What is this award?
The Constructech Top Products honor innovative products that target the construction industry.

Who can enter?
Any technology provider with a product aimed toward the construction space is eligible for this award.

What is the deadline?
The deadline for entries is Dec 10, 2007. Entries will not be accepted after this deadline.

How do we enter?
The deadline for 2008 has passed. Please click here to view other SPC awards that are still open for submissions.

What is the best way to submit?
We recommend that entries be completed as follows:

• Steps 1 and 2 should be completed in a Word document, to be emailed along with the required materials in Step 3.

• In Step 2, one category should be selected, and the corresponding questions should be completed. Please adhere to the given word count.

• Step 4 is the required subscription. Please provide the requested information in the above-mentioned Word document, if necessary.

• Steps 5 – 8 should be completed on the ballot page itself, including all the necessary signatures. These pages can be scanned and emailed to mmayer@constructech.com along with the additional materials or faxed to 630.933.0845. These are the ONLY steps that should be completed on those pages and faxed for submission.

• Entries can also be mailed to the magazine directly. Applications must be received on or before the submission deadline to be accepted.

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Where should entries be sent?
Specialty Publishing Co.
c/o Constructech magazine – Top Products Awards
135 E. St. Charles Rd. Suite D
Carol Stream, IL 60188
Email: mmayer@constructech.com
Fax: 630.933.0845

Can we enter on behalf of another company?
Yes. The company listed in Step 1 on the ballot will be considered the entrant, or the company that is eligible to win. In the past, public relations firms have aided in the submission. This is acceptable, however, the applying companies must approve the final entry as well as provide the required signatures.

Can we submit more than one entry?
Yes. Companies can submit one or more products that are considered eligible. Each entry must be for a unique product and be accompanied with an individual entry form.

What is the entry fee?
The entry fee is $145 US for the first entry and just $75 US for each additional entry. The entry fee does include a subscription to the magazine. Entry fees are nonrefundable. The Awards program does not provide any discounts to entry fees. The application form includes a step where payment for the entry fee can be fulfilled. This step must be completed upon submission, or the application will not be accepted.

What are the judging criteria?
Applicants are judged on a variety of criteria including how the product has demonstrated its unique capabilities in the marketplace.

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Who judges the entries?
The editors of Constructech evaluate the entries.

What do the judges do when they judge our entry?
With Constructech’s Top Products Awards, each judge reads your entered document and reviews it. Each judge rates the entry on whether or not it is should be named one of the Constructech’s Top Products.

Can we talk to the judges?
No. We do not allow the entrants to have contact with the judges in regard to how they will be viewing the entry.

Does the magazine publish our entry material?
Constructech magazine publishes print and Web articles highlighting the winners and the finalists. This material is based on the award submission. We recommend you do not submit material that is not for publication.

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How are the winners determined?
The judges evaluate each company, and the panel will determine the winners based on the criteria. Winners will be separated by residential and commercial construction and be highlighted in the respective issues. In instances where a technology product serves both segments of the market, these products will be featured in both issues.

When do we hear if we won?
Entrants will be notified that they have been named a winner, prior to the public announcement of the awards. An article naming the year’s Constructech’s Top Products will appear in the February (residential) and March (commercial) issues of Constructech. In instances where a technology product serves both segments of the market, these products will be featured in both issues.

How are we notified we are a winner?
The Awards Program contacts the persons named in the application by either phone or email. It is extremely important that each nominee provides email addresses that will be operable throughout 2008 and that will accept email from Constructech magazine.

How does the magazine publicize the winners?
Constructech magazine will issue a press release, publish a print article announcing the winners, and post the company names on its Website.

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Can the winners send out a press release?
Yes. All winners are encouraged to send out a press release as the winners are announced. The magazine is also delighted to grant quotes to each winner for use in their press releases. Please make sure that Constructech magazine is given the opportunity to approve press releases containing information and/or quotes pertaining to and coming from Constructech magazine and its awards program.

Who has won in the past?
This award is in its inaugural year. Winners have not been named in the past.

What do we do if we have further questions?
All questions should be directed to Michelle Mayer at 630.933.0844 ext. 246, or via email at mmayer@constructech.com.

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