RECOGNISING QUALITY SITES

The Bricks recognises and rewards the exceptional work of developers, builders, contractors and housing associations who go the extra mile, regardless of size, to deliver quality in construction. Not forgetting the hard work and dedication of individuals behind the scenes also involved in the development projects.

Being shortlisted for a LABC Warranty award is a clear indication of your company's success and a great opportunity to showcase your work, build your brand and earn the recognition you deserve. Don’t just take our word for it, hear from some of our developers below and watch the highlights from previous years.

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All you need to know

The awards process:

Nominations are based on each development consistently achieving a high average rating provided by the Warranty Risk Management Surveyor during their site inspection visits. Scores are based on the following elements of the build, where the standard of site management and workmanship holds more weight on the average rating achieved:

- General Cooperation
- Health & Safety
- Site Tidiness
- Standard of Site Management
- Standard of Workmanship

Nominations are ratified by Regional Surveying Managers and award certificates are provided to every development who has achieved a consistently high average rating. Throughout the year, those developers who achieve the highest ratings across all elements of the build are further recognised with an award.

Entry criteria:

LABC Warranty Risk Management Surveyors are responsible for scoring developments during their on-site inspection visits based on certain elements of the build and providing developments meet the following criteria:

1: A site must be at first floor level and must include finishing.

2: All apartment blocks and commercial developments must be at least 50% completed.

3: Nominations considered are for total site sizes and may include different warranty policy types, i.e. a site with 40 units of new homes and 20 units of social housing would fall under the over 51 award category.

4: Where a site is nominated under the Conversion / Refurbishment category, a conversion will be considered as a change of use of the building whereas a refurbishment will retain the same use.

5: Nominated sites must be covered by LABC Warranty and have been inspected across most stages of the build by LABC Warranty Risk Management Surveyors.

Developer awards

Development of the Year (1-10 units)
Development of the Year (11-50 units)
Development of the year (over 50 units)
Social Housing Development of the Year
Conversion / Refurbishment Development of the Year
Multi-Storey Development of the Year (over 7 storeys)
Overall Developer of the Year

Behind the Build awards

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Video Series - What do we look for on site:

Video Case Studies - What makes an award winning site:

Key tips for a winning site:

What do we look for on site?

Each development that is scored on site should display a high standard in technical competency and build quality as well as:

- Good site management and leadership
- Compliance with technical standards
- Permanent supervision on site
- A high level of organisational and customer service skills shown by site/project managers

Check out our video series of what we look for on site at key stages of the build.

What makes a winning site?

Consistency and quality of work must be evident across all trades and build stages. Exceptional standards adopted throughout the build process as well as good management, attention to detail and ensuring a safe site throughout are all key tips to securing your win.

Video testimonials

Benefits of winning The Bricks:

The LABC Warranty Bricks award holds significant standing within the industry allowing developers of all sizes to proclaim loudly to the world just how good they really are. We know your reputation for building high quality homes that keep your homeowners and tenants happy is important to you. LABC Warranty can help build your brand, showcase your work and earn the recognition you deserve.

How can winning an award benefit you?

- Increases awareness of your brand

- Interest from the local media/press about your award winning development

- Showcasing the quality of your work with a video case study and through promotional materials

- Helps develop your competitive edge in the construction industry

- Appeals to potential homebuyers and tenants helping you sell homes

- Improves team morale by recognising their hard work

We can help promote your award by providing you with award branded logos, flags, a press release template as well as promotion online via our website and in our printed marketing literature.

Video highlights of previous awards

Past winners:

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“You cannot compare The Bricks to any other industry awards! It is quite simply the most glamorous, surprise filled, epicurean delight from start to finish. The attention to detail is second to none and you are thoroughly spoilt and indulged from the moment you step into the venue till the moment you leave.”

“It was probably the best one I have been to, (and I have been to a few) and we were all really impressed at the novelty of the whole event and the effort put in to the day by all.”

“We had an amazing afternoon, in a stunning venue, surrounded by charming hosts. The food was sumptuous, with very attentive waiters and the entertainment was first class. We were extremely humbled to win The Bricks and found the day to be an experience we will always remember.”

“To be nominated for The Bricks 2017 reinforces our commitment to build quality homes for our customers. The Bricks awards event is that bit more personal. LABC Warranty not only allows us to forge better relations with leading companies within the industry but encourages us to build a fantastic end product.”

“An extremely enjoyable day with no expense spared. Everything from the unique invitation, venue, drinks and canapé reception to the meal, entertainment and company was fantastic. Not to mention that this was all rounded off with our first major award, which we are very proud of.”

“We had a great day at the awards and the press release on our company website has made all involved with the Lancaster Moor development even more proud to receive this award from a quality standard accessing body such as LABC.”

“It really was a great event that was cleverly themed with super entertainment and hospitality. The venue was quite breath-taking and worked so well with the theme - will live long in the memory.”

“The event was certainly above and beyond the usual construction industry awards and was out of the box, it really did exceed my expectation for the event”

“It was an amazing day which we all thoroughly enjoyed and were very proud to be shortlisted for this very special event."

“An awards ceremony that was full of pleasant surprises, not predictable and unique in the select number of people that were invited. The smaller invite list made the whole day feel more personal, and enhanced the privilege of being invited and nominated for an award.”

Previous awards

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