Productivity Initiative of the Year

This award recognises best practice in project delivery. We are looking for initiatives used on UK or overseas projects that are seeking to raise the bar and serve as exemplars to the industry. These projects do not have to be complete; what is required is evidence that the project is tackling the specific initiative in a new and innovative way and that its  positive impact can be measured or quantified.

Because projects may not be complete, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by a panel of our judges, selected for their expertise in this area.

This category rewards innovation in product design or technology applications. The innovation must have been used on a specific project and must be contributing to boosting the overall project outcome and so delivering greater client satisfaction.

• Demonstrate how the product or app is leading to increased performance, durability, safety or competitiveness on the project.
• Provide evidence of this success in terms of client satisfaction.
• The judges may wish to take into account the research strategy that led to the development of the product or app and its sales success to date.
• Products or apps developed or manufactured in the UK by overseas companies are permitted, as are products researched and developed in the UK, but manufactured overseas.

Submission details (max 900 words)

• A precis version of the full name of the initiative and the project it has been applied on as it may appear in Awards marketing material (no more than eight words)
• The full and proper name of the initiative and the project it has been applied on, and a brief description of what the initiative is, with a focus on the impact (100 words max)
• A fuller written description of the key reason why this initiative should be considered for this award, which pays attention to as many of the criteria listed above as is appropriate. Please remember to give clear reasoning and evidence as to why this initiative is exceptional (max 800 words)