Housing & Construction Awards 2018

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1 Housing & Construction Awards 2018 EARLY BIRD ENTRIES CLOSE 31 MARCH 2018 Housing Entry Handbook ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS MUST BE INCLUDED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION TO BE CONSIDERED A VALID ENTRY. Award Categories Housing Display Home up to $250,000 Display Home $251,000 $350,000 Display Home $351,000 $450,000 Display Home $451,000 $550,000 Display Home over $551,000 Individual Home up to $250,000 Individual Home $251,000 $350,000 Individual Home $351,000 $450,000 Individual Home $451,000 $550,000 Individual Home $551,000 $650,000 Individual Home $651,000 $750,000 Individual Home $751,000 - $950,000 Individual Home $951,000 $1.25 million Individual Home $1.26 million $2 million Individual Home over $2 million Best Use of Sloping Sites Best Use of Steel Frame Housing Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $275,000 Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $276,000 $575,000 Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $576,000 $1 million Home Renovation/Remodelling Project over $1 million Medium Density up to 3 storeys 2 to 5 Dwellings Medium Density up to 3 storeys over 5 Dwellings Lifestyle Housing for High Care Needs, Disabled and Seniors Award # Excellence in Sustainable Living* Trade Contractor Residential Trade Contractor of the Year Major President s Award^ House of the Year^ *Written ^A submission required (no on-site inspection required) project/house must win its category to qualify for the Major Awards. President s Award and House of the Year Awards are granted at the judges discretion only. #Projects are limited to class 1 and 2 buildings only. Class 3 and 9 buildings, nursing homes and aged care homes are not eligible. Please refer to construction categories for these buildings. Key dates February: Call for award nominations March: Early bird entry rate ends April May: Award nominations close (check the exact entry closing dates for your region) May September: Judging and regional award ceremonies October: Queensland Housing & Construction Awards November: National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards 1

2 Contents Entering the awards... 3 Entry fees... 3 Dates & venues... 3 Judging process... 4 Entry checklist... 5 Photography requirements... 6 Photography submission specifications:... 7 Photography Tips & Tricks... 7 Judging criteria Housing awards Display Home Individual Home Best use of Sloping Sites Best use of Steel Frame Housing Home Renovation/Remodelling Project Medium Density up to 3 storeys 2 to 5 Dwellings Medium Density up to 3 storeys over 5 Dwellings Lifestyle Housing for High Care Needs, Disabled and Seniors Award Excellence in Sustainable Living Residential Trade Contractor of the Year How to submit your entry Information required for your entry: Conditions of entry Judging Publicity Awards ceremonies Copyright Indemnity Privacy

3 Entering the awards Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards recognise those at the forefront of building innovation and quality craftsmanship, promoting and showcasing excellence in Queensland s housing and construction industry. Entry fees Category Type Early bird (until 31 March 2018)* Entry fee Housing $350 $400 Residential Trade Contractor of the Year $250 $300 Note: Entry fees include GST, but do not include tickets to Housing & Construction Awards presentation ceremonies. ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS must be submitted to Master Builders on or before the early bird date to qualify for the discounted rate. Free categories Don t forget, entry into the Excellence in Sustainable Living and Best Use of Steel Frame Housing awards are free. Dates & venues Region Entries Open date Early bird closing date Final entry closing date Award ceremony event date Venue Ticket Prices Brisbane 1 Feb 31 March 23 April Friday, 13 July Royal International Convention Centre, Brisbane $180/$1700 per table of 10 Downs & Western 1 Feb 31 March 23 April Friday, 20 July Picnic Point Toowoomba $140/$1300 per table of 10 Gold Coast 1 Feb 31 March 4 May Saturday, 4 August RACV Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast $180/$1700 per table of 10 Wide Bay Burnett 1 Feb 31 March 30 April Friday, 10 August Beach House Hotel, Hervey Bay $110/$1000 per table of 10 Sunshine Coast 1 Feb 31 March 30 April Saturday, 11 August Novotel Twin Waters, Sunshine Coast $140/$1300 per table of 10 Central Queensland 1 Feb 31 March 8 May Friday, 17 August Frenchville Sports Club, Rockhampton $120/$1100 per table of 10 Mackay & Whitsunday 1 Feb 31 March 8 May Saturday, 18 August Mackay Convention Centre, Mackay $140/$1300 per table of 10 North Queensland 1 Feb 31 March 14 May Friday, 24 August The Ville, Townsville $140/$1300 per table of 10 Far North Queensland 1 Feb 31 March 14 May Saturday, 25 August Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns $140/$1300 per table of 10 State N/A N/A N/A Friday, 12 October Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane $210/$2000 per table of 10 Note: Book tickets to the Awards Ceremony early to avoid disappointment. Most venues have limited seating, and Master Builders does not hold tickets for winners. 3

4 Judging process Each entry is assessed against the judging criteria by a panel of independent judges during an on-site inspection. Here is a brief overview of the judging process: 1. Entry Submitted online via our online entry system mbqld.awardsplatform.com. 2. After Entries are closed, on-site inspection is scheduled Master Builders will contact you to advise your allocated inspection day and time. This on-site judging excludes entrants in the following categories, which will be judged solely on the submission provided: Excellence in Sustainable Living Please note: Due to the high volume of entries, flexibility around judge s inspection times is limited; however, Master Builders will endeavour to give you as much notice as possible to allow for arrangements with staff and building/home owners. Please note: In many cases the first week of judging commences 5-10 business days after entries close. Master Builders will be in contact after the final close date to schedule the on-site inspection. 3. Judging day On-site inspection our independent judges will inspect and judge your entry according to the judging criteria. 4. Deliberation The regional judges will deliberate and choose a winner for each category. 5. Regional winners announced Regional winners are announced at each regional award ceremony. 6. State Judging The state judges will deliberate and choose a state winner for each category. 7. State winners announced State winners are announced at the Queensland Housing & Construction Awards. 8. National judging commences Not all categories go through to the national awards. All eligible state winners will be chosen to compete at a national level. Immediately after the Queensland Awards, entrants will be notified if they have been chosen to go through to the National Awards. Please note: Some awards may not be eligible for a National Award. Please confirm your category s eligibility after the State Awards. 9. National winners announced National winners are announced at the National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards. 4

5 Entry checklist In order to submit your entry, you will be required to provide the following documents & information. Failure to provide all supporting documentation will be considered an incomplete entry and will not be processed. Individual Home Projects, Medium Density Projects and Lifestyle Housing for Seniors Projects: Information to have handy: Your Company Details (Membership number, QBCC licence & registered Company name, Postal Address, phone numbers & any registered Trading Names) Project details (approved project name, project street address, completion date & final contract price) Detailed description of project ( words this can be provided as a file upload as well) Other: Photographs of the completed project (professional photographs are highly recommended) Documents to be provided (single file upload for each) Final Inspection Certificate (Form 21) Front Page of contract (showing the total contract value and the name of the owner/contracted person ) One good quality A4 or A3 size floor plan Signed Authorisation Form (Member, Owner & Photographer signatures) Design Rights (If not owned by the company, a signed statement from the person who owns the rights) Display Homes: Information to have handy: Your Company Details (Membership number, QBCC licence & registered Company name, Postal Address, phone numbers & any registered Trading Names) Project details (approved project name, project street address, completion date & final contract price) Detailed description of project ( words this can be provided as a file upload as well) Other: Photographs of the completed project (professional photographs are highly recommended) Documents to be provided (single file upload for each) Final Inspection Certificate (Form 21) Front Page of contract (showing the total contract value and the name of the owner/contracted person ) One good quality A4 or A3 size floor plan Signed Authorisation Form (Member, Owner & Photographer signatures) Design Rights (If not owned by the company, a signed statement from the person who owns the rights) Town Planning Approval Documentation (if obtained) Home Renovation/Remodelling Projects: Information to have handy: Your Company Details (Membership number, QBCC licence & registered Company name, Postal Address, phone numbers & any registered Trading Names) Project details (approved project name, project street address, completion date & final contract price) Detailed description of project ( words this can be provided as a file upload as well) Other: Photographs of the completed project (professional photographs are highly recommended) Before & during construction photos (Highly recommended to include these) Excellence in Sustainable Living: Information to have handy: Your Company Details (Membership number, QBCC licence & registered Company name, Postal Address, phone numbers & any registered Trading Names) Project details (approved project name, project street address, completion date & final contract price) Detailed description of project ( words this can be provided as a file upload as well) Other: Photographs of the completed project (professional photographs are highly recommended) Photographs showcasing the Sustainable aspects of the project. Documents to be provided (single file upload for each) Final Inspection Certificate (Form 21) Front Page of contract (showing the total contract value and the name of the owner/contracted person ) One good quality A4 or A3 size floor plan Signed Authorisation Form (Member, Owner & Photographer signatures) Design Rights (If not owned by the company, a signed statement from the person who owns the rights) Documents to be provided (single file upload for each of those below) Written Submission (outlining how the project meets the Sustainable Living Judging Criteria.) Final Inspection Certificate (Form 21) Front Page of contract (showing the total contract value and the name of the owner/contracted person ) One good quality A4 or A3 size floor plan Signed Authorisation Form (Member, Owner & Photographer signatures) Design Rights (If not owned by the company, a signed statement from the person who owns the rights) 5

6 Photography requirements It is a requirement that photographs be submitted as a part of your Housing & Construction Awards entry. Each category segment has a specific set of requirements regarding the photographs. Upon receipt of the entry, should these requirements not be met, the entry will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Should your entry be shortlisted, the judges use photographs in their final deliberation and, if your entry wins an award, we will use the photographs in the awards audio-visual show, to promote the awards to the media and across a range of official publications and multiple materials. Housing General Categories For all housing categories (inclusive of the Residential Trade Contractor of the Year category), a minimum number of 18 photographs of the finished project are required. These photos should all be in landscape. Breakdown of minimum photos: 5 x external shots (3 of the full front façade, 2 from the back of the house. These shots should include front entry, landscaping and any outdoor areas like pools, patios and decks) 8 x internal shots (include photos of kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas and media rooms) 5 x feature shots (showing a particular point of interest in the project fixtures and fittings, use of materials etc) Housing Renovation/Remodelling Categories: For renovation categories, it is STRONGLY encouraged to take before photos of the project to be used in addition to the minimum photos of the finished product. The inclusion of these before photos will accurately portray to the judges at Regional, State and National levels the extent of the renovation and the difficulties involved. Regarding the photos of the finished project, please ensure you provide photos of the renovated works, not the pre-existing works not included in the contract price. Best Use of Sloping Sites For entries in the Sloping Site category, the feature shots should display the orientation on the site and any difficulties of building on a sloping site. For example, a shot displaying the how the house sits against the steep slope. Best Use of Steel Frame Housing For entries in the Steel Frame Housing category, it is recommended to include some photos of the build, showcasing the steel frame used. Excellence in Sustainable Living For the excellence in Sustainable Living category, the feature shots should include photos of the sustainable aspects (e.g. Solar Panels, cross flow ventilation etc.) Specialty Awards (potential eligibility) If you believe that the pool, kitchen or bathroom is particularly special and could end up nominated for one of the Specialty Awards by the judges, please ensure you include extra photographs of these. 6

7 Photography submission specifications: Those entering photographs for the Housing & Construction Awards need to be mindful of the following submission requirements: 1. Photographs must be high-resolution and a minimum size of 210 x 140mm at 300dpi (2,480 x 1,654px) or approx 1500kb kb. 2. A minimum number of photographs is required for each entry. 3. You should submit a variety of shots highlighting main features of the project, including: External shots front entry, landscaping and any outdoor areas like pools, patios and decks Internal shots kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas, media rooms etc Feature shots any main features, such as balustrading, timber or steel work. 4. Landscape (horizontal) shots work best in the audio-visual presentations and promotional material, so we require that all of the images you supply are in this format. 5. Master Builders will retain the copyright or licence to reproduce all photographs. Digital/AV presentations taken or produced by Master Builders are not available to entrants. Signing a release form Please ensure the Photographer s Authorisation section of the Housing and Construction Awards Authorisation form has been signed prior to submitting your entry. Master Builders will not reproduce a copyrighted photograph without appropriate authorisation from the photographer or studio. If supplying professional photographs, please complete the photographer authorisation section of the entry form. This section indicates that permission has been granted for Master Builders to use the professional photographs as part of the Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards program including publishing photos in magazines, newspapers and other media outlets, as well as in any audio visual presentation or promotional campaign Photography Tips & Tricks Tips to meeting your minimum photography requirements: Here are a few tips on how you can ensure you have met your minimum requirements for your entry s category. For all categories (excluding Individual Award photographs), photographs that contain people in them will not be counted towards your minimum number of photographs. This is irrespective of whether they have been added into the photoshoot. Try using a variety of viewpoints in the room or space. This will ensure that the whole project is captured accurately. Housing categories: make sure you have at least 5 photos of the kitchen or bathroom included, in the event of the judges awarding your project the award. Ensure all of the photos are all high resolution and meet the minimum size requirements. If there are less than the required number or in the incorrect format, you will be asked to provide more photos for the entry. 7

8 Taking photos Unfortunately, many of the photos we receive cannot be published because they are poorly composed. Please check that there are no people or any obscure objects in the pictures. This includes various building materials, towels and clothing in rooms, ensure kitchen benches are clear and cars are not in driveways, especially showing number plates, as the judges want to portray the finished project. Please be mindful of the angle used when taking the photos, avoid using a fish-eye lens and keep the pictures as level as possible. Here are some tips from professional photographers to help transform your images: Simplify the scene. Choose a clear focal point and keep the other objects out of the picture. The simpler the shot, the bigger the impact. Please also make sure the house is tidy, without objects on benches and desks. Fill the frame. Or get physically closer to the subject. Filling the frame makes the subject appear larger and cuts down on the clutter. Don t just concentrate on your subject. Look at what s happening in the background too. Please ensure that photos do not contain any building materials. Changing your position is often enough to replace a cluttered background with one that complements your subject nicely. Pay attention to the way the light falls. Outside shots should be taken with the sun behind you, not the subject otherwise the subject will appear black. When inside, use as much natural light as possible by opening the blinds and not switching on the lights. The time of day and the weather plays a large part in the successful lighting of the project. The best pictures are taken at dusk, with softer lighting. 8

9 Photography Examples Publishable Un-publishable *The above photo shows a full facade shot and is well lit. *The above photo shows poor lighting, shadows, no focus point and the full façade is not in the shot. *The above photo shows depth to the picture and has good lighting inside and outside. *The above photo shows too much clutter, ensure the pantry door is closed and all appliances are tidied up. *The above photo shows off the design and is well composed. *The above photo consists of shadows, poor lighting and no major focus of the house. 9

10 Judging criteria Housing awards Please see the Category Description and Judging Criteria specific to your entry s category: 1. Display Home 2. Individual Home 3. Best use of Sloping Sites 4. Best use of Steel Frame Housing 5. Home Renovation/Remodelling Project 6. Medium Density up to 3 storeys 2 to 5 Dwellings 7. Medium Density up to 3 storeys over 5 Dwellings 8. Lifestyle Housing for High Care Needs, Disabled and Seniors Award 9. Excellence in Sustainable Living 10. Residential Trade Contractor of the Year If included in the contract price, all homes will also be judged for the Best Residential Bathroom, Best Residential Kitchen and Best Residential Swimming Pool categories, in conjunction with the housing category submission. However, these categories are also open for nomination, without entering the house. If you have built a quality bathroom, kitchen or swimming pool in the last year, make sure you enter into one of these popular categories. 10

11 Display Home Display Home up to $250,000 Display Home $251,000 $350,000 Display Home $351,000 $450,000 Display Home $451,000 - $550,000 Display Home over $551,000 Category Description: Display Home refers to a residential project built for the specific purpose of displaying or showing a builder s product. The project must be intended for reproduction as displayed or with standard variations to suit the client s needs. The Price Category entered is to represent the repeatable price of the project as displayed at the time of judging, inclusive of all exact fixtures, fittings and variations. Please Note: For display homes, please ensure that the nominated contract price is the exact cost of the house including all exact fixtures and fittings as displayed. This is to be inclusive of benchtops, flooring and all other variations. All eligible bathrooms, kitchens and swimming pools submitted as a part of a standard housing category will be considered for their respective specialty award. Please Note: only projects that have the specialty (as displayed) included in the total contract price will be considered eligible. Judging Criteria: Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards judging criteria for projects entered into Housing categories. Livability & Design Orientation of the home, relationship to the outdoor living areas and use of space Streetscape appeal of the home, use of the site, relationship to the surrounding environment and general external aesthetics of the home Orientation, accessibility to the home, access around the home and relationship to street appeal Innovation Innovative use of materials, Innovative design or functionality, Use of Innovative construction techniques Workmanship Quality of builder s attention to detail in finishes and overall craftsmanship Degree of Difficulty Technical ability of the builder and challenges overcome in construction 11

12 Individual Home Individual Home Up to $250,000 Individual Home $251,000 - $350,000 Individual Home $351,000 - $450,000 Individual Home $451,000 - $550,000 Individual Home $551,000 - $650,000 Individual Home $651,000 $750,000 Individual Home $751,000 - $950,000 Individual Home $951,000 $1.25 million Individual Home $1.26 million $2 million Individual Home Over $2 Million Category Description: Individual Home refers to a residential project built under a contract specifically for a client. This category is exclusive to separate dwellings that are free standing with no common walls. All eligible bathrooms, kitchens and swimming pools submitted as a part of a standard housing category will be considered for their respective specialty award. Please Note: only projects that have the specialty (as displayed) included in the total contract price will be considered eligible. Judging Criteria: Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards judging criteria for projects entered into Housing categories. Livability & Design Orientation of the home, relationship to the outdoor living areas and use of space Streetscape appeal of the home, use of the site, relationship to the surrounding environment and general external aesthetics of the home Orientation, accessibility to the home, access around the home and relationship to street appeal Innovation Innovative use of materials, Innovative design or functionality, Use of Innovative construction techniques Workmanship Quality of builder s attention to detail in finishes and overall craftsmanship Degree of difficulty Technical ability of the builder and challenges overcome in construction 12

13 Best use of Sloping Sites Category Description: Sloping sites refers to a residential project where the house is built either to the contour of the land, or built to be complimentary of the contour of the land. This excludes sites that have been cut and filled to allow for a level building site for the slab. Sloping site projects are typically built at least partially on stilts and have a higher build difficulty associated with them. All eligible bathrooms, kitchens and swimming pools submitted as a part of a standard housing category will be considered for their respective specialty award. Please Note: only projects that have the specialty (as displayed) included in the total contract price will be considered eligible. Judging Criteria: Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards judging criteria for projects entered into Housing categories. Livability & Design Orientation of the home, relationship to the outdoor living areas and use of space Streetscape appeal of the home, use of the site, relationship to the surrounding environment and general external aesthetics of the home Orientation, accessibility to the home, access around the home and relationship to street appeal Innovation Innovative use of materials, Innovative design or functionality, Use of Innovative construction techniques Workmanship Quality of builder s attention to detail in finishes and overall craftsmanship Degree of difficulty Technical ability of the builder and challenges overcome in construction 13

14 Best use of Steel Frame Housing Category Description: Steel Frame Housing refers to a housing project that has been built using Steel Frames. The use of the Steel frames is to be provided in the form of Photographs during build, in addition to photos provided of the finished product. Judging Criteria: Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards judging criteria for projects entered into Housing categories. Livability & Design Orientation of the home, relationship to the outdoor living areas and use of space Streetscape appeal of the home, use of the site, relationship to the surrounding environment and general external aesthetics of the home Orientation, accessibility to the home, access around the home and relationship to street appeal Innovation Innovative use of materials, Innovative design or functionality, Use of Innovative construction techniques Workmanship Quality of builder s attention to detail in finishes and overall craftsmanship Degree of difficulty Technical ability of the builder and challenges overcome in construction 14

15 Home Renovation/Remodelling Project Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $275,000 Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $276,000 - $575,000 Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $576,000 - $1 Million Home Renovation/Remodelling Project over $1 Million Category Description: Renovation or Remodelling refers to the renewal of an existing building or structure that could include the internal and/or external reworking, including extensions to the existing building and redevelopment of the site. This could also include heritage buildings. Renovation or addition refers to the structural building work to alter, extend or renovate an existing dwelling. All eligible bathrooms, kitchens and swimming pools submitted as a part of a standard housing category will be considered for their respective specialty award. Please Note: only projects that have the specialty (as displayed) included in the total contract price will be considered eligible. Judging Criteria: Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards judging criteria for projects entered into Housing categories. Livability & Design Orientation of the home, relationship to the outdoor living areas and use of space Streetscape appeal of the home, use of the site, relationship to the surrounding environment and general external aesthetics of the home Orientation, accessibility to the home, access around the home and relationship to street appeal Innovation Innovative use of materials, Innovative design or functionality, Use of Innovative construction techniques Workmanship Quality of builder s attention to detail in finishes and overall craftsmanship Degree of difficulty Technical ability of the builder and challenges overcome in construction 15

16 Medium Density up to 3 storeys 2 to 5 Dwellings Category Description: Medium Density Award is for projects (Units/Apartments) up to three storeys or multiple class 1 dwellings built on the site. This includes semi-detached, terrace houses and townhouses where there are at least 2, but no more than 5 dwellings on the site. These are exclusive of any building of 4 or more storeys. All eligible bathrooms, kitchens and swimming pools submitted as a part of a standard housing category will be considered for their respective specialty award. Please Note: only projects that have the specialty (as displayed) included in the total contract price will be considered eligible. Judging Criteria: Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards judging criteria for projects entered into Housing categories. Livability & Design Orientation of the home, relationship to the outdoor living areas and use of space Streetscape appeal of the home, use of the site, relationship to the surrounding environment and general external aesthetics of the home Orientation, accessibility to the home, access around the home and relationship to street appeal Innovation Innovative use of materials, Innovative design or functionality, Use of Innovative construction techniques Workmanship Quality of builder s attention to detail in finishes and overall craftsmanship Degree of difficulty Technical ability of the builder and challenges overcome in construction Examples: Includes: Dwelling (row, terrace, attached or semidetached) Dwelling units (attached) Duplex House (row, terrace, attached or semi-detached) Townhouse (unless detached) Villa (attached) 16

17 Medium Density up to 3 storeys over 5 Dwellings Category Description: Medium Density Award is for projects (Units/Apartments) up to three storeys or multiple class 1 dwellings built on the site. This includes terrace houses and townhouses where there are 6 or more dwellings on the site. These are exclusive of any building of 4 or more storeys. All eligible bathrooms, kitchens and swimming pools submitted as a part of a standard housing category will be considered for their respective specialty award. Please Note: only projects that have the specialty (as displayed) included in the total contract price will be considered eligible. Judging Criteria: Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards judging criteria for projects entered into Housing categories. Livability & Design Orientation of the home, relationship to the outdoor living areas and use of space Streetscape appeal of the home, use of the site, relationship to the surrounding environment and general external aesthetics of the home Orientation, accessibility to the home, access around the home and relationship to street appeal Innovation Innovative use of materials, Innovative design or functionality, Use of Innovative construction techniques Workmanship Quality of builder s attention to detail in finishes and overall craftsmanship Degree of difficulty Technical ability of the builder and challenges overcome in construction Examples: Includes: Dwelling (row, terrace, attached or semidetached) Dwelling units (attached) House (row, terrace, attached or semi-detached) Townhouse (unless detached) 17

18 Lifestyle Housing for High Care Needs, Disabled and Seniors Award Category Description: A purpose built dwelling to accommodate the specific needs of the occupant (high care needs, disabled and senior assisted features). This includes level entry into the building (a step-free path), wider walkways and paths, and additional hand-rails in bathrooms and/or re-enforced walls to accommodate the handrails. This category is limited to Class 1 and 2 Buildings only. Class 3 and 9 Buildings and projects are not eligible for this award. All eligible bathrooms, kitchens and swimming pools submitted as a part of a standard housing category will be considered for their respective specialty award. Please Note: only projects that have the specialty (as displayed) included in the total contract price will be considered eligible. Judging Criteria: Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards judging criteria for projects entered into Housing categories. Livability & Design Orientation of the home, relationship to the outdoor living areas and use of space Streetscape appeal of the home, use of the site, relationship to the surrounding environment and general external aesthetics of the home Orientation, accessibility to the home, access around the home and relationship to street appeal Innovation Innovative use of materials, Innovative design or functionality, Use of Innovative construction techniques Workmanship Quality of builder s attention to detail in finishes and overall craftsmanship Degree of difficulty Technical ability of the builder and challenges overcome in construction 18

19 Excellence in Sustainable Living Judging Criteria: Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards judging criteria for projects entered into Housing categories. All entries in this category must include a written submission no more than 1000 words, providing details of how the entry achieves the criteria. Livability & Design Orientation of the home, relationship to the outdoor living areas and use of space Streetscape appeal of the home, use of the site, relationship to the surrounding environment and general external aesthetics of the home Orientation, accessibility to the home, access around the home and relationship to street appeal Innovation Innovative use of materials, Innovative design or functionality, Use of Innovative construction techniques Workmanship Quality of builder s attention to detail in finishes and overall craftsmanship Degree of difficulty Technical ability of the builder and challenges overcome in construction In addition to the standard Housing Judging Criteria listed above, entries in this category will also be judged on the use of innovative and practical features that provide high levels of comfort and amenity with minimum energy consumption suitable for Queensland s climate. Ventilation and design Allowing unobstructed passage of cooling breezes, including the flow of air, through occupied areas with minimal reliance on refrigerated air-conditioning systems Solar design Minimises direct sunlight and solar heat entry through windows and glazing, especially in summer months, and incorporates appropriate orientation of the home Building materials and construction Appropriate use of shading, building materials and insulation for the building envelope relative to climate type Efficient use of energy and water Minimising consumption through measures such as: o Star efficiency rating o Type and design of light fittings. o Systems that optimise the benefits of natural daylight o Use of systems, services and features that minimise consumption and reduce energy costs and water consumption. 19

20 Residential Trade Contractor of the Year Category Description: A Trade Contractor s work completed on a residential project. Judging Criteria: Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards judging criteria for projects entered into Trade Contractor of the Year categories. Workmanship Quality of the trade contractor s attention to detail in finishes and overall craftsmanship Degree of difficulty Technical ability of the trade contractor and challenges overcome in construction, including innovative techniques and solutions. Innovation Use and/or combination of materials Method of construction. Examples: Examples of a trade that could be entered in this category is: Carpenter Cabinet maker Tiler Bricklayer Concreter Glazier Painter Plumber Roofer Plasterer 20

21 How to submit your entry All entries are to be submitted online via our awards platform mbqld.awardsplatform.com Tips & Tricks for how to complete your entry online will be available soon. 21

22 Information required for your entry: To ensure your online entry takes only a few minutes to complete, make sure you have the following information ready to go. Member Details Company name: Please note: this is the Business name as per the QBCC public register. Nominated Trading name (if different from above): Please note: Business name on the award will be the licensee name and, if nominated, one recorded trading name as per the QBCC public register. This will be included on the award in addition to the Company name, should you be successful. Master Builders membership no.: QBCC licence no.: Contact person: Please Note: this is the best contact person regarding the judging schedule and following up on any outstand supporting documents. ABN: Postal address: Postcode: Phone: Mobile: Award Acceptance If successful, the award will be accepted by: Project Details Region (where project is located): Brisbane Gold Coast Sunshine Coast Downs & Western Wide Bay Burnett Central Queensland Mackay & Whitsunday North Queensland Far North Queensland Project/house name: Please note: The project name will be included on the winner trophy and supplied to external parties where necessary. Do not use the project s address if this information is private. Full address: Final contract price (including GST and all variations): $ Project completion date: Postcode: Do you own the copyright to the plans of the entry? Yes No List work to be viewed by judges, not included in contract price: List any details of the entry (e.g. house address) that should not be disclosed in promotion of the awards (Note: It is a requirement that photography and/or video of the exterior and interior of award winning entries is permitted): 22

23 Award Categories Category 1: Category 2: Category 3: Category 4: Category 5: Note: A single project/house can be entered into multiple categories. For each additional category the project is entered into, there will be additional entry fees. To enter the same project into another category online, complete the first entry, then copy the entry. This will copy all attached documents and information provided for the original category. The Copy entry will need to be edited so that it is entered into the correct category. Please note that there may be additional fields to enter before you can submit the copy. Display Home categories Do you have town planning approval to showcase the display home you are entering? Yes No If yes, please supply a copy of approval documentation. If no, please list the days/times the display home is open for inspection and where these times are advertised. Is the contract price of the display home the actual cost of the home as presented, including actual fixtures and fittings as displayed? Yes No If no, please advise of the actual cost of the home, including all fixtures and fittings. Specialty Award Eligibility: Is the Kitchen (as shown) included in the contract price? Is the Bathroom (as shown) included in the contract price? Is the Swimming pool (as shown) included in the contract price? Yes Yes Yes No No No 23

24 Conditions of entry All entries in the Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards are subject to the conditions of entry. The conditions of entry are strictly enforced. Signing and submitting an entry form is confirmation that the entrant has read and agrees to the conditions of entry. The Master Builders Queensland Housing & Construction Awards (Awards) are conducted by the Queensland Master Builders Association Industrial Organisation of Employers (ABN: ) trading as Master Builders. Only current members of Master Builders or persons currently employed by a Master Builders member may enter the Awards. To be eligible for entry into the Awards, the project/house must meet the following criteria: o Have reached practical completion and be in all other respects complete, no earlier than 1 January 2017 and no later than 31 March 2018, to enable the judges to walk through and make a thorough physical assessment of the project o Be located in Queensland o Must not have won a Master Builders Award in the same category in a previous year. The entry and submission must be completed in full, giving all details and supporting documents as required. Payment must be received with the entry for the nomination to be processed. To be eligible for any early bird discount, entries must be paid for in full on or before the advertised early bird date. Entries that are not paid in full by this date will be converted to the standard rate and an invoice for the balance will be issued. Master Builders accepts no responsibility for entry submissions not received by Master Builders for any reason. The entrant must obtain permission from the owner to enter the awards prior to nominating a project/house for an award. Master Builders reserves the right to refuse to accept any entry and shall, at its own discretion, at any time prior to the award ceremony, declare an entry ineligible where the: o Entrant s membership with Master Builders has been cancelled or suspended o Entrant is found to be unlicenced o Entrant s license has been cancelled or suspended by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC). o Entrant has not complied with the Conditions o The entry is incomplete or does not contain all of the supporting documents o The entry fee has not been paid in full o Entrant has not obtained prior permission from the building owner to submit the Project for entry or o Information provided by the entrant is deficient, false or misleading in any way. Where an award has been given and it is found that the entry has not satisfied the conditions of entry, the award may be withdrawn and returned to Master Builders. In the event that an entry is withdrawn or disqualified, after the judging process has commenced, a refund will not be issued. Entry submissions, including all documents and photographs submitted to Master Builders with the entry, are the property of Master Builders. As the Awards are a competition, unfortunately it is not possible to provide feedback on individual entry submissions. Judges notes will not be supplied to entrants, their representatives or the media. Entry submissions may be supplied to Master Builders Australia, should the entry be selected to represent Queensland in its respective category at the Master Builders Australia National Excellence in Building & Construction Awards. Rising Star, Women in Building and Apprentice of the Year entrants must be working in a trade or profession in the building and construction industry in Queensland. If entrants choose to purchase tickets to the Awards presentation event on the assumption that they will win an Award, in the event that the entrant is not a winner, Master Builders will not refund the ticket fee. Master Builders reserves the right to change these conditions of entry at any time without prior notice. Judging The Awards are comprised of 57 categories, plus three (3) Major Awards (House of the Year, Project of the Year and President s Award) as outlined in the entry handbooks. A project must win its category to be eligible to win a Major Award. The Major Awards are awarded at the judges discretion only. These categories are not available for separate entry. Queensland Awards: Winners in each of the Regional Award categories will be eligible to progress through to the Queensland Awards judging process. Please note: This is exclusive of Discretionary, Perpetual and Memorial Awards. National Awards: All Eligible Queensland Award winners will be submitted at the discretion of Master Builders and the judges, to represent Queensland in their respective category at the Master Builders 24

25 Australia National Excellence in Building & Construction Awards. Please note: the submissions that are put forward for the National Awards are in line with the National Awards categories. Not all Queensland State category winners fit into these national categories. To be eligible for the Rising Star Award, the entrant must be operating as a sole trader, in a partnership, or a director of a company. The entrant must hold a current contractor license in a builder category (Low Rise, Medium Rise or Open) under the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 in the state of Queensland and have held such a license for no more than seven (7) years. To be eligible for the Women in Building Award, the entrant must be a female who is currently in a trade and/or profession in the building and construction industry. No formal qualification is required for this award. To be eligible for the Apprentice of the Year Award, the entrant must be either currently completing an apprenticeship or have completed their indenture between 31 March 2017 and 31 March To be eligible for the Institute of Building Consultants Award, the entrant must be currently employed by a member or be a member of the Master Builders Institute of Building Consultants. A winner may not necessarily be declared in all categories in all regions. Each winner must meet the minimum score during judging to be declared a winner of the category. The judges reserve the right to split an Award category into two separate award categories. In the event that a category is split, only one of the two winners will be eligible to go forward for that Award at the Queensland Awards. This decision is at the regional judge s discretion only. For on-site inspections, the house/project must be available to Master Builders at an agreed time for the judges to conduct an on-site inspection of the house/project for the purposes of evaluating the entry in the Awards. The judges must have internal access to the building on the day of the inspection. It is the entrant s responsibility to gain permission to access the building, from the current owner of the building, prior to the inspection. Should access to the project not be permitted at the time of the allocated on-site inspection, the entry may be disqualified. The judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into by the judges or Master Builders. It is the responsibility of the entrant to ensure that their entry complies with the published judging criteria for the category. Entries that, in the opinion of the judges, do not comply with the judging criteria may be disqualified or, at the option of the judges, judged under a different category to which the project was originally entered into. For projects, judging is based on the project presented at the time of the allocated on-site inspection, in conjunction with information submitted with the entry. For Individual Awards (Rising Star, Women in Building, Apprentice of the Year, Institute of Building Consultants and Diversity Awards), and all sustainable, environmental and workplace health and safety categories, judging is based solely on the entry submission provided. Entries are judged against a set of judging criteria. This is readily available via our online awards entry system. Publicity Every effort will be made to maximise publicity for all entrants. Master Builders will generate press releases and appropriate media coverage and packages throughout Queensland; however, entry in the Awards does not automatically ensure exposure in the media. Winners may be published in the Master Builder magazine, on the Master Builders website and in social media. Entrants give Master Builders and relevant third parties permission to market products and services to you as they see fit during the term of the awards. The information in your entry submission (including any photographs you supply) may be used by Master Builders to promote the Awards, including any Awards in future years. If you are an Award winner, Master Builders may use: o The entrant s name or business name and the name of the project anywhere in the world in any advertisement or other material which promotes the Awards or the products or services of Master Builders; and o Details about you or your business, your contact phone number, website address and the project in printed, electronic and internet-based media in promoting the Awards, without compensation to you. You agree to allow Master Builders to contact you to provide comments about the Awards and to take photos or video footage of you, your business and the materials. In relation to the materials: o You now assign to Master Builders solely for the benefit of Master Builders all of your right, property and interest in the copy of the materials submitted for the Awards; o In the event that any third party has any proprietary interest in the materials or any intellectual property rights contained in them, you agree to procure for Master Builders the right to use that copy of the materials in any way Master Builders sees fit without compensation to any such third parties or to You, including the right to make further copies of the materials; o You indemnify and agree to hold harmless each of Master Builders, the judges and each of their staff, servants or agents in respect of any claim, demand, liability, loss or damage sustained by 25

26 o o o o o o o any of them arising in any way out of use by Master Builders of the materials for the purposes of the Awards or their promotion; Without limiting the generality of anything else contained in this clause, Master Builders may use the materials for future promotional and marketing purposes without further reference or compensation to you or any third party; Master Builders may duplicate, alter, adapt and utilize the materials at anytime, anywhere, and by any means; Master Builders may license, authorise or otherwise license or transfer Master Builders rights in the materials to others to do the same; You acknowledge that, by entering the Awards, you grant (and undertake to procure from any relevant third parties a grant) to Master Builders on submission of the materials a worldwide, royalty free, perpetual, exclusive and irrevocable licence to use the materials for whatever purpose Master Builders sees fit; You unconditionally and irrevocably consent to any act or omission that would otherwise infringe any of your moral rights in the materials (as defined in Part IX of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cwlth)) and present and future rights of a similar nature conferred by statute anywhere in the world whether occurring before or after this consent is given ( moral rights ); You waive all moral rights in the materials that arise outside Australia; and You agree not to institute, maintain or support any claim or proceeding for infringement of your moral rights or any other rights you assert in, relating to or arising out of the materials Awards ceremonies Cancellations of ticket purchases, for any reason, received less than five (5) days prior to the event to which the purchase relates will not be eligible for a refund. Master Builders reserves the right within its sole discretion to cancel a ticket without giving reasons at any time by refunding the full ticket fee. Master Builders reserves the right within its sole discretion to add, withdraw, reschedule or substitute presenters or artists and may vary advertised programs, prices, venues, seating arrangements and audience capacity. In the unlikely event of cancellation of the event, the maximum liability of Master Builders is limited to a refund of the ticket fee with no additional liability for travel costs, hotel costs, or any other costs or expenses whatsoever. In the unlikely event of cancellation or postponement of the event due to circumstances beyond the reasonable control of Master Builders including, but not limited to, acts of terrorism, war, acts of God and natural disaster, Master Builders cannot be held responsible for any cost, damage or expense which may be incurred as a consequence of the event being postponed or cancelled. The purchaser may use the tickets to attend the event themselves or may transfer the tickets to another person who will attend the event ( attendee ). Event attendees will be required to agree (and you undertake to procure their agreement) that Master Builders or its agents may take photographs and film footage of you and any attendees at the event, and may use the photographs and/or film footage for Master Builders promotional and/or commercial purposes, including, but not limited to, use on Master Builders website, social media or in any other print or digital publications. Attendees must agree (and you undertake to procure their agreement) that filmed material may be reproduced for these purposes as film, audio or written quotation. You also agree (and you undertake to procure agreement by relevant attendees) that neither you nor any attendees are entitled to remuneration, residuals, royalties or any other payment from Master Builders in respect of the images/footage. The photographs and footage may be used by Master Builders and relevant third parties. You accept the risk that photographs and/or film footage of you may be downloaded from Master Builders website, or taken from a brochure or other publication, and reproduced in social media or other websites or elsewhere, or otherwise communicated or made available to the public or sections of the public. Persons attend the events at their own risk. You and attendees must agree (and you undertake to procure their agreement) not to hold Master Builders liable for any losses, damages, expenses, costs, claims or liabilities suffered or incurred (including without limitation any consequential or indirect losses or loss of profit) arising out of or in any way related to booking for the events, attending the events, cancellation of the events, failure of the events to achieve expectations, or for any error or omission by Master Builders or any of the judges. You and attendees must agree (and you undertake to procure their agreement) not to hold Master Builders liable or responsible for any personal injury (i.e. physical, psychological or emotional stress) or any loss or damage to personal property. Attendees are not permitted to use photographs and/or video footage taken on their (or anyone else s) personal device for commercial purposes. If you choose to purchase a ticket to the event on the assumption that you will win an award, in the event that you are not a winner, Master Builders will not refund the ticket fee. Copyright 26