Australia’s best and brightest steel designs have been honoured at a gala awards dinner in Sydney. Forty-eight state and territory winners competed in the 2024 Australian Steel Institute (ASI) National Steel Excellence Awards in six categories, with winners and high commendations as follows: 

The Large Buildings over $10 million category was won by the Art Gallery of NSW Sydney Modern Project. Judges praised the project’s steel solution as “critical” to meeting the challenges of this project location, being partially located on a land bridge over a critical piece of infrastructure. High commendation awards went to the Kangaroo Point Bridge and Adelaide Marriott Hotel projects.

The Small Buildings under $10m category was won by the Rozelle Interchange project in Sydney. Judges said the complexity of the geometry was evident on the project, creating a head-turning structure. “The fabricator’s planning in the assembly and erection methodology ensured meeting the tight deadlines and achieving the design intent.”

The Engineering Projects category was won by Hay Point Shiploader in Queensland. Judges said building information modelling and the adoption of a fully modularised fabrication and installation methodology delivered significant safety, cost and schedule benefits A high commendation award went to the New Fitzroy River Bridge project.  

The Steel-Clad Structures category was won by Melbourne Quarter Tower. Judges said the fabricators and designers produced “a compelling solution that takes into account the construction complexities of building at height and ensuring the majority of work can be handled off site for safety and efficiency”.

The Innovative Cold Formed Steel Building category was won by Glenelg Primary School in South Australia.

The Young Achiever award was won by Sydney-based Mohammed Kassira.