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