What are the judges looking for?
PIJ judging takes place on a continuous basis and starts in the July preceding the competition year.
To ensure all sites are judged to the same criteria a PIJ marking sheet is used, which covers 38 site-management activites. At the judges' discretion, additional marks may be awarded if the site meets additional criteria, for example fast build programme, high production, inner city development with limited access and storage, or complex design detailing. Your NHBC building inspector will be happy to discuss the judging criteria with you, in the meantime here are some examples of what the judges are looking for:
Consistency
Consistently high standards of site management across all areas on site.
Leadership
Excellent leadership skills, reflected by a high level of morale and motivation of the site team.
Technical expertise
The ability to knowledgeably and skilfully resolve any issues on site. For example, problematic ground conditions or access difficulties.
Interpretation
The ability to skilfully interpret drawings and specifications and successfully turn the designer's intention into reality.
Health and safety
Efficient health and safety controls should be in place and evidence that the welfare of all employees on site is considered.
The 'X factor'
The competition is intense and NHBC judges admit they have to see something quite special to nominate a site manager for an Award. From the standard of workmanship, to the welfare of staff, a site manager must get involved with every aspect on site and work to continually raise the standard.
