{"id":23050,"date":"2023-10-31T23:15:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T23:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prnasia.com\/story\/archive\/4254676_AE54676_0"},"modified":"2023-10-31T23:15:00","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T23:15:00","slug":"the-winners-of-the-9th-annual-aci-excellence-in-concrete-construction-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transmediavictoria.net.au\/?p=23050","title":{"rendered":"THE WINNERS OF THE 9TH ANNUAL ACI EXCELLENCE IN CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION AWARDS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.<\/span>, Nov. 1, 2023<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — The ninth annual ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards showcased dozens of innovative concrete projects from around the world.<\/p>\n

The "Overall Excellence" award was presented to Quay Quarter Tower, located in Sydney<\/span>, New South Wales, Australia<\/span>. The winning concrete project also received first place in the repair and restoration structures category at the ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards during the ACI Concrete Convention on Monday, October 30, 2023<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Located in the Central Business District of Sydney, Australia<\/span>, Quay Quarter Tower is the world’s tallest adaptive reuse project. Adaptive reuse refers to a transformation of use from a building’s original purpose, while preserving its architectural and cultural heritage. In the case of Quay Quarter Tower, a 45-year-old concrete building was repurposed with partial demolition and the addition of new elements\u2014expanding both the ground width and height of the original structure. The new upcycled tower is a 709 feet tall building using a mixture of material solutions that extend service life until 2070. The project overcame unprecedented structural engineering challenges with innovative solutions that have set a new global standard for the effective conservation and lifetime extension of tall concrete buildings. Through a rigorous assessment and verification process, this project is the world’s first example of the adaptive reuse of a concrete skyscraper. <\/p>\n

"The project was both innovative and creative, including adaptive reuse of an existing high-rise building," stated Overall Excellence judge Ronald G. Burg<\/span>. "The project team of architects, engineers, and contractors addressed many unique challenges to deliver a world-class sustainable building."<\/p>\n

The awards were created to honor the visions of the most creative projects in the concrete industry, while providing a platform to recognize concrete innovation, technology, and excellence across the globe. To be eligible for participation in the ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards, projects need to be nominated by an ACI Chapter, International Partner, or selected through self-nomination.<\/p>\n

In addition to the highest honor, the "Overall Excellence" award, which was presented to the Quay Quarter Tower, additional projects recognized during the ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards<\/a> include:<\/p>\n