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Employee Benefits, the Merit Shop Way
Proud Program Sponsor of the Excellence in Construction® Awards
The ÀÏÅ£Ó°ÊÓInsurance Trust is a members-only provider of employee benefits solutions and services uniquely tailored for the construction workforce.Employee Benefits, the Merit Shop Way
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Contracted Scopes from winning projects:
Productivity Articles - The Pursuit of Operational Perfection:
If any photos being submitted were taken by a third-party photographer, the photographer’s written authorization to use the photos is required. During the application process, you will be prompted to upload the agreement signed by the photographer. Download theÌýrequired photographer agreement. Ìý
For questions regarding the application, competition or awards galaÌý[email protected].
For information regarding sponsorship opportunities, contact: Madeleine Dashiell Manager of Meetings, Events and Sponsorships (202) 595-1775 [email protected] Email [email protected] with any other questions related to EIC.
ExcellenceÌýIn ConstructionÌýAwards Gala The Excellence in Construction® Awards celebration honors the nation's mostÌýinnovative and high-qualityÌýconstruction projectsÌýand world-classÌýsafety, inclusion, diversity and merit programs. The best merit shop projects of 2023ÌýwereÌýcelebrated on Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Kissimmee, Florida atÌýtheÌý34thÌýannual EIC Awards gala. You can see more information about the winners on our .
Thank You to Our Program Sponsor Learn more about our proud program sponsor, the . The Trust provides employee benefits, plans and services to ÀÏÅ£Ó°ÊÓmember companies and chapters, with withÌýmore than 60 years of experience helping construction companies navigate the ever-changing benefits landscape. The Trust staff includes noted experts on employee benefit design, compliance, prevailing wage regulations and other benefits issues that impact the construction industry. The Trust is well known for its unique proprietary plans, top-shelf customer service and commitment to helping ÀÏÅ£Ó°ÊÓmembers improve their benefits offerings.
2024ÌýProgramÌýDates and Deadlines Ìý
ÀÏÅ£Ó°ÊÓMembership Required: Only ÀÏÅ£Ó°ÊÓcontractor members are eligible to enter.ÌýProjects completed through a joint venture must include a document outliningÌýthe ownership percentage and responsibilities of each partner. Include theÌýdocument with the Project Information section. If the majority partner is anÌýÀÏÅ£Ó°ÊÓmember but not all partners are ÀÏÅ£Ó°ÊÓmembers, only the majority contractorÌýis eligible to enter. If your project was completed by a joint venture and notÌýall parties are ÀÏÅ£Ó°ÊÓmembers, email [email protected] For eligibility requirements.
Safety Policy: A company that experiences a safety-relatedÌýfatality of a direct employee in the united states within the current programÌýyear (Oct. 16, 2022-Oct. 15, 2023) is not eligible for an excellence inÌýconstruction award. If a subsidiary is a direct ÀÏÅ£Ó°ÊÓmember versus part of aÌýlarger holding company member, then the subsidiary with a safety-relatedÌýfatality is not eligible, but another subsidiary of the same holding companyÌýmay be.
Furthermore, all EIC award winners have a continuing duty to inform ÀÏÅ£Ó°ÊÓof a safety-related fatality that occurred after the end of the current program year until the time of the awards program. Such a fatality will nullify the EIC award. After the judging process and prior to the awards program, ÀÏÅ£Ó°ÊÓwill request that an award winner confirm that a safety-related fatality did not occur. Failure to respond to the request will also nullify the EIC award.
No project that involves prime, multi-prime orÌýsub-trade contractors with a safety-related fatality is eligible to beÌýconsidered for an award.Ìý ÀÏÅ£Ó°ÊÓchapter award winner: If the company’s local ÀÏÅ£Ó°ÊÓchapter has an awardsÌýprogram, the project must have won the equivalent of first or second place atÌýthe chapter’s most recent competition. An exception to this requirement may beÌýgranted if the applicant submits a letter from the ÀÏÅ£Ó°ÊÓchapter presidentÌýexplaining the reason the project qualifies to be entered at the national awardÌýlevel; For example, the chapter does not have an award category for theÌýapplicant’s project or the chapter does not hold a competition.Ìý If there is a question regarding eligibility, theÌýapplicant may request clarification from the national EIC committee by emailingÌý[email protected] Prior to submission of the project. how to apply All applications are submittedÌýelectronically following the below steps: *Google ChromeÌýis recommendedÌýto ensure program compatibility.Ìý
Watch this Ìýto learn more about the applicationÌýprocess. and, check out these training videos:Ìý
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ÌýImportant note:Ìýthe $595 application fee is non-refundable. Be sure toÌýreview the application criteria and eligibility prior to entering yourÌýsubmission.
judging and winner notifications
The final judging rounds will take place during the firstÌýweek of December and applicants will be notified of the resultsÌývia email during the week of Dec. 18.
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