The FPS Awards 2025 united professionals from across the piling and ground engineering community for an evening of recognition, inspiration, and industry excellence.
Held on 21st November at the Hilton London Bankside, and expertly hosted by Alexander Armstrong, the ceremony celebrated the outstanding achievements of companies, teams and individuals who continue to push the boundaries in safety, sustainability, innovation and leadership.
This year’s categories reflected the sector’s evolving priorities – from pioneering sustainability and exemplary safety practices to exceptional technical delivery and standout leadership.
The FPS extends its warmest congratulations to all winners, highly commended entrants and shortlisted candidates.
FPS Awards 2025 – Our Winners:
- – Safety Innovation Award (Sponsored by Liebherr): Delta Concrete Products, for its Blow Out Cannon.
- – Sustainability Award (Sponsored by Acero Construction): Junttan, UK’s First Battery Pile Driving Rig.
- – Geotechnical Solutions Award (Sponsored by the European Federation of Foundation Contractors (EFFC)) – BAM Ritchies, for its Huddersfield Tunnel Repairs project.
- – Project Leadership Award (Sponsored by Murphy): Danny Bunting (Van Elle) and Paul Keime (Bachy Soletanche)
- – Geotechnical Team of the Year Award (Sponsored by Bauer Equipment): Bachy Soletanche, Canary Wharf Contractors, Arup and Red7Marine for the Eden Dock Bridge Marine Piling, Canary Wharf project.
- – Chair’s Award (Sponsored by Cementation Skanska): Jon Ball
- – Lifetime Achievement Award (Sponsored by Cleveland Steel & Tubes (Headline Sponsor): Nirmal Tirwari and Matt Sharlotte
The FPS is grateful to all 40 entrants who submitted outstanding projects this year, demonstrating the depth of expertise and commitment within the UK piling and ground engineering community.
A Huge Thank You to Our Sponsors
The FPS extends its sincere thanks to all sponsors, whose commitment to the sector helps ensure that excellence, innovation and professionalism continue to thrive.
We are especially grateful to our Headline Sponsors, Cleveland Steel & Tubes and Barker Ross Group, along with our other sponsors: Bauer Equipment, Liebherr, F Brazil Reinforcements, Menard, L & A Reinforcements, Casagrande UK, CPS Pumps, Keller, Acero Construction, Cementation Skanska, EFFC and Murphy.
Congratulations once again to all winners and nominees, and thank you to everyone who attended and supported this landmark occasion for the FPS!