Constructech Top Products FAQ
The Constructech Top Products competition highlights some of the best products tailored for the construction and homebuilding markets.
What is this award?
The Constructech Top Products honor innovative products that target the construction industry.
Who can enter?
Any technology provider with a product aimed toward the construction space is eligible for this award.
What is the deadline?
The deadline for entries is Oct. 27, 2010. Entries will not be accepted after this deadline.
How do we enter?
Simply complete the online ballot/survey and return the payment form to enter.
Complete this survey as recommended and submit prior to the deadline.
What is the best way to submit?
Please complete the online ballot form as well as the payment form. Completed payment forms can be faxed to +1 630.933.0845 or sent via email to mmayer@constructech.com. All required signatures on the payment form must be included.
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Can we enter on behalf of another company?
Yes. The company listed in the survey will be considered the entrant, or the company that is eligible to win. In the past, public relations firms have aided in the submission. This is acceptable, however, the applying companies must approve the final entry as well as provide the required signatures.
Can we submit more than one entry?
Yes. Companies can submit one or more products that are considered eligible. Each entry must be for a unique product and be accompanied with an individual completed survey. The payment form can be completed for multiple products.
What is the entry fee?
The entry fee is $145 USD for the first entry and just $75 USD for each additional entry. The entry fee does include a subscription to the magazine. Entry fees are nonrefundable. The Awards Program does not provide any discounts to entry fees. There is a payment form where payment for the entry fee must be fulfilled. This form must be completed upon submission, or the application will not be accepted.
What are the judging criteria?
Applicants are judged on a variety of criteria including how the product has demonstrated its unique capabilities in the marketplace.
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Who judges the entries?
The editors of Constructech evaluate the entries.
What do the judges do when they judge our entry?
With the Constructech Top Products Awards, each judge reads your submitted survey and reviews it. Each judge rates the entry on whether or not it is should be named one of the Constructech Top Products.
Can we talk to the judges?
No. We do not allow the entrants to have contact with the judges in regard to how they will be viewing the entry.
Does the magazine publish our entry material?
Constructech magazine publishes print and/or Web articles highlighting the winners and the finalists. This material is based on the award submission. We recommend you do not submit material that is not for publication, unless noted on the survey/entry form.
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How are the winners determined?
The judges evaluate each company, and the panel will determine the winners based on the criteria. Winners will be separated by residential and commercial construction and be highlighted in the respective issues. In instances where a technology product serves both segments of the market, these products will be featured in both issues.
When do we hear if we won?
Entrants will be notified that they have been named a winner, prior to the public announcement of the awards. An article naming the year's Constructech Top Products will appear in the February (residential) and March (commercial) issues of Constructech. In instances where a technology product serves both segments of the market, these products will be featured in both issues.
How are we notified we are a winner?
The Awards Program contacts the persons named in the survey by either phone or email. It is extremely important that each nominee provides email addresses that will be operable throughout the remainder of 2010 as well as 2011 and that will accept email from Constructech magazine.
How does the magazine publicize the winners?
Constructech magazine will issue a press release, publish a print article announcing the winners, and post the company names on its Website.
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Can the winners send out a press release?
Yes. All winners are encouraged to send out a press release as the winners are announced. The magazine is also delighted to grant quotes to each winner for use in their press releases. Please make sure that Constructech magazine is given the opportunity to approve press releases containing information and/or quotes pertaining to and coming from Constructech magazine and its awards program.
Who has won in the past?
Past winners can be viewed here:
2010 Residential | 2010 Commercial |
2009 Residential | 2009 Commercial |
2008 Residential | 2008 Commercial
What do we do if we have further questions?
All questions should be directed to Michelle Mayer at +1 630.933.0844 ext. 246, or via email at mmayer@constructech.com.
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