Entry Process and Judging

Entering

Entries for the 2027 competition will open from 31 August 2026 to 6 November 2026.

If you have questions about your entry please email us.

Judging

All entries are judged by a panel of two judges made up of a commercial contractor and one other experienced member of the construction industry e.g.  architect/QS/engineer etc.

Entries will be scrutineered prior to judging to confirm their category and that they meet the Terms and Conditions.

The judging process consists of a site visit including an interview with at least three members of the project team including:

  • The construction company
  • The owner
  • One consulting project partner

NOTE: It is the entire project and its team that are being judged, not just the Primary Entrant.

The judging criteria is based on four components:

  1. Design (20%)
  2. Contract Management (30%)
  3. Construction/Delivery of Project/Outcome (40%)
  4. Overall Assessment (10%)

Download the CPA Aide Mémoire for tips on what the judges will be looking for:
CPA 2027 Aide Mémoire [PDF 97KB]