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JUDGING Entries will be judged on the basis of overall engineering excellence in each of the 10 categories, on the basis of the work performed by the entering firm only, and according to the rating guidelines listed. Winners and affiliated MOs will be notified. RATING GUIDELINES FOR JUDGING 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Original or innovative application of new or existing techniques 20% Future value to the engineering profession and perception by the public 20% Social, economic and sustainable design considerations 20% Complexity 20% Exceeding client/owner needs 20% Total 100% AWARDS The panel of judges will select 24 awards at their discretion – 8 Grand and 16 Honor Awards. A Grand Conceptor Award will be selected from the 8 Grand Award winners. The Grand Conceptor will be announced at the Gala as the top national winner selected by the judges, whose decisions on all awards are final. Awards will be presented to the clients/owners and entering firms submitting the winning entries. All national finalists will be recognized and the top 24 EEA winning projects and the Grand Conceptor will be highlighted during the EEA gala evening. RATING GUIDELINE DEFINITIONS 1. Original or Innovative Application of New or Existing Techniques: n Does the entry demonstrate the use of a new science or a breakthrough in the general knowledge of engineering? n Does the entry represent a unique application of different technology, techniques, materials or equipment? 2. Future Value to the Engineering Profession: n Will the entry redefine current engineering thinking? n Does the entry advance a positive public image of engineering excellence? 3. Social, Economic and Sustainable Design Considerations: n Do the solutions identified produce secondary benefits of value to the community environment? n Does the entrant’s approach provide society with social, economic, or sustainable development benefits? n Is the public’s health, safety, or welfare significantly improved as a result of the entrant’s, and/or affected environment’s, contribution to the project? PUBLICITY The public relations and marketing value of participation in the national EEA program is substantial. All national winners will be highlighted in ACEC’s public relations program, which benefits all U.S. engineering firms. Working with participating firms and MOs, ACEC staff will contact local media to announce winners and their awards. Through national and MO efforts, display panels will be exhibited in city halls, universities, shopping centers and office buildings. These activities enhance direct business development benefits for both local and national award winners. Further benefits are gained through feature stories presented in firm brochures, newsletters and other publications. CALL FOR ENTRIES – CATEGORIES CATEGORY A: Studies, Research and Consulting Non-design services including, but not limited to: n New products, materials n Expert testimony n Basic research and n Computer/software n Technical papers CATEGORY B: Building/Technology Systems n n n n n CATEGORY C: Structural Systems n Foundations n Tunnels n Buildings n Seismic design n Towers n Bridges n Sports facilities CATEGORY D: Surveying and Mapping Technology n Geometrics, ALTA, land title and rights surveys n Control, GPS, monitoring or construction surveying n Survey mapping, GIS/LIS, photogrammetry CATEGORY E: Environmental n Hazardous waste n Solid waste n Restoration/reclamation n Air quality n Noise and technologies studies Mechanical/electrical Computer/technology Communications Acoustics Software systems technology None of the projects entered in Category A can be involved with the preparation of construction documents.
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