The judging criteria mirror AGC of America’s Build America Awards. The highest score a project can receive is 100 points. Please see below for details.
1. Project Description: Begin the written part of your entry with one page summarizing why the project should receive a Build Florida Award and the key points that make your project truly unique. (10 possible points—SFAGC Judges place particular emphasis on this section)
2. Narrative: Submit several paragraphs that succinctly describe how your project meets each of the following criteria. Use the criteria as a heading for each section of your narrative.
3. Complete all the information requested on the Entry Form. Be certain that the completion date for your project is in the appropriate year. For example, projects submitted for 2022 Build Florida Awards must have been completed between November 2021 and November 2022.
4. Your submission MUST include your photos—a minimum of six and a maximum of eight color pictures in .jpg, .png or .pdf format. Photos should highlight the construction process, as well as the finished project. Photos of special techniques or unique conditions that make the project outstanding are most helpful. Submitted with your application through the website.
5. Other items that may be included with the entry: press clippings about the project, letter of commendation, programs from special events related to the project (ground breakings, ribbon cuttings, etc.), short videos of the project, or other related material.
6. The judges look for complete information as outlined above in this material. They will also be looking at your presentation of the information.
7. Make sure that your entry meets the general requirements outlined on Rules and Disclaimers page.
1. Project Description: Begin the written part of your entry with one page summarizing why the project should receive a Build Florida Award and the key points that make your project truly unique. (10 possible points—SFAGC Judges place particular emphasis on this section)
2. Narrative: Submit several paragraphs that succinctly describe how your project meets each of the following criteria. Use the criteria as a heading for each section of your narrative.
- Meeting the challenge of a difficult job: What were some of the challenges your team had to overcome? (10 possible points)
- Excellence in the project management: How did you manage the project team? Was partnering utilized, value engineering proposals developed, etc? (5 possible points)
- Contractor’s state-of-the-art advancement: Was any new innovative technology employed on the project? (5 possible points)
- Contractor’s sensitivity to environment and surroundings: Were there community concerns surrounding environmental impact? If so, how were they overcome? What environmental precautions were taken? (5 possible points)
- Excellence in client service: How did you meet or exceed your customer’s expectations? (Specialty Contractors: Excellence in service to prime contractor: How did you meet or exceed the prime contractor’s expectations?) (10 possible points)
- Contractor’s contribution to the community: How did your company get involved in the local community or with community service during this project? Did the project receive positive media exposure? (5 possible points)
3. Complete all the information requested on the Entry Form. Be certain that the completion date for your project is in the appropriate year. For example, projects submitted for 2022 Build Florida Awards must have been completed between November 2021 and November 2022.
4. Your submission MUST include your photos—a minimum of six and a maximum of eight color pictures in .jpg, .png or .pdf format. Photos should highlight the construction process, as well as the finished project. Photos of special techniques or unique conditions that make the project outstanding are most helpful. Submitted with your application through the website.
5. Other items that may be included with the entry: press clippings about the project, letter of commendation, programs from special events related to the project (ground breakings, ribbon cuttings, etc.), short videos of the project, or other related material.
6. The judges look for complete information as outlined above in this material. They will also be looking at your presentation of the information.
7. Make sure that your entry meets the general requirements outlined on Rules and Disclaimers page.
