International Outstanding Achievement Awards

There are plenty of stars throughout construction's firmament but the Chartered Institute of Building wants to reveal and reward more through its International Outstanding Achievement Awards.

Now open for entry the awards recognise outstanding achievement across the diverse disciplines that exist in construction. From those setting in motion the procurement of a project, to business managers and health and safety experts, to those who manage the final structure and the range of talented individuals in between.

Saleem Akram, Director of Construction, Innovation and Development at the CIOB said: “We want construction to take a moment and help us identify and reward those in the industry who are making a real difference.

“There are talented individuals out there who deserve to be recognised for what they are achieving. They may not enter themselves but they could be someone you know or work with and that is why we are asking the industry to take part in the search.

“It is important that construction showcases its very best individuals. Not just for them, or their employers but also to attract the next generation into a career in construction.”

Past winners include Alexander Cook from Barratt Developments who was named Outstanding Newcomer after just 8 weeks identified an opportunity to improve Barratt’s process for contracting affordable housing. Qi Hu from China Minsheng Jiaye Investment Co.Ltd received the Design Management Awards for orchestrating the design of three hotels simultaneously in China.

The Awards are free to enter and open until 14 December 2015. The judging panel consists of CIOB Members and Fellows with many involved in the CIOB specialist faculties. Entries must be endorsed by a nominator. For full details about how to enter or for further information please go to http://ioaa.ciob.org