A' Design Award opens 2026 entries for engineering and infrastructure projects

A' Design Award & Competition has opened entries for its 2026 International Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure Design Awards. The program targets global civil engineering and infrastructure projects built in the last 10 years, with results due May 1, 2027.

Why it matters: - The competition gives engineers, architects, construction firms and public agencies a global platform for projects that shape transportation, utilities and public works. - Winners can gain promotional support, media distribution and industry recognition tied to engineering, functionality, sustainability and design quality. - The awards focus on infrastructure that can affect connectivity, resilience, safety and the built environment.

What happened: - A' Design Award & Competition opened the call for entries for the A' International Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure Design Awards 2026. - The awards are open worldwide to infrastructure designers, civil engineers, building engineers, brands, manufacturers, real estate development companies, architects, structural engineers, construction companies, municipalities, urban planning agencies, transportation consultants, public works departments, consultancies and research and development companies. - Eligible projects are infrastructure, civil engineering and construction works developed within the last 10 years. - The entry deadline is September 30, 2026. - Results will be announced on May 1, 2027.

The details: - The competition uses a two-phase process. - Entrants start with a complimentary preliminary evaluation of their projects. - Projects that pass the preliminary stage can move to nomination. - A nominal fee applies for nomination consideration. - Eligible work includes bridges, tunnels, highways, railways, airports, ports, dams, power plants, transportation networks and other major infrastructure projects. - Entries are judged anonymously by an international jury of academics, architects, civil engineers, structural engineers, construction professionals, urban planners and infrastructure specialists. - The jury evaluates engineering innovation, functionality, sustainability, technical performance and design excellence. - Sub-categories and descriptions are available here. - Participants can register here.

Between the lines: - The award package is built as much around visibility as recognition. - Professional-edition laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes a design excellence certificate, lifetime winner logo use, a yearbook, exhibitions in Italy, a trophy, gala-night invitation, translation services, prime club entry and inclusion in rankings and classification platforms. - Winners also receive an interview for Designer Interviews, a prepared press release and an extensive press kit with images, logos and portfolio material. - Press kits are distributed to thousands of accredited press members, and dozens of press partners are already committed to publish selected winning projects. - The press kit and A' Design Prize are provided free of charge to laureates.

What's next: - Entrants can submit projects ahead of the September 30, 2026 deadline. - The competition will publish results on May 1, 2027. - Press members and industry professionals can review past winners here. - More information is available at designaward.com.

The bottom line: - A' Design Award is using its 2026 infrastructure competition to spotlight built-environment projects with both technical merit and broad public impact.