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CEF WELCOME ENTRIES FOR THE PRESTIGIOUS 2020 CONSTRUCTION AWARDS... Celebrating 21-years of excellence C EF Construction Excellence Awards are one of the most recognised and respected
accolades in the industry. Culminating in a gala dinner to be staged at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Belfast, on Thursday, October 8, this year’s awards take on added significance. 2020 will mark not only the 21st running of the awards, but also the 75th anniversary of the Construction Employers Federation (CEF). John Armstrong, CEF Managing Director, commented: “The Construction Excellence Awards recognise the diverse and outstanding work carried out by the industry that we are privileged to represent. The showcase in September promises to be both an uplifting occasion, and an opportunity to discover more about some of the best projects and initiatives that the local industry has delivered over the last year. The gala dinner and awards ceremony has become one of the most important dates in our industry’s calendar.” DIVERSITY In recognition of the ‘double’ anniversary, a new individual category has been introduced - the Apprentice/Trainee of the Year Award - and a series of sub-categories that will better reflect the range of projects submitted for consideration. The Social Community Award will feature both projects in excess of £1m and those under £1m; Commercial Construction will also have separate above and below £1m categories; and the GB & Republic of Ireland Construction Award will reflect projects with a cut-off figure of £2.5m. Entering the CEF Construction Excellence Awards is free and easy thanks to online registration and a custom-made awards website www.cefni. co.uk/construction-excellence-awards that provides relevant information and assistance. All 20 categories will be keenly contested, with entry open to all CEF member companies, including affiliate members. So if you are registered with Safe-T-Cert, NVIR-O-CERT, Enhance Pension Scheme/Workers Pension Trust or the Building Guarantee Scheme you
Graham were the ‘Overall WInner’ at the 2019 Construction Excellence Awards - could you be 2020’s? Pictured from left are Gareth Brown, GRAHAM, Ray Hutchinson, CEF President and Gary Holmes, GRAHAM.
“TheConstructionExcellenceAwards recognise the diverse and excellent work carriedout by the industry that we represent.”
are eligible to take part. The deadline for written submissions and photographs is Friday, June 5, 2020. If you do have any queries regarding the awards, please contact Tracy Windrim at tracyw@cefni. co.uk. CELEBRATION 2019 witnessed GRAHAM winning the Overall Award for their work on the hugely impressive new Grand Central Hotel in Belfast. This year’s awards will again test the judges mettle. “The awards recognise the industry’s contribution to society in providing clean water, new roads, new homes, modern hospitals, fit-for-purpose schools and places to shop, work, worship and socialise,” added CEF MD John Armstrong. “They also celebrate the preservation of our build heritage and the efforts of construction companies to protect their workers, the environment and jobs.”
Of course these are uncertain times with the COVID-19 crisis, and the CEF may be required to implement alternative strategies. However, the hope is that the judges will be able to conduct their customary site visit to shortlisted finalists during the month of August. The latest updates will, of course, be available from the bespoke awards website. • Closing date for entry registration June 5, 2020 • Shortlisted finalists announced June 26, 2020 • Judging August, 2020 • Showcase of Finalists September, 2020 • Awards gala evening and announcement of winners October 8, 2020 KeyDates
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