Australia’s most innovative and striking steel designs were celebrated at the 2024 Australian Steel Institute (ASI) National Steel Excellence Awards, held at Doltone House, Jones Bay Wharf in Sydney.
The event saw 48 state and territory winners compete across six categories, with projects showcasing creativity, engineering ingenuity, and commitment to sustainability.
The Large Buildings over $10 Million category was awarded to the Art Gallery of NSW Sydney Modern Project.
Judges commended the steel solution as “critical” to addressing the challenges of its unique location, partially spanning a land bridge over key infrastructure.
They praised the thoughtful design, material consideration, and detailed submission that highlighted the project’s complexity.
High commendation awards went to the Kangaroo Point Bridge and Adelaide Marriott Hotel projects.
In the Small Buildings under $10 Million category, the Rozelle Interchange Project in Sydney claimed victory.
Judges highlighted the intricate geometry and the fabricator’s meticulous planning in assembly and erection, which ensured tight deadlines were met without compromising the design intent.
The Engineering Projects category was won by the Hay Point Shiploader in Queensland.
The project was recognised for its innovative use of building information modelling and a fully modularised fabrication and installation methodology, which delivered significant safety, cost, and scheduling benefits.
Environmental considerations further elevated its standout design. The New Fitzroy River Bridge project received a high commendation.
The Steel-Clad Structures category was awarded to Melbourne Quarter Tower, where designers and fabricators developed a compelling solution addressing the challenges of constructing at height.
The project leveraged off-site fabrication to enhance safety and efficiency.
In the Innovative Cold Formed Steel Building category, Glenelg Primary School in South Australia emerged as the winner.
Judges noted the efficient use of prefabricated elements, which minimised material waste and disruption to the school, and applauded the effective integration of cold-formed steel to meet modular construction requirements.
The Young Achiever Award went to Sydney’s Mohammed Kassira. Judges described him as a passionate and driven individual whose community involvement and industry contributions mark him as a rising star. “His future is undoubtedly bright,” they said.
For more details on the winners and their projects, visit ASI National Steel Excellence Awards.
