Smart Hoist nominated for two London Construction Awards

Smart Hoist nominated for two London Construction Awards

We’re excited to announce that Smartsite has been shortlisted for two categories at the London Construction Awards 2024: Technological innovation of the year and Product innovation of the year.

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Robin Looijen

Smart Hoist nominated for two London Construction Awards

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    These nominations highlight how our Smart Hoist technology is transforming construction logistics and driving real progress across the industry.

    Driving innovation in the construction industry

    Smart Hoist is redefining how people and materials move on construction sites. Instead of crews losing valuable time waiting for hoists, the system keeps operations flowing. It integrates seamlessly into existing workflows, reduces delays, and helps teams stay on schedule. All without adding extra steps or complexity.

    Rethinking hoists and worker productivity

    Innovation drives productivity, both for hoists and the people who depend on them. In high-rise construction, hoist delays create costly bottlenecks. Smart Hoist solves this problem with real-time data, smarter scheduling, and clear communication. Our nomination for Product innovation of the year reflects how effectively Smart Hoist reduces confusion, eliminates wasted time, and keeps workers moving safely and efficiently.

    Helping real projects save time

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    Smart Hoist is already delivering measurable results on major developments.

    At St. Edward’s Oval Village, wait times were reduced by 49%.

    At St. James Regents View, our system cut delays by 1 minute and 40 seconds per ride, improving safety and flow. The integrated CCTV also strengthened on-site behaviour, leading to zero incidents.

    When hoists run smoothly, every part of the project benefits.

    Exciting recognition for Smartsite

    These award nominations shows that Smartsite is setting the standard for modern hoist technology. Our focus remains clear: make construction sites safer, smarter, and more efficient, without complicating the way teams work. Guided by our values of bravery, simplicity, and authenticity, we continue developing technology that makes a measurable impact on real projects.
    We’re honoured to receive this recognition and look forward to sharing more updates as Smartsite keeps pushing the industry forward. Take the next step toward smarter building. Contact us.

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    Robin Looijen

    Partner & CMO

    Robin Looijen is Partner and CMO at Smartsite. He blends tech insight with real-world construction site experience. Robin has been in the construction industry for over seven years and visited construction sites globally. From New York to Dubai and from Toronto to Mumbai. He’s been at the front line of construction tech adoption, following global digital trends while staying grounded in the daily realities of site teams. Robin understands that for technology to succeed in construction, it can’t disrupt. It has to fit into existing workflows and deliver immediate value. At Smartsite, he leads international growth and product development. He helps shape innovations like SmartWorker, translates client feedback into new features, and supports teams rolling out the system worldwide. He posts very regularly on LinkedIn about his experience on sites worldwide. Follow our journey!

    Robin