Asia-Pacific Design for Safety
Award Competition 2024
Countdown to Submission Deadline (August 26th at 23:59:59)
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Lead the Way in Safety: Enter Your Design and Take the Spotlight!
We are calling for innovative submissions that employ transformative and step-change methodologies to significantly enhance safety during the design phase of construction projects. Whether you’re a researcher, industry practitioner, or innovator, it is your platform to shine and make a real impact.
Submit your groundbreaking design solutions and be a part of a movement setting new benchmarks in safety! Let's design a safer future together.
Important Dates
Scope
The Asia-Pacific Design for Safety Award Competition promotes safety in the construction industry through innovative approaches across various domains. The competition focuses on recognising and rewarding excellence in the following areas:
Research Work: Research initiatives that focus on safety in the construction industry. This can include studies on new safety methodologies, risk management techniques, policy development, or the effectiveness of existing safety codes and practices. Research contributing to a deeper understanding of safety during any phase of a construction project's lifecycle is encouraged.
Design/Build Projects: Architectural and engineering projects that integrate safety considerations throughout their design and construction. We seek projects demonstrating proactive measures in hazard identification, risk assessment, and incorporating safety features to protect workers and future structure users.
Products: Development and application of new or improved safety products that can be used in construction settings. This includes tools, machinery, personal protective equipment, and other innovations that enhance safety on construction sites.
The competition encourages entries that address safety from a holistic perspective, considering the entire lifecycle of construction projects, including planning, execution, maintenance, and demolition. The goal is to foster a culture of safety that permeates safety culture permeating every aspect of construction, ultimately reducing injuries and fatalities associated with construction work.
Entry Requirements
The competition is open to researchers, industry practitioners, and innovators.
Submissions must be related to construction projects in the Asia-Pacific region.
Submissions must be the original work of the participants, and any form of plagiarism will result in disqualification
The submissions must be in English and in one PDF file within 10 MB. Please contact us if your file is bigger than 10 MB.
All submissions must be submitted by the specified deadline. Late submissions will not be considered.
Please note that shortlisted submissions may be invited for a presentation scheduled for September 2024 (for submissions outside of Hong Kong, this can be via Zoom).
At least one representative of the shortlisted submissions should be available to attend the awards ceremony at their own travel cost in October 2024.
Award Prizes
There are 4 tiers of awards:
Gold Award (one): HKD30,000
Silver Award (one): HKD20,000
Bronze Award (one): HKD10,000
Merit Award (two): HKD5,000
Hong Kong Currency or Bank Checkque Only
Judging Criteria
The judging criteria will be divided into two parts: report and presentation.
Submission
Creativity and Innovation
This criterion evaluates the entry based on its introduction of unique and innovative safety solutions that distinguish it from conventional methods and incorporate new technologies or processes.
Creativity and InnovationSustainbility and Scalability
This criterion examines the capability of the proposed safety measures to be effectively implemented on different scales, making them applicable across various sizes and types of construction projects.
Sustainbility and ScalabilityMaintainability and Practicality
This criterion assesses the consistency and accuracy of the proposed safety measures, ensuring they perform reliably under different conditions and effectively address the intended safety issues.
Maintainability and PracticalityImpact on Safety
This criterion measures the overall effectiveness, influence on promoting a strong safety culture, and long-term sustainability of the safety improvements within the construction industry.
Impact on SafetyPresentation
Structure and Organisation
This section evaluates how well the presentation is structured and the logical flow of information.
Structure and OrganisationCommunication and Delivery
This section assesses the presenter's confidence and engagement through eye contact, gestures, and clarity of speech.
Communication and DeliveryLayout and Visual Aid
This criterion focuses on the quality and relevance of visual supports like slides, charts, and videos to enhance the presentation.
Layout and Visual AidQ&A session
This section tests the depth of understanding and expertise of the participants through their ability to engage with and respond effectively to interactive inquiries from the judges.
Q&A sessionFAQ
Can an individual participate in multiple projects?
Yes, participants are allowed to join multiple projects.
Is it permissible for an individual to Submit solo?
Yes, solo participation is allowed.
Is there a restriction on the number of members in a team?
There is no fixed limit on team size; however, each team must designate a Principal Investigator.
Is physical attendance required for presentations?
No, physical attendance is not obligatory. The competition is conducted in a hybrid manner, enabling participants to opt for either virtual or in-person attendance.
What is the method of prize disbursement?
Prizes will be disbursed in Hong Kong currency, and the payment can be made either via cash or cheque.
Enquiry
For enquiries, please contact Email rc.dfs@polyu.edu.hk.