Steel Awards 2017 are officially open for project nominations !
The annual Steel Awards are by far the highlight of the structural steel industry , providing a platform to showcase excellence in the use of structural steel while connecting with peers , clients and other industry stakeholders .
Who can nominate a project ? Clients / Developers , Architects , Main Contractors , Project Managers , Structural Engineers , Quantity Surveyors , Fabricators , Merchants , Steelwork Contractors , Steel Detailers , Cladding Suppliers , Cladding Contractors … or any other project team members .
What criteria do the judges consider ? Only structures in which Southern African steelwork contractors played a significant role will be considered . The primary question our Steel Awards judges ask when reviewing project entries is “ Does this project illustrate what can be achieved with steel ?”
Other factors considered include :
• The importance of steel as a structural component in the project
• Benefits achieved by using steel construction
• Aesthetic appeal
• Environmental sustainability
• Innovation in design , fabrication or construction
• Technical prowess required for realising the project
• Engineering expertise
• Exceptional quality of workmanship
• Satisfaction of client ’ s brief ( cost / time efficiency )
• Special details , connections or unique features
• Value to society / community development
How to nominate a project : For a detailed guide on the project nomination process and fee , visit www . saisc . co . za or for more information contact Denise Sherman , denise @ saisc . co . za / ( 011 ) 726 6111
Important dates / deadlines that project nominators need to be aware of : Earlybird discount deadline – 31 January 2017 • Project Nomination Deadline – 31 March 2017