SSDA 2024 shortlist announced

The shortlist for the 56th Structural Steel Design Awards (SSDA) jointly sponsored by the British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) and Steel for Life, has been announced.

This year’s awards received a great number of submissions, with the 21 shortlisted projects highlighting steel’s flexibility and versatility across diverse applications in the UK and Republic of Ireland.

The winners will be announced at an evening reception in London on 26th September.

The SSDA 2024 shortlist is:

• 8 Bishopsgate, London
• Allerdene Bridge, Gateshead
• Aviva Studios, Manchester
• Battersea Power Station Phase 3B, London
• Beaulieu Parkway Bridge, Chelmsford
• Bishop Square, London
• Co-op Live Arena, Manchester
• Devon Place Footbridge, Newport
• Haymarket, Edinburgh
• Holbein Gardens, London
• Clarice Pears Building, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Glasgow
• Lucent, London
• Maggie’s Royal Free Hospital, London
• Market Gate Footbridge, Barnsley
• n2 Nova Evolved, London
• 4 Angel Square, NOMA, Manchester
• One Great Cumberland Place, London
• Paddington Square, London
• Plot 7B New Bailey, Manchester
• Sky Innovation Centre, London
• Sky Studios Elstree, Borehamwood

BCSA CEO Jonathan Clemens, said: “Since their inception in 1969, the SSDA’s have showcased exemplary steelwork projects in the UK and Ireland, which are exceptional when measured on a global benchmark.

“The UK and Ireland remains at the forefront in its use of steel as a construction material. Steel solutions provide low-carbon, high-quality structures designed with reuse in mind.

“These projects show that buildings and infrastructure are for the future, not just the present. Steel creates beautiful, functional, adaptable, and cost-effective spaces. Sustainability is central, especially with the Building Safety Act prompting further improvement. However, our industry is resilient and adaptable.

“Advances in robotics and digital platforms are changing practices, which should be applauded. This evolution will help ensure the UK and Ireland remain the most steel-intensive construction markets. From bespoke solutions to industrial designs, steel is the clear choice for its societal and economic contributions.”