Translink, Northern Ireland’s public transport body, faced major challenges with the construction of Belfast Grand Central Station, the island’s largest integrated transport hub with a footprint bigger than London’s King’s Cross station.
With five major contracts running in parallel – enabling works, bridge works, rail, station construction and utilities – the digital challenge included managing vast amounts of data and ensuring real-time collaboration between contractors, the Department for Infrastructure, regulatory bodies and local communities. Each had different priorities, requiring a robust framework to ensure compliance, efficiency and consistency.
What the judges said
“A stand-out entry that excels in innovation, scalability, and tangible outcomes. The well-executed approach showcases how digital tools can make a tangible impact on both project delivery and long-term operations.
“This is clearly an exemplar project for the continued adoption of BIM and digital engineering within the Northern Ireland construction industry.”
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