[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”2595″ img_size=”full”][vc_btn title=”Nominate for Building Awards” color=”warning” align=”center”][vc_text_separator title=”Building Awards”][vc_column_text]Nominations for Building Awards will be accepted from members and non-members. Project nomination must be completed and submitted by 12 pm December 15, 2023. Each project submitted may only be submitted into one (1) Building Award Category.
The Building Awards will recognize construction projects completed between July 1st, 2022, and August 31st, 2023. The Building Awards allow all parties who participate in construction to receive recognition of excellence on the project.
SICA members may nominate themselves. Reference letters may be requested from finalists. A panel of judges will review each of the nominated projects.
The projects will be judged on a number of criteria, specifically in the areas of Appearance, Function, and Project Performance.
All nominations for the Building Awards must include a completed form based on the seven (7) criteria points below. This document will be integral in evaluating the merits of the project entry.[/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”CRITERIA”][vc_column_text](1) Financial Performance
Sufficient information should be provided to the judges to evaluate the budget performance of the project, including if profit objectives were met. Please also include the bidding method that was used to secure the contract.
(2) Schedule Met
Information must be provided to show the project’s schedule data and the actual performance relative to the agreed schedule.
(3) Value Engineering & Innovations
Provide details on any special tools such as BIM or other that were used during the bidding process. Provide information on any specific innovations or improvements through value engineering that provided a financial benefit to
the owner or improvements to schedule.
(4) Challenges & Resolutions
Outline any unexpected hurdles that you overcame and how they were resolved
(5) Safety Record
Please include your project’s safety practices and records, including lost time
accidents (if applicable).
(6) Site Co-Operation
Communications and co-operation between stakeholders on this project.
(7) Material Management
Procurement, delivery and storage of materials for this project.[/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”Categories”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”General Contractor” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left”][vc_custom_heading text=”Tenant Improvement/Renovations” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]
- Up to $1 Million
- Over $1 Million
[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”New Build/Additions” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]
- Up to $5 Million
- Over $5 Million
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Trade Contractor” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]
- Up to $1 Million
- Over $1 Million
[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Mechanical Contractor” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]
- Up to $1 Million
- Over $1 Million
[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Electrical Contractor” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]
- Up to $1 Million
- Over $1 Million
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Industrial/Infrastructure” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]Water and sewage treatment plants, sewage treatment plants, other specialized plants, highways, bridges and other similar types of construction.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Special Projects” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]Community enhancement projects such as parks, sports fields, bike lanes, landscaping and other unique types of projects.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
- Up to $2 Million
- Over $2 Million
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”Judging”][vc_column_text]A panel of judges will review the project submissions and reserve the right to re-assign entries to the category they deem fit. The judges use a point-based system to evaluate members’ nominations. Decisions of the judges are final.[/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”Conditions”][vc_column_text]All photos submitted become the property of SICA. These will be used to promote the Industry Awards of Excellence, SICA, and the construction industry. Photographs should be high-resolution .eps and .jpg formats.
Patent Rights: If the project entry contains any feature which is or could be protected by patent rights, the submission must be accompanied by written evidence to show that the necessary steps have been taken to secure the requisite legal protection since neither the sponsor of the award nor the Southern Interior Construction Association can assume any responsibility for “prior disclosure” in advance of a patent application.
Nominations: As a General Contractor, it is highly recommended that you list your Electrical Contractor, Mechanical Contractor, Trade Contractors, or Material Supplier. The Judges will award additional points to GCs who list their relevant trades. It is the GC’s responsibility to advise these companies of the nomination and/or presentation date.
Project Reviews: Project reviews will be conducted from December 16, 2023 – February 10, 2024 Presentation: Awards may not be presented in any year in which no suitable candidate has been nominated.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]