Infrastructure Project of the Year finalists
Belfast Tidal Flood Alleviation Scheme
Protecting Belfast’s future through resilient flood defence
The £33m Belfast Tidal Flood Alleviation Scheme safeguards over 1,500 properties from tidal flooding while achieving CEEQUAL (now BREEAM Infrastructure) Excellent with 76%. This pioneering climate resilience project in Northern Ireland features eight kilometres of integrated flood defences, including the UK’s longest glass flood wall at 1,100 metres. The scheme achieved 100% waste diversion from landfill, reused 25,000 tonnes of material, and incorporated 46% cement replacement in concrete. Delivered ahead of schedule, it demonstrates how major infrastructure can protect communities while minimising environmental impact and preserving urban character.
Bergsbyn Business Park
Sustainable industrial infrastructure in northern Sweden
Bergsbyn Business Park is a 38-hectare industrial development in Skellefteå, Sweden, that achieved BREEAM Infrastructure Excellent rating with 77.57%. The project demonstrated exemplary sustainability through a 59% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, 90% on-site reuse of excavated materials, and extensive electrification of construction machinery. Delivered through an innovative partnering model between Skellefteå Municipality and NCC, the scheme integrated ecological preservation, open stormwater management, and cost-efficient climate solutions, while increasing plot market value by 40%.
Kalasatamasta Pasilaan tramway
Finland’s first dual-alliance tramway project sets new infrastructure sustainability benchmark
The Kalasatamasta Pasilaan tramway delivers a 4.5km low-carbon transport connection linking three fast-developing Helsinki districts. Achieving BREEAM Infrastructure Excellent with 82.28%, this €279.7m project pioneered fossil-free construction sites, achieved 90% material recycling, and reduced embodied carbon by over 17%. Finland’s first dual-alliance infrastructure delivery combined innovative digital dashboards, circular economy principles, and comprehensive stakeholder engagement, establishing a new standard for sustainable urban mobility infrastructure across the region.
Sheffield Transforming Cities Fund 1 Urban Regeneration
Transforming Sheffield’s urban mobility through sustainable infrastructure
This multi-modal regeneration project in Sheffield City Centre demonstrates exemplary sustainable urban design, achieving BREEAM Infrastructure Very Good certification. The scheme delivered Yorkshire’s first Dutch-style roundabout, prioritising cyclists and pedestrians while integrating innovative sustainable urban drainage solutions. Through collaborative design and digital carbon tracking, the project achieved 99.7% landfill diversion, retained 2,650 tonnes of subbase in-situ, and verified 399 tonne CO₂e savings. The infrastructure improvements directly support Sheffield’s ambitious net zero 2030 target while enhancing air quality and active travel connectivity.
Majorstuen Station Upgrade, Oslo, Norway
Transforming Oslo’s metro hub with systematic sustainability
NCC upgraded Majorstuen station in central Oslo, delivering intensive works during a critical 25-day closure period while achieving BREEAM Infrastructure Excellent (86.70%). The £27m project demonstrated exceptional performance across waste management (99% sorting), carbon reduction (41% below budget), and biodiversity enhancement (>110% net value). Operating emission-free with 100% renewable electricity, the scheme integrated data-driven delivery underpinned by environmental product declaration-led procurement. Strong stakeholder collaboration ensured on-time completion without environmental incidents, setting new standards for urban transport infrastructure.