Professor Campbell Middleton, Director of the Cambridge Laing O’Rourke Centre and Laing O'Rourke Professor of Construction Engineering at the University of Cambridge, has been named the winner of the Outstanding Contribution to the Industry Award at this year’s NCE Bridges Awards.
The NCE Bridges Awards honour the extraordinary projects and visionary professionals who are reshaping bridge engineering. From iconic designs to sustainable marvels, the awards spotlight those who are setting new standards in technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
Professor Middleton has long been recognised as a leading figure in bridge engineering. As the longstanding Chairman of the Bridge Owners Forum, he has played a vital role in uniting a sometimes-fragmented sector, encouraging infrastructure owners to share insights, tackle critical challenges, and pursue more innovative and sustainable solutions. His ability to blend academic depth with practical impact has influenced countless professionals and shaped best practices across the field.
Under his leadership, the Bridge Owners Forum has grown into a nationally and internationally respected voice, one that continues to drive progress and promote a more integrated, forward-looking industry.
This award stands as a testament to Professor Middleton’s tireless commitment to advancing the field and building a stronger, more collaborative future for bridge engineering.