Инженерный центр в Уэльсе получил премию лучшего строительного проекта года

An innovative engineering centre at Wrexham University has won one of Wales’ top construction awards. The CanfodAu – Enterprise, Engineering and Optics Centre (EEOC) has been named Building Project of the Year at the 2026 Constructing Excellence in Wales Awards. Opened last summer following an 18-month construction programme, the centre provides specialist facilities for research, product design and manufacturing involving photonics, optics and advanced composite materials. The project was delivered through the North Wales Growth Deal, led by Ambition North Wales, and is designed to support research, innovation and collaboration with industry. Paul Moran, Capital Projects Manager at Wrexham University, said winning the award was a “great achievement for everyone involved.” He said: “CanfodAu houses one of the UK’s few non-privately owned mid-scale composite and microwave facilities, creating an open-access innovation platform where researchers and industrial partners can design, fabricate and test advanced components under controlled conditions. “These facilities will help us train the engineers of the future as well as connect us with local companies and provide them with the opportunity to access equipment and technology that wasn’t available in the region before.” Paul Davies, Wrexham University’s Deputy Vice Chancellor, said: “We are absolutely delighted that CanfodAu has received this prestigious recognition. “This award reflects the strength of the partnerships that made the project possible and the shared commitment to delivering something truly impactful for our region. “CanfodAu is a powerful example of what can be achieved when universities, industry and public sector partners work together with a clear, common purpose – creating opportunities for innovation, skills development and economic growth within our community.” Chris Wynne, Managing Director at Wynne Construction, said: “We’re incredibly proud to see CanfodAu recognised with this award. “It is a fantastic achievement and a real reflection of the hard work, skill and commitment shown by our project team, supply chain and partners throughout. “Delivering a technically complex, low-carbon facility within a live university environment required strong collaboration from everyone involved, and I would like to thank the whole team for their dedication in achieving such an excellent result.” Cllr Mark Pritchard, Chair, Ambition North Wales and Leader, Wrexham County Borough Council, added: “CanfodAU is a trail-blazing development, and I’m delighted that the building has been recognised with such a prestigious award. “I’d like to thank Wynne Construction, Wrexham University, and all partners involved, for their positive collaboration throughout the project. “The development really demonstrates how funding via our North Wales Growth Deal is delivering for the region – promoting research, building on our regional strengths in sectors such as manufacturing and creating new high-value jobs.” Add Wrexham.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search.