CONSTRUCTION PORTFOLIO OF EVENTS

Congratulations to the 2026 winners!

The winners of Big 5 South Africa Impact Awards 2026 have been announced

Following a rigorous evaluation process by our independent panel of industry experts, this year's winners have been recognized for their outstanding achievements and contribution to South Africa's construction industry.

Selected from a highly competitive list of finalists, the winning organizations, projects and professionals demonstrated excellence in execution, innovation, sustainability and measurable impact. Their achievements reflect the progress being made across the industry and the people driving it forward.

The winners were revealed on 10 June 2026 at Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, where industry leaders gathered to celebrate impact across 13 award categories.

Congratulations to all our winners and finalists. Your work continues to set new benchmarks for the industry and inspire progress across South Africa's built environment.

2026 Winners

CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by FGN
WBHO Construction (Pty) Ltd

ARCHITECTURE FIRM OF THE YEAR


GASS Architecture Studios

AWARD FOR DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION


Motheo Construction Group

IMPACT LEADERSHIP TEAM OF THE YEAR


Terakon Pty Ltd


COMMERCIAL PROJECT OF THE YEAR


Sue Phalane Trading and Projects (Pty) Ltd
Construction of Tshukudu Multi Purpose Community Centre
Glencore Wonderkop Smelter

RESIDENTIAL PROJECT OF THE YEAR


Sponsored by Kwikot
Urban Think Tank Empower
Empower Soweto Community Development
BT Soweto Community in partnership with Urban Think Tank Empower

INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT OF THE YEAR


WRES Joint Venture (Webuild S.p.A., Raubex Construction (Pty) Ltd, Sigma Construction (Pty) Ltd. and Enza Construction (Pty) Ltd.)
The Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP)
Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA)

RETROFIT PROJECT OF THE YEAR


V3 Consulting Engineers
Major Upgrading and Additions to Redirile Primary School
Northern Cape Department of Education


DIGITALIZATION PROJECT OF THE YEAR


Boogertman + Partners
The Integrated Digital Delivery of Sandton Gate Phase II
Abcon

ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR


MN Vibranium Construction Services (Pty) Ltd
The Vibranium Shield: Integrated Infrastructure & Youth Empowerment Initiative

CONSTRUCTION LEADER OF THE YEAR


Thoko Tshabalala-Shandu
VEA Road Maintenance & Civils (VEA Roads)

CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR


Makhosazana Mthethwa
Solid Green Consulting

RISING STAR OF THE YEAR


Sponsored by Lula
Melissa Lwana
Pro-Serve Consulting

Thank you judges

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ASSOCIATION

Associate your organisation and its leadership with a high-profile independent benchmark of the construction industry’s impact. Align your brand with the best initiatives, organisations and professionals driving development across Southern Africa.

NETWORKING

The awards ceremony and dinner will provide high value networking opportunities for your leadership and business development teams. Guests will include Ministries, Ambassadors, CEOs and the who’s who of the industry.

BRAND RECOGNITION

The pre- during and post-event PR and marketing campaign will provide extensive brand recognition and help align your brand with project excellence, innovation, integrity and the best of the best in the industry.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

The awards reception and ceremony will give your team the chance to meet and engage with new contacts in a celebratory atmosphere. The event will attract a high-level audience, also giving you the opportunity to renew established relationships and reaffirm your connections.