The Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB) decided to launch an awards program to recognize exceptional leadership towards sustainability in the Sri Lankan construction industry. These awards were to highlight the CIOB’s commitment to promoting sustainable practices and drive positive change.

They aim to honor individuals, organizations, and products/systems that have demonstrated outstanding innovation in advancing sustainability. By embracing sustainable practices and making significant contributions to environmental preservation, social responsibility, and economic resilience, these awardees are expected to reshape the industry’s landscape. Participation in the awards scheme provided professionals, organizations, and product/system developers with a platform to showcase their expertise and commitment to sustainable development. The selection process was thorough, transparent, and impartial, with a panel of expert judges evaluating applications against predefined criteria tailored to the Sri Lankan construction industry. The CIOB invited all those who have made remarkable strides in sustainability to submit their expressions of interest and the selection was made from the companies who complied with this criteria.

Through this recognition, participants have the opportunity to inspire others, promote the adoption of sustainable practices, and further innovation and collaboration in the industry. The awards were presented on 22nd July 2023 at the Awards night held at the Hotel Galadari, Colombo in the 11th World Construction Symposium held during 21–22 July 2023. WCS is the annual conference advocating and promoting sustainable construction. Encouraged by the renowned successes of the 1st World Construction Symposium in 2012 and successive World Construction Symposia from 2013-2023, the Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB) the premier professional organization of building and construction professionals in Sri Lanka together with University of Moratuwa (UOM) organized this flagship venture for the 11th time this year.

Out of a large number of applicants a total of 19 applicants who complied with the evaluation criteria were selected by the eminent panel of judges and they were recognized with Platinum, Gold and Silver awards. CIOB plans to celebrate the remarkable achievements and transformative impact of sustainable leadership in the Sri Lankan construction industry in the future years too.