Sections and Judging Criteria (more details in entry form)

Projects will be assessed based on the following sections and weighted criteria to obtain a score out of 100. While entries are not required to meet every criterion, projects will not receive points for any section that has not been addressed. 

Section 1 - Robust governance systems (10 points) The project should demonstrate leadership in its governance systems or processes, particularly regarding traceability and quality assurance throughout the project.

Section 2 - Carbon reduction (20 points) The project should demonstrate leadership in carbon management and reduction.  

Section 3 - Positive environmental outcomes (30 points) The project should demonstrate leadership in achieving positive environmental outcomes and/or implementation of circularity principles.

Section 4 - Positive social and economic outcomes (20 points) - The project should demonstrate leadership in achieving positive social and/or economic outcomes.

Section 5 - Collaboration (10 points) The project should demonstrate strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement across the supply chain and project stages (design, fabrication and construction) and provide evidence of how this has enhanced sustainability outcomes.

Section 6 - Accreditations to project sustainability rating systems (10 points) such as Green Star rating, Infrastructure Sustainability Council rating or Living Building Challenge. 

Please include metrics as evidence where possible.

Any enquiries please email enquiries@steel.org.au