Software Solutions Provider of the Year

4PS Construction Solutions

4PS Construct is an advanced SaaS ERP solution designed specifically for the construction, civil engineering, and installation industries. Built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, it integrates essential business processes such as finance, project planning, and field service into a seamless, user-friendly platform. With real-time insights, cloud accessibility, and continuous innovation, 4PS Construct empowers customers to manage resources, control margins, and ensure project profitability effectively.A recent implementation for a customer highlights its transformative potential. By streamlining workflows, enhancing data visibility, and improving financial control, the solution has demonstrated its ability to drive operational efficiency and deliver measurable benefits. The integration of advanced features like Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) and Power BI further showcases 4PS's commitment to driving digital transformation and sustainability in construction.Recognised for its innovation, scalability, and customer focus, 4PS Construct sets new standards for excellence in construction technology, supporting businesses to achieve growth and success.

Chime Software

Construction companies face mounting pressure to improve efficiency, control costs, and maintain compliance amid rising material prices and labour shortages. Chime Software - built within an operating construction business - provides a digital solution that cuts admin time by at least 50%, enhances safety, and keeps businesses audit-ready.Proven Impact:- C3 Construction reduced timesheet processing from 5 days to 1, cutting admin by 80%.- Statom Group improved attendance tracking and eliminated queue delays, recording 2.1M+ hours in 2024.- Roadform CE streamlined H&S documentation, reducing paperwork by 25%.- Chasetown Civil found Chime easy to use across teams, improving compliance and skills management.By digitising workflows, Chime connects teams, enhances safety, and enables smarter decision-making. We’re not just reducing paperwork—we’re proud to be supporting and partnering with construction companies to make real change.

Cognizant (for Network Rail)

Network Rail manages a large portfolio of structural assets within its civils assets infrastructure. NR embarked on a national level strategic initiative to modernise the asset management using digital technologies. Cognizant is the technology solution provider to NR on this digital journey to develop a transformation roadmap and take an agile approach to engineer ‘NEST’ – an integrated platform that digitises the asset maintenance by bringing together several modern digital technologies such as the cloud, geo-spatial, 3D modelling, and data. By bringing a cultural change in asset maintenance, NEST combines various aspects of NR’s approach towards maintaining it’s structural assets (in alignment with NR Standards), replacing over 50 legacy systems, local excel spreadsheets and access databases with a single, unified digital solution, expected to deliver substantial business benefits, while improving reliability and safety of the rail network.

FYLD

FYLD is revolutionising civil engineering and infrastructure projects with its AI-driven work execution platform, delivering real-time visibility, enhanced safety, and operational efficiency across the UK and beyond. By leveraging cutting-edge natural language processing and computer vision, FYLD analyses unstructured field data to identify risks, optimise workflows, and drive productivity.A trusted partner for industry leaders such as Colas, Ferrovial, and MGroup, FYLD has transformed safety and efficiency for construction, transport, utilities, and rail sectors. Our platform has enabled up to 48% reduction in safety incidents, a 36% improvement in cable strike performance, and a 94% reduction in work pack completion times, significantly reducing admin strain and environmental impact through reduced paper.FYLD’s commitment to innovation was recognised in 2025, being named #3 AI Startups in the UK by the Startups 100 Index. As the industry accelerates toward digital transformation, FYLD remains at the forefront—helping businesses work smarter, safer, and faster

innDex

innDex, designed by civil engineers for the construction industry, redefines workforce management by addressing industry challenges like the skilled labour shortage and compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022. Guided by client feedback, we’ve introduced innovative tools like a paperless permits system and a competency matrix, cutting induction times by 95% and saving over 800 hours annually. By centralising worker data, certifications, and qualifications, our platform enables seamless task delegation and robust compliance. Looking forward, our 2025 integration with Complete Competence will bring compliant job profiles, advanced analytics, and enhanced safety assurance, further strengthening our offerings. With a focus on addressing industry-rooted problems, we deliver smarter, cost-saving solutions that streamline operations and elevate compliance standards, solidifying our position as leaders in construction technology.

Jacobs

Jacobs’ Flood Modeller product team, in collaboration with Wallingford HydroSolutions and Fathom, addresses the complexities of flood risk analysis and climate change. The new Hydrology+ feature in Flood Modeller integrates hydrology and hydraulic modelling, digitising the entire workflow for consistency, repeatability, and ease of use. By incorporating industry-standard tools and data from WHS, EA, SEPA, and UKCEH, Hydrology+ boosts analysis efficiency by over 50%. The integration of Fathom’s Global Flood Map provides direct access to comprehensive site hazard data and flood risk information, enhancing site assessments and flood risk analysis. Clients report improved performance and reduced costs due to these streamlined processes. Enhanced auditability and streamlined workflow improve flood analyses and the design of flood mitigation solutions, enabling efficient and transparent updates as new data and information become available.Future updates will include Australian hydrological methods and access to Fathom’s globally consistent digital elevation model, FABDEM+.

Lattice Build Technology

Lattice is a map-centric, web-based field management platform transforming infrastructure project delivery. By digitizing workflows, optimizing routes, and integrating real-time data, we eliminate inefficiencies in asset installation, survey, and maintenance. Proven across multiple projects, Lattice streamlined operations leveraging GIS, reducing man-hours, fuel consumption, and carbon emissions. Features like AI-driven route optimization and automated work orders increased productivity, while digital documentation made projects 100% paperless. Lattice is not just a project-specific tool; it is an enterprise-wide solution designed to drive digital transformation across an entire organization’s field operations.

Palantir with EKFB

Palantir is entering this award for our partnership with EKFB, at the heart of which has been the design and deployment of a technology solution named “smartCONNECT”, built on our Foundry software. “smartCONNECT” has been used to transform the management of design and planning consents along the 80 kilometre section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood, for which EKFB is responsible. By bringing together a large number of disparate data sources into a single operating picture, “smartCONNECT” manages consent delivery time periods (~750 applications) and has for some consents been able to improve the approval time per application by between 4-6 weeks creating a positive ripple effect across the business into construction. The solution has been fully integrated into the workforce across EKFB, with over 700 monthly users.It’s now also being applied to the handover and completions process.

Previsico

As climate change becomes more prevalent and extreme weather events are more frequent, Previsico’s advanced flood forecasting solution offers innovative, real-time tools that help companies better prepare for and manage flood and water ingress issues. The Previsico solution offers a unique flood warning service for surface water at property level, with alerts given up to 48 hours in advance. These alerts are driven by live hydrodynamic modelling. In addition, the solution also offers sensor-driven insights into drainage performance, hydrological systems, flood risk, groundwater, and wastewater assets. Previsico is able to help in ensuring that key infrastructure remains operational and work continues on major construction sites. Previsico is currently working with a range of clients including Network Rail, National Grid, UKPN, Balfour Beatty Vinci and Kier.

Qflow & Galliford Try

Qflow is an AI-powered digital solution that helps the construction industry tackle key challenges related to tracking embodied carbon, material deliveries, and waste disposal. In partnership with Galliford Try, Qflow has significantly improved data accuracy, compliance, and decision-making across projects, including the £85m Melton Mowbray Distributor Road project. The platform automates the capture of delivery and waste data, reducing manual errors and improving operational efficiency. By processing over 11,000 delivery notes and waste transfer notes, Qflow aids in carbon reporting and sustainability efforts, helping the industry meet net-zero targets. The collaboration fosters a culture of innovation, streamlines reporting, whilst setting new standards for efficiency and sustainability in construction.

ViridiPath

Viridipath is an innovative software platform transforming carbon tracking in the built environment. Recognising the urgency of climate action, the team sought to address key barriers to decarbonisation by shifting from static assessments to real-time, continuous whole life carbon monitoring. This allows developers, contractors, and consultants to make data-driven decisions that actively reduce emissions.Over the past 18 months, the aim has been to deployed Viridipath across multiple projects, providing granular insights into carbon changes and ensuring accurate reporting at both project and portfolio levels. By collaborating with software developers outside the construction industry, Viridipath integrates cutting-edge digital solutions to enhance efficiency, compliance, and cost savings.More than just a tracking tool, Viridipath is driving a culture of proactive decarbonisation, enabling stakeholders to take meaningful action towards net zero. It is a catalyst for change, accelerating the industry's transition to a more sustainable future.