Institute for Steel Development & Growth (INSDAG) have pleasure in inviting entries (one entry from one professional / organisation) for the National Structural Steel Design & Construction Award Competition for Professionals for best steel / Composite Bridge, buildings, Industrial Structures, best large covered Space Structures and best special structures. The objective is to appreciate the excellence in the field of steel design & construction in India, particularly demonstrating its potential in terms of efficiency, speed, lightness, aesthetics and cost .

OPERATION OF THE AWARDS

The Awards are open to steel based structures situated in India that have been built by Indian steel work contractors using steel predominantly sourced from India. They must have been completed and be ready for occupation or use during the calendar years from 2002 to 2006 otherwise entries are not eligible.

SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES

Any member of the design / execution team (firm / practising professional, single or in group) may submit an entry using the appropriate form. The declaration of compliance with the award requirements must be completed. Participants should ensure that Architect / Structural Engineer / Construction Agency / Client of the design / execution team have been informed and the entry should be sent to the address indicated below not later than 31st October 2007. The Notice of Intent for participation should be sent to INSDAG latest by 30th June 2007.

THE PANEL OF JUDGES

A panel of judges who are leading representatives of Architecture, Civil / Structural Engineering / Organisations will assess the entries.

The panel of judges will select award winners after assessing all entries against the following criteria:

A) Planning and Architectures

• Architectural excellence & Innovations
• Satisfaction of client’s brief, particularly cost effectiveness
• Functional efficiency & adaptability to changed requirements during its functional life
• Durability & Life Cycle Cost aspect
• Efficiency in provision of services and installation systems
• Favourable environmental impact
• Conservation of Energy
  
  

B) Structural Engineering

• Integration of structure and services to meet architectural requirements & Innovative ideas in structural system used
• Benefits achieved by using steel / predominantly steel intensive construction
• Efficiency of design, Innovative ideas in fabrication and erection
  

C) Special Meritorious features

Entries from any party involved in a project but are no longer in business for whatever reason will not be entertained in the Competition. Entries already submitted in the competition for the year 2004, 2005 & 2006 are not entitled for resubmission.

All drawings, photographs, design information and description matter submitted with the entry forms shall become the property of INSDAG who assumes the right to publish the material in any form they may wish. Prior to submission of the entry, the consultant / turnkey construction agency must therefore obtain permission, if required, from the client / concerned firm.

GENERAL

The project for which entry is submitted must have a minimum cost of Rs. 3.0 crores. The structures covered in the entry must be made available for inspection by the judges if they so desire. All entrants will be bound by the decision of the judges, whose discretion to make or withhold any award or awards is final. No discussion or correspondence regarding their decision will be entertained by the judges or by INSDAG. The decision of INSDAG in all matters relating to the Competition is final and binding.

The results of the Competition will be announced in May 2008, but all winning entrants will be informed of the results before they are made public. It is essential, however, that any publicity that entrants might wish to arrange should be withheld until completion of the presentation ceremony.

All correspondence regarding the Competition should be addressed to :

Director General
Institute for Steel Development and Growth (INSDAG)
‘Ispat Niketan’
52/1A Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata - 700019
Phone: 033-24614045/47/4968/69/24860858
Fax: 033-24614048 / 4807
Email: [email protected] & [email protected]

NOTICE OF INTENT FOR PARTICIPATION
(To be submitted latest by 30th June 2007)

National Competition for Professionals on Structural Steel Design & Construction 2007

If you wish to participate in the Competition, you are required to fill in this form of intent and return the same to the address given below in a sealed envelope along with a DD as mentioned below. If you are already a member of INSDAG, you need not to send any DD, and please mention your membership number.

Name of the Firm :

Nature of business :

Address :

Telephone no. :

Fax :

Email address :

Name of the authorized person:

Project name :

Location :

Client :

I/We agree to participate in the Competition organized by INSDAG for the year 2007 and would request you to enroll our firm’s name in your database for record. I/We also agree to become Associate Member of INSDAG (Category A or B, as applicable) by paying the required membership fees through Demand Draft drawn in favour of “Institute for Steel Development & Growth”, payable at Kolkata, enclosed herewith.

Authorised Signatory with Seal:

Date:

Mailing Address:
Director General,
Institute for Steel Development & Growth (INSDAG)
“Ispat Niketan”, 1st floor, 52/1A Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata - 700019
Telephone: (033) 24614045/47/4968/69; 24860858
Fax: (033) 24614048/4807
Email: [email protected] & [email protected]

National Competition for Professionals on Structural Steel Design & Construction 2007

(Application form to be submitted latest by 31st October 2007)

Entries are restricted to steel / predominantly steel intensive structures situated in India that have been built by Indian steelwork contractors using steel predominantly sourced from India.

They must have been substantially completed and ready for occupation or use during the calendar years from 2002 to 2006 - previous entries are not eligible.

The following must be fully completed
(Block capitals)

Name of building or structure:
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Location: …………………………………………………………………………………………..

Programme of Construction: …………………………………….………………………………………………….

Completion date: ……………………………...

Brief Description of Structure:
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General dimensions: …………………………

Total Tonnage: ……………………………….

Approximate total cost of entire project (Rs) ………………….
(Not less than 3.0 Crores)

Cost of Steelwork (Rs) ……………………….

Type of structural sections used i.e. Angle Sections, I-sections, Channel Sections, SHS / RHS, tubes etc.
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Authorised Person submitting this entry:
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Tel: ………………… Email: ………………….

Fax: …………………………………………….

DECLARATION OF ELIGIBILITY:
As the representative of the organization, I/we authorize the entry of this structure in the Structural Steel Design & Construction Award Competition, 2007 and I/we declare that this steel/steel intensive structure is eligible for consideration as it has been fabricated by an Indian Contractor and built using steel predominantly sourced from India. It was completed and ready for occupation or use during the calendar years from 2002 to 2006. It has not been preciously considered in this / similar other competition / awards at National / International level.

A description of the building / structure (pertaining to the type of construction, purpose and summary) of about 1000 words should be enclosed with your Entry including drawings and photographs.

Architects:
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Address: ……………………………………….
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Person who should be contacted:

Structural Engineers / Firms responsible for the design
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Address: ………………………………………….……………………………………………………..
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Person who should be contacted:

Steelwork Construction Agency
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Address: ………………………………………….……………………………………………………..
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Person who should be contacted:

Main Construction Agency
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Address: ………………………………………….……………..……………………………………………………..

Person who should be contacted:

Owner
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Address: ………………………………………….……………………………………………………..
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Person who should be contacted:

Tel: ………………… Email: ……………………..