David Mackay award for Engineering and Sustainability Winner

To promote a wider understanding and appreciation of the construction industry

Photograph of the roof of Kings College Chapel Cambridge showing discretely hidden solar panels

Winner – Kings College Chapel Roof

In this category there was one highly commended and one winning scheme.

Team

Kings College Cambridge (Client/PM)

Caroe Architects (Architects)

Max Fordham LLP (MEP Design)

JM Structures (Structural Engineering)

Atkins Realis (Quantity Surveyors)

Barnes Construction (Main Contractor)

Rise Scaffolding (Scaffolding Design and Installation)

Norfolk Sheet Lead (UK) Ltd (Lead workers)

RG Carpentry (Carpentry)

Hibbit & Sons (Stonework)

Munro Building Services (MEP Install and PV Array)

Judges comments

“We cannot imagine a better advertisement for ‘greening’ an iconic historic building in ways that not only don’t damage but arguably enhance its interest and reputation.  After one year’s operation, it is performing well, generating 120MW in its first year.”