2016 Northern B.C.

Commercial Building Awards

The 4th edition of the Northern BC Commercial Building Awards extends an invitation to you to enter a nomination for this prestigious event, which will be held June 2 at the Ramada Hotel in Prince George. We recognize the winning efforts of Northern B.C.’s new institutional, commercial, industrial building, multi/single family, recreational or renovation projects located from Fort St. John to Prince Rupert, and from 100 Mile House to Prince George. Sponsoring the event, coordinated by Business Examiner Peace Cariboo Skeena newspaper, are the Northern Regional Construction Association (NRCA), the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA), and the BC Northern Real Estate Board Commercial Council.

Eligibility

New institutional, commercial, industrial building, multi/single family, recreational or renovation projects located within these regions and completed between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2015 are eligible for a Commercial Building Awards. If you have a project that falls within the above noted criteria, please complete the attached form.

Judging - Each submission will be judged on the categories noted below and located within the Fraser Valley region.

·  Institutional, commercial, industrial building, multi/single family, recreational or renovation projects completed between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2015.

·  Does it complement the surrounding properties and area?

·  Is it esthetically pleasing?

·  Are there unique architectural features?

·  What is the level of finish (choice in construction materials)?

·  Does it answer a specific development need within the community?

·  Does it contribute to a healthy, sustainable community?

·  Does it have any environmentally friendly or green elements for possible consideration?

Judging Categories - There are 11 categories of Awards.

A panel of independent judges, selected at large, will review each nomination, look at the overall exterior design of the project, and determine how each fit into the surrounding area. Then the judges will decide the winners.

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Mixed use (Commercial/Residential)

·  Community - Institutional (Includes Church/ Schools/Government Facilities)

·  Retail/Shopping Centres

·  Office

·  Community Recreational

·  Senior’s Housing

·  Industrial

·  Multi Family

·  Hospitality

·  Commercial Renovation/Restoration

·  Green

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Note: Categories may be adjusted based on nomination response.

Project Statement

In 60 words or less state on the attached submission form why your project deserves recognition.

Special Features

If there are special exterior features of your project that you want to bring to the judges’ attention, please list these on the submission form.

Photography Submission Criteria

Please submit one of the following:

Email six digital images

If a renovation, two extra “before” images may be included for a total of eight images. Images must be clearly named and numbered “before” and “after”.

Digital Image Criteria

·  Images can be horizontal or vertical

·  Digital images must be submitted as a .jpeg file, 1024 pixels on the long side, at 72 pixels per inch resolution in RGB Color

·  Save the .jpeg file at its highest quality setting (for Windows 10, Mac 12)

·  Final file size for each image should be less than 5 MB

·  Please name all pictures with project name

·  Please indicate whether the photo is a “before” or “after”

·  Photos will be displayed to judges in sequence order (order accordingly)

·  All images must be anonymous. Do not include people in your images

Brochures

When available, please feel free to submit Project Brochures

Award Winners

Winners of the 2016 Commercial Building Awards will be announced at a Gala Dinner June 2, 2016 at the Ramada Hotel in Prince George.

Deadline

Please fill out the attached Submission Form.

All completed entries must be received no later than April 15, 2016.

Send submissions VIA EMAIL to:

Invest Northwest Publishing Ltd.

c/o Mark MacDonald

Phone: 1-866-758-2684 Ext. 120

Email:

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PROJECT SUBMISSION FORM

Please check that all information provided herein is accurate and complete as some of the information may appear in the awards program and advertising.

Project Name
Project Address
Date Completed (MM/DD/YYYY)

OWNER:

Name / Title
Company
Mailing Address
Phone / Fax
Email

DEVELOPER:

Name / Title
Company
Mailing Address
Phone / Fax
Email

ARCHITECT/DESIGNER:

Name / Title
Company
Mailing Address
Phone / Fax
Email

ENGINEER:

Name / Title
Company
Mailing Address
Phone / Fax
Email

GENERAL CONTRACTOR:

Name / Title
Company
Mailing Address
Phone / Fax
Email

Why this project deserves recognition (in 60 words or less)? Bullet form is recommended

Describe Special Features Bullet form is recommended

Digital Imagery and Photography Submission:

ÿ  THREE (or if renovation SIX) digital images

If a renovation, two extra “before” images may be included for a total of eight images. Images must be clearly names and numbered “before” and “after”.

Please note: photos submitted will be posted online; will not be returned and could be used for promotional purposes.

Brochures

When available, please feel free to submit electronic brochures of the Project.

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