Best new build project

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The judges will be looking at the overall look of a building, including the architect’s design and how it complements the existing surroundings. The project should have been built on time, on budget and either met or exceeded client's expectations all of which will be looked on favourably.

Best refurbishment project

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The judges will be looking at the overall building from its original form and how the transformation has greatly improved the aesthetics and sustainability of the new refurbishment. Before and after images will greatly help in this category. The project should have been built on time, on budget and have either met or exceeded the client's expectations.

Most sustainable building

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The judges will be looking for a new build or refurbishment project that has utilised a system that demonstrates sustainable and environmental credentials. With regards to a refurbishment project, judges will be looking to see how well the product has improved/complemented the existing building. The project should have been built on time, on budget and have either met or exceeded the client's expectations.

Best use of a Curtain Walling System

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The judges will be looking for a curtain walling system, which has been installed to a very high standard on either a new build or refurbishment project. With regards to a refurbishment project, judges will be looking to see how well the product has improved/complemented the existing building. The project should have been built on time, on budget and have either met or exceeded the client's expectations.

Best use of fibre cement cladding panels

The judges will be looking for a fibre cement product that has been installed on either a new build or refurbishment project, and that has been completed to a very high standard. With regards to a refurbishment project, judges will be looking to see how well the product has improved/complemented the existing building. The project should have been built on time, on budget and have either met or exceeded the client's expectations.

Best use of a composite panel system

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The judges will be looking for a composite panel system made from any hard metal material, which has been installed to a very high standard on either a new build or refurbishment project. With regards to a refurbishment project, judges will be looking to see how well the product has improved/complemented the existing building. The project should have been built on time, on budget and have either met or exceeded the client's expectations.

Best use of a brick slip cladding system

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The judges will be looking for a brick slip system that has been installed on either a new build or refurbishment project, and that has been completed to a very high standard. With regards to a refurbishment project, judges will be looking to see how well the product has improved/complemented the existing building. The project should have been built on time, on budget and have either met or exceeded the client's expectations.

Best use of a rainscreen system using aluminium

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The judges will be looking for an aluminium panel system that has been installed on either a new build or refurbishment project, and that has been completed to a very high standard. With regards to a refurbishment project, judges will be looking to see how well the product has improved/complemented the existing building. The project should have been built on time, on budget and have either met or exceeded the client's expectations.

Best use of rainscreen using specialist metal, to include (zinc, copper, brass)

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The judges will be looking for a specialist metal product that has been installed on either a new build or refurbishment project, and that has been completed to a very high standard. With regards to a refurbishment project, judges will be looking to see how well the product has improved/complemented the existing building. The project should have been built on time, on budget and have either met or exceeded the client's expectations.

Best use of a rainscreen system using glass or ceramics

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The judges will be looking for a glass or ceramic system that has been installed on either a newbuild or refurbishment project, and that has been completed to a very high standard.

With regards to a refurbishment project, judges will be looking to see how well the product has improved/complemented the existing building. The project should have been built on time, on budget and have either met or exceeded the client's expectations.

Best use of a timber clad system

The judges will be looking for a timber clad product that has been installed on either a new build or refurbishment project, and that has been completed to a very high standard. If it’s a refurbishment project, judges will be looking to see how well the product has improved/complemented the existing building. The project should have been built on time, on budget and have either met or exceeded the client's expectations.

RCI project of the year

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This award is chosen by the judges from all of the finalists

The judges will be looking at the overall building (new build or refurbishment), taking into consideration several factors, such as the purpose of the building and what impact it has on the community; the external aesthetics of the building, its sustainable and energy efficient attributions; and how the building has complemented the current surroundings. The project should have been built on time, on budget and have either met or exceeded the client's expectations.

Outstanding contribution of the year

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The judges will be looking for a person, who during their career, has worked tirelessly to raise the profile of their business and the facades industry as a whole. Nominations should include an outline of the person’s career to date, their current role, and examples of how their hard work and dedication has had a positive impact on the sector. Testimonials from past and present colleagues are welcomed.