The Hayleys Fentons team at the National Project Management Excellence Awards 2026, celebrating 18 awards and the titles of Best Managed Project Organisation of the Year and Overall Winner. Image credit: Corporate News.
Hayleys Fentons has received the highest number of awards won by any organisation at this year’s National Project Management Excellence Awards, securing 18 recognitions, including the titles of Best Managed Project Organisation of the Year and Overall Winner at NPMEA 2026.
The achievement, reported by Corporate News, represents a significant milestone for one of Sri Lanka’s longest-established engineering companies, whose project portfolio extends across energy, infrastructure, technology, industrial services, sustainability and several other specialised fields.
The awards were presented at Waters Edge, Colombo, during the 9th National Project Management Conference 2026. Organised by the Project Management Institute (PMI) Colombo Sri Lanka Chapter, the National Project Management Excellence Awards recognise organisations, project teams and project managers that demonstrate excellence in project delivery, leadership, innovation and value creation.
Recognition across a broad engineering portfolio
The breadth of Hayleys Fentons’ success was reflected in the range of disciplines represented among its 18 winning entries. The recognised projects covered construction and infrastructure, power and energy, digital transformation and information and communications technology, tourism and hospitality, manufacturing, marketing and communications, human capital development, certification and environmental conservation.
Such a wide spread is notable because it demonstrates that project management excellence is not confined to a single technical sector. It depends upon the consistent application of planning, risk management, resource coordination, quality assurance, stakeholder engagement and performance evaluation, whether a project involves a major engineering installation, an information technology transformation, a sustainability initiative or a human capital programme.
In this context, Hayleys Fentons’ overall award reflects not only the successful completion of individual projects but also the strength of the systems and professional standards applied across the organisation. The recognition suggests that project governance, technical expertise and client-focused delivery have been integrated across a diverse operating structure.
Project planning and technical coordination remain central to the delivery of sustainable infrastructure. AI-generated image based on the source image.
A milestone for a century-old engineering company
Founded in 1919, Hayleys Fentons is recognised as one of Sri Lanka’s first engineering companies. The organisation has developed over more than a century from its early engineering foundations into a diversified provider of technical services and integrated project solutions.
The company is identified as Sri Lanka’s No. 1 Solar EPC and MEP contractor, with more than 100 years of engineering excellence supporting its work across a changing industrial environment. Its areas of specialisation include solar, wind and utility projects, mobility solutions, ICT systems, electrical systems, fire safety, air conditioning and ventilation, plumbing and gas, security and communications, audio-visual integration, uninterruptible power supply and battery backup systems, facilities management, industrial accessories trading and hydro solutions.
This combination of established engineering knowledge and contemporary technical capability has become increasingly important as organisations seek solutions that are reliable, energy-efficient and adaptable to evolving commercial and environmental requirements. The NPMEA results provide a further indication of the value of combining long-term institutional experience with modern project management practices.
Leadership focus on sustainable value
Commenting on the achievement, Hasith Prematillake, Managing Director of Hayleys Fentons, said:
“Securing 18 awards, including the Best Managed Project Organisation of the Year and Overall Winner titles, is a strong endorsement of the quality of work delivered by our teams. This recognition reflects our expertise and ability to manage complex projects across sectors while focusing on delivering technically sound and sustainable solutions that create lasting value for our clients.”
The statement places emphasis on three important aspects of contemporary engineering delivery: technical soundness, sustainability and lasting value for clients. These priorities have become increasingly relevant as infrastructure and commercial projects are assessed not only according to their immediate output, but also according to their operational performance, environmental impact, resilience and long-term contribution.
For project teams, such expectations require more than the completion of construction or installation activities. They require precise coordination between design, procurement, engineering, compliance, commissioning and ongoing support. They also require a clear understanding of the client’s objectives and the wider social, economic and environmental context in which a project is delivered.
Digital coordination and performance monitoring support complex projects across multiple sectors. AI-generated image based on the source image.
The importance of project management excellence
The National Project Management Excellence Awards have established a platform through which project achievements can be assessed and celebrated in a structured manner. By recognising organisations, project managers and teams, the awards draw attention to the professional discipline behind successful delivery.
Project management is instrumental in ensuring that complex initiatives remain aligned with approved objectives, budgets, schedules and quality expectations. In engineering, where projects may involve multiple contractors, suppliers, regulators and technical disciplines, the quality of coordination can determine whether a project delivers its intended value.
The recognition of Hayleys Fentons across nine broad areas also illustrates the changing character of the engineering sector. Energy projects are increasingly connected with sustainability goals; ICT systems are becoming essential to the performance of physical infrastructure; manufacturing projects depend upon operational efficiency and automation; and environmental conservation requires technically rigorous solutions supported by careful planning.
This interconnected environment creates opportunities for companies that can combine specialist services under a unified project delivery framework. Hayleys Fentons’ diverse portfolio places the organisation in a strong position to support clients seeking integrated solutions rather than isolated technical services.
Building on a record of achievement
The 2026 recognition builds on Hayleys Fentons’ previous success at the National Project Management Excellence Awards, where projects delivered across its portfolio have also received recognition. The latest result therefore represents both a new achievement and a continuation of the company’s established performance in project delivery.
The distinction of being named Best Managed Project Organisation of the Year is particularly significant because it evaluates the organisation’s broader capability rather than focusing exclusively on one project. Combined with the Overall Winner title, it signals that Hayleys Fentons’ achievement was considered outstanding within the full field of participating organisations.
Engineering expertise, sustainability and coordinated delivery are increasingly important to Sri Lanka’s infrastructure and commercial development. AI-generated image based on the source image.
For Sri Lankan engineering professionals and businesses, the achievement offers a positive example of how local companies can compete through technical capability, disciplined management and continuous innovation. It also highlights the importance of investing in people, systems and professional standards, particularly as project requirements become more complex.
As Hayleys Fentons continues to expand its work across solar energy, MEP services, digital systems, infrastructure and environmental solutions, the company’s latest awards provide a strong platform for its next phase of development. The recognition at NPMEA 2026 affirms a century-long engineering journey while pointing towards a future shaped by sustainable technologies, integrated services and greater project sophistication.
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Source: https://corporatenews.lk/2026/09/03/hayleys-fentons-named-best-managed-project-organisation-of-the-year-and-overall-winner-at-npmea-2026/
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