Galliford Try’s Guildford Crescent development has been shortlisted in two categories at this year’s Constructing Excellence Wales Awards: Building Project of the Year (over £5m) and Residential Project of the Year.

Delivered by Galliford Try's Building West Midlands and South West business, the project is privately funded by Lloyds Living, with Galliford Try Investments acting as the client. Situated on the eastern edge of Cardiff's city centre beside the new Canal Quarter regeneration, the scheme helps bring the city's historic waterways back into public use.

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Now known as 'The Rise', the £52m, 30-storey tower is nearing completion and is set to become Cardiff's tallest building. It provides 272 private rented sector apartments, ground-floor retail units, and amenity spaces on the ground, first and 27th floors.

The nominations recognise the development's strong sustainability credentials and innovative construction approach, reflecting Galliford Try's use of Modern Methods of Construction to deliver high-quality homes.

Simon Courtney, Managing Director for Galliford Try Building West Midlands and South West, commented: "This recognition highlights the outstanding work of the project team and our commitment to sustainable, high-quality residential development. We're proud to see Guildford Crescent acknowledged as one of Wales's leading construction projects in these two prestigious categories."

Winners will be announced on 12 June at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport.