Belfast Grand Central Station Wins CEF Design Excellence Award

Doran Consulting and Arup have received the Design Excellence Award at the 2026 CEF Excellence Awards for Belfast Grand Central Station.

2 October 2026

Doran Consulting, alongside Arup, has been recognised with the inaugural Design Excellence Award at the 2026 Construction Employers Federation (CEF) Excellence Awards for Belfast Grand Central Station.

The award recognises the collaborative design approach adopted in delivering one of Northern Ireland’s most significant transport infrastructure projects.

Doran Consulting worked alongside Arup on the £340 million transport hub, providing civil and structural engineering expertise and Principal Designer services.

The judges highlighted the team’s use of advanced modelling, Building Information Modelling (BIM) and integrated design processes, alongside a collaborative approach that placed innovation, sustainability and the end user at the heart of the project.

Belfast Grand Central Station represents a major investment in Northern Ireland’s transport infrastructure, providing a modern, integrated hub for bus and rail services.

The award is a significant recognition of the expertise and collaboration involved in delivering this landmark project.

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