This award category recognises the outstanding main contractor active in the regional construction sector in the 12 months to the end of August 2018. Judges will be looking for an exemplary track record of delivering a number of high-quality projects to clients on time and on budget during this period and to the highest standards of safety.

Entries for the Contractor of the Year category should support their nomination with no more than 1,000 words and include the following information:

• Name of the company, workforce, headquarters
• Financial results for the previous two years or nearest estimates
• Demonstrate ways in which the company has grown in the past year in terms of revenue, profit, opening new offices, expanding its service offering
• Details of all new contracts won during this period
• Details of projects completed during the period
• Evidence of delivering projects on time and to budget
• Evidence of an impeccable safety record
• Details of any CSR and Sustainability initiatives

The award will go to the outstanding MEP contractor operating in the regional construction market in the 12 months to the end of August 2018.Judges will be looking for an exemplary track record of delivering a number of outstanding MEP projects to clients on time and on budget during this period and to the highest standards of quality and safety.

Entries for the MEP Contractor of the Year category should support their nomination with no more than 1,000 words and include the following information:

• Name of the company, workforce, headquarters
• Financial results for the previous two years or nearest estimates
• Demonstrate ways in which the company has grown in the past year in terms of revenue, profit, opening new offices, expanding its service offering
• Details of all new contracts won during this period
• Details of projects completed during the period
• Evidence of delivering projects on time and to budget
• Evidence of impeccable safety record

Contenders for the Consultant of the Year award will need to demonstrate a strong track record of delivering a number of exceptional projects in the 12 months to the end of August 2018. Judges will award extra merit for evidence of innovation and successful delivery of complex, ambitious projects. 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 1,000 words and include the following information:

• Name of the company, workforce, headquarters
• Financial results for the previous two years or nearest estimates
• Demonstrate ways in which the company has grown in the past year in terms of revenue, profit, opening new offices, expanding its service offering
• Details of all new contracts won during this period
• Details of projects completed during the period
• Evidence of delivering projects on time and to budget
• Evidence of impeccable safety record
• Details of any CSR and Sustainability initiatives

This category recognises the outstanding property developer active in the regional market in the 12-month period to the end of August 2018. Judges will be looking for an exemplary track record of delivering a range of outstanding projects on time during this period and to the highest standards. Preference will be given to entrants that provide evidence of innovation, complexity, productivity, and quality.

Entries for the Real Estate Developer of the Year category should support their nomination with no more than 1,000 words and include the following information:

• Name of the company, workforce, headquarters
• Financial results for the previous two years or nearest estimates
• Demonstrate ways in which the company has grown in the past year in terms of revenue, profit, opening new offices, expanding its service offering
• Details of all new projects launched during this period
• Details of projects completed during the period
• Evidence of delivering projects on time and to budget
• Details of any CSR and Sustainability initiatives

The award for the Facilities Management (FM) Company of the Year will go to the outstanding performer in region’s FM sector in the 12 months to the end of August 2018. Judges will be looking for strong evidence of growth and expansion during the period, delivery of quality service, innovation, and use of new technology.

Entries for the FM Company of the Year award category should support their nomination with no more than 1,000 words and include the following information:

• Name of the company, workforce, headquarters
• Financial results for the previous two years or nearest estimates
• Demonstrate ways in which the company has grown in the past year in terms of revenue, profit, workforce, opening new offices, expanding service offering, etc
• Details of all new contracts won during this period
• Evidence of timely delivery of projects
• Details of any CSR and Sustainability initiatives

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 August 2018. 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 by providing the following information in no more than 1,000 words:

• Details of the HSE initiative and why it was introduced
• How staff have been trained in the new safety initiative
• Explain how the initiative has delivered results and how success was measured
• Explain how the innovation has changed the safety culture at the company

Contenders for the Sustainability Initiative of the Year award will need to provide details of an initiative successfully executed in the region in the 12 months to the end of August 2018.The category is open to all companies operating within the construction sector in the GCC. Special merit will be awarded to companies that can demonstrate the initiative has had a wider impact in the industry.

Entries for the Sustainability Initiative of the Year award should support their nominations by providing the following information in no more than 1,000 words:

• Details of the initiative and why it was introduced
• Explain how the initiative has delivered results and how success was measured
• Explain how the innovation has changed the culture at the company

Contenders for the Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) Initiative of the Year award will need to provide details of an initiative successfully executed in the 12 months to the end of August 2018.The category is open to all companies operating within the construction sector in the GCC. Special merit will be awarded to companies that can demonstrate the initiative has had a wider impact in the industry.

Entries for the CSR Initiative of the Year should support their nominations by providing the following information in no more than 1,000 words:

• Details of the CSR initiative and why it was introduced
• Explain how the initiative has delivered results and how success was measured
• Explain how the initiative has changed or benefitted the culture of the company