Build Infrastructure Awards 2016 magazine

Build Infrastructure Awards 2 Welcome to the 2016 Infrastructure Awards The infrastructure industry represents the lifeblood of our built environment. Defined as “the physical components of interrelated systems providing commodities and services essential to enable, sustain, or enhance societal living conditions”, this vital sector is often overlooked by governments and councils, with many developing countries lacking the infrastructure to support long term economic growth. Whilst investment in infrastructure can be costly, it is a necessary requirement of ensuring the wellbe- ing of the population and represents a significant return on investment, with 80% ROI recorded for road investment and 40% on electricity generation and telecommunications. The 2016 Infrastructure Awards have been established to recognise and reward the firms op- erating in this industry which forms the backbone of our society.