Impressive overseas development, wins on Hinkley Point and the Olympic park and a 10.2% increase in profit contributed to Mace clinching the top spot in this category

Project/Construction Management Firm of the year

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Mace

Now working in over 65 countries across the globe, with over 3,000 employees, 2011 was a stellar year for Mace, with total profit up 10.2%. The firm entered the North American market for the first time, where it is now is now active in 20 cities, providing services to global clients such as Invesco and Sony Ericsson. It also bagged some major projects in the UK, including EDF鈥檚 nuclear project at Hinkley Point, Somerset. The year also saw the firm deliver on the Shard and win a contract for the post-Games transformation of the Olympic park - which means Mace will be one of the few firms working on the project from concept to completion. The judges praised Mace鈥檚 鈥渆xceptional performance鈥� and were particularly impressed by its overseas development.

Runners-up

Arup

In difficult times during the past year, Arup forged ahead, delivering on some of the UK鈥檚 most complex projects. The firm started on site on the Francis Crick Institute, London - the largest laboratory under construction in Europe, and expanded its coverage to 25 countries.

Gleeds

With 48 offices worldwide and five new locations planned for 2012, Gleeds boosted profit by 11% last year - and 17% in the UK. It has increased its focus on infrastructure, winning work on Crossrail, and emerged as a market leader in the nuclear sector.

Interserve Consulting

In a challenging environment Interserve delivered sustained growth, increasing profit after a fall the previous year. The firm focused on repeat business and operating more efficiently. In particular, Interserve鈥檚 work across a range of public sector projects is exemplary.

Prosurv Consult

Since starting out in 2004 Prosurv has consistently boosted its turnover and profitability and has grown to a 拢1.95m turnover firm with UK profit up 34% on 2010. Staff numbers are up 17% and it has bagged big projects, including the 拢400m Swansea University Campus.

Turner & Townsend

Another successful year for Turner & Townsend saw global turnover up 9% to 拢236m with a pre-tax profit of 拢19m. The year saw the firm expand overseas, opening 10 offices in 10 different countries, with overseas income now at nearly half the firm鈥檚 total revenue.

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