The Green Construction Award

This award recognises sustainable development through innovative construction methods, sustainable use of resources and a design that prioritises the needs of the wider environment and society. This can be a reduced carbon footprint, or energy saving products and methods.

This can also include the adoption of a scheme that has made a difference to the attitudes and behaviour of staff and resulted in a benefit to the environment, or a new partnership that demonstrates tangible evidence of environmental benefit. This can be on a single project, across a series of projects, or through a change process within an organisation.

Entry is by a 5 A4 page submission; ideally the judges will be looking for a clear plan and evidence that it is delivering on core objectives, paying particular attention to the criteria listed below.

• Recycling and waste minimisation

• Use of “green” suppliers or materials and sustainable materials

• Bio-diversity/improving natural habitats

• Energy management and/or water efficiency

• Minimising traffic/use of vehicles

• Long term impact

• Efforts to support the training, safety, diversity, health and engagement of your staff