LABC Building Awards South East Region

The LABC South East Building Excellence Awards recognise and reward the best quality design construction and project management in the South East. The quality stems from good design and an efficient design team, and is translated into quality buildings by an effective construction team. Throughout this process Local Authority Building Control monitors the quality of design and construction. The finalists will be acknowledged as amongst the best projects in the South East.

Nominations can now be made by any member of the design and construction team, the building owner, or by the LABC Building Control Surveyors involved. Each entry must be approved by LABC and include an endorsement from the approving authority. If you have a project that you think is worthy of recognition, speak with your LABC surveyor and ask for their endorsement. There is no charge for entering. Nominations are now open – and can be made until the closing date of 31 March 2010.

Have a look at the rules page for guidance, and the awards page to see the different categories. Nominations can be made on line on the nominations page. For detailed guidance on how to put the nomination together, go to the downloads page and download the “Guidance on making your nomination” PDF. It is really quite simple to make a nomination, but if you have any questions, contact the organisers from the contact us page.

The regional final is dedicated to showcasing the best the construction industry has to offer in the South East. The awards will attract a large audience to a prestigious ceremony at The Copthorne Hotel Effingham Gatwick on 11 June 2010. It is a black tie dinner and is a great opportunity to celebrate the working relationship enjoyed by the design and construction team and to reflect on the success of being shortlisted as a finalist.

Local Authority Building Control cares about the quality of construction. LABC teams are involved with all types of schemes from small domestic extensions through to multi-million pound commercial buildings. They are there to guide and assist in compliance with the Building Regulations. They are also there to recognise and promote the achievements of the construction industry through the regional Building Excellence Awards.

The Building Excellence Awards are unique in that they represent all types of work from the small domestic to the large commercial. They celebrate the work of architects, designers, engineers, contractors and craftsmen. They recognise sustainable projects that go just that little bit further than the rest. They recognise the best in partnership working. They are there for everyone that gets involved.

To take part is simple. All you need to do is nominate your prized scheme through the nomination pages. Upload photos and text that describes the achievements of the build, and get the endorsement of your LABC surveyor. There are guides and templates to download to help you. Start planning today. You could be a finalist or even a winner tomorrow.