Each nominated innovation is judged by its effect upon the construction process. It can be an innovation in the construction process itself or in materials, design, equipment, detailing, contract administration, labor relations, management, training, procurement, etc. A project can be nominated for its innovative concepts or methods. The innovation must be a proven success. It must have had a positive, important effect on construction, to improve quality or reduce cost.
Innovation is the implementation of new methods and new technologies.
It is not merely an idea that has merit and may be successful in the future. It must promote good, acceptable construction practices. The innovation must be a significant advance, not just a natural evolution of existing methods, common sense, or good practice. The innovation must be documentable and presentable. Innovators and their employers must disclose sufficient information about the innovation to allow documentation for the Jury and an informative presentation at the Construction Innovation Celebration.