🚨 Deadline to Submit Projects: September 30, 2025 | No extensions will be provided. Finalists announced October last week.
Gala Night 2024
India's Most Prestigious SSMB Awards

India's Most Prestigious Recognition in Steel Design & Construction

Experience the only platform where your work meets live judgment, real results, and national prestige. Join the elite circle of India's finest architects and engineers.

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About SSMB Awards

The Steel Structures & Metal Buildings Awards celebrate excellence in steel construction by recognising outstanding achievements in design, engineering, and construction. SSMB Awards provide a superb platform for the steel construction industry to showcase their talent, gain recognition among peers, and receive valuable feedback from industry experts.

Join us for the third edition of this prestigious awards ceremony, on Nov 27 - 28, 2025, at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai.

Experience the excitement as the Top 3 nominated projects in each category are presented live in front of the jury. Our esteemed jury panel will evaluate these presentations and select the final winner, making the competition both engaging and completely transparent.

Our Mission

To celebrate and recognize outstanding achievements in steel construction, fostering innovation and excellence across India's infrastructure landscape.

Our Vision

To establish the definitive benchmark for steel construction excellence, inspiring the next generation of architects and engineers to push boundaries.

Our Impact

Since inception, we've recognized over 500 exceptional projects, creating a legacy of innovation that shapes India's architectural future.

What Makes SSMB Awards Special?

Live Jury Presentations

Finalists present their projects live, making the process fully transparent.

Exclusive to Steel Projects

Focused 100% on steel-centric innovations in infrastructure, buildings, and industrial design.

Peer & Industry Recognition

Get featured across SSMB Magazine, media, and industry networks.

"The SSMB Awards have become the gold standard for recognizing excellence in steel construction. Every year, we witness projects that redefine what's possible in Indian architecture and engineering."

SSMB Awards Committee

Established 2018 • Over 500 Projects Recognized

SSMB Awards 2024 Highlights

Relive the moments of excellence from last year's prestigious ceremony and witness the celebration of India's finest steel construction projects.

Gala Night 2024

Gala Night 2024

Winners Celebration

Live Jury Evaluation

Live Jury Evaluation

Project Presentations

Award Ceremony

Award Ceremony

Trophy Presentation

Networking Session

Networking Session

Industry Connections

Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame

Winning Projects

Industry Leaders

Industry Leaders

Expert Panel

Meet the 2024 Champions

Celebrating excellence in steel construction and design. These outstanding projects represent the pinnacle of innovation, engineering prowess, and architectural brilliance in India's infrastructure landscape.

Special Structure Winner: Swastik Dhyan Vihar, Pune        Residential Structure Winner: Nuts & Bolts House, Aurangabad        Commercial Space Winner: St Joseph College Library Building, Calicut        Tall Building Winner: Phoenix BHUB Tower 1, Hyderabad        Stadium and Convention Centre Winner: India International Convention and Expo Centre        Railway Station and Multi-Modal Transport Structure Winner: Gomti Nagar Railway Station, Lucknow        Bridge Structure Winner: Manamadurai - Rameswaram: Bridge (Pamban viaduct), Tamil Nadu        Airport Structure Winner: Bengaluru International Airport T2, Karnataka        Industrial Building Winner: Manufacturing Facility for Furniture, Navi Mumbai

Category - Special Structure

Winner: Swastik Dhyan Vihar, Pune
1st Runner-up: Art Hill At Kota, Rajasthan
2nd Runner-up: Billion Impressions, Ranchi

Category - Residential Structure

Winner: Nuts & Bolts House, Aurangabad
1st Runner-up: XO, Malappuram
2nd Runner-up: Pahadon Ki Palak, Khandala

Category - Commercial Space

Winner: St Joseph College Library Building, Calicut
1st Runner-up: Aquila Tower A, Hyderabad
2nd Runner-up: Pragrup Studio, Bengaluru Miraclus Orthotech Headquarters and Industrial Campus, Kheda

Category - Tall Building

Winner: Phoenix BHUB Tower 1, Hyderabad
1st Runner-up: Rupa Renaissance, Navi Mumbai
2nd Runner-up: M3M IFC ONE, Gurugram

Category - Stadium and Convention Centre

Winner: India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), aka ‘Yashobhoomi’, New Delhi
1st Runner-up: Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium, Doha
2nd Runner-up: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

Category - Railway Station and Multi-Modal Transport Structure

Winner: Gomti Nagar Railway Station, Lucknow
1st Runner-up: Redeveloped Gandhinagar Capital Railway Station, Gujarat
2nd Runner-up: Majerhat Metro Station, Lucknow

Category - Bridge Structure

Winner: Manamadurai - Rameswaram: Bridge (Pamban viaduct), Tamil Nadu
1st Runner-up: Construction of Bridge across river Zuari, Goa
2nd Runner-up: Rail cum Road Bridge - River Ganga, Ghazipur

Category - Airport Structure

Winner: Bengaluru International Airport T2, Karnataka
1st Runner-up: Tiruchirapalli International Airport, Tamil Nadu
2nd Runner-up: Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair

Category - Industrial Building

Winner: Manufacturing Facility for Furniture, Navi Mumbai
1st Runner-up: Inoxcva Manufacturing Facility, Baroda
2nd Runner-up: Forbes Marshall FGS, Pune

Key Highlights

Expo Integration

Hosted on Day 1 & 2 of Steel Construction Expo with maximum industry visibility

Live Jury Judgment

Finalists pitch in front of top architects & engineers with transparent evaluation

Gala Night Awards

Winners awarded during the prestigious SSMB Gala Night ceremony

Transparent Process

Fair, transparent, and high-stakes awards process with industry credibility

Exclusive Access

Tickets to SSMB Awards Gala Night - Open only to professionals & industry experts

Hall of Fame

Top 3 projects from each category displayed in the prestigious Hall of Fame

Award Categories

Special Structure

Unique architectural marvels and landmark structures showcasing innovative steel design

Stadiums & Convention Centre

Stadium & Convention Centre – Honouring outstanding steel structures that set new benchmarks in design, capacity, and visitor experience.

Tall Building

High-rise structures with minimum height of 150m showcasing vertical construction mastery

Data Centre Building

Mission-critical infrastructure with advanced steel frameworks and precision engineering

Industrial & Logistics Building

Functional industrial spaces optimized for efficiency and operational excellence

Hospital Design

Healthcare facilities combining structural integrity with patient-centric design principles

Residential Structure

Innovative housing solutions demonstrating steel's versatility in residential applications

Bridge Design

Infrastructure connectivity projects showcasing engineering prowess and aesthetic appeal

Airport Structure

Airport infrastructure where steel enables architectural elegance, scale, and smart passenger flow. ((Less than 5 MPPA / More than 5 MPPA)

Commercial Space Design

Business environments that blend functionality with architectural sophistication

Railway Stations

Transformative station projects that showcase innovative steel design, passenger efficiency, and urban connectivity.

Eligibility Requirements

Project Completion

Projects must be completed between January 2020 to September 2025 with documented progress.

Professional Only

Only professionals (firms, architects, EPCs) may apply - no student submissions

Multiple Entries

Firms can submit multiple entries across different categories with separate applications

Presentation Guidance

Finalists will be guided on how to present during live jury review sessions

Project Selection Process

September 30, 2025

Submission Closes

Final deadline for all project submissions with complete documentation and required materials.

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October 1 - October 10, 2025

Jury Reviews All Entries

An expert panel of architects and engineers will shortlist the top 10 nominations in each category based on innovation, functionality, and design excellence.

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October 11 - October 24, 2025

Top 3 Per Category Shortlisted

Finalists announced across all categories with detailed feedback and presentation guidelines.

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October 25 - November 26, 2025

Finalists Mentored

Top 3 finalists in each category will refine their PPTs with expert guidance for the live jury evaluation.

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November 27 - November 28, 2025

Live Judgment Day

Finalists will deliver live project presentations before the jury, and the jury will evaluate each entry on the same day and decide the winners and runners-up across all categories.

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November 28, 2025

Winners Announced

Winners and runners-up in each category will be announced, honoured with awards, and celebrated during an exclusive networking session.

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SSMB Awards Gala Night

An invite-only, elite gathering of the steel & infrastructure industry featuring formal award presentations, world-class entertainment, and unparalleled networking opportunities with India's most influential professionals.

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November 28, 2025
Day 2 of Steel Construction Expo
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