Tunnelling Contractor of the Year

This award seeks to recognise the very best tunnelling contractor and entries should reflect that. Contractors that can demonstrate achievement of clear business milestones will be rewarded in this category.

Active Tunnelling

Active Tunnelling, an industry pioneer since 1994, consistently raises the bar for excellence by revolutionising traditional methods and embracing cutting-edge technologies. Our commitment to efficiency over exertion sets new standards in tunnel construction. In the past year, we showcased innovation through strategic alliances, specialised equipment, and top-tier in-house designers, delivering projects promptly and proficiently with our highly skilled and competent workforce. Notable achievements include the Stroud Sewage Strategy and the Transpennine Route Upgrade, demonstrating our expertise and ground-breaking solutions. We emphasise community engagement and empowerment, driving diversity and inspiring future tunnelling leaders. As proud recipients of the shaft design and construction award at the NCE Tunnelling Awards 2023, we remain dedicated to progress, environmental sustainability and excellence in the industry. With a remarkable 38% business growth since January 2023, Active Tunnelling is positioned to lead advancements and shape the future of tunnelling construction.

Barhale

2023/24 has proved a signature year for tunnelling specialist Barhale in which sustained innovation, operational excellence and the consistent delivery of value have been the bedrock of an outstanding performance. Turnover increased 22.1 percent, from £109m to £133m. Tunnelling out-performed its budget by more than 100 percent as demand for the business’s expertise across tunnel construction and maintenance continues to grow. A client-first philosophy has underpinned long-term relationships, particularly across the water sector. The business has already been advised of its framework position being renewed for AMP8 across four of its six major water company relationships.

Hadee Engineering Co

Hadee Engineering are market leaders for your secondary tunnelling steel structures, seal cans, launch frames, push frames, transfer rails and cradle supports. With vast experience in this sector, serving the UK’s largest tunnelling projects over the past 10 years for major joint ventures, we have become the ‘go to’ company for tunnelling projects of any scale. With a proven track record of delivering on time and within budget whilst maintaining an exemplary safety and quality record, our skilled and experienced team are able to take a concept design for any project of a transportable size through to manufacture and installation.

Hochtief-Murphy Joint Venture

HOCHTIEF-MURPHY Joint Venture (HMJV) has set the benchmark of world class complex infrastructure delivery over three decades – having built its own brand and reputation based around on-time and within-budget delivery with CTRL Contract 320 and Crossrail’s C310 Thames Tunnels. This is continuing to be shown through HMJV’s works on two packages of National Grid’s flagship London Power Tunnels Phase 2 scheme – an early adopter of the ICE’s innovative Project 13 Enterprise collaborative delivery philosophy). Through its “One Team, One Spirit” ethos, HMJV enables lean, collaborative and empowered teams (including its supply chain family) to continue to push the art of the possible to consistently outperform client and stakeholder project outcomes with innovative solutions whilst leaving a positive legacy, as well as effectively mitigating key project risks.