News: Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: September 15, 2011
Awards of Excellence registration information
ABC's Awards of Excellence Program has become the premier competition within the construction industry that recognizes outstanding construction projects across the nation.
All projects must be registered online no later than October 31. Please note that if you have already registered your project but need to make changes, email EIC@abc.org rather than completing the form again, and let us know if it's a small or large change, and you will be informed of the next step.
http://www.abc.org/Business_Development/Awards/Excellence_in_Construction_Awards.aspx
The application for this year's competition may be downloaded as a fillable PDF. Be sure to read the tips for submission that have been posted before finalizing your binder.
2011 Competition Timeline and Deadlines
October 15, 2011 - Date projects must be completed by
October 31, 2011 - Deadline for online registration
November 14, 2011 - Deadline for binders to be sent to ABC National
Mid December 2011 - Winners will be notified. Please add EIC@abc.org to your email contact list to be sure you receive our emails.
February 22, 2012 - EIC Banquet, Phoenix, Ariz.
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