2020 Journalism prize long list

Zak Garner-Purkis

Construction News

Zak’s muddy boots journalism is inspired by writers like George Orwell. He tries to shine a light on injustice by getting as close to the story as possible. Whether he’s investigating modern slavery in British businesses or deaths on the $15bn Istanbul Airport project.

Life ‘in the cemetery’ – Uncovering Istanbul Airport’s dirty secrets

• https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/agenda/investigations/life-cemetery-uncovering-istanbul-airports-dirty-secrets-10-10-2019/

Slavery in the supply chain: A CN investigation

• https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/agenda/investigations/slavery-supply-chain-cn-investigation-16-09-2019/

Carillion’s silent victims: The dangers of speaking out

• https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/contractors/carillion/carillions-silent-victims-the-dangers-of-speaking-out-15-01-2019/