BCO 2021 Entry Guide OCTOBER 2020 - Flipbook - Page 14
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Project
Information
UPLOAD MAIN PROJECT DOCUMENT
This is the main part of the submission where you
are asked to present your answers to the judges’
questions in pdf format which you will need to upload
to complete your submission.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
In the main, judges access the project information
on their mobile devices during their judging tours.
For this reason, the file size of the main document
must be kept to a minimum. Please bear in mind each
judge will be considering between 30-50 entries.
Please make sure your main submission document:
- does not exceed 20MB
- includes between 5-10 photographs
- is a maximum of 25 sides of A4 (including images),
Arial 11 font size with black text on a white
background.
If available, please also include a project outline as
an appendix to your submission.
Please do not include a full set of building plans.
Usually a plan of basement, ground and typical
upper floor will suffice, unless the upper floors differ
significantly.
If your entry involves refurbishment, it is important to
include ‘before and after’ images to illustrate the scope
of refurbishment that has been undertaken.
Please make sure to address all of the judges’
questions A to D in your submission. If you
are unable to provide insight into any of the
questions posed, please explain why you are
unable to do so in order that the judges can
take this into account when drawing up
their conclusions.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Please include an executive summary of no more
than 200 words at the beginning of the submission,
focusing on the reasons why your entry stands out
and is worthy of a relevant award. The purpose of the
summary is to act as a quick reference and reminder
during the judging visits.
AIMS & COMMERCIALITY
A1. Project Aims AND Enterprise
>Explain the rationale for the project, a summary
of the brief and key objectives of the project.
>
Outline particular challenges and successes.
>Describe any innovation in any of the following:
concept, design, procurement, construction
and / or occupation.
A2. Utility of Building or Fit Out
>Describe how the project has addressed the brief
and taken account, where relevant, of issues such
as multi-occupancy and future flexibility.
>Details of any enhancements made to the
base-build.
>
Future proofing.
A3. Value, Cost and Programme
>Added value – identify any specific initiatives that
have added value for one or more stakeholders.
>
Procurement route.
>Project programme (key dates for appointment,
planning consent, start on site, practical
completion and occupation where applicable).
>Net / gross areas – the gross internal area and net
internal area (total building and floor by floor).
>Cost information – details on the cost of the
scheme including, as a minimum:*
>a) The cost information as requested in the form
(see opposite) – to be completed online. CAT B
to include audio visual installations, but exclude
furniture, client IT installations, professional fees,
move costs and VAT.
All costs to include project abnormals, which
are to be identified in the comments box.
>
b) The base date of the quoted costs.
PROJECT COSTS & AREAS To be completed online
Total cost: shell & core in £
Total cost: CAT A in £
Total cost: CAT B in £
Area: GIA in sq ft
Area: NIA in sq ft
Base date (day/month/year)
Based on the figures entered above the system will auto-calculate
the two tables below:
£/GIA
NOTE: The executive summary and photographic
documentation may be published on the BCO website.
Shell & core
CAT A
Sub-total
CAT B
TOTAL
JUDGES’ QUESTIONS
£/NIA
Each of the following questions will be scored by
the judges. Please make sure your answers for each
sub-sections (A1, A2, etc - D) do not exceed 300
words. This is your opportunity to extol the differences
and virtues of your scheme. It is also helpful if you
include the question within your submission, followed
by your response.
(Enter amount)
(Enter amount)
(Enter amount)
(Enter amount)
(Enter amount)
(Enter date)
£/m2
£/ft2
£/m2
£/ft2
CAT A
CAT B
TOTAL
Please provide any additional cost detail as necessary and highlight
any specific key cost drivers / abnormal costs below:
*Please note: cost information will remain confidential and only viewed
by the judges and awards administrators. Lack of cost information will
affect the Judges ability to score this section.