The annual Middle East Consultant Awards is the only construction consultancy focused awards program in the Middle East. The judged awards program was conceptualised over a decade ago to recognise standout consultants, people and projects, and is the ultimate platform to gain broad and credible industry recognition
28 categories recognising the best companies, professionals and projects.
Individual Awards
Outstanding Debut Award
This category celebrates talent who is either entering the built environment following the completion of their academic studies or who have made a significant contribution to the firm they have joined.
Under 30 Champion of the Year
This category recognises a young professional (they must be 30 years of age or younger) making a name for themselves within their organisation, on projects, and the industry at large.
Boutique Consultancy Leader of the Year
A new category for 2026, this award aims to recognise an outstanding leader that is driving a boutique consultancy to success in terms of business growth and resilience, client outcomes, and an attractive culture.
Executive of the Year – Female Award
This category recognises female executives who have shattered the glass ceiling and are blazing a trail, demonstrating outstanding leadership and commitment to their staff, firms, and clients. Nominations are open to C-level executives, partners and regional directors from small-, medium- and large-consultancies.
Executive of the Year – Male Award
This category recognises male executives that have demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment to their staff, firms, and clients. Nominations are open to C-level executives, partners and regional directors only from small-, medium- and large-consultancies.
Company Awards
Boutique Consultancy of the Year
A new introduction for 2026, the Boutique Consultancy of the Year Award recognises smaller, independent consultants that have delivered outstanding, high-impact results for their clients in the region, despite operating at a smaller scale than their larger peers. These companies standout for their deep technical and industry expertise combined with a personal, hands-on approach to client business and relationships that sets them apart from larger firms.
Company of the Year
This category looks to honour a company that holds itself to a high ethical standard and prioritises care, trust and transparency when dealing with its staff and clients. Through its nomination a company should highlight how it differentiates itself with regards to its treatment of its staff, and showcase examples of how talent is valued, the investments it has made to upskill staff, and plans for sustainable growth, without being governed by market peaks and troughs.
Fire Safety Consultant of the Year
This new category aims to recognise specialist consulting firms that provide top notch fire engineering services to developers, architects, engineers, planners and others construction stakeholders, across projects of diverse scales and type in the region.
Cost Consulting Company of the Year
Cost consultants are essential to the success of projects and here, the region’s most efficient, respected and professional firms will be commended. Companies specialising in quantity surveying/cost-consulting can enter this category.
Dispute Resolution & Claims Specialist of the Year
This category recognises companies offering dispute resolution, expert witness, risk mitigation, and litigation support on construction projects. Companies that specialise in these services or offer it alongside cost consultancy/management qualify to submit nominations to this category.
Structural Engineering Company of the Year
With this category, Middle East Consultant recognises the expertise and professionalism of structural engineering firms, and highlights the impact they’ve had in shaping some of the incredible projects in the region.
MEP Engineering Company of the Year
This award recognises the accomplishments of a firm in the crucial field of mechanical, electrical and plumbing work in the Middle East. This is one of the most challenging aspects of any project – an MEP consultant needs to be on point when it comes to designing and executing these vital systems, which keep things comfortable within the structures that we live and work in.
Lighting Design Consultancy of the Year
This category honours companies that deliver creative, simple and effective lighting design solutions, bringing a project, whether it is a complex interior or a structure’s external features, to vivid life.
Acoustic Consultant of the Year
In today’s world acoustic design is an important component that determines how people experience buildings. It can dramatically affect how occupants communicate and use the structure, the ambiance, productivity in the building, as well as health and wellbeing.
On-site Health & Safety Champion of the Year
Safety is of paramount importance and with this category, Middle East Consultant is recognising companies that championed, and achieved, sterling safety records on their project sites in the last 12 months.
Architectural Company of the Year
This category celebrates architectural firms that have designed the most inspiring and ground-breaking structures for developers in the year leading up to the Middle East Consultant Awards.
Façade Engineering Company of the Year
Façade consultants design and manage a building’s envelope (façade) to ensure that it satisfies the client’s vision, is structurally sound, durable, and positively impacts the structure’s performance in terms of energy efficiency.
Specialist Consulting Company of the Year
This category welcomes nominations from consultancies that fall outside the envelope of the niche consulting categories (acoustics, fire etc) that the Middle East Consultant Awards is focusing on.
Interior Design Company of the Year
In the post pandemic era, the design of interior spaces is more important than ever before, and this category recognises interior design companies that planned and delivered stunning interior spaces across a variety of regional projects.
Urban Planning Company of the Year
At a time when urban growth and migration to cities is at an all-time high and existing infrastructure is under increasing pressure, urban planning is more important than ever before.
Environmental Consultancy of the Year
Environmental consultants provide advice to clients that help them implement sustainable practices on their projects and comply with environmental regulations.
Sustainable Consultancy of the Year
Sustainability is an important business imperative and a strategic responsibility, and this category looks to honour consultants that boast services including: policy and planning; corporate reporting; Net Zero carbon solutions; high performance buildings; climate resilience, advanced simulations etc.
Project Management Company of the Year
Project managers are an essential and often underappreciated part of the industry – they provide leadership, guidance and decisiveness in challenging situations, and they are often the conduit between those working onsite and the client.
Multi-Discipline Consulting Company of the Year
This award recognises firms that provide a broad variety of in-house services (more than five service lines) to their clients and have made a name for themselves by taking on complex project and delivering stunning results in line with the client’s wishes and budget/time constraints.
Project Awards
Project of the Year Residential
Residential projects are major facilitators of urban growth and play a vital role in creating vibrant and sustainable cities. Here, Middle East Consultant looks to recognise the best residential projects, whether it is a standalone structure or one that is part of a larger masterplan.
Project of the Year Commercial
Commercial projects are facilitators of business in cities, and this category was conceptualised to recognise standout projects (specifically office buildings and/or malls) in the region.
Project of the Year Public Facilities
Public facilities (parks, transportation, social & cultural etc) are essential parts of modern cities that offer community support, improve quality of life, support the economy and even foster well-being. This category aims to recognise the best public facilities in the region.
Project of the Year Hospitality & Tourism
Economic diversification drives are underway across many Middle Eastern countries, which has seen significant investment poured into hospitality and tourism projects. This category aims to honour the best of the best of projects that fall into those segments.
REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Criteria & Process
Review the requirements below to ensure your nomination qualifies
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Companies must have an office in the Middle East to be eligible.
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Nominations can be submitted by any authorised representative from an organisation within the construction supply chain, for a company, project, or individual.
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All necessary permissions from relevant stakeholders must be obtained prior to submission.
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A nominal fee of USD 100 (AED 367) applies per nomination.
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An attendance fee of USD 5,750 (AED 21,114) applies for a table of 10 guests at the awards gala, held at a five-star venue in Dubai. This includes networking, a premium three-course dinner, unlimited beverages, and the opportunity to receive a Winner or Honourable Achievement award.
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All nominations must be submitted via this website. Supporting documents and images can be uploaded as part of the submission.
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Entries will be judged solely on the information provided in the nomination.
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Winners are selected by an independent panel of judges from across the regional construction industry.
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Each category will recognise one Winner and one Honourable Achievement recipient.
KEY DATES
Awards Timeline
01 SEPTEMBER, 2026
Nominations Open
Submit your nominations online.
30 OCTOBER, 2026
Nomination Deadline
All entries must be received.
01 – 20 NOVEMBER 2026
Judging Period
Independent judging panel reviews all entries
09 DECEMBER, 2026
Winners & Honourable Achievements Announced
Celebrate at the awards gala.
EXPERT PANEL
Meet the Judges
All industry judges will only be announced on the night of the Middle East Consultant Awards
Jason Saundalkar
Editorial Director – Built Environment & Heavy Industry Divisions
CPI Trade Media
Clayton Aldo
Deputy Editor, Middle East Consultant
CPI Trade Media
Recognised Specialist
Industry judge from a developer
Recognised Specialist
Industry judge from a contractor
Recognised Specialist
Industry judge from academia
Recognised Specialist
Industry judge from a contractor
SUPPORT
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can submit a nomination?
Any company within the construction supply chain including developers, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and FM companies can enter, provided they have a presence in the Middle East. Nominations can be submitted by any authorised representative for a company, project, or individual.
Can I nominate the same company in multiple categories?
Yes, companies may submit nominations across multiple categories. However, we recommend limiting submissions to a maximum of five nominations per company.
Is there a fee to nominate?
Yes, there is a nominal fee of USD 100 (AED 367) per nomination.
What happens after I submit a nomination?
Once nominations close, the judging process will begin. Submissions will be evaluated solely based on the information provided. The judging panel consists of an independent group of industry experts, alongside members of the editorial team.
How is the shortlist selected?
Each nomination is independently assessed and scored by the judges. Once all evaluations are complete, scores are compiled and the shortlist is determined. Shortlisted nominees will be notified and invited to secure their place at the awards ceremony.
Is there a fee to attend the gala event?
Yes, an attendance fee of USD 5,750 (AED 21,114) applies for a table of 10 guests at the awards ceremony, held at a five-star venue in Dubai. The package includes networking opportunities, a premium three-course dinner, unlimited beverages, and the opportunity to receive a Winner or Honourable Achievement award.
When will winners be announced?
The full shortlist, along with the winners and Honourable Achievement recipients, will be revealed on the evening of the awards ceremony.
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Submit a Nomination
Nominations must be submitted through the form below only.
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