Masonry Construction's "Project of the Year" contest

Masonry Construction, May, 2005

Outstanding examples of masonry construction deserve to be honored and publicized. Performing this task recognizes top-quality design and craftsmanship and inspires excellence among others in the profession. MASONRY CONSTRUCTION magazines 6th annual "Project of the Year" competition will serve this purpose by honoring the best masonry jobs completed in the past two years,

Masonry projects in 10 different market categories will be evaluated (see list below). A panel of judges will review the entries and select the winners in each category. (There may not be a winner in every category, depending on the number and quality of entries in each.)

The best project among all those submitted, regardless of category, will receive the prestigious "Project of the Year" award. The photo shows the Hall of Justice. Lansing, Mich., which was the top winner in 2004.

ELIGIBILITY

There are several factors to consider when selecting the entry projects.

* Projects must make significant use of masonry (brick, concrete block, stone, glass block, or structural glazed tile).

* "Top Projects" is not a beauty contest. Although aesthetics will be considered, this contest is focused on the involvement of the mason in design innovations, construction, or placement of materials; cost-saving methods; and environmentally sensitive solutions. These factors are equally important judging criteria.

* Projects must have been completed after January 1, 2003.

* There are no geographic restrictions on the project's location. Jobs anywhere in the world are eligible.

ENTERING

Look over your company's "A" list of projects of the past two years and match them with the market categories. Do you see a winner in the portfolio?

If so, let us know by sending a message indicating the building's name and location and the market category you plan on entering (only one entry per category). Fax the information to MASONRY CONSTRUCTION at 630.543.3112 or e-mail rholzhauer@hanleywood.com. Designate one person in your organization to serve as the primary contact and include his/her phone number and e-mail address.

Detailed instructions on preparing the entry package will be forwarded immediately after receiving the notification. The entry package should be presented in a 1/2-inch, 3-ring binder, with one entry per binder.

The entry should contain a detailed written description of the project, how masonry was used, and what made the job special. Between five and ten high-quality, high resolution (300 dpi) photos of the project are required. Also include a list of the project participants, including the owner, masonry contractor, architect, structural engineer, general contractor, and masonry material suppliers.

The entry package must be received by May 1, 2005. Send the entries to MASONRY CONSTRUCTION'S Top Projects, 426 S. Westgate St., Addison, IL 60101.

All winning entries will be featured in the July/August 2005 issue of MASONRY CONSTRUCTION. The submitter will receive a wall-mounted plaque.

MARKET CATEGORIES

* Commercial buildings

* Fireplaces

* High-rise buildings

* Historic restoration projects

* Industrial buildings

* Institutional buildings

* Landscaping

* Multifamily housing

* Repair & rehabilitation projects

* Residential buildings

In addition, one project will be selected among all the entries, regardless of category, as the MASONRY CONSTRUCTIONS magazine "Project of the Year."