AMIC aerial view

AMIC wins "CEF Overall Project of the Year 2026" and "Commerical Construction Project of the Year"

J&S McKee Ltd Civil Engineering are proud to have played a key role in the delivery of the civils element of the development Queen’s University Belfast’s state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Centre (AMIC), with the landmark project recently securing two prestigious accolades at the 2026 CEF Awards.

The AMIC development, delivered by Henry Brothers as main contractor, was named Overall Project of the Year — the highest honour presented at the awards — and also received the Commercial Construction Project of the Year award, recognising the outstanding achievement of everyone involved in bringing this ambitious project to life.

The company’s scope of works has included:

  • Comprehensive site clearance, bulk earthworks and enabling works.
  • Construction of access roads and provision of essential utilities.
  • Installation of drainage and rainwater attenuation systems.
  • Delivery of reinforced concrete sub structures & retaining walls
  • Site works completion 

Drawing on its experienced team, specialist expertise and modern equipment, J&S McKee Ltd has helped transform a greenfield site into a development that will play an important role in supporting Northern Ireland’s advanced manufacturing and innovation sectors.

The success at the 2026 CEF Awards is a testament to the collective expertise, collaboration and commitment of the teams and organisations involved in delivering this landmark development. 

J&S McKee Ltd are delighted to have contributed to a project receiving such high-profile recognition within Northern Ireland’s construction industry.