2025 CONSTRUCTION AWARDS
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
These awards recognize the outstanding contributions of contractors and subcontractors to the local construction industry, celebrating those who go beyond traditional practices. Exceptional construction not only builds durable structures but also creates a lasting impact, inspires communities, and enhances the quality of life.
The SBCA Construction Awards reflect the values and goals of our region’s construction professionals by addressing broader industry challenges through professional, unique, and innovative approaches. We understand that our members undertake diverse projects, each with its own distinct identity and complexity. We value creativity, technical excellence, and the ability to deliver solutions that advance the construction field.
Submissions should strongly connect to innovative construction solutions, environmental stewardship, and purposeful design. We honor projects that are well executed and effectively address the evolving needs of the industry.
To be considered, all entries must present their project, construction process, and execution using a combination of text, plans and/or drawings, photos, and other visual aids as specified in the submission guidelines. The Jury will evaluate each submission based on the criteria outlined in Section V of the guidelines.
In tied submissions, multiple awards of the same type may be granted within a category. Please note that the Jury reserves the right to withhold an award in any category if deemed appropriate.
The Construction Awards Committee will ensure the anonymity of all project submissions. Please refer to SBCA's Conflict of Interest statement in the guidelines for additional information.
Upon registration and payment, the SBCA shall email entrants an entry ID (to ensure anonymity during the judging process) and a password with the instructions for uploading entries to the SBCA Dropbox.
TIMELINE
Open Registration for Submissions:
Early Bird Registration: Monday, August 5, 2024 - Monday, September 23, 2024
Regular Registration: Monday, October 14, 2024 - Monday, November 11, 2024
Jury Convenes: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Construction Awards Ceremony: Friday, February 7, 2025
ELIGIBILITY
Licensed contractors or subcontractors with a membership in good standing with SBCA are eligible to submit projects. If submitting a project in the subcontractor category, contractors must have a specialty contractor license. Projects must be located within the Tri-County Area. The project must have building permits for the scope of work. Projects must be substantially completed between January 1, 2022, and October 1, 2024. Projects previously awarded by the SBCA in previous Contractor Awards to 2024 are not eligible. Members who intend to submit a project for consideration are not eligible to participate in juror selection or deliberations.
CATEGORIES
Entrants should thoughtfully choose the most suitable category for their submission. Projects can be entered into multiple categories; however, to do so, entrants must register each entry separately and pay an additional fee for each category. Once submitted, entries cannot be moved to a different category. Submissions must be projects designed or completed from 2022 to the present.
AWARD CATEGORIES
Awards will be recognized in the following categories:
New Residential Construction
New Residential Construction up to $1.5 million
New Residential Construction Over $1.5 Million
New Commercial Construction
Commercial Remodel
Commercial Remodel/TI up to $1 million
Commercial Remodel/TI Over $1 million
Residential Remodel
Residential Remodel up to $750K
Residential Remodel over $750K
Subcontractors
Outstanding Craftsmanship Subcontractor System Trades
Outstanding Craftsmanship Subcontractor Finish trades
Landscape & Hardscape
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Your submission should demonstrate the following measures of excellence:
1. Craftsmanship:
Does the project display high levels of craftsmanship in construction?
Are the quality and precision of the work evident in the details and finishes?
How do the contractor's techniques and skills contribute to the project's overall success?
2. Creative Problem-Solving:
What unique problems regarding the site, budget, program, materials, collaboration, or context was the project asked to address?
Did it address these requirements successfully?
Is the relevance and value of construction evident in the submission?
Do the presentation materials depict the context?
3. Inspiration:
Does the project represent an innovative construction approach that is relevant and inspiring? Is the construction well-executed, given the stated project program?
Do the materials presented articulate the ambitions and execution of the design?
4. Environmental Sensitivity:
Does the project intend to minimize adverse environmental impacts and enhance the natural environment?
Were sustainable construction practices employed, and how did the contractor implement them?
ENTRY FEES
SBCA MEMBER
Early Bird Registration | August 5th - September 23rd
$225 ( $175 for each additional entry)
After September 23rd:
$300 ( $250 for each additional entry)
NON-SBCA MEMBER:
$350 ( $300 for each additional entry)
