CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (“CEMEX”) (NYSE: CX) announced the winners of the XXI Edition of the CEMEX Building Award, recognizing buildings that stand out for their construction, conceptual, technical, and aesthetic solutions.

The CEMEX Building Award selects the best buildings constructed in 13 countries, including Mexico. It recognizes the most outstanding project in three categories, along with two special prizes.

In the edition of the event that is exclusive for projects in Mexico, awards were given in nine categories, as well as four special prizes.

The winning projects of the XXI Edition of the award are:

To see the complete list of award winners, view images, and learn more about each project, please visit the following links:

International winners: http://www.cemex.com/MediaCenter/BuildingAwardInternational.aspx

Mexico winners: http://www.cemex.com/MediaCenter/BuildingAwardMexico.aspx

The “Life and Work” Award was given to José María Garza Ponce, renowned Mexican Engineer, for his outstanding 60-year career in the construction industry and his significant contribution to Mexico’s urban development. For more information, please visit the following link (Spanish only): http://www.cemexmexico.com/PremioObra/VidaObra.aspx

The “Architect Marcelo Zambrano” Scholarship, which supports young Mexican architects in their postgraduate studies, was awarded to Adriana Chávez Sánchez from the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City. For more information, please visit the following link (Spanish only): http://www.cemexmexico.com/PremioObra/BecaMarceloZambrano.aspx

For more information about the CEMEX Building Awards, please visit (Spanish only): http://www.cemexmexico.com/PremioObras.aspx

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