SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
- Accuracy is essential in all submission materials, as verification of information is not guaranteed. Any errors or omissions are the responsibility of the entrants.
- By submitting a project, the entrant agrees to permit GBCA to reprint provided images and information for use in its publications and programs.
- Submitted projects located outside the Philadelphia region will be judged with the same consideration as all other projects. Please note however that a site visit by the judges may be
limited by distance.
The judging process…
All judging panels consist of industry professionals who are unaffiliated with the applicants. There are 3 steps in the judging process:
- Judges familiarize themselves with the submissions. Each project is evaluated by each judge individually.
- The judges meet to discuss the submissions together. The judges' evaluations are compared and a short list of finalists is chosen in each category, unless the judges feel there
is a clear winner based on the submission alone.
- Some "short list" candidates for the Awards for Construction Excellence may require a site visit and further discussion.
- The winners are announced at the event.
Some helpful tips…
- The quality of the submission can "make or break" even the best project. Clear, concise, and grammatically correct writing is a must.
- Submissions come alive in the details. Entrants should strive to communicate heights, widths, distances, sizes, shapes, materials used, etc. to give the judges a true image of the project
or scenario. For the Safety and Diversity Awards, entrants should explain why they are committed to the improvement of safety and diversity on construction sites throughout the region.
- If your project is selected for a site visit, this is an important time to have your project managers "sell" the project to the judges. Often an enthusiastic project manager with
a passion for that project can help to win the judges over.