Nominations are open for the KSA Innovation in Construction and Logistics Awards 2021. The event is set to take place on December 15th in Riyadh.

The KSA Innovation in Construction & Logistics Awards 2021 is one of the leading events applauding the achievements of the region’s construction and logistics professionals. The awards strive to recognise individual excellence, corporate strengths, and project success. Companies are invited to nominate the people, projects, and initiatives of which they are most proud of.

The awards presentation will happen at a gala dinner in a five-star venue – a celebration which has proven to be a great social occasion and essential networking opportunity. Winners will receive a commemorative trophy, plus extensive print and online coverage of their success in Construction Business News ME & Logistics News ME. Nominate yourselves now, to stand a chance to win at the much-awaited construction and logistics industry awards event of 2021.

To nominate and to find out how you can be a partner and sponsor for the awards visit: https://www.cbnme.com/construction-innovation-awards-ksa-2021/

Here are the categories for the awards:

Construction/Design Categories

Company Awards

Contractor of the Year

This award category recognises the outstanding contractor firm in the 12 months to the end of September 2021. The award will be given to the contractor that showcases high quality projects and innovation in the MENA region.

Entries for the Contractor of the Year category should support their nomination with no more than 500 words about the firm and its progress.

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MEP Contractor of the Year

This award category recognises the outstanding MEP contractor firm in the 12 months to the end of September 2021. The award will be given to the MEP contractor that showcases high quality projects and innovation in the MENA region.

Entries for the MEP Contractor of the Year category should support their nomination with no more than 500 words about the firm and its progress.

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Consultant of the Year

This award category recognises the outstanding consultancy firm in the 12 months to the end of September 2021. The award will be given to the Consultant of the Year that showcases high quality projects and innovation in the MENA region. 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 500 words about the firm and its progress.

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Facilities Management Company of the Year

The award for overall FM Company of the Year will go to the company that can demonstrate how it has had the greatest impact on the FM-related business. The winning company is well-respected, with a solid reputation among customers and the industry. Its all-round performance in the FM industry over the past year, as exhibited by in its ongoing involvement in flagship contracts and/or projects, will have built on a track record characterized by service excellence, delivery, and innovation.

Entries for the FM Company of the Year category should support their nomination with no more than 500 words about the firm and its progress.

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Real Estate Developer of the Year

This award category recognises the outstanding Real Estate Developer firm in the 12 months to the end of September 2021. The award will be given to the Real Estate Developer that showcases high quality projects and innovation in the MENA region.

Entries for the Real Estate Developer of the Year category should support their nomination with no more than 500 words about the firm and its progress.

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Technology & Innovation in Facilities Management

Entries for the Technology & Innovation in FM should show case how their technology has benefited their clients in a effective way in no more than 500 words.

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Architecture Firm of the Year

This award category recognises the outstanding architectural firm in the 12 months to the end of September 2021. Judges will be looking a firm, which delivers high quality projects in the MENA region. Judges will be looking for the firm’s greatest achievements, projects, and financial summary of the relevant period.

Entries for the Architectural firm of the Year category should support their nomination with no more than 500 words about the firm and its progress.

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Fit-Out Company of the Year

The award is for the outstanding fit-out firm of the year who has delivered some amazing projects in the past 12 month till September 2021. The limelight would be on firm’s completed projects, financial summary, nature of clients, and other accomplishments.

Entries should support their nomination with no more than 500 words of description about the firm and its achievements.

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HSE Initiative of the Year

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 September 2021. 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 in no more than 500 words

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Best Workplace of the Year

The award is presented to the construction/architectural/design firm that takes on a people-centric approach and demonstrates strong commitment towards employee empowerment and enrichment. Companies must try in terms of improving employee’s job satisfaction, employee recognition and retention, fair communication, and promote work-life balance.

Entries for the Best Workplace of the Year category should support their nomination with no more than 500 words about the firm and its progress.

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Interior Design Firm of The Year

The award is for an outstanding design firm of the year whose projects standout with Inspiring and creative ideas. Judges will be looking for a firm, which has shown excellence in design and delivered excellent projects on time.

Entries should support their nomination with no more than 500 words of description about the firm and its progress.

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Property Management Company of the Year

The award for Property Management Company of the Year will go to a PM firm or asset management firm that’s making rapid strides either through its own Facilities Management division, or via its outsourced FM operator.

Entrants for the Property Management Company of the Year category should support their nomination in no more than 500 words.

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Software Solutions Company of the Year

This award goes to the company that provides the best software solutions in the construction and facilities management industry.

Entries for the Software Solutions Company of the Year category should support their nomination with no more than 500 words.

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Supplier of the Year

The award for Supplier of the Year will go to the organization who can demonstrate their most efficient and productive impact to their suppliers and innovators.

Entries of the Supplier of the Year should support their nomination in no more than 500 words.

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Project Awards

Best Futuristic Project

This category is dedicated to any type of building and development that is already in the design/architectural phase with a start date already in place and gives an insight into what the future may hold through distinct architectural/construction, use of advanced technology, and environmental qualities.

*Kindly, note that in the submission document, companies must indicate when the construction intends to start (date, year).

Entries for the Best Futuristic category should support their nomination with no more than 500 words.

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Commercial Project of the Year

This award is for the outstanding commercial/public sector project, which includes museums, government buildings, cinemas, airports, offices, and galleries in the Middle East.

Entries should support their nomination with no more than 500 words of description of the commercial project and standout features of the development.

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Hospitality Project of the Year (Hotels, Bars, and Restaurants)

The award will go to the outstanding hospitality project—restaurant, bar, or hotel in the Middle East.

Entries should support their nomination with no more than 500 words of description of the innovative project supporting the ideas of the same.

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Mixed-Used Development Project of the Year

This category awards the best overall project with multiple and combined functions, including (but not limited to) commercial, residential, co-working, institutional, health and wellness, cultural, hospitality, sports and recreation, transportation and more, and are physically and functionally integrated.

Entries should support their nomination with no more than 500 words of description of the innovative project supporting the ideas of the same.

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Residential Project of the Year

This award is for the outstanding residential project in the Middle East

Entries should support their nomination with no more than 500 words of description of the residential project and its features.

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Innovative Project of the Year

The Best Innovative Project of the Year Award will be awarded to the project that makes an important contribution to its surroundings, demonstrates construction best practice, and can show how construction techniques and technology. We are looking for an project that has developed and applied the most innovative approach to overcoming one or more construction challenges. Winners may have developed a demonstrably new and different technique or process or may have harnessed emerging or existing technologies to create new or improved products, tools or services leading to better built outcomes.

Entries for the Innovative Project of the Year should support their nominations in no more than 500 words

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Energy Project of the Year

This award is for the outstanding Energy Project (Solar, Renewable, Oil & Gas) in the Middle East.

Entries for the Energy Project of the Year should support their nominations in a total of no more than 500 words

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Master Plan Project of the Year

This award is given to any completed master plan project dedicated to the long-term connections between buildings, infrastructure, social and economic conditions, environments, and future development.

Entries for the Master Plan Project of the Year award should support their nominations in no more than 500 words

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SUSTAINABLE PROJECT OF THE YEAR

The Sustainable Project of the Year Award will be awarded to the project that makes an important contribution to its surroundings, demonstrates construction best practice, and can show how construction techniques and technology have contributed to its success

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MODULAR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT OF THE YEAR
Entries should support their nomination with no more than 500 words of description of the modular project and standout features of the development.

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Individual Award

CEO of the Year

The award for CEO of the Year will go to the executive who can demonstrate delivering outstanding results at his or her organisation during the previous 12 months. The category is open to CEOs and other senior executives working at any company operating within the GCC construction sector during the period.

Entrants for the CEO of the Year category should support their nomination in no more than 500 words

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Engineer of the Year

The award for Engineer of the Year will go to the engineer who can demonstrate the greatest impact on his or her organisation and projects during the previous 12 months. The category is open to any engineer working at any company operating within the GCC construction sector during the period.

Entrants for the Engineer of the Year category should support their nomination in no more than 500 words.

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Logistics

Cargo Operator of the Year

This award recognises the air cargo operators going out of their way to deliver outstanding services to their customers.

Entries for the Cargo Operator of the Year category should support their nomination in no more than 500 words

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Ground Handling Company of the Year

This award is open to any business entity involved in the provision of ground handling services in the Middle East. We will be looking for an organisation that is deemed significant in terms of providing exemplary support to the aviation sector.

​Each company must submit evidence for the size and nature of the organisation. The company must have a track record of innovation and they must demonstrate the degree of innovation and their commercial potential.

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Freight-Forwarding Company of the Year

his award is for companies displaying excellence in freight forwarding, in terms of service and efficiency in ocean, road or rail freight.

Entries for the Freight Forwarding Company of the Year should support their nomination in no more than 500 words

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E-Commerce Company of the Year

This award recognises the air freight operators going out of their way to deliver outstanding services to their customers.

Entries for the E-Commerce Company of the Year category should support their nomination in no more than 500 words

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Most Innovative Technology for Logistics

Technology has played a pivotal role in transforming the logistics landscape, and tech companies constantly strive to offer the next ‘big thing’ to increase productivity in the supply chain. The Most Innovative Technology for Logistics award recognises such companies and their unique product offerings for the market, in fields such as warehouse, express delivery, supply chain management, and more.

Entries for the Most Innovative Technology for Logistics category should support their nomination in no more than 500 words

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Express Logistics Provider of the Year

This award category recognises the most efficient and respected Express Logistics Provider in the region. We will be looking at a consistent track record and strong client portfolio. Incorporation of recent trends such as e-commerce logistics, last mile delivery, and inclusion of technology will all be taken into consideration.

Entries for the Express Logistics Provider of the Year category should support their nomination in no more than 500 words

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Warehouse Facility/Firm of the Year

The Warehouse Facility/Firm of the Year seeks to award a distinguished facility that meets several criteria on the list of what makes a warehouse ideal

Entries for the Warehouse Facility/Firm of the Year category should support their nomination in no more than 500 words

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Digital Solutions Provider

The award will recognise a digital service provider in the logistics industry. Digital freight providers use automation to connect shippers and carriers to minimise human intervention and error while streamlining freight procurement.

Entries for the Digital Solutions Provider category should support their nomination in no more than 500 words

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Integrated Logistics Service Company of the Year

Handling a variety of cargoes associated with capital projects, large and small, including bulk, break bulk, containerized, and special cargoes. Logistics companies that deliver professional people and certified equipment to make the transfers between ships, barges, marshalling areas, warehouses, and ground transportation while minimizing the risk of lost and damaged freight, as well as loss of production time.

This award aims to recognise such integrated logistics company, who provide services that not only imbibe technology, but also set the path for others to follow.

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Cold Chain Service Provider of the Year

This award recognises companies that provide optimal temperature-controlled services, while balancing energy consumption, costs and efficiency.

Entries for the Cold Chain Service Provider category should support their nomination by providing the following information in no more than 500 words

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Automotive Logistics Company of the Year

Seamless logistics is required to get everything from pre-assembled components down to the last screw to the right place at the right time. As automotive specialist, companies offer solutions for complex logistics requirements for in-bound production material and the distribution of spare parts.

This award aims to recognise such automotive logistics company, who provide services that not only imbibe technology, but also set the path for others to follow.

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CEO of the Year

The award CEO of the Year will go to the senior executive of a leading logistics company who can demonstrate the greatest impact on his/ her logistics-related business in the last 12 months.

Entries for the CEO of the Year category should support their nomination in no more than 500 words.