leadership in the field of multi-discipline consulting. Recent examples of underway or delivered work in the 12 months leading up to the nomination deadline are mandatory, while signed/stamped testimonials (must be between 20 Oct 2024 and 20 Oct 2025) from clients will add significant weight to a company’s nomination.

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Project Awards



Award Category

Project of the Year – Residential

Residential projects are major facilitators of urban growth and play a vital role in creating vibrant and sustainable cities. Here, Middle East Consultant looks to recognise the best residential projects, whether it is a standalone structure or one that is part of a larger masterplan.

Nominations are open to consultants that have either produced residential designs that are currently guiding project delivery or have already delivered a residential project in the last 12 months to 20 Oct 2025. Nominations should demonstrate a commitment to sustainable development, what makes the project standout compared to others in the region, and the positive impact it is expected to have (or has had to date) in line with client requirements. Signed/stamped testimonials (must be between 20 Oct 2024 and 20 Oct 2025) from clients will add significant weight to a company’s nomination.

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Award Category

Project of the Year – Commercial

Commercial projects are facilitators of business in cities, and this category was conceptualised to recognise standout projects (specifically office buildings and/or malls) in the region.

Nominations are open to consultants that have either produced designs that are currently guiding project delivery or have already delivered a project in the last 12 months to 20 Oct 2025. Nominations should demonstrate a commitment to sustainable development, what makes the project standout compared to other similar projects, and the impact it is expected to have (or has had to date) in line with client requirements. Signed/stamped testimonials (must be between 20 Oct 2024 and 20 Oct 2025) from clients will add significant weight to a company’s nomination.

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Award Category

Project of the Year – Public Facilities

Public facilities (parks, transportation, social & cultural etc) are essential parts of modern cities that offer community support, improve quality of life, support the economy and even foster well-being. This category aims to recognise the best public facilities in the region.

Nominations are open to consultants that have either produced designs that are currently guiding project delivery or have already delivered a project in the last 12 months to 20 Oct 2025. Nominations should demonstrate a commitment to sustainable development, what makes the project standout compared to others, and the impact it is expected to have (or has had to date) in line with client requirements. Signed/stamped testimonials (must be between 20 Oct 2024 and 20 Oct 2025) from clients will add significant weight to a company’s nomination.

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Award Category

Project of the Year – Hospitality & Tourism

Economic diversification drives are underway across many Middle Eastern countries, which has seen significant investment poured into hospitality and tourism projects. This category aims to honour the best of the best of projects that fall into those segments.

Nominations are open to consultants that have either produced designs that are currently guiding project delivery or have already delivered a project in the last 12 months to 20 Oct 2025. Nominations should showcase a commitment to sustainable development, what makes the project standout compared to others in the geography, and the impact it is expected to have (or has had to date) in line with client requirements. Signed/stamped testimonials (must be between 20 Oct 2024 and 20 Oct 2025) from clients will add significant weight to a company’s nomination.

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Individual Awards



Award Category

Outstanding Debut Award

This all-new category celebrates fresh talent entering the built environment following the completion of their academic studies. To qualify, nominees should have at least one year of work experience proven via a submitted letter from their line manager.

Nominations should showcase the positive impact the nominee has had on the business or the team they are part of, and outline positive works accomplished on at least two projects. Evidence of a can-do attitude, and a willingness to learn from more experienced staff will stand a nominee in good stead for recognition from the judges. Positive testimonials (must be between 20 Oct 2024 and 20 Oct 2025) from colleagues and clients will count significantly towards the strength of a nomination.

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Award Category

Under 30 Champion of the Year

This category recognises a young professional (they must be 30 years of age or younger) making a name for themselves within their organisation, on projects, and the industry at large. To qualify for this category, nominees must prove their age via the attachment of a scan of official government ID and must have at least two-years of work experience proved via a letter from their line manager.

Judges will grade nominations looking for expertise in their specific discipline, a solid body of work over the two-year period, evidence of passion and a proactive attitude, as well as a desire to highlight important issues and drive positive change within the sector. Positive testimonials (must be between 20 Oct 2024 and 20 Oct 2025) from colleagues and clients will count significantly towards the strength of a nomination.

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Award Category

Executive of the Year – Male

This category recognises male executives that have demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment to their staff, firms, and clients. Nominations are open to C-level executives, partners and regional directors only.

Nominations should highlight how long the executive has been in their role and showcase their greatest achievements in the 12 months leading up to the awards, such as evidence of revenue and profit growth, geographic expansion, the launch of new service lines, the effective resolution of a challenge or challenges etc. Judges are also keen to understand how executives positively impact the broader industry. Nominees should submit signed/stamped testimonials (must be between 20 Oct 2024 and 20 Oct 2025) from clients or their peers to highlight their achievements.

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Award Category

Executive of the Year – Female

This category recognises female executives who have shattered the glass ceiling and are blazing a trail, demonstrating outstanding leadership and commitment to their staff, firms, and clients. Nominations are open to C-level executives, partners and regional directors only.

Nominations should highlight how long the executive has been in their role and showcase their greatest achievements in the last 12 months, such as evidence of revenue and profit growth, geographic expansion, the launch of new service lines, the effective resolution of a challenge or challenges etc. Judges are also keen to understand how executives positively impact the broader industry. Nominees should submit signed/stamped testimonials (must be between 20 Oct 2024 and 20 Oct 2025) from clients or their peers to highlight their achievements.

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