THE 2018 GVCA BE AWARDS

A celebration of excellence in projects by members of the Grand Valley Construction Association

BingemansCocktails at 6 p.m.Awards at 7 p.m.

April 272018

“With my brains and your looks, we could go places.”The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)

Why enter?GVCA’s Building Excellence Awardsrecognize the best construction projectsbuilt by our members. This is your chanceto show everyone your exceptional workand most remarkable achievements. Talk to your construction team’s generalcontractor partner and encourage them to enter!

INSTITUTIONAL• Up to $2 million• $2 million to $5 million• $5 million to $10 million• $10 million to $20 million• More than $20 million

COMMERCIAL• Up to $2 million• $2 million to $5 million• $5 million to $10 million• $10 million to $20 million• More than $20 million

INDUSTRIAL• Up to $2 million• $2 million to $5 million• $5 million to $10 million• $10 million to $20 million• More than $20 million

AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

Nominate your projects today!

“I never dreamed that any mere physicalexperience could be so stimulating.”

The African Queen (1951)

Restoration/ConversionThe restoration, conversion or adaptive re-use of a building that makes a profoundcontribution to a neighbourhood’s character, diversity and sense of identity.

InnovationRecognizes any trade or general contractor member whose advances inconstruction methodology, technology or practices yield greater productivity.

Community BuilderOur newest award recognizes the GVCA member company that gives back to our community through charitable work.

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INSTITUTIONAL Apartment

ChurchCollege/School

Community CentreCourt HouseDormitory

Fire StationGymnasium

HospitalAssisted Living Centre

(Retirement Home)Long Term Care FacilityJail – Custodial Facility

LibraryPolice Station

Post OfficeTown Hall

COMMERCIALArena

AuditoriumGolf Course Clubhouse

RecreationCall Centre

BankDepartment Store

Retail StoreSupermarket

Professional OfficeFuneral Home

Garage/Commercial/Parking

Hotel/MotelLow Rise/High Rise Office

RestaurantTheatre

INDUSTRIALWarehouseAssembly

Industrial Tool and Supplies

ManufacturingPower Generating

MiningRecycling Plant

Waste TreatmentIndustrial Strip Mall

“Today, I consider myself the luckiestman on the face of the earth.”The Pride of the Yankees (1942)

★DON’T DELAY!All submissions forms

must be received

by 4:00 pm -

February 28, 2018

SUBMISSION CRITERIA- All submissions must be made by current members of the Grand Valley Construction Association

who are also in good standing with the association.- There are no geographic restrictions for submissions.- Construction work on all eligible projects must have posted substantial completion

(notice of substantial completion published) between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2017.- Submissions will be judged by the members of the Building Excellence Awards Adjudication Committee.

The decisions of the committee will be final and are not subject to appeal.- If, in the opinion of the Building Excellence Awards Adjudication Committee, there are no suitable

entries in a particular category, no award will be issued in that category.- All awards will be presented during the Building Excellence Awards gala evening on April 27, 2018 at Bingemans, Kitchener.

Submission Package Requirements

The Building Excellence Awards recognize those GVCA members that apply the higheststandards and best practices to their work in pursuit of construction excellence.

Project narrativeProvide a description of the project scope that explains type of construction,size of the project, contract value, schedule and duration of project, andwhich speaks to each of the judging criteria listed on page 5.Maximum length for each project is 1,000 words.

Completed submission formComplete the submission form found on page 7.If you have any questions, contact Martha George at mgeorge@gvca.org.

Your team biosProvide a spreadsheet that lists the names and contact details (phone number, location and email address) of ALL contractors, subtrades, suppliers and product manufacturers involved on the project.

PhotographsSubmit between three and five photographs for each project. The minimum size for each must be four inches by six inches. Digital images may be accepted, but must be supplied on CD, DVD or USB drive. Please include a brief caption for each photo.Note that applicants are responsible for obtaining the rights to reproduce all images.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Our panel of judges scores each nominated project on a points system.Each criteria is equally weighted.Please provide complete and detailed responses to each of these criteriaso that our judges may make accurate and informed decisions.

Safety (20 points)

Comment on the project’s safetyprogram with specific reference to

innovative approaches. Include yourfirm’s CAD-7 documentation.

“Made it, Ma! Top of the world!” White Heat (1949)

Submission Package Requirements

CUSTOMER/TRADES SATISFACTION

(20 points)Please provide three letters of reference for each

submission. One must come from the projectowner or financier; one from a trade contractor;

and the third from a consultant, supplier ormanufacturer.

Please also provide a complete list of allcontractors, subcontractors, suppliers

and product manufacturers that contributed to the project.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND EXECUTION

(20 points)Describe approaches to personnel

management, quality control, scheduling andvalue engineering.

Particular consideration will be given to thoseprojects where CCA and CCDC standard

documents were used and on which key teammembers (such as estimators, site

superintendents, project managers and safety coordinators) held Gold Seal designations.

TRADE LOYALTY AND QUALIFICATION

(20 points)Describe the process used to award

contracts to GVCA-member trade contractorsand suppliers.

(Note that team members that are not currently GVCA members may apply formembership until April 1st, 2018 to be

eligible to receive a BuildingExcellence award.)

QUALITY OF WORK/COMPLEXITY OF PROJECT

(20 points)Please highlight any particularly outstanding

aspect of workmanship. Include any innovative construction techniques.

Describe project complexity along with any methods used to overcome

obstacles. Also describe any extenuatingcircumstances encountered—and

surpassed—during the project.

Assemblephotos

Photos are a critical element ofevery submission. If you don’thave your own in-progress andcompleted photos, contact the

project architect, designprofessional, engineer or ownerfor help. Remember to securepermission to reprint these

photos in your submission, andto identify each photo with a

short caption.

Complete yoursubmission formYou can find the submission form

at gvca.org. Be sure that yourproject narrative includes a

500- to 1,000-word description ofthe project that speaks to each ofthe five judging criteria listed onpage 5 and submission packagerequirements listed on page 4.

Please ensure your project teamlist is complete and accurate.Incomplete or incorrect lists

will lose points!If you still need help, you candownload a project narrative

template from gvca.org/BEawards

Meet thedeadline

Your completed submissionpackage must be received at the

GVCA office by 4 p.m. on February 28, 2018. Make sure your submission envelope

is clearly marked “Attention: Building Excellence Awards”.

We accept hard copy submissionsdelivered by courier or regularmail, digital copies on CD/DVD

or USB stick, and PDF files emailed toBEawards@gvca.org.

Please follow up with us to confirm your submission

has arrived.

“Be happy in your work.”The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)

Too busy to complete

your submission?

We can help. GVCA works with professional

writers that understand the construction

industry. We would be happy to recommend

one

that can help you prepare your submission.

Contact GVCA for details.

THREE STEPS to completing a successful submission package

Project InformationProject name:

CATEGORY

All eligible projects must have posted substantial completionbetween January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2017.

Please select the category of your project: (See Category Reference Guideon page 2 of this brochure)

IndustrialUp to $2 million$2 million to $5 million$5 million to $10 million$10 million to $20 millionMore than $20 million

CommercialUp to $2 million$2 million to $5 million$5 million to $10 million$10 million to $20 millionMore than $20 million

InstitutionalUp to $2 million$2 million to $5 million$5 million to $10 million$10 million to $20 millionMore than $20 million

Restoration/Conversion

Innovation Recognizes any member (Trade Contractor or General), for advances in construction methodology,technology, productivity or practices.

Community Builder Our newest award recognizes the GVCA member company that gives backto our community through charitable work.

SUBMISSION FORM

ConsultantsPrime Consultant:

Architectural Consultant:

Structural Consultant:

Mechanical Consultant:

Electrical Consultant:

Other Consultants:

Submitter’s InformationGeneral Contractor/Construction Manager/ Design Build Contractor:

Address:

City:

Province: Postal Code:

Phone: Fax:

Email:

Name:

Position:

Signature:

Project Team Contributors Attached

You must attach a spreadsheet with the companynames, contact information, addresses, emailaddress, telephone numbers of all PrimeContractors, Sub Contractors, Suppliers andManufacturers who contributed to this project.

List of TradesAttached

(Please indicate if Trade is a GVCA member. Non-member trades will receive BE Awards recognition if they join GVCA by April 1, 2018. For a complete list of GVCA members, visit gvca.org.) Acceptable formats: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

These list must be accurate and up to date. (Points will be deducted for incomplete or inaccurate lists.)If team members are not GVCA members, they have until April 1, 2018 to join the association. For a complete list of GVCA members, please view the GVCA website.

Submit this form, along with yourproject narrative, including photosand the list/spreadsheet of SubContractors and Suppliers who werepart of the project to:

SUBMITGVCA Building Excellence Awards25 Sheldon Drive, Cambridge ON N1R 6R8BEawards@gvca.org

“There are eight million stories in thenaked city. This has been one of them.”

The Naked City (1948)