These prestigious awards celebrate engineering excellence across the Yorkshire region, bringing together forward-thinking organisations to recognise their achievements.

Adam Machan, Waldeck’s Mechanical & Electrical Building Services Design Director, shared:

“This achievement highlights our commitment to delivering sustainable, high-performance building solutions across the built environment. It reflects the dedication, expertise, and innovative thinking of our team, as well as our collaborative approach with clients and partners.

“At Waldeck, we are passionate about driving positive change—whether it’s through low-carbon design, advanced energy management, or enhancing occupant wellbeing. Winning this award is not just recognition of our past efforts but motivation to continue pushing boundaries and setting new standards in the industry. A huge well done to the team for this fantastic acknowledgement. “

The award submission, which focussed on our Sheffield-based Mechanical & Electrical Building Services Design team highlighted key areas of excellence across the team, including:

Driving Excellence in Building Performance

Waldeck’s approach to building performance focuses on low carbon design, energy efficiency, occupant satisfaction, and health and wellbeing. Key initiatives include:

  1. Low Carbon Design: Employing renewable energy sources, advanced insulation, and energy-optimised systems to minimise environmental impact.
  2. Energy Efficiency: Using tools like advanced modelling and smart building technologies to create cost-effective, energy-efficient designs.
  3. Occupant Satisfaction: Ensuring designs are user-centric, emphasising functionality, thermal comfort, and adaptability.
  4. Health & Wellbeing: Incorporating natural light, ventilation, and green spaces to enhance physical and mental health.

Collaborative Success and Innovation

Waldeck’s success lies in their collaborative processes. The Mechanical & Electrical team work seamlessly with major contractors like NG Bailey and T Clarke using innovative tools such as BIM360 for transparent clash detection and Microsoft Teams for real-time collaboration.

Their expertise extends to energy management innovations, such as integrating Socomec’s DIRIS Digiware metering systems, reducing embodied carbon and enabling efficient energy monitoring for facilities management teams.

Continuous Learning and Development

At the core of Waldeck’s culture is a focus on employee development:

  • Training Programmes: From CPD courses to structured coaching, employees are equipped with cutting-edge skills.
  • Early Careers Development Programme: Supporting young professionals while fostering mentorship opportunities for senior staff.
  • Recognition of Excellence: Waldeck has earned a 3-star world-class rating in the annual bHeard employee engagement survey, reflecting a highly satisfied and motivated workforce.

Knowledge Sharing and Industry Engagement

Waldeck actively collaborates with local academia, including Leeds Beckett and Sheffield Hallam Universities, supporting degree apprenticeships and careers events. The Mechanical & Electrical team contributes to professional development through active involvement with institutions like CIBSE and IET, ensuring continuous learning and spreading best practices across the sector.

This award celebrates Waldeck’s vision of creating sustainable, innovative, and human-centric building solutions, reflecting our dedication to advancing the built environment industry.