RICS Awards 2008 Shortlist Announced    

Some of the best building and conservation projects from around the world make up the shortlist of the RICS Awards 2008. Selected following regional heats the shortlisted entries now compete to become overall category winners in Building Conservation, Regeneration, Sustainability and Community Benefit. One shortlisted entry will win the top prize of Project of the Year - a prestigious award presented to any entry that is judged to have excelled in any or all of the main categories.

The regional heats provided stiff competition for all entries, with 54 projects now through to the international awards final. The awards congratulate the construction and regeneration of buildings that impact on the local area and are significant in terms of their sustainability, regeneration, conservation and community benefits. The awards are also a perfect showcase for diversity and creativity in the built and natural environment. The finalists have proven that their schemes demonstrate excellence within their specific category, and that their projects have made a positive contribution to people’s lives.

Web: http://www.rics.org