Construction Computing Awards
Category Explanation 2014

Construction Computing "One to Watch" Product 2014

New products launched in 2014 that are going to become "big" in the next 12 months. They can be from any sector of the construction market and be either a hardware or software product. To enter, send us 1500 words in pdf format with 2 images if required, detailing why you think the product should win.

Construction Computing "One to Watch" Company 2014

Companies that have emerged in 2014 that are going to make a real impact in the industry, not necessarily new companies, they may be ones that have re-launched themselves or introduced a new product or service. To enter send us 1500 words in PDF format with 2 images if required, detailing why you think the company should win.

Best Use of IT in a Construction Project 2014

Which IT projects have your company been involved in this year that you feel deserves recognition. Tell us the client, the nature and size of the project, what products solved the problem, and what benefits your client is now enjoying, including any figures, showing for example cost savings achieved. Supporting evidence is welcomed by the Panel. Entries in PDF format please, 1500 words max and 2 supporting images if required.

Best Use of IT in an Infrastructure Project 2014

Which IT projects have your company been involved in this year that you feel deserves recognition. Tell us the client, the nature and size of the project, what products solved the problem, and what benefits your client is now enjoying, including any figures, showing for example cost savings achieved. Supporting evidence is welcomed by the Panel. Entries in PDF format please, 1500 words max and 2 supporting images if required.

BIM Project of 2014

Which project have you been involved in this year that really demonstrates the advantages and possibilities BIM affords? What challenges were overcome and problems avoided by using BIM? Tell us the project and the story in 1500 words, with 2 images and include any figures you feel relevant. Entries in PDF format please.

Best use of Visualisation 2014

Which project have you worked on that best utilises any of the wide range of visualisation techniques – either still, animated or walkthroughs? What challenges were overcome, and how was the visualisation model linked to the building model? Tell us the project and the story in 1500 words, with accompanying images – or videos – that you feel best promotes your project. Entries in PDF, plus, if applicable, viewable movie format, please.

Building Performance Simulation Project 2014.

Which of your projects best shows the use of construction simulation to ascertain a building's performance? What tools were used to analyse the different factors involved – lighting, heating, carbon emissions, occupants comfort, etc., and what levels of performance were achieved according to BREEAM, LEED, Green Building Ratings etc. Tell us the project and the story in 1500 words, with 2 images and include any figures you feel relevant. Entries in PDF format please.

Collaboration Project of 2014

Which project have you been involved in this year that really demonstrates the advantages of collaborative working. What challenges were overcome and problems avoided by using BIM? Tell us the project and the story in 1500 words, with 2 images and include any figures you feel relevant. Entries in PDF format please.

Team of 2014

Which Team within your own organization deserves recognition for their efforts and why? It could be your development team, your customer management team or perhaps another team that has helped your clients or improved your product or your business. Send us your project of not more than 1500 words and 2 images (if applicable) telling us the nature of the task and the problems involved and how the team solved them. Any supporting evidence should be attributed. Please supply in PDF format. This category will be judged by the Panel.

Cloud Based Technology of 2014.

Which application or software do you feel has really captured the essence of the Cloud and advances the benefits of centrally hosted software applications? Which demonstrates its flexibility, security and cost effectiveness whilst providing a comprehensive solution for large or small enterprises, or for construction project members, whilst maintaining clarity of operation and simplicity of use? To enter, send us 1500 words in pdf format with 2 images if required, detailing why you think the product should win.

BIM Product of 2014

Which is your best BIM Package of 2014? Which allows for ease of use, integrates well with other packages, is powerful yet fast and is flexible enough for modern requirements? Which package best handles the information in BIM and allows it to be used easily and quickly and can be shared across different programs?

Architectural Design Software of 2014

Focusing on design software as opposed to collaboration or BIM, which product allows for ease of use, creative design, has a good range of tools, integrates easily with other programs, is cost effective and has great support?

Structural Design Product of 2014

Whether working in Steel, concrete or other materials, accurate design of overall products and individual joints is essential. Which products do this best, how easy are they to use and how well do they work with other packages.

Collaboration Product of 2014

Which solution makes for easy sharing, and categorizing of documents? Which system best allows for easy assigning of tasks and the easy measuring and analyzing of progress over a project? Which system is rock solid and reliable and allows for managing shared schedules and calendars?

Document and Content Management Product 2014

This category looks for products that offer complete control over information linked to projects or organizations and gives fast, accurate information. How well it presents it, and how it handles the various information streams is as important as how easy it is to use and reliable it is to operate.

Estimating and Valuation Product of 2014

Which products help companies to manage cost and reduce risk, whether working on target cost, maintenance contracts or lump sum projects? Which are easy to use and generate payment applications and complete works evaluations?

Construction Accounting Product of 2014

Which Accounting Product do you think is the best. Which allows multiple projects, with full tracking of time, budgets and projects, with clear overviews and reports? Which System allows for unlimited invoicing, is flexible to set up and operate, supports attachments and is accessible on the move as well as in the office?

Project Management / Planning Product of 2014

Which products best take account of timelines, people, tools, materials and equipment, processes and flow charts and allows for critical path analysis, and budget alerts amongst other features.

Best Mobile Technology of 2014

What product, hardware, software or system has made working easier whilst on the move or on site? Which product or service uses mobile technology to bring something new to the sector?

Hardware Product of 2014

Which piece of IT hardware has impressed you most this year – It could be a workstation, laptop, printer, scanner, or perhaps your PDA or Smartphone?

Channel Partner of 2014

Which company has impressed you most this year? It could be speed of service, product knowledge, willingness to help, value for money.

Editors Choice 2014

The entries for this category will be chosen by the editor of Construction Computing Magazine.

Product of the Year 2014

Overall, which product has impressed you most throughout 2014?

Company of the Year 2014

Overall, which company has impressed you most throughout 2014?