ABC’s Excellence in Construction awards program each year showcases the industry’s best projects and ABC receives hundreds of applications for the 47 categories of awards. Photographs are a great way to make a project stand out. Below are helpful tips for choosing photos in this year’s competition.
Let photos tell the story. Remember, the judges can’t see the project in person, so photos need to show them the project from beginning to end. Include pictures for each stage of the project – from breaking ground to the end result and everything in between. Also, don’t forget to showcase a few of the team members who worked on the project that represents the company’s best work.
Take advantage of the caption. Each photo must be captioned, but there are no restrictions on where that caption should appear. Many winning projects have the captions printed directly on the photo; However, be sure the caption is legible. In addition, the type may be any color or size, but make sure it is not the focal point of the image. Most importantly, be descriptive, and creative – let the judges know what the photo is depicting.
Safety, safety, safety. Analyze each photo submitted for any possible safety violations. Safety is a priority at ABC, and points will not be awarded for a photo that contains a safety violation. Involve the company’s safety expert if necessary when selecting photos.
For more details and submission information, the 2011 Excellence in Construction application is now available at
www.abc.org/eic. Keep checking the site for more tips to submit the best application possible.