The Awards

The KSA Innovation in Construction & Logistics Awards 2021 is one of the leading events applauding the achievements of the region’s construction and logistics professionals. The awards strive to recognise individual excellence, corporate strengths, and project success. Companies are invited to nominate the people, projects, and initiatives of which they are most proud of.

The awards presentation will happen at a gala dinner in a five-star venue – a celebration which has proven to be a great social occasion and essential networking opportunity. Winners will receive a commemorative trophy, plus extensive print and online coverage of their success in Construction Business News ME & Logistics News ME. Nominate yourselves now, to stand a chance to win at the much-awaited construction and logistics industry awards event of 2021.

Award Categories

Company Awards

This award category recognises the outstanding contractor firm in the 12 months to the end of September 2021. The award will be given to the contractor that showcases high quality projects and innovation in the MENA region.
Entries for the Contractor of the Year category should support their nomination with no more than 500 words about the firm and its progress.

This award category recognises the outstanding MEP contractor firm in the 12 months to the end of September 2021. The award will be given to the MEP contractor that showcases high quality projects and innovation in the MENA region.

Entries for the MEP Contractor of the Year category should support their nomination with no more than 500 words about the firm and its progress.

This award category recognises the outstanding consultancy firm in the 12 months to the end of September 2021. The award will be given to the Consultant of the Year that showcases high quality projects and innovation in the MENA region. All types of construction consultancy companies (quantity surveyors, cost consultants, engineering consultants, project management consultants, etc) are qualified to nominate.

Entries for the Consultant of the Year category should support their nomination with no more than 500 words about the firm and its progress.

The award for overall FM Company of the Year will go to the company that can demonstrate how it has had the greatest impact on the FM-related business. The winning company is well-respected, with a solid reputation among customers and the industry. Its all-round performance in the FM industry over the past year, as exhibited by in its ongoing involvement in flagship contracts and/or projects, will have built on a track record characterized by service excellence, delivery, and innovation.

Entries for the FM Company of the Year category should support their nomination with no more than 500 words about the firm and its progress.

This award category recognises the outstanding Real Estate Developer firm in the 12 months to the end of September 2021. The award will be given to the Real Estate Developer that showcases high quality projects and innovation in the MENA region.

Entries for the Real Estate Developer of the Year category should support their nomination with no more than 500 words about the firm and its progress.

Entries for the Technology & Innovation in FM should answer the following questions in a total of no more than 500 words

This award category recognises the outstanding architectural firm in the 12 months to the end of September 2021. Judges will be looking a firm, which delivers high quality projects in the MENA region. Judges will be looking for the firm’s greatest achievements, projects, and financial summary of the relevant period.

Entries for the Architectural firm of the Year category should support their nomination with no more than 500 words about the firm and its progress.

The award is for the outstanding fit-out firm of the year who has delivered some amazing projects in the past 12 month till September 2021. The limelight would be on firm’s completed projects, financial summary, nature of clients, and other accomplishments.

Entries should support their nomination with no more than 500 words of description about the firm and its achievements

Contenders for the Health and Safety (HSE) Initiative of the Year award will need to provide details of an initiative successfully executed in the GCC in the 12 months to the end of September 2021. The category is open to all companies operating within the construction sector in the region. Special merit will be awarded to companies that can demonstrate the initiative has had a wider impact on the industry.

Entries for the HSE Initiative of the Year award should support their nominations in no more than 500 words

The award is presented to the construction/architectural/design firm that takes on a people-centric approach and demonstrates strong commitment towards employee empowerment and enrichment. Companies must try in terms of improving employee’s job satisfaction, employee recognition and retention, fair communication, and promote work-life balance.

Entries for the Best Workplace of the Year category should support their nomination with no more than 500 words about the firm and its progress.

The award is for an outstanding design firm of the year whose projects standout with Inspiring and creative ideas. Judges will be looking for a firm, which has shown excellence in design and delivered excellent projects on time.

Entries should support their nomination with no more than 500 words of description about the firm and its progress.

The award for Property Management Company of the Year will go to a PM firm or asset management firm that’s making rapid strides either through its own Facilities Management division, or via its outsourced FM operator.

Entrants for the Property Management Company of the Year category should support their nomination in no more than 500 words

This award goes to the company that provides the best software solutions in the construction and facilities management industry.

Entries for the Software Solutions Company of the Year category should support their nomination with no more than 500 words.

The award for Supplier of the Year will go to the organization who can demonstrate their most efficient and productive impact to their suppliers and innovators.

Entries of the Supplier of the Year should support their nomination in no more than 500 words.

Project Awards

This category is dedicated to any type of building and development that is already in the design/architectural phase with a start date already in place and gives an insight into what the future may hold through distinct architectural/construction, use of advanced technology, and environmental qualities.

Kindly, note that in the submission document, companies must indicate when the construction intends to start (date, year).

Entries for the Best Futuristic category should support their nomination with no more than 500 words.

This award is for the outstanding commercial/public sector project, which includes museums, government buildings, cinemas, airports, offices, and galleries in the Middle East.

Entries should support their nomination with no more than 500 words of description of the commercial project and standout features of the development.

The award will go to the outstanding hospitality project—restaurant, bar, and hotel in the Middle East.

Entries should support their nomination with no more than 500 words of description of the innovative project supporting the ideas of the same.

This category awards the best overall project with multiple and combined functions, including (but not limited to) commercial, residential, co-working, institutional, health and wellness, cultural, hospitality, sports and recreation, transportation and more, and are physically and functionally integrated.

Entries should support their nomination with no more than 500 words of description of the innovative project supporting the ideas of the same.

This award is for the outstanding residential project in the Middle East

Entries should support their nomination with no more than 500 words of description of the residential project and its features.

The Best Innovative Project of the Year Award will be awarded to the project that makes an important contribution to its surroundings, demonstrates construction best practice, and can show how construction techniques and technology. We are looking for an project that has developed and applied the most innovative approach to overcoming one or more construction challenges. Winners may have developed a demonstrably new and different technique or process or may have harnessed emerging or existing technologies to create new or improved products, tools or services leading to better built outcomes.

Entries for the Innovative Project of the Year should support their nominations by providing the following information in no more than 500 words

This award is for the outstanding Energy Project (Solar, Renewable, Oil & Gas) in the Middle East.
Entries for the Energy Project of the Year should answer the following questions in a total of no more than 500 words

This award is given to any completed master plan project dedicated to the long-term connections between buildings, infrastructure, social and economic conditions, environments, and future development.
Entries for the Master Plan Project of the Year award should support their nominations in no more than 500 words

Entries should support their nomination with no more than 500 words of description of the modular project and standout features of the development.

The Sustainable Project of the Year Award will be awarded to the project that makes an important contribution to its surroundings, demonstrates construction best practice, and can show how construction techniques and technology have contributed to its success

The award will go to the best interior fit-out project of the year on the basis of design, fit-out works, and technology. This award will be chosen by a panel of judges who will take into account the project that showcases excellence in main areas of fit-out.

Entries should support their nomination with no more than 1000 words of description of the project and the note-worthy fit-out features.

Individual Awards

The award for CEO of the Year will go to the executive who can demonstrate delivering outstanding results at his or her organisation during the previous 12 months. The category is open to CEOs and other senior executives working at any company operating within the GCC construction sector during the period.

Entrants for the CEO of the Year category should support their nomination in no more than 500 words

The award for Engineer of the Year will go to the engineer who can demonstrate the greatest impact on his or her organisation and projects during the previous 12 months. The category is open to any engineer working at any company operating within the GCC construction sector during the period.

Entrants for the Engineer of the Year category should support their nomination in no more than 500 words

Logistics

This award recognises the air cargo operators going out of their way to deliver outstanding services to their customers.

Entries for the Cargo Operator of the Year category should support their nomination in no more than 500 words

This award is open to any business entity involved in the provision of ground handling services in the Middle East. We will be looking for an organisation that is deemed significant in terms of providing exemplary support to the aviation sector.

Each company must submit evidence for the size and nature of the organisation. The company must have a track record of innovation and they must demonstrate the degree of innovation and their commercial potential.

his award is for companies displaying excellence in freight forwarding, in terms of service and efficiency in ocean, road or rail freight.

Entries for the Freight Forwarding Company of the Year should support their nomination in no more than 500 words

This award recognises the air freight operators going out of their way to deliver outstanding services to their customers.

Entries for the E-Commerce Company of the Year category should support their nomination in no more than 500 words

Technology has played a pivotal role in transforming the logistics landscape, and tech companies constantly strive to offer the next ‘big thing’ to increase productivity in the supply chain. The Most Innovative Technology for Logistics award recognises such companies and their unique product offerings for the market, in fields such as warehouse, express delivery, supply chain management, and more.

Entries for the Most Innovative Technology for Logistics category should support their nomination in no more than 500 words

This award category recognises the most efficient and respected Express Logistics Provider in the region. We will be looking at a consistent track record and strong client portfolio. Incorporation of recent trends such as e-commerce logistics, last mile delivery, and inclusion of technology will all be taken into consideration.

Entries for the Express Logistics Provider of the Year category should support their nomination in no more than 500 words

The Warehouse Facility/Firm of the Year seeks to award a distinguished facility that meets several criteria on the list of what makes a warehouse ideal

Entries for the Warehouse Facility/Firm of the Year category should support their nomination in no more than 500 words

The award will recognise a digital service provider in the logistics industry. Digital freight providers use automation to connect shippers and carriers to minimise human intervention and error while streamlining freight procurement.

Entries for the Digital Solutions Providercategory should support their nomination in no more than 500 words

Handling a variety of cargoes associated with capital projects, large and small, including bulk, break bulk, containerized, and special cargoes. Logistics companies that deliver professional people and certified equipment to make the transfers between ships, barges, marshalling areas, warehouses, and ground transportation while minimizing the risk of lost and damaged freight, as well as loss of production time.

This award aims to recognise such integrated logistics company, who provide services that not only imbibe technology, but also set the path for others to follow.

This award recognises companies that provide optimal temperature-controlled services, while balancing energy consumption, costs and efficiency.

Entries for the Cold Chain Service Provider category should support their nomination by providing the following information in no more than 500 words

Seamless logistics is required to get everything from pre-assembled components down to the last screw to the right place at the right time. As automotive specialist, companies offer solutions for complex logistics requirements for in-bound production material and the distribution of spare parts.

This award aims to recognise such automotive logistics company, who provide services that not only imbibe technology, but also set the path for others to follow.

The award CEO of the Year will go to the senior executive of a leading logistics company who can demonstrate the greatest impact on his/ her logistics-related business in the last 12 months.

Entries for the CEO of the Year category should support their nomination in no more than 500 words

Nomination

How to nominate:

  • Click “Submit Nominations’ on the homepage
  • Complete nomination details, such as name of company or person you are nominating
  • Answer all of the required questions clearly
  • In your submission, be sure to include details showing why your entry deserves to win over others.
  • Collate all your supporting documents to a single pdf file no larger than 5MB and send it to kasun@bncpublishing.net, jochebed@bncpublishing.net and roma@bncpublishing.net
  • A message will confirm that your nomination has been sent and a confirmation email sent to you
  • Any queries can be e-mailed to kasun@bncpublishing.net .

The team will confirm whether your nomination has been received and a confirmation email will be sent to you. Any further queries can be e-mailed to the addresses above

Sponsorship

Platinum Ally

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  • Onsite product branding
  • Placement of logo on event advertisements preceding the event by one month
  • Placement of logo in event email shots to the Construction Business News ME mailing list
  • Mentions in subsequent published materials, including pre- and post-event coverage to be featured online and dispersed via relevant social media, and pre- and postevent coverage in print
  • Social media Platinum Ally placement
  • Placement of logo on all invitations
  • Placement of logo on event site branding
  • Video footage and imagery of the event released for promotional usage
  • Ally seating accommodating two full tables for the Platinum Ally for 8 guest
  • Editorial Coverage within six months in any edition of Construction Business News ME

Gold Ally

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  • Onsite product branding alternatives
  • Placement of logo on event advertisements preceding the event by one month
  • Placement of logo in event email shots to the Construction Business News ME mailing list
  • Mentions in subsequent published materials, including pre- and post-event coverage to be featured online and dispersed via relevant social media, and pre- and post-event coverage in print
  • Social media placement mentions on Construction Business News ME platforms
  • Placement of logo invitations
  • Placement of logo on event site branding
  • Video footage and imagery of the event released for promotional usage
  • Ally seating accommodating one full table for the Gold Ally for 4 guests
  • Editorial Coverage within six months in any edition of Construction Business News ME

Silver Ally

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  • Placement of logo on event advertisements preceding the event by one month
  • Mentions in subsequent published materials, including pre- and post-event coverage to be featured online and dispersed via relevant social media, and pre- and post-event coverage in print
  • Placement of logo on event print and digital invitations
  • Placement of logo on event site branding
  • Video footage and imagery of the event released for promotional usage
  • Ally seating accommodating one full table for the Silver Ally for 4 guests
  • Editorial Coverage within six months in any edition of Construction Business News ME

Category ALLY

  • Placement of logo on event advertisements preceding the event by one month
  • Mentions in subsequent published materials, including pre- and post-event coverage to be featured online and dispersed via relevant social media, and pre- and post-event coverage in print
  • Placement of logo on event print and digital invitations
  • Placement of logo on event site branding
  • Ally seating accommodating one full table for four guests
  • Video footage and imagery of the event released for promotional usage
  • Presentation of one award (subject to availability

Contact us

Sponsorship enquiries:

Joaquim D’Costa

Email: jo@bncpublishing.net

Mobile: +971 50 440 2706

Nomination enquiries:

Kasun Illankoon

Email: Kasun@bncpublishing.net

Direct: +971 4 4200506