Awards Categories 2025

Award entries close 28 February 2025

This award recognises architectural practices that consider Modern Methods of Construction as the key design component in the construction of non-domestic or residential buildings. This award is open to all UK registered architectural firms.

In the application process there a requirement to showcase a design that has one or more categories of MMC at the core of the design. In application the entry should identify how the practice engaged with clients to positively embraces MMC and how the wider supply chain is engaged.

Please include at least one client testimonial with your entry and one testimonial from the supplier of MMC components.

Judges are looking for a practice that has been a leading force in the choice of Modern Methods of construction in design.

Entries will be judged on the following criteria: 

• How does your firm see Modern Methods of Construction in the current construction market. What sectors are more fitting to MMC and why?

• How your firm is responding to the current market conditions? What are you doing differently? What is your approach to partnering with clients and suppliers?
• How your firm approaches sustainability in business operations and projects (How does Net Zero feature within your operations and projects?) 
• How your firm approaches health and safety policy and corporate social responsibility 
• How your firm resources training and R&D (Specifically in relation to MMC, where is investment made?)

Please produce and upload documents that supports your entry eg. Specific projects, testimonials or anything that supports your work. All information received will only be seen by our judges and remains confidential.

Please consider the use of photograph to support the entry, consider creating an annotated slide show for judges.

Submit your entry

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Award entries close 28 February 2025

The awards for temporary building project categories recognise the unsung heroes using Modern Methods of Construction. For this category budling projects must be within the Education or Healthcare sector, where the requirement was to provide a building for a temporary period intended to be two years or less.

This award is open to all UK registered organisations supplying temporary buildings for sale, hire or lease, or end users, contractors leading the project.

The entry should focus around a specific projects where there was a temporary requirement for a complete building or extension to building required. Please include a client testimonial with your entry.

Entries will be judged on the following criteria: 

• What was the client issue and how did the use of Modern Methods of Construction provide a solution?

• What were the specific challenges faced by the project in terms of working area, constraints of existing building, etc?
• How did the project approach sustainability? Was the carbon impact of the project a consideration?  
• What was the your approach to health and safety and corporate social responsibility on the project.
• How has the use of MMC improved the well being in the local community/area?
• How was the building handed over the client to ensure the full benefits of MMC design realised? 
• What is the future for the building used on the project once completed?

Please produce and upload documents that supports your entry eg. Specific projects, testimonials or anything that supports your work. All information received will only be seen by our judges and remains confidential.

Please consider the use of photographs to support the entry, consider creating an annotated slide show for judges. A timeline of the project and/or before and after photographs are encouraged.

Place your brand in front of the most innovative and inspiring uses of Modern Methods of Construction over the past year.

Submit your entry

To sponsor this category:

Email: jacquigrant@stepconnect2.com

Call: 01892351626

Award entries close 28 February 2025

The awards for temporary building project categories recognise the unsung heroes using Modern Methods of Construction. For this category budling projects must be within the private sector, where the requirement was to provide a building for a temporary period intended to be two years or less.

Projects could be associated with specific events and festivals (local or national), exhibitions, associated projects (I.e. Marketing suites), food and/or catering, temporary offices or any other private sector use.

This award is open to all UK registered organisations supplying temporary buildings for sale, hire or lease, or end users, project managers or contractors using temporary buildings.

The entry should focus around a specific projects where there was a temporary requirement for a complete building or extension to building required. Please include a client testimonial with your entry.

Entries will be judged on the following criteria: 

• What was the client issue and how did the use of Modern Methods of Construction provide a solution?

• What were the specific challenges faced by the project in terms of working area, constraints of existing building, etc?
• How did the project approach sustainability? Was the carbon impact of the project a consideration?  
• What was the your approach to health and safety and corporate social responsibility on the project.
• How was the building handed over the client to ensure the full benefits of MMC design realised? 
• What is the future for the building used on the project once completed?

Please produce and upload documents that supports your entry eg. Specific projects, testimonials or anything that supports your work. All information received will only be seen by our judges and remains confidential.

Please consider the use of photographs to support the entry, consider creating an annotated slide show for judges. A timeline of the project and/or before and after photographs are encouraged.

Place your brand in front of the most innovative and inspiring uses of Modern Methods of Construction over the past year.

Submit your entry

To sponsor this category:

Email: jacquigrant@stepconnect2.com

Call: 01892351626

Award entries close 28 February 2025

The awards for temporary building project categories recognise the unsung heroes using Modern Methods of Construction. For this category budling projects must be within the construction sector, where the requirement was to provide a building for a temporary period intended to be two years or less.

Projects could be associated with specific commercial, public or infrastructure projects where there was a requirement for one or more buildings required for construction welfare, storage or management.  

This award is open to all UK registered organisations supplying temporary buildings for sale, hire or lease, end users, contractors, consultants or other organisations leading the project.

The entry should focus around a specific projects where there was a temporary requirement for a complete building or extension to building required. Please include a client testimonial with your entry.

Entries will be judged on the following criteria: 

• What was the client issue and how did the use of Modern Methods of Construction provide a solution?

• What were the specific challenges faced by the project in terms of working area, constraints of existing building, etc?
• How did the project approach sustainability? Was the carbon impact of the project a consideration?  
• What was your approach to health and safety and corporate social responsibility on the project.
• How was the building handed over the client to ensure the full benefits of MMC design realised? 
• What is the future for the building used on the project once completed?

Please produce and upload documents that supports your entry eg. Specific projects, testimonials or anything that supports your work. All information received will only be seen by our judges and remains confidential.

Please consider the use of photographs to support the entry, consider creating an annotated slide show for judges. A timeline of the project and/or before and after photographs are encouraged.

Submit your entry

To sponsor this category:

Email: jacquigrant@stepconnect2.com

Call: 01892351626

Award entries close 28 February 2025

This category is open to all members of a project team for a UK based project that has been completed (or has at least one phase of completion) where there is substantial evidence that the project has made an outstanding contribution towards reducing carbon emissions within the built environment, achieving or contribution to the net zero agenda.

Projects entered into this category should include the reduction of the emissions from construction, operation and details of the life cycle benefits. Projects can be in any sector non-domestic or residential, private or public sector, permanent or temporary build as long as employing the use of MMC.

A client testimonial is required as part of the entry.

Entries will be judged on the following criteria: 

• How have carbon emissions been reduced and/or achieved a net zero target? How did the use of Modern Methods of Construction provide a key element to the approach?

• What innovations were used in the approach to the project? Consider materials, technologies and or other factors.
• What were the specific challenges faced by the project in terms of working area, constraints of existing building, etc? Was the project completed on time and on budget?
• How did the project approach sustainability? What are the ongoing commitments to the environment as a result of the project?
• How was the building handed over the client to ensure the full benefits of MMC design realised? 

Please produce and upload documents that supports your entry eg. Specific projects, testimonials or anything that supports your work. All information received will only be seen by our judges and remains confidential.

For this award evidence of calculation or external verification of carbon emisisons are essential.

Please consider the use of photographs to support the entry, consider creating an annotated slide show for judges. A timeline of the project and/or before and after photographs are encouraged.

Submit your entry

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Award entries close 28 February 2025

This category is open to all types of companies working in the MMC industry who can demonstrate success in equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives. Equality, diversity and inclusion brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the construction industry. This award aims to recognise industry-leading performance and showcase organisations who are going the extra mile to recruit from a diverse background and improve diversity in their leadership teams.

This awards can be entered by individuals or UK registered companies working within the UK MMC industry, as architect, consultant, contractor, manufacturer or within the supply chain.

Entries will be judged on the following criteria: 

• Evidence of encouraging inclusive participation and eliminating discrimination
• Evidence of the impact of work/initiative on promoting equality, diversity and inclusion
• Commitment to the values of equality, diversity and inclusion beyond the expectations of their job role/project
• Examples of innovation in response to an equality and diversity issue
• Evidence of respect to other members of the MMC industry
• Collaborative approach to improving EDI in the MMC Industry

Please produce and upload documents that supports your entry eg. Specific projects, testimonials or anything that supports the entry. All information received will only be seen by our judges and remains confidential.

Place your brand in front of the most innovative and inspiring uses of Modern Methods of Construction over the past year.

Submit your entry

To sponsor this category:

Email: jacquigrant@stepconnect2.com

Call: 01892351626

Place your brand in front of the most innovative and inspiring uses of Modern Methods of Construction over the past year.

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Award entries close 28 February 2025

This award recognises the client of a project that shows an outstanding commitment to Modern Methods of Construction, embracing innovation in construction and engaging the supply chain collaboratively, showing a responsible attitude to sustainability for a project, on time and on budget.

This award is open to all UK registered companies. The client can enter directly or be nominated by a member of their supply chain, with permission from the client. 

Judges are looking for a client that has been a leading force in the choice of Modern Methods of construction in design.

Entries will be judged on the following criteria: 

• How the client approached the delivery of the project? How did the use of Modern Methods of Construction provide a key element to the approach?

• How the client is responding to the current market conditions. What innovations were used in the approach to the project? Consider materials, technologies and or other factors.
• How did the project approach sustainability? What are the ongoing commitments to the environment as a result of the project?
• How collaboration with the supply chain was important to the project’s success.
• How the building/project has been received by the local community.

Please produce and upload documents that supports your entry e.g., specific projects, testimonials or anything that supports your work. All information received will only be seen by our judges and remains confidential.

Please consider the use of photographs to support the entry, consider creating an annotated slide show for the judges. A timeline of the project and/or before and after photographs are encouraged.

Submit your entry

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Award entries close 28 February 2025

This award seeks to recognise innovation. This could be at any point in a project cycle or within the supply chain. Please outline in the application how the innovation has led to either increased safety, increased performance and/or reduced carbon emissions.

The award is open to any UK registered company that is working within the MMC industry, either as part of the construction chain, manufacturer of buildings or part of the wider supply chain.

Entries will be judged on the following criteria: 

• How the innovation has led to proven improvement in the outcome through design or research.
• Clear ambitions, strategies and action plans which intentionally drive positive change.
• How does the innovation use progressive procurement policies to enable and reward supply chain innovation.
• Show clear evidence of action taken, and results achieved, that show a positive significant step change in performance compared to previous years and most others in the sector.

Please produce and upload documents that supports your entry e.g., specific details of products or processes, testimonials or anything that supports your work. All information received will only be seen by our judges and remains confidential.

Where the innovation leads to reduction in carbon emissions or increased compliance, please ensure to include detailed calculations and evidence to support.

Please consider the use of photographs to support the entry, consider creating an annotated slide show for the judges

Place your brand in front of the most innovative and inspiring uses of Modern Methods of Construction over the past year.

Submit your entry

To sponsor this category:

Email: jacquigrant@stepconnect2.com

Call: 01892351626

Award entries close 28 February 2025

This award recognises the manufacturers of Category 1 MMC (3D Volumetric) who have really gone the extra mile in their performance, innovation, sustainability, and wider services.

The award is open to all UK registered companies that manufacture Category 1 buildings for permanent or temporary use.

You should include pictures to illustrate highlighted projects, and entries will be judged on the following criteria: 

• How the manufacturer is responding to the current market conditions. What innovations are being deployed in manufacturing and design.
• How is the manufacturer approaching sustainability? Is there a commitment to net zero or any other key environmental targets? 
• How is the manufacturer collaborating with the supply chain?
• What challenges are being faced by the manufacturer/industry and how are they being solved proactively?
• How is customer satisfaction measured and ensured?
• What is the manufacturers approach to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion across the business?

Please produce and upload documents that supports your entry e.g., specific projects, testimonials or anything that supports your work. All information received will only be seen by our judges and remains confidential.

Please consider the use of photographs to support the entry, consider creating an annotated slide show for the judges. A timeline of the project and/or before and after photographs are encouraged.

Place your brand in front of the most innovative and inspiring uses of Modern Methods of Construction over the past year.

Submit your entry

To sponsor this category:

Email: jacquigrant@stepconnect2.com

Call: 01892351626

Award entries close 28 February 2025

This award recognises the manufacturers of Category 2 MMC (2D Panelised) who have really gone the extra mile in their performance, innovation, sustainability, and wider service.

The award is open to all UK registered companies that manufacture Category 2 buildings for permanent or temporary use.

You should include pictures to illustrate highlighted projects, and entries will be judged on the following criteria: 

• How is the manufacturer responding to the current market conditions? What innovations area being deployed in manufacturing and design?
• How is the manufacturer approaching sustainability? Is there a commitment to net zero or any other key environmental targets? 
• How is the manufacturer collaborating with the supply chain?
• What challenges are being faced by the manufacturer/industry and how are they being solved proactively?
• How is customer satisfaction measured and ensured?
• What is the manufacturers approach to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion across the business?

Please produce and upload documents that supports your entry e.g., specific projects, testimonials or anything that supports your work. All information received will only be seen by our judges and remains confidential.

Please consider the use of photographs to support the entry, consider creating an annotated slide show for the judges. A timeline of the project and/or before and after photographs are encouraged.

Place your brand in front of the most innovative and inspiring uses of Modern Methods of Construction over the past year.

Submit your entry

To sponsor this category:

Email: jacquigrant@stepconnect2.com

Call: 01892351626

Award entries close 28 February 2025

This category is open to all members of a project team for a UK based project that has been completed (or has at least one phase of completion) where the project is a representation of the use of MMC within a commercial, retail, office, or leisure sector.

Projects entered should demonstrate an exemplar use of MMC, across at least 60% of the project.

Entries can be made by the end client, contractor, architectural team, manufacturer, or wider supply chain members.

Client/Occupier testimonial must be part of the award entry along with photographs and/or videos showcasing the project.

Entries will be judged on the following criteria: 

• How did the project approach sustainability? What are the ongoing commitments to the environment as a result of the project?
• Project aesthetics, is the project eye catching and attractive, does it need to be? Outline the design process and the client brief.

• Are there any innovations in the project, either in the finished building or in the construction methodology?
• Was collaboration with the supply chain important to the project success?
• How has the building/project been received by the local community?

Please produce and upload documents that supports your entry e.g., specific projects, testimonials or anything that supports your work. All information received will only be seen by our judges and remains confidential.

Please consider the use of photographs to support the entry, consider creating an annotated slide show for the judges. A timeline of the project and/or before and after photographs are encouraged.

Place your brand in front of the most innovative and inspiring uses of Modern Methods of Construction over the past year.

Submit your entry

To sponsor this category:

Email: jacquigrant@stepconnect2.com

Call: 01892351626

Award entries close 28 February 2025

This category is open to all members of a project team for a UK based project that has been completed (or has at least one phase of completion) where the project is a representation of the use of MMC within the Early Years and Primary Education sector.

Projects entered should demonstrate an exemplar use of MMC across at least 60% of the project.

Entries can be made by the end client, contractor, architectural team, manufacturer, or wider supply chain members.

Client/Occupier testimonial must be part of the award entry along with photographs and/or videos showcasing the project.

Entries will be judged on the following criteria: 

• How did the project approach sustainability? What are the ongoing commitments to the environment as a result of the project?
• Project aesthetics, is the project eye catching and attractive, does it need to be? Outline the design process and the client brief.

• Are there any innovations in the project, either in the finished building or in the construction methodology?
• Was collaboration with the supply chain important to the project’s success?
• How has the building/project been received by the local community?

Please produce and upload documents that supports your entry e.g., specific projects, testimonials or anything that supports your work. All information received will only be seen by our judges and remains confidential.

Please consider the use of photographs to support the entry, consider creating an annotated slide show for the judges. A timeline of the project and/or before and after photographs are encouraged.

Place your brand in front of the most innovative and inspiring uses of Modern Methods of Construction over the past year.

Submit your entry

To sponsor this category:

Email: jacquigrant@stepconnect2.com

Call: 01892351626

Award entries close 28 February 2025

This category is open to all members of a project team for a UK based project that has been completed (or has at least one phase of completion) where the project is a representation of the use of MMC within the Secondary and Higher Education sector.

Projects entered should demonstrate an exemplar use of MMC across at least 60% of the project.

Entries can be made by the end client, contractor, architectural team, manufacturer, or wider supply chain members.

Client/Occupier testimonial must be part of the award entry along with photographs and/or videos showcasing the project.

Entries will be judged on the following criteria: 

• How did the project approach sustainability? What are the ongoing commitments to the environment as a result of the project?
• Project aesthetics, is the project eye catching and attractive, does it need to be? Outline the design process and the client brief.

• Are there any innovations in the project, either in the finished building or in the construction methodology?
• Was collaboration with the supply chain important to the project success?
• How has the building/project been received by the local community?

Please produce and upload documents that supports your entry e.g., specific projects, testimonials or anything that supports your work. All information received will only be seen by our judges and remains confidential.

Please consider the use of photographs to support the entry, consider creating an annotated slide show for the judges. A timeline of the project and/or before and after photographs are encouraged.

Place your brand in front of the most innovative and inspiring uses of Modern Methods of Construction over the past year.

Submit your entry

To sponsor this category:

Email: jacquigrant@stepconnect2.com

Call: 01892351626

Award entries close 28 February 2025

This category is open to all members of a project team for a UK based project that has been completed (or has at least one phase of completion) where the project is a representation of the use of MMC within the SEND, CAMHS or Mental Health Education sector.

Projects entered should demonstrate an exemplar use of MMC across at least 60% of the project.

Entries can be made by the end client, contractor, architectural team, manufacturer, or wider supply chain members.

Client/Occupier testimonial must be part of the award entry along with photographs and/or videos showcasing the project.

Entries will be judged on the following criteria: 

• How did the project approach sustainability? What are the ongoing commitments to the environment as a result of the project?
• Project aesthetics, is the project eye catching and attractive, does it need to be? Outline the design process and the client brief.

• Are there any innovations in the project, either in the finished building or in the construction methodology?
• Was collaboration with the supply chain was important to the project success?
• How has the building/project been received by the local community?

Please produce and upload documents that supports your entry e.g., specific projects, testimonials or anything that supports your work. All information received will only be seen by our judges and remains confidential.

Please consider the use of photographs to support the entry, consider creating an annotated slide show for the judges. A timeline of the project and/or before and after photographs are encouraged.

Place your brand in front of the most innovative and inspiring uses of Modern Methods of Construction over the past year.

Submit your entry

To sponsor this category:

Email: jacquigrant@stepconnect2.com

Call: 01892351626

Award entries close 28 February 2025

This award recognises the MMC supply chain who have really gone the extra mile in their performance, innovation, sustainability, and wider services.

The award is open to all UK registered companies that supply products or services within the MMC industry (excluding manufacturers of buildings).

Judges will be looking for the following criteria in entries:

• How the supplier responded to the current market conditions. What innovations are being deployed in product and service development.?
• How is the partner approaching sustainability? Is there a commitment to net-zero or any other key environmental targets? 
• What challenges are being faced by the supplier/industry and how are they being solved proactively?
• How is customer satisfaction measured and ensured?
• What is the partners approach to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion across the business?

Please produce and upload documents that supports your entry e.g., specific projects, testimonials or anything that supports your work. All information received will only be seen by our judges and remains confidential.

Please consider the use of photographs to support the entry, consider creating an annotated slide show for the judges.

Place your brand in front of the most innovative and inspiring uses of Modern Methods of Construction over the past year.

Submit your entry

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Award entries close 28 February 2025

This category is open to all members of a project team for a UK based project that has been completed (or has at least one phase of completion) where the project is a representation of the use of MMC within the Primary Healthcare sector.

Projects entered should demonstrate an exemplar use of MMC across at least 60% of the project.

Entries can be made by the end client, contractor, architectural team, manufacturer, or wider supply chain members.

Client/Occupier testimonial must be part of the award entry along with photographs and/or videos showcasing the project.

Entries will be judged on the following criteria: 

• How did the project approach sustainability? What are the ongoing commitments to the environment as a result of the project?
• Project aesthetics, is the project eye catching and attractive, does it need to be? Outline the design process and the client brief.

• Are there any innovations in the project, either in the finished building or in the construction methodology?
• Was collaboration with the supply chain was important to the project success?
• How has the building/project been received by the local community?

Please produce and upload documents that supports your entry e.g., specific projects, testimonials or anything that supports your work. All information received will only be seen by our judges and remains confidential.

Please consider the use of photographs to support the entry, consider creating an annotated slide show for the judges. A timeline of the project and/or before and after photographs are encouraged.

Place your brand in front of the most innovative and inspiring uses of Modern Methods of Construction over the past year.

Submit your entry

To sponsor this category:

Email: jacquigrant@stepconnect2.com

Call: 01892351626

Award entries close 28 February 2025

This category is open to all members of a project team for a UK based project that has been completed (or has at least one phase of completion) where the project is a representation of the use of MMC within the second tier Healthcare sector, inclusive of medical centres, surgeries, public or private.

Projects entered should demonstrate an exemplar use of MMC across at least 60% of the project.

Entries can be made by the end client, contractor, architectural team, manufacturer, or wider supply chain members.

Client/Occupier testimonial must be part of the award entry along with photographs and/or videos showcasing the project.

Entries will be judged on the following criteria: 

• How did the project approach sustainability? What are the ongoing commitments to the environment as a result of the project?
• Project aesthetics, is the project eye catching and attractive, does it need to be? Outline the design process and the client brief.

• Are there any innovations in the project, either in the finished building or in the construction methodology?
• Was collaboration with the supply chain was important to the project success?
• How has the building/project been received by the local community?

Please produce and upload documents that supports your entry e.g., specific projects, testimonials or anything that supports your work. All information received will only be seen by our judges and remains confidential.

Please consider the use of photographs to support the entry, consider creating an annotated slide show for the judges. A timeline of the project and/or before and after photographs are encouraged.

Place your brand in front of the most innovative and inspiring uses of Modern Methods of Construction over the past year.

Submit your entry

To sponsor this category:

Email: jacquigrant@stepconnect2.com

Call: 01892351626

Place your brand in front of the most innovative and inspiring uses of Modern Methods of Construction over the past year.

To sponsor this category:

Email: jacquigrant@stepconnect2.com

Call: 01892351626

Award entries close 28 February 2025

The award for women in MMC is dedicated to recognising and honouring exceptional women who have made significant contributions to the industry. By highlighting their achievements, we can inspire future generations and promote workforce development.

The award is open to all women actively employed within the MMC Industry, including contracting, subcontracting, speciality trades and other allied fields. Employment could be in design, engineering, hire control, marketing, purchasing or any other role where exceptional or outstanding performance has been demonstrated.

This award may be entered directly, or a candidate may be nominated by their employer or colleagues. The named person must give permission for the entry.

Entries will be judged on the following criteria: 

• Evidence of outstanding or exceptional performance.
• Evidence of the impact of work/initiative on promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrate a high level of respect from industry peers, leaders and clients.
• Evidence of respect to other members of the MMC industry.

Please produce and upload documents that supports your entry e.g., specific projects, testimonials or anything that supports the entry. All information received will only be seen by our judges and remains confidential.

Place your brand in front of the most innovative and inspiring uses of Modern Methods of Construction over the past year.

Submit your entry

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