Congratulations winners!
An impactful night for the global built environment
From a wide range of international entries, our independent judging panel has selected the individuals, projects and organizations driving innovation, sustainability and digitalization, delivering meaningful results across the global built environment.
Winners were honored on 25 November 2025 at a remarkable awards evening in Dubai, where industry leaders from around the world gathered to celebrate excellence across 19 influential categories.
A sincere thank you to all participants and warm congratulations to all of this year’s winners.
Big 5 Global Impact Awards 2025 Winners
CARBON NET-ZERO INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR
Mubadala Investment Company
AWARD FOR IMPACT ON ASSET LIFECYCLE
Sponsored by Future FM
Darwish Interserve Facility Management and Milaha
BEST USE OF TECHNOLOGY OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Würth Professional Solutions
ALEC
BIM/ Innovation/ IT
BEST USE OF TECHNOLOGY OF THE YEAR - AI
AI-Powered Visualization, Cloud Collaboration
CIRCULARITY INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR
Mustadam Limited
WORKBOX Solution at NEOM
CONSERVATION & HERITAGE INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR
Orascom Construction
The Grand Egyptian Museum Phase III
DIGITALIZATION INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR
Dar
Living-Labs: PARA OS at Dar and Sidara HQs
IMPACT LEADERSHIP TEAM OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Asia Prime General Contracting Co
Dubai Municipality
Buildings Regulation & Permits Agency
LIVEABLE CITY INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR
The Arab Contractors Company (Osman Ahmed Osman &Co.)
Greater Cairo Monorail
MODULAR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT OF THE YEAR
DuPod Industries L.L.C
Four Seasons Resort Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
PARTNERSHIP OF THE YEAR
Red Sea Global & Oracle
RETROFIT PROJECT OF THE YEAR
Nad Al Sheba Mall
SUSTAINABILITY LEADER OF THE YEAR
Msheireb Properties
Eng. Ali Al Kuwari
SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR
Climatize, part of +impact
SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT OF THE YEAR
GEMS Education
GEMS Founders School, Abu Dhabi (GFA)
SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR
Solar Water Initiative
TECHNOLOGY LEADER OF THE YEAR
HBA | Hirsch Bedner Associates
Christopher Smeaton
WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE INITIATIVE
Red Sea Global
RSG Educational Programs
AWARD FOR DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
"We're so happy! This award is a testament to the hard work we've all put in every day."
Winner – Retrofit Project of the Year
Thank you to our 2025 judges
Our international and independent judging panel represents the highest standards of excellence - your work will be evaluated by the best.
We’re so happy! This award is a testament to the hard work we put in every day. Participating in the Big 5 Global Impact Awards is important because it’s one of the most prestigious recognitions in the Middle East and Africa.
Muchmore Consultancy
2024 Winner of Retrofit Project of the YearIt’s an honor to accept this award on behalf of KEO—recognition of our team’s hard work and dedication. “We articulate the future” is more than a slogan; it’s our reality. This award reaffirms our vision, strategic approach, and the lasting impact we strive to make every day.
KEO International Consultants
2024 Winner of Digitalization Initiative of the YearWe’re very excited to win this very prestigious award - it means so much to us. This has motivated and encouraged the team and stakeholders, to push forward and get to the next level.
LEAD Real Estate Developer
2024 Winner of Sustainable Initiative of the YearIt feels great to win for the fourth year in a row! We've been part of the Global Impact Awards since day one. These awards matter—they push us to raise the bar, recognize our value, and see where we stand in the industry. It's always an honor to have our efforts acknowledged on this stage.
China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East
2024 Winner of Circularity Initiative of the YearWe’re very excited to receive this award - it means so much to us. Entering was important because it’s a way to recognize and appreciate our team’s dedication in bringing this beautiful museum to life. It’s about being part of the community, engaging with the education sector and making a lasting impact. This award propels us to the next level.
Msheireb Properties
2024 Winner of Conservation & Heritage Initiative of the YearIt feels great—The Big 5 award was the missing piece in our achievements, and we’re proud to win this year. Since founding grfn, we’ve focused on energy efficiency and built a team deeply committed to sustainability. This award is for them—a well-deserved recognition of their hard work and dedication.
Omnia Halawani, grfn
2024 Winner of Sustainability Leader of the YearThis is an absolute delight and honour. I’m truly grateful for the award and it belongs just as much to my team, our visionary leadership and our dedicated colleagues. Big 5 is not just a regional event - it’s a truly global platform. Receiving this recognition today is something we are immensely proud of.
Masdar City
2024 Winner of Sustainable Construction Project of the YearWe’re incredibly proud to be recognized for doing the right thing. (Sustainability) is embedded in everything we do - its part of the philosophy of AECOM’s work. It’s important for us to participate, showcase our progress and lead the way for the industry and the world.
AECOM
2024 Winner of Sustainable Construction Organization of the YearIt’s amazing! I’m proud of this partnership. We have built a very strong partnership, performance and friendship. The most important thing is that I’ve got new connections, new relationships - I’m happy with that.
El Seif Engineering Contracting Co.
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