The inaugural Inside Construction Foundation Awards will take place as part of Inside Construction Expo on Wednesday 20 September 2023.
Melbourne’s premier construction and infrastructure event Inside Construction Expo 2023 aims to amplify the transformation of the commercial and civil construction sectors.
The Awards recognise individuals and businesses promoting initiatives, innovation and safety throughout major and local projects.
The Rising Star of the Year category recognises an individual aged 35 years or younger at the date nominations close, who has impressed their colleagues and counterparts with their contribution to and impact on their organisation, and excellence in service.
The Industry Leader Award recognises a leader who holds a senior position (executive, manager, director, or equivalent) in a private, not-for-profit, or government organisation who has effectively shaped their business’ success, delivered financial growth, significantly and positively impacted the business’ culture and championed the industry widely.
The Woman of the Year category recognises a woman in the industry who has driven change and continues to do so, leading to progress in breaking down barriers and creating new career prospects for the next generation.
The Operational Excellence Award recognises an individual or team that has achieved demonstrable improvements in efficiency, best practice Occupational Health and Safety, and impeccable records.
The Sustainability Initiative of the Year category, sponsored by SAMI Bitumen Technologies, recognises a company with a product, technology, system, initiative or project that has developed and carried out an innovative, environmentally focused, sustainable program to protect, preserve and/or rehabilitate the natural environment, contributing to decarbonisation and/or reducing waste and/or waste emissions.
The Safety Program Award, sponsored by Blackwoods, recognises a program, project or initiative aimed at promoting and improving safety, either within a business or across the broader construction industry.
The Technology Solution Award, sponsored by FRAMECAD, recognises a supplier of technology to a construction business, equipment manufacturer or subcontractor that improves a process, delivering tangible benefits across financial, safety or sustainability measurements.
The Major Project of the Year – Commercial category recognises the completion of a stage of a major vertical construction project, or complete project delivery, that has been delivered with demonstrably positive results in the areas of budget, safety, social target and sustainability.
The Major Project of the Year – Government category recognises the completion of a stage of a state-funded project, or complete project delivery, that has been delivered with demonstrably positive results in the areas of budget, safety, social target and sustainability.
The Local Government Project of the Year category recognises the completion of a stage of a local government project, or complete project delivery, that has been delivered with demonstrably positive results in the areas of budget, safety, social target and sustainability.
“If you are involved in revolutionising the construction sector, providing a solution for a constructor or an individual driving positive change in the industry, we want to celebrate you,” Winterbottom said.
What’s more, the Foundation Awards gala dinner will provide a premium networking opportunity with industry leaders.
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