Development Excellence Awards

For the schemes reshaping our places

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About this category

Honouring the developers, housebuilders and contractors behind the schemes that change how a place looks and lives.

Eligibility

Open to UK developers, housebuilders, contractors and project teams for schemes delivered or substantially completed during the current awards period. Self-nominations and third-party nominations are both welcome.

Judging criteria

Entries will be judged on design and build quality
Delivery against time and budget
Positive impact on the place and community
Sustainability
The experience of buyers
Occupiers or residents

Qualitative criteria

Quality of design and placemaking
Community engagement
Health and safety record
Sustainability built into the scheme
Collaboration across the project team

Metrics

Homes or space delivered
Delivery against programme and budget
Sales or letting performance
Energy and sustainability ratings
Customer satisfaction

Additional criteria

Submissions should include a project summary
Photographs or plans
Delivery figures and testimonials from buyers
Occupiers or partners

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