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AtkinsRéalis and Sellafield win Best Application of Technology at the Digital Construction Awards

AtkinsRéalis collect their trophy from Ed Byrne (far right), Jordan Smith from Digital Construction North (second right) and Karolina Orecchini from Digital Construction Week (far left). Image: © 2026 – ASV Photography Ltd. www.ASVphotos.com
AtkinsRéalis collect their trophy from Ed Byrne (far right), Jordan Smith from Digital Construction North (second right) and Karolina Orecchini from Digital Construction Week (far left). Image: © 2026 – ASV Photography Ltd. www.ASVphotos.com

Sellafield, one of the UK’s most complex nuclear sites, wanted to demonstrate real-time visibility, integrated emergency response and collaborative tools. Strict compliance and security requirements made digital change risky. The site needed to address three issues: how could technology boost safety and response times; could facility data be collected and analysed live; and how could any new solution remain secure and manageable?

What the judges said

“The Industry X project provides a tangible and scalable blueprint that demystifies digital transformation for the hyper-secure nuclear industry, delivering a step-change in safety, operational visibility and efficiency.”

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