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Client Award

Clients are a critical component of any project, and clients that promote the production of buildings that have an impact on the wider environment and society are celebrated with the CIOB Client Award.

Closing for Entries: 31 August 2023

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About the CIOB Client Award

Celebrating those who commission the most impactful construction projects

Our Client Award recognises organisations that have led the commissioning of construction projects. It celebrates the impact that those commissioning projects have had or will have on improving the lives of all those who interact with the built environment.

Collaborative working, risk management, embracing the use of digital technologies and promoting equal opportunities are just some of the factors considered by the judges.

 

 

CIOB Client Award Winner 2022 - Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University, Client of the Year 2022

How to Enter

What you will need to complete your application or make a nomination

To enter, click ‘Enter Now’. Then, select the award that you would like to enter and fill in your details. Once submitted, you will receive an email which will contain a link to your CIOB Awards portal. The portal will contain the form for the award that you have selected to enter.

The client should be a UK-based organisation that has led the commissioning of construction projects. The independent testimonial must come from someone who is not a client employee but with direct knowledge or experience of working with the nominated client e.g. Main Contractor/Architect. The submitted evidence will be for project(s) procured, in progress or completed during the period from January 2022 – April 2023. The nominated organisation can be a client of a CMYA entrant company (both in this year or previous years).

Please note you may nominate your own organisation.

Please see the guidelines below for more information about what the judges will be looking for and tips to help you with this process.

The submission deadline for this award is 31 August 2023.

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Why take part?

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40 years of excellence

Be part of the legacy – For over 40 years we have been recognising exceptional talent in the industry. Enter now and get the chance to boost your career.

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Step forward and be recognised

The CIOB Awards recognise construction professionals from every discipline both site-based and non-site-based. Whether you’re looking after an individual project or multiple projects at once. We celebrate more than just a building.

 

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It's free

The CIOB Awards are free to enter. It costs you nothing, just the time taken to complete your application.

 

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What we’re looking for

The judges will be looking for examples of the latest best practice construction project implementation or planned implementation. Examples include but are not limited to:

  • Able to demonstrate working towards longer term contracting in the interest of achieving better value for money
  • Early supply chain involvement to co-develop solutions and implement ways of collaborative working
  • The adherence to the concept of fair margins
  • Standardising designs, components and interfaces as much as possible to encourage efficiency
  • Allocation of risk to those best able to manage it
  • Collaboration across all teams in the construction project
  • Driving innovation and Modern Methods of Construction. that encapsulate efficiency, safety and sustainability
  • Advancing and embedding the use of Digital Technologies
  • Embedding the concept of prompt payment to incentivise desired behaviours and outcomes
  • Quality management processes
  • Investment in skills and people regardless of background by supporting equality, diversity and inclusion principles
  • Outcome-based approach that includes the aim for greater social value

Entry Information and Details

Below you will find the information you will be asked to provide as part of your entry. The entry form consists of three sections. You may prepare your answers in advance and submit them at once after you register or work on them over time, making sure you save your progress every time you update the form.

About the Nominator

This is where you enter information about the nominator.

  • Nominator’s name
  • Nominator’s contact email address
  • Nominator’s phone number
About the client

Enter information about the client. You will also require to upload an image of the candidate.

  • Client’s organisation name
  • Client representative name
  • Client image
  • Client’s email address
  • Client’s phone number
  • Client’s address
  • Type of business
  • Business specialism (if appropriate)
  • Why should this client be considered for this award? (10000 character limit)
Testimonies

This section is where you will enter a testimony. You will be required to enter:

  • Who the testimony is from
  • Their organisation
  • Their email address
  • Their contact number
  • Independant testimony (5000 character limit)

Client Award

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The CIOB Awards celebrate the achievements of those who inspire, lead and enable the very best delivery of a project and produce buildings that have a positive impact on those who use them.

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Can I nominate my own organisation?

Yes, you may nominate your own organisation for the Client of the Year Award.

Who can enter the Client Award?

CIOB Client Award is open to all UK based organisations that have led the commissioning of construction projects. It is free to enter and open to CIOB members and non-members.

Who is eligible to enter?

Applications should be relating to project/s procured or in progress, within the timeframe of January to December 2022.

Who should nominate?

The independent testimonial must come from someone who is not a client employee but with direct knowledge or experience of working with the client. The nominated organisation can also be a client of a CMYA candidate’s company (past or present).

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