The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Belfast has been named Overall Project of the Year at the Construction Excellence Awards.

The Construction Excellence Awards recognise the achievements of the construction industry in Northern Ireland and publicise the substantial contribution that the industry makes to the local economy and society.

Contractor GRAHAM's work in delivering the winning project was praised by judges as "dedication to the pursuit of excellence in construction".

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The Grand Central Hotel also secured the Commercial Construction Award.

Commenting on the Grand Central Hotel's double, Gary Holmes, GRAHAM Regional Managing Director (Building), said: "We are delighted to have won the Overall Project of the Year and the Commercial Construction Award. These accolades are a fitting tribute to the dedication and expertise of the project team who went above and beyond to transform a former concrete framed office building into a stunning hotel that has truly raised the bar for hospitality in Belfast city centre."

GRAHAM's Acute Mental Health Inpatient Centre (AMHIC) was also named as the Health Infrastructure Award winner. The £33m purpose-built unit, the first of its kind in Belfast, was praised for its innovative design and "consideration for the needs of the end user".

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