Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Cemex Building Award, the company recognises Head for his pioneering vision and remarkable efforts and achievements in sustainable urban development.
Peter Head is recognised for developing global practices that demonstrate the effectiveness of sustainable construction. He has promoted the use of concrete, steel, and composite materials for sustainable construction, as reflected in the Second Severn Crossing Bridge in England; the Docklands Light Railway Bridge in London, and the Kap Shui Mun Bridge in Hong Kong, as well as metros in Bangkok, Copenhagen, London, Singapore, Hong Kong, among other vast works.
Since 2011, Head has actively worked at his organisation, Ecological Sequestration Trust, which gathers renowned scientists, engineers, economists, financiers, and specialists worldwide to help regions and communities in developing urban design plans using inclusive models that face global warming challenges and resource scarcity.
Since 2000 and as part of the Cemex Building Award, the Lorenzo H. Zambrano Lifetime Achievement Award pays tribute to a renowned personality within the construction industry, whose body of work has made significant contributions to the well-being of communities worldwide, and whose legacy will continue to foster sustainable building practices.
The award honours the memory of Cemex’s former Chairman and Chief Executive, Lorenzo H. Zambrano, an industrialist and business leader who was instrumental in transforming Cemex from a local cement producer into a leading global company, and was also was known for his passionate commitment to nature conservancy and sustainability.
