United Kingdom 
UK Project Controls Apprentice of the Year
Winner: Ellie James, BAE Systems
Ellie is part of the first Project Controls’ apprentice cohort in the Maritime Services Business Unit. From day one, she embraced new challenges and opportunities, and was always eager to learn and grow.
Just six months into her role, she volunteered to help run the first-ever BAE Systems PM Awards — working with colleagues right up to the Global PM Director. Her professionalism, positivity, and drive for continuous improvement have made her a standout member of the team.
Global Project Controls Consultancy of the Year
Winner: AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis is redefining consultancy excellence through innovation, inclusivity, and impact.
By combining cutting-edge digital tools with empowered, diverse teams, they deliver clarity, confidence, and real results for clients.
From sustainable infrastructure to digital transformation, AtkinsRéalis is more than a consultancy — it’s a trusted partner shaping a better future for people and the planet.
Global Project Controls Innovation of the Year
Winner: Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi
The Guggenheim Abu Dhabi stands as a landmark of project controls innovation — pioneering the world’s first full integration of blockchain, IoT, AI, and AR in cultural construction.
This breakthrough achieved remarkable results: a 50% reduction in inspection rejections, 30% improvement in safety, and 100% supply chain accuracy.
By setting new global standards and sharing its knowledge across the industry, this project defines what true innovation looks like — earning its place as the Innovation of the Year.
Global Project Controls Lifetime Contribution Awards
Winner: Pete Mill, Costain PLC
Pete’s 30-year legacy in Project Controls is a cornerstone of the industry, especially through his pioneering work on Earned Value Management (EVM). His foundational approaches in baselines and rules of credit have become standard practices across complex programs worldwide.
Pete’s expertise and innovation have set enduring benchmarks, making him a true pioneer and respected leader in the profession. This award celebrates his lasting impact and ongoing contribution to project controls excellence.
Global Project Controls Megaproject of the Year
Winner: Ajax, Ministry of Defence
Ajax is honoured for its exceptional project controls on a strategically vital defence programme for the UK.
By uniting multiple organisations through a single source of data, Ajax drove collaboration, transparency, and efficiency.
Its strong governance and culture of innovation set a new benchmark for excellence in managing complex, high-stakes projects.
Global Project Controls Professional of the Year
Winner: Adriana Ulinici, D2
With 10 years of experience across rail, utilities, nuclear, and oil & gas sectors, Adriana has spent the past year transforming project controls through lessons learned from the Sizewell C MEH Alliance.
She led the delivery of a cost model capable of analysing over 1 million lines of data to support critical financial investment decisions.
Adriana’s people-first approach ensures stakeholder alignment and drives data-driven outcomes, delivering remarkable results on a major railway improvement programme with a complex supply chain
Global Project Control Small Business of the Year
Winner: Cooper Moss Rutland (CMR)
With operations in the UK and Canada, CMR delivers global impact with small-business agility. In just four months, they built Sizewell C’s ‘Performance Hub’, cutting reporting effort by 75%.
Their proven processes give clients early risk visibility, strong cost control, and reliable forecasts — all while empowering employees and driving sustainable growth.
UK Project Controls Social Impact of the Year
Winner: AtkinsRéalis & Rolls-Royce
Winning this award is more than an accolade — it’s a springboard to engage businesses across the sector, showcase their initiatives, and provide strategic support to others.
They believe this collaboration can drive real systemic change. With the next industrial revolution on the horizon and the urgent need to deliver major energy and defence projects on time and at pace, working in silos is no longer an option.
AtkinsRealis & Rolls-Royce are setting the benchmark for collaboration, innovation, and impact — getting it right for the future of the industry.
Global Project Controls Sustainability Project of the Year
Winner: Path to Zero: Strategic Solutions for Carbon & Water Neutrality, Larsen & Toubro Construction, Heavy Civil Infrastructure
This project demonstrated how ESG can truly drive transformation in heavy civil infrastructure (HCI).
With sustainability embedded across every level, HCI combined data-driven innovation with strong governance to deliver measurable impact.
From water reuse to renewable energy and circular construction — HCI turns ESG from intent into action, setting new standards for sustainable infrastructure.
Global Project Controls Transformation Project of the Year
Winner: Regional Development Programmes - A428, Skanska UK PLC
This project showcases Skanska’s commitment to lasting change, transforming project delivery by empowering teams and aligning people, processes, and technology.
The real impact is seen in behaviour, mindset, and collaboration — proving the power of working together
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