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12.06.20
ENTRY GUIDELINES www.structuraltimberawards.co.uk Blumer-Lehmann, Gilbert Ash & Marks Barfield Architects – Winner of 2019 Winner of Winners Award
IF WE COULD HAVE CHOSEN ANY AWARD TO COLLECT IN THE CURRENT CLIMATE, WINNING THE LOW ENERGY PROJECT OF THE YEAR FOR CALLAUGHTONS ASH WOULD CERTAINLY HAVE BEEN OUR PICK OF THE BUNCH. OFF THE BACK OF WINNING THE STRUCTURAL TIMBER AWARDS, THE AMOUNT OF ADDITIONAL EXPOSURE AND TRAFFIC TO OUR WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA ACTIVITY NOTICEABLY INCREASED. Lowfield Timber Frame Winner of the 2019 Low Energy Project of the Year
#STAWARDS 2020 Over the last six years an astounding 400 companies have entered the Structural Timber Awards and 120 have picked up a trophy on the night. Winning an industry award is without doubt a big deal, demonstrating to clients and competitors that you are a leading light in the sector. On 07 October 2020, once again the construction industry will come together at the National Conference Centre, Birmingham to celebrate those who inspire, innovate and exude excellence at the Structural Timber Awards. As world leaders grapple to find solutions to combat the impact of climate change, sustainable structural timber systems are acknowledged as critical in the battle to reduce carbon emissions in the construction sector. This, combined with enhanced speed and performance benefits, are just some of the reasons for the abundance of exceptional projects. So, it is easy to see why these awards are experiencing exponential growth and each year the industry turns out in force to reward and celebrate this success.
AWARD ENTRY CONSULTANCY FROM RADAR COMMUNICATIONS Radar Communications specialise in building technology communications, working exclusively in this sector and promoting the latest solutions to meet the challenges being faced by the built environment. To learn more about how Radar can help you maximise your profile and chances of winning an award please get in touch with Julie Price by emailing: julie.price@radar-communications.co.uk
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WE WERE PLEASED TO BE SHORTLISTED FOR THE STRUCTURAL TIMBER AWARDS AND THEN DELIGHTED TO PICK UP ONE OF THESE PRESTIGIOUS TROPHIES. IT IS FANTASTIC TO GET THE RECOGNITION FROM OUR PEERS OF OUR APPROACH AND ACHIEVEMENTS. Mid Group Winner of the 2019 Project & Construction Manager of the Year
WHY ENTER? The Structural Timber Awards is the ideal opportunity for construction professionals to maximise industry exposure by demonstrating what separates them from their competitors. Here are just five compelling reasons why entering the Structural Timber Awards is good for business development: Gain Competitive Advantage: Awards finalists will be promoted to a national audience, giving entrants the opportunity to make their mark on this economically important market. Validation and Credibility: With the calibre of the expert judging panel, a Structural Timber Award win, short-listing or nomination can act as an endorsement for your business. A win can give a seal of approval to your activities and is a sign of quality for potential customers. It’s a great way of differentiating your company from competitors. Motivation and Reward: Awards recognise hard work and achievements, so reaching the final or ultimately winning can boost morale, create better working relationships and improve motivation. Shining a spotlight on success, generates feelings of satisfaction and pride to be associated with a talented team and successful business.
PR and Marketing: Business awards are one of the most effective marketing tactics. Just being shortlisted can improve brand awareness and promote expertise and innovation to new customers. Maximising media coverage surrounding the awards will drive traffic to websites and engagement on social media platforms. Awards celebrate hard work and success and generate great PR opportunities. Attracting Talent: Competition is fierce when attracting the brightest and best to become part of your business and help generate further success. Awards evidence company stature and credentials among new recruits. Pitching your company as the ‘best’ will attract the right talent to push your business forward. Increased employee morale will also help attract and retain new recruits.
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CATEGORIES The 2020 Structural Timber Awards promises to be the best yet, with a high calibre of industry leading companies and inspiring projects expected to enter the different categories:
SOCIAL HOUSING PROJECT OF THE YEAR
COMMERCIAL PROJECT OF THE YEAR
PRIVATE HOUSING PROJECT OF THE YEAR
EDUCATION PROJECT OF THE YEAR
HEALTHCARE PROJECT OF THE YEAR
RETAIL & LEISURE PROJECT OF THE YEAR
LOW ENERGY PROJECT OF THE YEAR
CUSTOM & SELF BUILD PROJECT OF THE YEAR
Entering the Structural Timber Awards is free of charge, and we encourage entrants to enter multiple projects and categories.
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12.06.20
PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARD
CLIENT OF THE YEAR
PROJECT OR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER OF THE YEAR
ENGINEER OF THE YEAR
INSTALLER OF THE YEAR
ARCHITECT OF THE YEAR
PIONEER OF THE YEAR
CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR
PROJECT OF THE YEAR
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THE STRUCTURAL TIMBER AWARDS HELPS TO RAISE AWARENESS, NOT ONLY OF THE STRUCTURAL CAPABILITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF WOOD, BUT ALSO THE SCOPE FOR ARCHITECTS TO DESIGN OUTSTANDING AND BEAUTIFUL BUILDINGS. WE ENTER THE ST AWARDS EVERY YEAR WITH A SELECTION OF PROJECTS AND ARE THANKFUL TO HAVE WON SEVERAL AWARDS ACROSS A VARIETY OF CATEGORIES. WINNING THESE AWARDS IS A MORALE BOOST FOR THE STORA ENSO TEAM AND THE AWARDS CEREMONY ITSELF IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR THE TEAM AND OUR KEY CUSTOMERS TO GET TOGETHER AND CELEBRATE THE SUCCESS OF ALL THEIR HARD WORK AND COMMITMENT. Stora Enso Winner of multiple 2019 categories
JUDGING PANEL With 17 categories available to enter, our Judging Panel is full of leading figures within the structural timber construction industry who are responsible for judging the 2020 entries. The following experts will be deciding our 2020 Structural Timber Awards finalists and winners:
Andrew Carpenter Structural Timber Association (STA)
Kevin Riley Stora Enso
Darren Richards Cogent Consulting
Peter Wilson Timber Design Initiatives
Gary Ramsay Structural Timber Magazine
Robin Lancashire BM TRADA
Helen Hewitt British Woodworking Federation (BWF)
Rosi Fieldson Lincoln School of Architecture and the Built Environment
Ian Dacre Rider Levett Bucknall Jeremy English SODRA Joanne Booth Lucideon
Sarah Virgo Wood for Good Tim Snelson Arup
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ENTRY HINTS & TIPS Read the Entry Criteria/Guidelines: Read through the entry criteria carefully so that you are clear on what the judges will be requiring for each category and ensure that you provide all the information/materials requested. Read the Entry Form Carefully: Before writing any of your submission, check the character count. The entry form includes spaces in its character count – so keep that in mind when writing your entry! Make sure that you are clear about what you need to do, what information you require and who you need to contact for the information. Keep the Messages Simple & Clear: Keep the message simple and clear – do not make the submission too complicated. More words do not necessarily mean a superior submission - avoid using unnecessary technical terms which may not be understood by everyone. Images: Images are an important part of your entry. Judges want to see the before and after shots as well as the work in progress so that they have visual aids for the entire submission/ project progress. Product and technology images are important.
Third Party Contributions: Try to engage third party companies/people to support your entry e.g. clients and ask them to provide written testimonials. Be Involved: If a PR team are writing your submissions – make sure that you are involved in the content planning. Involve your colleagues when pulling the submission together and ask your colleague to proof read your entry highlighting any areas for improvement. Multiple Submissions: If you are entering more than one category, do not use the same submission for them all. It is unlikely it will cover all of the information necessary to score highly against different entry criteria. Plan Your Time: Do not leave your submission writing and data gathering until it is too late – remember that the submission deadline is 12 June 2020. Plan ahead, working on a draft of your ideas and plan who you need to contact to gather the relevant evidence. Register early to access the online submission system and raise any questions that you have with the Awards team.
HOW TO ENTER ENTRY DEADLINE: 12.06.2020 The Structural Timber Awards consist of 17 categories and entering your projects, products and people is simple and free!
STEP 1 Visit: www.structuraltimberawards.co.uk/enter/awards and select which categories you want to enter.
STEP 2 You will need to create an account using your email address and a password of your choice and then you can enter as many categories as you wish. This online portal enables you to complete your submission in stages. Simply login using your unique username and password and pick up where you left off.
STEP 3 Complete the relevant online entry form providing details of your project and organisation. Make sure your entry answers the specific criteria set out in the category descriptions. For help with your submission, remember to look at the entry rules page and revisit the entry hints and tips.
STEP 4 Include supporting information - please ensure you include a set of good quality photographs. You may also include KPI data, presentations, case studies, floor plan, site location plan etc.
STEP 5 Complete and submit your entry by 5pm on 12 June 2020!
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Do you have a project that you think is worthy of winning an Structural Timber Award? If yes, start your entry today! For more information about entering, sponsoring or attending the STRUCTURAL TIMBER AWARDS, contact: Amy Pryce amy.pryce@radar-communications.co.uk 01743 290001
12.06.20 ENTRY DEADLINE
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