Awards
Here at DC Structures Studio, we believe in celebrating success. We are proud to have our bridges recognised by our peers. These awards help to acknowledge the expertise of our team, our commitment to design excellence, or dedication to a great client experience, our knowledge of technical innovation and meaningful outcomes.
If you’re interested in an award-winning bridge for your project, give us a call or send us an email. Let’s create something extraordinary together.
YEAR
PROJECT
AWARD
PLACING
CATEGORY
2025
Wai Kahua Waka Footbridge
SESOC Awards
SUPREME WINNER
Structural Engineering Excellence
SESOC Awards
WINNER
Small Practice Award
SCNZ
WINNER
Excellence in Steel Construction $500,000 to $1.5M
Te Ara Pekapeka Bridge
SCNZ
SUPREME WINNER
Excellence in Steel Construction Over $3M
2024
Manganui Gorge Suspension Bridge
ACE Awards
WINNER
Gold Winner: Consulting Excellence
2023
DC Structures Studio
Waipā Business Awards
FINALIST
Excellence in Small Business
DC Structures Studio
Waipā Business Awards
FINALIST
Digital Strategy & E-Commerce
2022
Wairoa River Cycleway Bridge
SCNZ
SUPREME WINNER
Steel Construction Excellence
Toki Poutangata Footbridge
ACE Awards
WINNER
Gold Winner: Consulting Excellence
Water of Leith Cable-Stayed Footbridge
NZ Bridges Awards
WINNER
Design Excellence
2021
Wairoa River Cycleway Bridge
SCNZ
WINNER
Excellence in Steel Construction $1.5M to $3M
Resene Total Colour Awards
WINNER
Colour Maestro Landscape
SESOC Awards
WINNER
Infrastructure Award in Design & Construction
The Structural Engineering Society of New Zealand (SESOC) awards recognise & celebrate outstanding achievements, innovation & excellence in structural engineering design and construction across New Zealand. They highlight projects that push technical boundaries, and honor the contributions of engineering firms and individuals.
2025 Supreme Winner for Structural Engineering Excellence for the Wai Kahua Waka Footbridge
2025 Winner for the Small Practice Award
2021 Winner for Infrastructure Award in Design & Construction for Wairoa River Cycleway Bridge
The ACE Awards celebrate excellence, innovation & leadership in consulting & professional engineering across Aotearoa. They focus on client relationships & cultural competence, as well as the broader business of consulting.
2024 Gold Winner for Consulting Excellence for the Manganui Gorge Suspension Bridge
2022 Gold Winner for Consulting Excellence for the Toki Poutangata Footbridge
The Steel Construction New Zealand (SCNZ) awards celebrate excellence, innovation & skill in New Zealand’s structural steel industry.
2025 Winner for Excellence in Steel Construction ($500,000 to $1.5M) for Wai Kahua Waka Footbridge
2025 Supreme Winner for Excellence in Steel Construction (over $3M) for Te Ara Pekapeka Bridge
2022 Supreme Winner for Steel Construction Excellence for Wairoa River Cycleway Bridge
2021 Winner for Excellence in Steel Construction ($1.5M to $3M) for Wairoa River Cycleway Bridge
The New Zealand Bridges Awards aim to acknowledge the innovation & outstanding engineering taking place within the NZ bridge community. They highlight the excellent work taking place in asset management, construction, innovation & sustainability. The awards showcase some of Aotearoa’s most unique structures and bridge designers, engineers and developers who are creating long-lasting and resilient structures that reflect their culture & community.
2022 Winner for Design Excellence for the Water of Leith Cable-Stayed Footbridge
The Waipā Networks Business Awards celebrates the success, hard work & growth of local businesses, leaders & workers across the Waipā district. These awards are about highlighting local talent, and encouraging high standards within the local community.
2023 Finalist for Excellence in Small Business for DC Structures Studio
2023 Finalist for Digital Strategy & E-Commerce for DC Structures Studio
The Resene Total Colour Awards celebrate the bold, innovative and beautiful use of colour in design across New Zealand and Australia. The awards recognise architects, designers and creatives who use paint & colour to transform residential, commercial, heritage & public spaces.
2021 Winner of the Colour Maestro Landscape award for Wairoa River Cycleway Bridge