SITE MANAGER AWARDS

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RECOGNISING QUALITY SITE MANAGEMENT

We understand the dedication and commitment it takes to deliver quality sites, which is why throughout the year we reward site managers for their exceptional contribution to construction. Demonstrating exceptional site management and workmanship, this prestigious accolade positions site managers as being the best in the industry, providing fantastic exposure not only for the site manager and team, but also for the associated developer or contractor.

Through our partnership with LABC, the Site Manager Award is presented at each of the regional LABC Building Excellence Award ceremonies, leading up to the national finals where the National Site Manager of the Year is crowned.

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Congratulations to Mark Bailey of M H Stainton who won the National Site Manager of the Year award 2019 and well done to all the Site Manager finalists!

Central: Jason Oakley, Bloor Homes

East Anglia: Aaron Nevill, Nevll Developments

East Midlands: David MacDonald, Willmott Dixon Construction

London: Chris Hayden, Berkeley (Central London) Ltd

North & East Yorkshire: Jonathan Gray, Gray & Sons Ltd

North Wales: Radoslav Ivanchev, Persimmon Homes

North West: Mark Bailey, M H Stainton

Northern: Martin Hunt, Dere Street Homes

South East: Chris Banfield, Gemselect Ltd

South Wales: Brian Thomas James, Hale Construction Ltd

South West: Kevin McKernon, Whitelock Group Ltd

South Yorkshire & Humber: Daniel Royce, Willmott Dixon

West Midlands: Mick Rose & Peter Hurst, Bloor Homes

West of England: Simon Kay, Ashford Homes

West Yorkshire: Sandy Young, Esh Construction Ltd

All you need to know

The Nomination Process:

September - January: Warranty Risk Management Surveyors submit initial nominations.

February - March: Nominations are verified and shortlisted by Regional Surveying Managers.

April - July: Shortlisted site managers are announced and invited to the regional awards. Each regional winner becomes a national finalist.

September - October: Regional winners are invited to the national finals. Judges review national site manager finalists.

November: The National Site Manager of the Year is revealed at the LABC Grand Finals.

Entry Criteria:

If you tick all the boxes below, notify your Warranty Risk Management Surveyor as they are responsible for putting you forward as a contender for the Site Manager Award, providing you meet the following criteria:

1: Must have a minimum of 3 units on site.

2: At least one unit past the second fix stage should be available at the time of judging.

3: The Building Control function should be carried out by the region in which the nomination is made.

4: Where there are one or more site managers are responsible for a development, both can be considered for nomination.

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

6: A site manager who has won in two consecutive years will not be eligible for a nomination the following year.

How to become a winning site manager:

What do we look for on site?

Each site manager will be scored on site, looking at specific areas of the build including foundations, substructure, superstructure, finishes and on-site management functions. These include:

- Site administration
- Health and safety welfare facilities
- Storage and protection of materials
- Protection of work in progresS
- Waste control
- Site tidiness

How to become a winning site manager?

Site managers must display a range of skills reflecting their on-site management and workmanship including the below:

- Well organised, demonstrating planned processes and good safety procedures
- Technical compliance and management of site issues
- Maintaining a clean and tidy site
- Leadership skills and forward thinking
- Assertive but fair, which is apparent and can be assessed by the culture on site
- Good attention to detail

What sets the winning site manager above the rest is their vision for quality and going that extra mile. Often their attributes portray that 'good enough' is simply not acceptable so they look to improve on their successes and always strive for perfection. Being thorough in their workmanship will enhance their chance of winning an award.

Promoting your success:

Winning an award means a lot to our site managers, it’s a personal accomplishment evidencing quality build in construction and a commendation to the assisted site team. This is why we want you to proclaim loudly to the world just how good you really are and most of all to your potential home buyers.

Make the most of your award winning success! Here’s how:

- Issue a press release about your award winning achievement.
- Hold a site party and celebrate with your team, invite the local media.
- Use our award winning promotional materials to showcase your work.

LABC Warranty will provide a range of support tools to help you with your promotion including logos, press release templates, promotion on our website and in printed marketing literature.

Past Winners:

Winning the award for South Wales Regional Site Manager 2016 exceeded all my expectations. This is a reflection of the team as one in working together in order to achieve our visions and aspirations. I wish to thank them for all their support in assisting my efforts as without this it would not be possible. At the moment my name was announced I was astonished, overwhelmed and especially proud of myself with the support of my family. Niels Nicolaysen – Datblygiadau Moelfre Developments Ltd

“It was an honour to be nominated for the award and to win was a fantastic surprise. To receive recognition from LABC Warranty is a reflection of not just my efforts but those of the whole team on site which culminated in me receiving this award. It has been a pleasure working with LABC Warranty and their friendly and helpful approach on site proved invaluable.’ Darren Roberts – Logmoor Ltd

“When I was nominated for the award it felt great to be recognised as I think it’s such a hard, stressful and complicated job we do and recognition for the long hours and hard work is not always forthcoming which is just the nature of the business. So to actually win the award was fantastic and a great honour having my name announced and going up on the stage to collect it will stay with me throughout my career. It is very humbling to know that I was up against so many other people to win this award and I am truly grateful to LABC Warranty for nominating me.” Colin Draper – St George Developments

“I would say the award is a proud milestone in my career and a great recognition of my site team’s commitment and our company’s ethos of quality building” Mark Shaw – Robert E Lee Limited

“I am delighted to have received such a prestigious award within the industry, having been a finalist last year it was a real privilege to have gone one better this year. I would also wish to say that the award is a reflection of the site team each of whom play a crucial part in producing good quality new homes” John Tanner – Robertson Developments Limited

“It is an honour to win an award of this stature and it is down to the full site team. This is a reward for all the hard work everyone puts in to bring the job in to the quality that we offer. It is not an individual effort but a team effort.” Alan Hendry - Gentoo Homes

“It was an honour to be selected as the LABC Warranty South Yorkshire Regional Site Manager winner for 2016. I take great pride in my work and strive for the best. From seeing a plot of land to handing over the final set of keys, to see customers settle into their dream homes and start a new community is extremely rewarding. I work alongside a great team at this development and this award is a credit to them all.” Tony Dobson – Persimmon Homes West Yorkshire

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