Individual Awards

Lifetime Achievement Award (editorial selection: no entries)

The Construction Week editorial team will present the lifetime achievement award to an individual who stands out in the industry. The winner will be able to demonstrate a long and successful career, full of significant milestones, plus a consistent contribution to the development of one or more organisations.

Construction Executive of the Year

The award for Construction Executive of the Year will go to the senior executive who can demonstrate the greatest impact on his or her construction-related business in the 12-month period before 12^th September 2012. The winning executive could be a general manager, managing director, related deputy, or someone from a ‘C’ suite role. Their company may be operating in any part of the construction chain, from suppliers through sub-contractors, consultants and main contractors.

Entries for the Construction Executive of the Year should answer the following questions in a total of no more than 500 words:

• How has the executive demonstrated their leadership ability?
• How has the executive contributed to their company’s financial success?
• What has the executive done to boost operational performance?
• What has the executive done to manage their own professional development?
• How has the executive shown their commitment to the improvement of the regional construction industry?

Entry submissions may be accompanied by supporting documentation, such as testimonials, references and published articles. These should be collated into a single PDF document.

Engineer of the Year

The award for Engineer of the Year will go to the engineer who can demonstrate the greatest impact on his or her construction-related business in the 12-month period before 12^th September 2012. The winning engineer could be working in any part of the construction chain, from suppliers through sub-contractors, consultants and main contractors.

Entries for the Engineer of the Year should answer the following questions in a total of no more than 500 words:

• How has the engineer demonstrated their technical ability?
• How has the engineer contributed to the success of their company’s projects?
• How has the engineer passed on their knowledge to less experienced colleagues?
• What has the engineer done to manage their own professional development?
• How has the engineer shown their commitment to the improvement of the regional construction industry?

Entry submissions may be accompanied by supporting documentation, such as testimonials, references and published articles. These should be collated into a single PDF document.

Project Manager of the Year

The award for Project Manager of the Year will go to the project manager who can demonstrate the greatest impact on a project or projects in the 12-month period before 12^th September 2012.

Entries for the Project Manager of the Year should answer the following questions in a total of no more than 500 words:

• How has the project manager demonstrated their organisational ability?
• How has the project manager contributed to a project’s success?
• What has the project manager done to boost operational performance?
• What has the project manager done to manage their own professional development?
• How has the project manager shown their commitment to the improvement of the regional construction industry?

Entry submissions may be accompanied by supporting documentation, such as testimonials, references and published articles. These should be collated into a single PDF document.

Company Awards

Contractor of the Year

The award for Contractor of the Year will go to the company that can demonstrate the best record of progress and delivery for its clients, while maintaining an exemplary HSE record and showing signs of commercial strength and growth over the 12-month period before 12^th September 2012.

Entries for the Contractor of the Year should answer the following questions in a total of no more than 500 words:

• How has the contractor demonstrated its ability to deliver projects?
• How has the contractor contributed to its clients’ success?
• What has the contractor done to deliver exceptional HSE performance?
• What has the contractor done to manage the professional development of its staff?
• How does the contractor demonstrate commercial strength and growth?
• How has the contractor shown its commitment to the improvement of the regional construction industry?

Entry submissions may be accompanied by supporting documentation, such as testimonials, references, project descriptions, photographs and published articles. These should be collated into a single PDF document.

Consultant of the Year

The award for Consultancy of the Year will go to the company that can demonstrate the best record of delivering innovative, original and consistent expertise on projects over the 12-month period before 12^th September 2012.

Entries for the Consultancy of the Year should answer the following questions in a total of no more than 500 words:

• How has the consultancy demonstrated its ability to enhance projects?
• How has the consultancy contributed to its clients’ success?
• What has the consultancy done to deliver innovation?
• What has the consultancy done to manage the professional development of its staff?
• How does the consultancy demonstrate commercial strength and growth?
• How has the consultancy shown its commitment to the improvement of the regional construction industry?

Entry submissions may be accompanied by supporting documentation, such as testimonials, references, project descriptions, photographs and published articles. These should be collated into a single PDF document.

Sub-Contractor of the Year

The award for Sub-Contractor of the Year will go to the company that can demonstrate the best record of progress and delivery for its clients, while maintaining an exemplary HSE record and showing signs of commercial strength and growth over the 12-month period before 12^th September 2012.  The winning entry will be drawn from companies that contribute to the structural completion of building or infrastructure projects.

Entries for the Specialist Sub-Contractor of the Year should answer the following questions in a total of no more than 500 words:

• How has the sub-contractor demonstrated its ability to deliver projects?
• How has the sub-contractor contributed to its clients’ success?
• What has the sub-contractor done to deliver exceptional HSE performance?
• What has the sub-contractor done to manage the professional development of its staff?
• How does the sub-contractor demonstrate commercial strength and growth?
• How has the sub-contractor shown its commitment to the improvement of the regional construction industry?

Entry submissions may be accompanied by supporting documentation, such as testimonials, references, project descriptions, photographs and published articles. These should be collated into a single PDF document.

Project Awards

Infrastructure Project of the Year

The award for Infrastructure Project of the Year will go to the project that makes an important contribution to its surrounds, demonstrates construction best practice and can show how construction techniques and technology have contributed to the project’s success. The majority of the project work should have been brought to completion before 12^th September 2012.

Entries for the Infrastructure Project of the Year should answer the following questions in a total of no more than 500 words:

• How has the project contributed to its surrounding environment or community?
• How has the project demonstrated construction best practice?
• What techniques and technology have contributed to the project’s success?
• Has the project been delivered within time and budget parameters? Explain.
• What safety initiatives were in place on the project and how effective were they
• What aspects of the project make it interesting or significant for the region?

Entry submissions may be accompanied by supporting documentation, such as testimonials, references, project descriptions, photographs and published articles. These should be collated into a single PDF document.

Social Infrastructure Project of the Year

The award for Social Infrastructure Project of the Year will go to the project that makes an important contribution to its surrounds, demonstrates construction best practice and can show how construction techniques and technology have contributed to the project’s success. The majority of the project work should have been brought to completion before 7th February 2012.

Entries for the Infrastructure Project of the Year should answer the following questions in a total of no more than 500 words:

• How has the project contributed to its surrounding environment or community?
• How has the project demonstrated construction best practice?
• What techniques and technology have contributed to the project’s success?
• Has the project been delivered within time and budget parameters? Explain.
• What safety initiatives were in place on the project and how effective were they?
• What aspects of the project make it interesting or significant for the region?

Entry submissions may be accompanied by supporting documentation, such as testimonials, references, project descriptions, photographs and published articles. These should be collated into a single PDF document.

Tower Project of the Year

The award for Tower Project of the Year will go to the project that demonstrates construction best practice, can demonstrate an exemplary safety record and met client requirements, while staying on time and on budget. The tower should have been structurally completed before 12^th September 2012.

Entries for the Tower Project of the Year should answer the following questions in a total of no more than 500 words:

• How has the project demonstrated construction best practice?
• What safety initiatives were in place on the project and how effective were they?
• What techniques and technology have contributed to the project’s success?
• Has the project been delivered within time and budget parameters? Explain.
• What aspects of the project make it interesting or significant for the region?

Entry submissions may be accompanied by supporting documentation, such as testimonials, references, project descriptions, photographs and published articles. These should be collated into a single PDF document.

Commercial Project of the Year

The award for Commercial Project of the Year will go to the project that makes an important contribution to its surrounds, demonstrates construction best practice and can show how construction techniques and technology have contributed to the project’s success. The majority of the project work should have been brought to completion before 12^th September 2012.

Entries for the Commercial Project of the Year should answer the following questions in a total of no more than 500 words:

• How has the project contributed to its surrounding environment or community?
• How has the project demonstrated construction best practice?
• What techniques and technology have contributed to the project’s success?
• Has the project been delivered within time and budget parameters? Explain.
• What safety initiatives were in place on the project and how effective were they
• What aspects of the project make it interesting or significant for the region?

Entry submissions may be accompanied by supporting documentation, such as testimonials, references, project descriptions, photographs and published articles. These should be collated into a single PDF document.

Initiative Awards

Sustainability Initiative of the Year

The award for Sustainability Initiative of the Year will go to the company, operating in the construction sector, which has delivered the best sustainability initiative in the GCC. The winning initiative will make a positive contribution to the advance of environmental considerations in construction, while also demonstrating clear practical applications. The sustainability initiative must have been active in the GCC in the 12 months prior to 12^th September 2012.

Entries for the Construction Sustainability Award should answer the following questions in a total of no more than 500 words:

• What is the sustainability initiative?
• How has the sustainability initiative contributed to improving the GCC construction industry?
• How is the impact of the sustainability initiative measured?
• What have been the practical benefits of the sustainability initiative?

Entry submissions may be accompanied by supporting documentation, such as testimonials, references, project descriptions, photographs and published articles. These should be collated into a single PDF document.

Health and Safety Initiative of the Year

The award for Health and Safety Initiative of the Year will go to the company, operating in the construction sector, which has delivered the best health and safety initiative in Qatar. The winning initiative will make a positive contribution to the advance of health and safety consciousness in construction, while also demonstrating clear practical applications and results. The health and safety initiative must have been active in the before 12^th September 2012.

Entries for the Health and Safety Initiative of the Year should answer the following questions in a total of no more than 500 words:

• What is the health and safety initiative?
• How has the initiative contributed to the welfare of the work force?
• How is the impact of the initiative measured?
• What have been the practical benefits of the initiative?

Entry submissions may be accompanied by supporting documentation, such as testimonials, references, project descriptions, photographs and published articles. These should be collated into a single PDF document.

CSR Initiative of the Year

The award for Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative of the Year will go to the company, operating in the construction sector, which can demonstrate the best active CSR programme, one that contributes to the welfare of local communities, to the development of the company’s employees and the enhancement of the company’s reputation. The CSR initiative must have been active in Oman in the 12 months prior to 12^th September 2012.

Entries for the Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative of the Year should answer the following questions in a total of no more than 500 words:

• What is the CSR initiative?
• How has the initiative contributed to the welfare of the wider community?
• How has the initiative contributed to the development of the company’s employees?
• How has the initiative contributed to the company’s reputation?
• How is the impact of the initiative measured and what are its deliverables?

Entry submissions may be accompanied by supporting documentation, such as testimonials, references, project descriptions, photographs and published articles. These should be collated into a single PDF document. Please email these to cwawards@itp.com.

Country Specific

MEP Company of the Year

A company that continued to build on its solid order book/project list in the preceding calendar year, adding to its track record and reputation and continuing to develop and expand its own resource base. The winner will also have demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in coping with the constraints of the current business environment.

Entries for the MEP Company of the Year should answer the following questions in a total of no more than 500 words:

• How has the company demonstrated its leadership ability?
• How has the company contributed to its financial success?
• What has the company done to boost operational performance?
• What has the company done to manage professional development?
• How has the company shown its commitment to the improvement of the regional MEP industry?

Entry submissions may be accompanied by supporting documentation, such as testimonials, references and published articles. These should be collated into a single PDF document.

FM Company of the Year

The award for FM Company of the Year will go to the company that can demonstrate how it has had the greatest impact on the FM-related business in the last 12 months. The winning company is well-respected, with a solid reputation among customers and the industry as a whole. Its all-round performance in the FM industry over the past year, as exhibited by in its ongoing involvement in flagship contracts and/or projects, will have built on a track record characterised by service excellence, delivery and innovation.

Entries for the FM Company of the Year should answer the following questions in a total of no more than 500 words:

• How has the company demonstrated its leadership ability?
• How has the company contributed to its financial success?
• What has the company done to boost operational performance?
• What has the company done to manage professional development?
• How has the company shown its commitment to the improvement of the regional FM industry?

Entry submissions may be accompanied by supporting documentation, such as testimonials, references and published articles. These should be collated into a single PDF document.

Architecture Firm of the Year

The Architecture Firm of the Year award recognises practices that have had a significant impact through their work throughout the year, whether they specialise in traditional or modern architecture, villas or skyscrapers. Nominations for the award should demonstrate a large body of work, and special consideration will be given to firms incorporating unprecedented design, innovative materials, striking forms and eco-friendliness.

Entries for the Architecture Firm of the Year award should answer the following questions in a total of no more than 500 words:

• How has the practice made a significant contribution to local architecture?
• What designs has the company seen built over the last 12 months?
• What concepts and proposals has the company delivered over the last 12 months?
• How have the practice’s contributions been recognized by the community in which it works?
• How can the practice demonstrate the originality and innovation of its designs?

Entry submissions may be accompanied by supporting documentation, such as testimonials, references, project descriptions, photographs and published articles. These should be collated into a single PDF document.

PMV Contractor of the Year

The PMV Contractor of the Year acknowledges technical excellence, innovation and best practice. The winner should be able to demonstrate a track record of project and service delivery, backed by an impeccable safety record and clear leadership in their sector.

Entries for the PMV Contractor of the Year should answer the following questions in a total of no more than 500 words:

• How has the company demonstrated its ability to deliver projects?
• How has the company contributed to its clients’ success?
• What has the company done to deliver exceptional HSE performance?
• What has the company done to manage the professional development of its staff?
• How does the company demonstrate commercial strength and growth?
• How has the company shown its commitment to the improvement of the regional construction industry?

Entry submissions may be accompanied by supporting documentation, such as testimonials, references, project descriptions, photographs and published articles. These should be collated into a single PDF document.