While working on Metro Tunnel Project, which is considered one of the complex projects, had specific risks, challenges and interfaces from the start. As a Program Review Lead, Sarma continuously, with dedication, brought systemic risks, key project risks and issues faced by the delivery team under the comprehensive program analysis. His program reports set the new benchmark for client’s team. His risk-based approach implemented by integrating schedule and risk has immensely helped to plan scenarios and risk mitigation strategies were instrumental in driving the project forecast to complete one year ahead of the original business case plan.

SMART’s transformative impact on project controls has set new standard for innovation and making it a clear winner for Innovation category. SMART delivers real-time, second-by-second insights and seamless integration with project schedules, boosting efficiency, productivity, and decision-making in construction. By bridging a historical data gap and aligning it with data-mature sectors like mining, SMART enables retrospective analysis, real-time monitoring, and predictive analytics.

The success of Australia’s two leading contractors “John Holland and Seymour Whyte” should be celebrated as they have shown that with effective project controls, megaprojects can be delivered successfully. When many megaprojects suffer time and cost overruns, the performance of Sydney Gateway, one of the most complex infra projects undertaken in Australia, has emerged as an outstanding example of the quality of which Australian industry is capable. The launching of the twin-arch bridge from a skewed, canted and sloping site is an incredible achievement.

With over 2 decades of experience, Hiren’s passion for project control always exceeded expectations. Leading the MTR Prism implementation perfectly captures his passion. While achieving success, Hiren simultaneously set a new standard for implementation. He actively championed knowledge sharing and empowered women in project controls through ACES and RES. Mentoring the future generation and documenting best practices solidified his unwavering dedication to a thriving industry.
His experience, innovation, and unwavering dedication to the project controls industry made him this year’s Asia-Pacific Project Controls Professional of the Year.

The PM4L team's commitment to expanding the program has ensured a lasting and positive impact on students' futures, aligning with core values of sustainability and community service. PM4L met the criteria: - Alignment with UN Sustainability Development Goal (Goal 4) - Innovative approach to education - Demonstrated impact and measurable success - Scalability and reach - Community and volunteer engagement - Commitment to continuous improvement - Core values and leadership References.

CSPM Consulting’s engagement in the Stanmore Station Transport Access Program demonstrated their exceptional project management skills with innovative use of advanced tools, and successful navigation of complex stakeholder relationships. Extension of Time (EOT) claims has also highlighted their expertise in contractual management. Stanmore Station Transport Access Program project has showcased their commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes, enhancing public infrastructure, and fostering sustainable urban development. Their significant contribution to the industry makes them clear winner of the Asia-Pacific Project Controls Small Business of the Year Category.

Launched in 2018, Aphex has evolved from a simple lookahead planning tool to a comprehensive platform that coordinates and communicates project plans to all stakeholders. Their innovation has been widely adopted across major contractors in Australia, including CPB Contractors, ACCIONA, John Holland, and Laing O'Rourke. By providing a seamless, easy-to-use interface for engineers and robust data capabilities for project managers, Aphex ensures efficient project delivery, reduced miscommunication, and improved overall outcomes, setting a new standard for project controls in the construction industry. And that’s why, Aphex has emerged as winner of Asia-Pacific Project Controls Tech Company of the Year.

The Australian War Memorial Development Project has transformed an 83-year-old national icon to ensure it has the facilities it needs to tell the stories of the more than 100,000 veterans of recent conflicts, peacekeeping and humanitarian operations with the same respect and dignity given their forebears of Gallipoli, Kokoda or Long Tan. With a budget of $550m over 9 years it delivers 25,000m2 GFA cross three unique buildings and refurbishes more than 5,000m2 of heritage listed spaces. Innovative project controls ensured successful delivery of a outcomes befitting a world class institution and those whose service and sacrifice it honours.

Project Advisory Group with impeccable global reputations in project controls, delivery, advisory, and digital transformation always prioritised outsomes and worked with clients as one integrated team, ensuring clients receive the expertise of experience professionals. PAG’s engagement with Sydney Airport exemplified their capabilities, where they successfully transformed their ePMO and governance processes, enhancing gating visibility and stakeholder engagement. This earns them the title of Asia-Pacific Project Controls Consultancy of the Year.