Description

The Construction Award recognizes projects that have made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of construction in tall buildings, and take the technical solutions and possibilities for tall building construction to the next level. The project must display a superior level of quality and technical complexity over that of its peers, with elements that are transferable to other projects and have the potential to influence construction practices and the future of tall buildings in a positive way.

Eligibility

For the 2026 Awards Program, a project is eligible for submission if:

  • The construction process has completed on-site installation and the building is still under construction (according to CVU Tall Building Criteria)
    OR
  • The project must have been completed, according to CVU Tall Building Criteria, between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2025 (36-month eligibility window).

Overview

All project data (Completion Date, Heights, Function, Structure Type, etc.) should follow CVU Tall Building Criteria, which can be found here.

Please prepare the below materials to ensure that your submission is completed efficiently.

Project Information

  • Basic Info: Name and Location

Written Description

The submission will ask the submitter to describe the following:

  • The project’s schedule and specific milestones achieved
  • The building where the construction achievement was realized
  • The construction process, specifically those areas that make the project stand out
  • The anticipated influence on future tall building construction
  • The project team involved in the implementation of this construction process

Consent and Right to Usage

Participation consent: although there is no charge to submit to the awards program, all winning projects must be CVU Organizational Members and commit to present at the annual VU Summit and attend the Awards Ceremony & Dinner.

Right to usage of materials: all submitted text, images, and drawings may be published in CVU print and digital publications. Required images and drawings may include:

  • Drawings: Floor Plans, Sections, and Elevations
  • Images: Key Exterior Views, Exterior Details, Interior Views, and any additional information.

Further information on Participation Consent & Rights to Usage of Materials can be found on the official submission form.

Submit for the Construction Award