Now in its fifth year, the awards recognise those within the construction industry who are embracing sustainable practices as a genuine business concern. This includes architects, designers, engineers, contractors, builders and clients.

“By assisting practitioners to share their knowledge and experience, as well as acknowledging their success, the Concrete3 Sustainability Awards are key to raising the bar in terms of responsible design, build and operating practices across environmental, economic and social areas of endeavour,” said CCANZ chief executive Rob Gaimster.

The 2012 Awards entries will be judged across five main categories, from which a supreme winner will be selected:

• Excellence in Residential Concrete Construction 
• Excellence in Commercial Concrete Construction 
• Excellence in Civil Concrete Construction 
• Excellence in Concrete Innovation 
• Excellence in Concrete for the Community. 

Entries will be judged on the following criteria: 

• Lean production less waste
• Managing natural resources
• Minimising energy use
• Protecting against pollution
• Respect for people
• Setting performance targets

Entries are open until Friday, 31 August 2012. Entry information and forms can be found at www.sustainableconcrete.org.nz The winner will be announced at a presentation at the 2012 New Zealand Concrete Industry Conference, 12 October 2012 in Hamilton.