A panel of industry judges selected 30 winning projects in 21 countries on six continents from a record number of entries for ENR’s 2020 Global Best Projects Awards. These exemplary projects demonstrate the risks and rewards—and the hurdles overcome—in designing and building internationally.

Reviewing entries in many market sectors, judges examined design and construction challenges, benefits to the local community and dedication to quality, innovation and safety, with a special emphasis on the diversity of global project teams and their collaboration.

For Project of the Year, judges and ENR editors chose the Urban Renewal of Colón, which rebuilt collapsed environmental infrastructure and substandard residential and commercial spaces—elevating conditions for thousands of residents of Panama’s second-largest city.

All projects were recognized in a virtual awards ceremony, which can be viewed free at enr.com or www.globalbestprojects.com.

Please link below for details on ENR's Global Best Projects and scroll down to see names of the 2020 judges:

• Project of the Year and Best Renovation/Restoration: Urban Renewal of Colón, Panama
• Best Project, Water/Wastewater: Al Mahsama Water Reclamation Plant
• Best Project, Rail: Sydney Metro Northwest
• Award of Merit, Water/Wastewater: Sindh Water Sector Improvement Project
• Award of Merit, Water/Wastewater: El Alamein Desalinization Plant
• Award of Merit, Rail: Linea 2 Metro Panama
• Award of Merit, Rail: Universal Studios Station of the Extension Line of Beijing Metro Line 7
• Best Project, Airport/Port: Colombo Port City Development Project Phase 1
• Award of Merit, Airport/Port: Porto Alegre International Airport Expansion
• Award of Merit, Education/Research: Macau Outlying Island Medical Complex — Nursing College
• Best Project, Bridge/Tunnel: Matagarup Pedestrian Bridge
• Award of Merit, Bridge/Tunnel: Xinshougang Bridge
• Award of Merit, Government Building: Ministry of Taxation Tower
• Best Project, Government Building: New U.S. Consulate Compound in Matamoros, Mexico
• Award of Merit, Government Building: New Office Annex (NOX) and Major Rehabilitation/Upgrade
• Award of Merit, Health Care: Başakşehir Pine and Sakura City Hospital
• Best Project, Health Care: BioCork2: Janssen Sciences Ireland Plant Expansion
• Award of Merit, Office: Bangui Branch, Central African Republic, BEAC
• Award of Merit, Power/Industrial: MEGlobal BOOKRAMEG Project
• Best Project, Power/Industrial: Initial Oil Train (IOT) Project
• Best Project, Residential/Hospitality: Cantara Residences
• Award of Merit, Residential/Hospitality: Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens
• Award of Merit, Retail/Mixed-Use Development: The Ridge & KL East Mall
• Best Project, Retail/Mixed-Use Development: Stantec Tower/Sky Residence and JW Marriott/Legends Residence
• Best Project, Road/Highway: Toowoomba Second Range Crossing
• Award of Merit, Road/Highway: Bicycle Tracks Project — Huilongguan to Shangdi
• Award of Merit, Road/Highway: Iquique Accessibility and Connectivity Improvement
• Best Project, Specialty Construction: Grand Hall PVM
• Best Project, Sports/Entertainment: VTB Arena - Dynamo Central Stadium
• Award of Merit, Sports/Entertainment: Kigali Arena

Judges
 

Erleen Hatfield
Managing Partner
Hatfield Group

Jon Magnusson
Senior Principal
Magnusson Klemencic Associates

Dr. Kit Miyamoto
Global CEO
Miyamoto International Inc.

Allan Montpellier
Principal
PAE

Patrick Natale
Senior Vice President-Business Strategies
Mott MacDonald

Bob Prieto
Chairman & CEO
Strategic Program Management LLC

Hans Van Winkle
President
Van Winkle Consulting

Peter Zuk
Former Chief Programs Officer
Metrolinx