21st Construction World Global Awards - 2023

28 Oct 2023 CW Team

Forty-six achievers were honoured across diverse categories. Notable awards included Person of the Year as well as the Largest and Most Profitable Construction Company, Fastest Growing Construction Companies, Top Challengers and India’s Most Admired Brands.

The stars were out in full force at a spectacular event! The prestigious 21st Construction World Global Awards united top construction industry leaders, experts and policymakers at Shangri-La Eros Hotel in New Delhi. Hosted by infrastructure thinktank FIRST Construction Council, this landmark event was part of the 9th India Construction Festival, which saw industry stakeholders coming together for consecutive star-studded events.

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