How to enter the Building for Life awards
Entries for the 2009 Building for Life awards are now closed.
Anyone can enter an eligible housing scheme for the Building for Life awards - architects, developers, planners or even members of the public.
Which housing schemes are eligible?
- schemes completed since 1 April 2008
- schemes at least 50% complete by 30 June 2009.
Please note that schemes entered in previous Building for Life awards will not be considered.
How do I enter the awards?
Entries for the 2009 awards are now closed.
Schemes are entered for Building for Life awards each spring by developers, housing associations and architects.
Entries are formally assessed by Building for Life and all those achieving 14 or more will receive either a silver or gold standard.
Schemes achieving a Building for Life standard are then put to an independent judging panel which selects exemplary schemes to receive a Building for Life award.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline for entries for the 2009 Building for Life awards was Tuesday 30 June 2009 and entries for this year’s award are now closed.
What happens next?
The award winners are announced in November. Winning entrants will be informed a short time before this.
If you have any other questions about the awards or the application process please email bflawards@cabe.org.uk.


