CAST CONNEX Vice President & Director of UK Division to Chair Structure Award Jury at the 2026 CVU Awards

CAST CONNEX is pleased to announce that Jennifer Anna Pazdon, our Vice President, USA and Director, UK Division, is set to serve as Jury Chair for the Structure Award category of the 2026 Council on Vertical Urbanism (CVU) Awards. Jennifer will join an international panel of industry experts responsible for reviewing submissions and selecting Award of Excellence recipients before the finalists advance to live jury presentations at the annual VU Summit (Previously the CTBUH International Conference).

The CVU Awards recognizes projects, practices, and individuals that make extraordinary contributions to the advancement of tall buildings, urban environments, sustainability, and human well-being worldwide. Awards are presented across a broad range of categories, including Best Tall Building, Innovation, Construction, Urban Habitat, and Structure. The Structure Award specifically recognizes structural assemblies and engineering solutions that advance the possibilities of tall building design and construction through exceptional technical achievement and innovation.

As an industry leader in the design, engineering, and supply of structural steel castings, CAST CONNEX remains committed to advancing excellence in the built environment through collaboration, education, and innovation. Jennifer's appointment as Structure Award Jury Chair reflects both her individual expertise and CAST CONNEX's ongoing commitment to supporting the organizations and professionals driving the future of tall building design and vertical urbanism.

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VU Summit, London, 2026

Award winners will be recognized during the 2026 VU Summit, taking place in London, England, from 26 - 29 October, 2026. The Summit is the premier global gathering of professionals shaping the future of tall buildings and vertical urbanism, bringing together architects, engineers, developers, planners, investors, and industry leaders to explore emerging ideas, technologies, and projects that are redefining cities worldwide. This year's theme, Density and Identity: Shaping Skylines, Elevating Culture, will examine how high-density urban environments can address climate, mobility, and housing challenges while strengthening local identity and culture.

Jennifer will attend the Summit alongside CAST CONNEX Technical Sales Engineers, Pedro Medeiro and Jacinda Collins. The event provides an important opportunity to connect with industry leaders, share knowledge, and explore the latest innovations influencing the design and construction of the next generation of tall buildings and urban districts.

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CAST CONNEX has long supported the Council on Vertical Urbanism and its predecessor organizations through a variety of initiatives, including conference participation, technical presentations, and previous years of Award jury service. We have additionally been honored to see numerous projects utilizing CAST CONNEX standardized products and custom castings recognized through the awards program for accomplishments in architecture, engineering, innovation, and construction.

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