ibp Campaign of the Year Award 2020 – Guidance for pdf entries

Guidance for PDF Entries

• Entries should conform to the rules of submission with regard to length of text and content etc.

• Submissions should be sent as a pdf file no larger than 20mb.

• PDF files should be submitted using a file transfer service of the entrant’s choice, such as the following:

www.hightail.com/‎
www.wesendit.com/
www.transfernow.net/en/
www.dropbox.com

• The entrant must agree that the entry will remain in place on the ibp hosting server for an indeterminate period.

• The pdf should not contain any embedded CAD drawings unless the drawings are converted to jpg format first.

• The entrant must agree that any content in their submission can be used by IBP in subsequent publicity or on the IBP web site when reporting on the awards.

• The entry must be capable of being printed off. To this end we suggest avoiding the use of ‘background’ images.

• For ease of identification, the pdf file name url must contain the entrants name and company name and campaign title.

• The entrant must agree that any content in their submission can be used by IBP in subsequent publicity or on the IBP web site when reporting on the awards. A request to remove sensitive material can be made, following the judging process.

IBP Journalism Awards 2020: Full Results, Nominations and Entries

IBP Journalist of the Year 2020

Nick Ferrari, Jack Simpson, Inside Housing, Harriett Hindmarsh, sponsor: AECOM

The overall winner of the title of IBP Journalist of the Year 2020 is Jack Simpson, writing for Inside Housing. His winning articles are available to view under News Reporter of the Year and Scoop of the Year categories.

CLICK HERE to download the full report in the IBP Awards 2020 Bulletin

Click on any of the arrows next to a Winner or nominated journalist’s name to access and view their entries.


NF, Robert Wilson, Architects’ Journal, Martin Davies, sponsor: Grimshaw Global

ARCHITECTURE WRITER OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Grimshaw Global


Robert Wilson, Architects’ Journal - WINNER

Nominations

Ike Ijeh, London Architecture Works
Formerly with Building/Building Design
Elizabeth Hopkirk, Building Design


Click to view Judges' Comments

ARCHITECTURE WRITER OF THE YEAR

Winner: Robert Wilson, Architects’ Journal

 The judges felt that this was a terrific series of articles. Every feature was jam-packed with details and insights, giving the reader a window into something that they might never have come across. Robert Wilson has a distinctive style, playful, yet never indulgent, combined with a deep understanding of the subject matter. The judges enjoyed the modern cultural references, the humour and the writing that seemed effortless and always accessible.

 Nominations:

Ike Ijeh, London Architecture Works formerly Building/Building Design

Ike is not afraid to ruffle feathers and upbraid readers, which makes his submissions provocative and refreshing. He takes us outside the comfortable bubble architects usually inhabit and challenges home truths.

Elizabeth Hopkirk, Building Design

 Elizabeth knows how to bring a subject to life, weaving in interviews with technical details, teamwork and all the challenges that bringing a building project to fruition poses.


NF, Ian Weinfass, Construction News, Andrew Gaskell, sponsor: Willmott Dixon

CONSTRUCTION / INFRASTRUCTURE JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Willmott Dixon


Ian Weinfass, Construction News- WINNER

Nominations
Rob Horgan, New Civil EngineerHighly Commended
Fran Williams, Architects’ Journal
Jordon Marshall, Building


Click to view Judges' Comments

CONSTRUCTION / INFRASTRUCTURE JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR

Winner: Ian Weinfass, Construction News

Three well structured articles packed with detail and enthusiastically presented.

The ‘hard hitting’ piece on ‘Cladding Battles’ benefited from in-depth research and a close attention to detail, while the article on ‘Leicester City RC’s training ground’ drew high praise from the judges – a well structured piece underpinned by a keen technical appreciation. The judges were impressed overall by the imaginative and determined approach to research and information gathering.

 Nominations:

 Rob Horgan, New Civil EngineerHighly Commended

Three consistently good, well researched articles delivered with pace.

The piece on ‘Net Zero Rules’ was insightful, guiding the reader thoughtfully through the findings of this impactful and potentially far reaching investigation.

The piece on Hammersmith Bridge was in the judges view compelling, capturing the ambition and ingenuity of this unique project.

Jordon Marshall, Building

 Three well researched and well crafted pieces. The Caroline Pidgin interview was informative and revealing. The piece on ‘Cleaning a disaster area during a Pandemic’ added an international flavour, with detail gathered ‘on the ground’ adding impact and emotion to this well structured and skillfully collated piece.

 Fran Williams, Architects’ Journal

 Three comprehensive and worthy articles demonstrating a keen appreciation of construction challenges. The judges found the piece on ‘virtuous Circles’ a skillful presentation of the potential for ‘reclamation’ in construction. In the judges view the ‘Brutal Refurbishment piece captured the technical details in an easy to read style – drawing the reader in.


NF, Jack Simpson, Inside Housing, judge Peter Roper on behalf of IBP

NEWS REPORTER OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by IBP


Jack Simpson, Inside Housing - WINNER

Nominations
Pete Apps, Inside Housing
Lucie Heath, Inside Housing


Click to view Judges' Comments

NEWS REPORTER OF THE YEAR

Winner: Jack Simpson, Inside Housing

Jack has a very clear strong style. He is probing, challenging and investigative, not holding back in pursuing the story.

Nominations:

 Pete Apps, Inside Housing

 A strong submission from a leading voice from the sector. A really important and timely on eviction bans and the reality behind them.

 Lucie Heath, Inside Housing

A journalist that isn’t afraid to explore the issues affecting some of the most vulnerable people in society, getting real stories of their experience that are relevant to her specialist readers.


NF, Zak Garner-Purkis, Construction News, Harriett Hindmarsh, sponsor: AECOM

FEATURE WRITER OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by AECOM Headline Sponsor


Zak Garner-Purkis, Construction News - WINNER

Nominations

Pete Apps, Inside Housing – HIGHLY COMMENDED
Nathaniel Barker, Inside Housing
Martina Lees, writing for The Sunday Times and Times
Richard Waite, The Architects’ Journal


Click to view Judges' Comments

FEATURE WRITER OF THE YEAR

Winner: Zak Garner-Purkis, Construction News

 Three ‘hard hitting’, well-constructed articles, from this category winner, presented in a fluid style, being both informative and engaging.

The judges found the collaborative piece on Istanbul’s new airport comprehensive and insightful reflecting the skillful application of in-depth research. The pieces drawing attention to ‘Slave labour in London’ and ‘Slavery in the supply chain’ were each powerful and revealing.

The comprehensive and fearless approach gave insight to issues affecting the lives of many: “A fine example of investigative journalism” highly praised by the judges.

 Nominations:

 Pete Apps, Inside HousingHighly Commended

 Three well structured and skillfully collated pieces. The revealing interview with Toby Lloyd was in the judges view, compelling. The comprehensive and ‘hard hitting’ pieces on ‘Dangerous Cladding’ and the ‘Failure of the Grenfell Tower Refurbishment’ demonstrated the writer’s ability to present complexity with admirable clarity. Three powerful pieces were praised by the judges for their analytical presentation.

 Nathaniel Barker, Inside Housing

 Three well researched pieces of a consistently high standard. The comprehensive piece on ‘Permitted Development Wrongs’ was particularly engaging. A hard hitting piece on the link between Covid-19 deaths and the housing crisis gave clear expression to the far reaching impact of the pandemic.

 Martina Lees, writing for The Sunday Times and Times

 The judges were impressed by three well researched features covering a wide range of topics. The piece on the ‘Rise of the Gladiators’ was powerfully insightful, gripping the reader’s attention throughout. A fast moving piece on ‘Self employed workers’ admirably highlighted the plight of those caught up in the vagaries of the Governments’ coronavirus financial support strategy.

 Richard Waite, Architects’ Journal

 Three well crafted pieces of a diverse and topical nature. The piece on the ‘Grenfell Tower Enquiry’ stood out. The judges commented that this well presented piece was both powerful and revealing.


NF, David Price, Construction News, Hon Vice President IBP, Peter Bill

BUSINESS / FINANCIAL JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by IBP


David Price, Construction News - WINNER

Nominations
Luke Cross, Social Housing
Mike Phillips, Bisnow


Click to view Judges' Comments

BUSINESS / FINANCIAL JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR

Winner: David Price, Construction News

 David tackled big and important subjects – the continuing aftermath of Grenfell and the new and changing crisis of coronavirus. He has an ability to get good quotes from his subjects but he is not scared to attack. This was hard edged journalism, well-written. The three pieces were penetrating and urgent.

Nominations:

Luke Cross, Social Housing

Luke knows the housing market inside out and he knows what will interest his readers – and they know that they can trust his judgement. By writing about how social housing will adjust to ESG – environmental, social and governance – after the pandemic he embraced two items high on his readers’ agendas.

Mike Phillips, Bisnow

 Mike writes long-form journalism with a pacy style that would make even non-property readers interested in esoteric subjects. This confident style shows that he knows his subject but he writes with an informality not usually seen in specialist publications or on digital platforms. His submitted articles on Brexit, care-homes and the death of the lease were topical and controversial but well-informed.


NF, Pete Apps, Inside Housing, Derek Harris, sponsor: Barratt Developments

HOUSING / RESIDENTIAL JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Barratt Developments


Pete Apps, Inside Housing - WINNER

Nominations
Nathaniel Barker, Inside Housing
Lucie Heath, Inside Housing


Click to view Judges' Comments

HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR

Winner: Pete Apps, Inside Housing

 Pete offered consistently strong articles that are well written with good analysis and quotes. He provides real insight on issues affecting the sector. This has never been so important as people are at risk of becoming disconnected from issues due to Covid-19.

Nominations:

Nathaniel Barker, Inside Housing

 A good mix of article types with really strong investigations of issues relating to Eight to Buy fraud as well as a data-rich exploration of new council house building.

Lucie Heath, Inside Housing

 A very good writing style, that tackles gritty issues and isn’t afraid to get out of London. An article on Glasgow’s homelessness showed the benefits of real hard work to get underneath the skin of the story. Coverage of Covid was very early in forecasting issues that would arise in the sector, highlighting real problems.



NF, David Lowe, Building, Vanessa Norwood, sponsor: The Built Environment Trust

'NEW' JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by The Built Environment Trust


Thomas Lowe, Building - WINNER

Nominations
Megan Kelly, Construction News - HIGHLY COMMENDED
Lucie Heath, Inside Housing - COMMENDED


Click to view Judges' Comments

NEW JOURNALIST JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR

Winner: Thomas Lowe, Building

Thomas is a journalist with great potential . The submission revealed a confident and engaging style smoothly blending fact, chat and stories. The information was always revealing and the opinion measured and the writer did not hesitate to challenge the industry.

The submission included an excellent and revealing interview and a feature where different voices were woven together to paint a picture of how leaving the EU has impacted construction workers.

Nominations:

Megan Kelly, Construction News - Highly Commended

Megan is a journalist with bags of initiative and the ability to get exclusives. The writing is lean and vivid, drawing the reader into the heart of the stories, which are engaging and packed with meticulous research. The writer shows a sharp nose for news.

Lucie Heath, Inside Housing - Commended

 Lucie has a thorough, questioning style and tackles important and tricky subjects with thorough research and deep passion. The content, some of which is drawn from Freedom of Information requests, is excellent and challenges Government policy on homelessness.

 


NF, Ben Hobson, Dezeen, Marcus Naef, sponsor: Live Group

EVENT OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Live Group


Dezeen: Virtual Design Festival - WINNER

Nominations
Architects’ Journal / Architectural Review / EMAP: W Awards
Building / Assemble Media Group: The Building Awards 2019


Click to view Judges' Comments

EVENT OF THE YEAR

Winner: Dezeen: Virtual Design Festival

The judges were very impressed by the Dezeen entry which demonstrated ambition, imagination and creative flair with varied and engaging content and well branded segments of different offers from interviews to collaborations. They particularly like its ‘phoenix out of the ashes’ response to a looming disaster.

With a reduced team and on a modest budget, the organiser put in place a wide range of virtual events which spoke straight to the interests and concerns of its community. They quickly and clearly identified where the need might be for sharing information, for instance schools of architecture and speedily pulled in a array of impressive, high-profile collaborators. In the circumstances, to bring in ‘over £500,000’ was an extraordinary achievement.

Nominations:

Architects’ Journal / Architectural Review / EMAP: W Awards

The W Awards stood out for the judges as “undoubtedly the purest and most commendable of objectives.” The Awards succeeded in fore fronting the work of women in architectural practice and provided a great opportunity to hear from women working on high profile projects and provided vital mentoring support.

Building/Assemble Media Group: The Building Awards 2019

The judges noted that the Building Awards are clearly a successful and joyous event, however, reading about them seemed like memories of the past, The world has changed irrevocably since the event which made it hard to compare to the other finalists. Going forward the judges hope that the Awards event will find new formats to engage with their audience.


NF, Marcus Fairs, Dezeen Vice President IBP, Ruth Slavid

DIGITAL LEADERSHIP OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by IBP


Marcus Fairs, Dezeen - WINNER

Nomination
Jamie Harris, Freelance, formally Building magazine


Click to view Judges' Comments

DIGITAL LEADERSHIP OF THE YEAR

Winner: Marcus Fairs, Dezeen

Marcus Fairs’ infectious smile shone through all 50 – yes, fifty – interviews he conducted with architects and designers as part of the innovative and highly profitable Virtual Design Festival, and he has even more reason to smile as winner of this award.

Little wonder that Dezeen continues to show impressive growth, turning even the Covid-19 pandemic into an opportunity.

Nomination:

Jamie Harris, Freelance, formally Building magazine

Jamie follows up last year’s win for digital leadership with this worthy nomination which again shows his ability in a wide range of areas – from helping to design the website to hosting interesting podcasts. The judges wish him the best of luck in whatever he decides to do next.


NF, Jack Simpson, Inside Housing, Giles Barrie, sponsor: FTI Consulting

SCOOP OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by FTI Consulting


Jack Simpson, Inside Housing - WINNER

Nomination
Louise Clarence-Smith, The Times
Joey Gardiner, Building


Click to view Judges' Comments

SCOOP OF THE YEAR

Winner: Jack Simpson, Inside Housing

Jack was miles ahead of the competition with a scoop on the cladding scandal which has left thousands trapped in flats they are unable to sell. The national media took months to catch up with what a big story this is and how it’s blighting the lives of so many.

Nominations:

Louise Clarence-Smith, The Times

A slick telling of a fantastic scoop which was followed up by the rest of the media.

Joey Gardiner, Building

A good old-fashioned scoop which had considerable impacted on publication, within the sector and beyond.


NF, Emily Booth, Architects’ Journal, Sarah Harding, sponsor: Marley

EDITORIAL BRAND OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Marley


The Architects’ Journal - WINNER

Nominations
Inside Housing –
Highly Commended
Building

Construction News

Dezeen  


Click to view Judges' Comments

EDITORIAL BRAND OF THE YEAR

Winner: Architects’ Journal

While most 125-year-olds would sit back and consider a life well lived, The Architects’ Journal continues to reinvent itself -and to terrific effect has a clear goal and a well defined strategy. By making climate change its focus, it has positioned the brand for the future, while supporting and educating its readers.

When race and diversity became defining issues of 2020, the AJ was able to build on work it had begun two years before, giving its coverage added momentum and gravitas . In its reaction to the pandemic, AJ struck a superb balance between practical ‘how to’ guides, informative data and a communal sense of creativity in lockdown.

Vision, focus and great execution – the AJ is a deserving winner from a strong field of entries.

Nominations:

Inside HousingHighly Commended

The campaigning was excellent, and the publication has really made its name in its laser-like focus on flammable cladding. It has not given up on this long-running story and is still pressing for further change. Coverage of COVID was good. The judges were pleased by the appointment of a BAME advisory panel to increase diversity. The judges also commend the Digital Housing Week and the excellent use of social media.

Building

The good journalism and appealing stories deserved to find a wider audience.

Construction News

The judges loved the campaigning zeal and the use of real investigative journalism. This is a brand that tries to give its audience a voice. It has energy and a story to tell.

Dezeen

This is a brand that is bursting with ambition, energy and new ideas. Its Virtual Design Festival in particular is to be commended as a rapid response to the pandemic that generated a lot of traffic and attention.


Nick Ferrari, Jack Simpson, Inside Housing, Harriett Hindmarsh, sponsor: AECOM

IBP JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by AECOM Headline Sponsor


Jack Simpson, Inside Housing - WINNER


Click to view Judges' Comments

IBP JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR

Winner: Jack Simpson, Inside Housing

Some aspiring journalists choosing between jobs might consider writing about social housing dull. How wrong they would be. This sector has yielded important stories for many IBP winners in recent years, not least after Grenfell Tower.

But a fire at a block in Barking last year also provided stories. Luckily no-one died, but the wooden cladding, the plastic mesh - nevermind the propane tank on the roof – were described chillingly in a report for the fire brigade that was leaked to Jack Simpson and splashed across Inside Housing, rightly winning him the News Reporter of the Year award.

That was not Jack’s only scoop, however. He revealed how government guidance following Grenfell has made mortgage lenders wary of financing flats with cladding, blocking sales and leaving owners unable to sell.

The judges agreed: “Jack was miles ahead of the competition. The national media took months to catch up with what a big story this is and how it’s blighting the lives of so many.”

These, and the other pieces that Jack submitted, show not only the strength of his contacts but an ability to highlight the relevant facts and present them in a way easily understood by general, as well as specialist, readers.

They are journalism at its best, and the follow-ups by the national press demonstrate the importance and impact of Jack’s stories.



Employment advice by Media Contacts for Employers

 

Tips for Securing the Best Candidates

 

Securing the Best Candidates

Inevitably good quality candidates are always in demand. Our clients constantly talk about a “candidate short” market. It is therefore very important to have a strategy in place to help you secure the candidates that you want to hire once they have entered the recruitment process. Here are some tips, in chronological order:

Before Hiring:

  • What is your company’s reputation like amongst potential employees? Ways to enhance it include:
    • Positive reviews on Glassdoor
    • A well thought out “Careers” section on your web site. NB this should be more geared towards why you are a great place to work rather than a list of job specs outlining your demands in terms of what you are looking for. Perhaps have video content from current staff, or quotes from them about why they enjoy it. Highlight any unusual company benefits, talk about company culture and success stories of people who have joined
    • Being aware of any negative sentiment from former staff. Be ready to tackle it in a forthright way at interview
  • Prepare a pitch to set out your company’s vision, 5 year plan and how the role(s) can develop once people start
  •  If using a recruitment consultancy, make sure your rates are competitive. Pushing hard on a rate discount might seem like a cost saving, but it can make you less of a commercial priority. Give the recruiter urgency, agreeing when you would like to receive CVs and giving them interview availability.

First Contact:

  • Whether using a recruiter or sourcing a candidate directly, always try to find out the following information as early as possible, preferably before the first face-to-face interview. This can commonly be done in an initial telephone conversation. In red are the reasons for asking these questions and how to use the answers:
    • How long has the candidate been looking for a job and what stage(s) are they at with other employers? If the candidate has only just started looking, you could steal a march on your competitors. Maybe ask the candidate to hold off on making other applications until they have met you, and certainly get some urgency into the interview process to avoid unnecessary competition. If they are already interviewing elsewhere, you may need to drop everything and see them very quickly, with an accelerated interview process. Some savvy employers will do an “all-in one” interview day so that they can make a decision the same day as seeing the candidate.
    • What are their salary expectations? Check that there is no fundamental problem with meeting their needs. If you are in a position to potentially offer a significant increase, then this can be mentioned up front, to further enhance the appeal of your offering.
    • What is their notice period and do they have any holidays that might delay a start date or mean they need time off once they have started a new role? This information will help prevent any surprises once you get to job offer.
    • What are they looking for? If you can properly understand why someone wants to change jobs, you can use this to sell your role and company effectively, as you can match their needs. NB some candidates will give a vague answer such as “looking for a new challenge” - if so, be prepared to dig a bit to get to the true motivation. A good way of doing this is to ask “Why have you specifically decided that you need a new challenge now? What do you mean by wanting a new challenge – what do you want to change?”
    • When was their last salary review? Is there anything their current employer could do to change their mind about leaving? In a candidate short market, counter offers from employers are common. By pre-empting this early on and discussing it, you can help the candidate to visualise leaving their job, plus also be alerted to how high a risk there is of a counter offer being accepted.

Interview Process:

  • Assuming you like the candidate at interview, we would advise to do the following:
    • Make sure you sell your role and company to the candidate, matching up with their reasons for looking for a new job.
    • Give the candidate plenty of opportunity to ask you questions.
    • Have the candidate meet a good ambassador for the company – maybe a potential peer rather than line manager, who can sell the company on peer-to-peer terms and give an account of what it is like working there and why they enjoy it. NB you should use a positive employee, who has good people skills for this
    • Have a strategy for “closing” the candidate. If things go well, let the candidate know that you like them. Make arrangements for a second interview or make a job offer there and then. Ask for feedback and whether the candidate has any concerns (so that you can counter them)
    • If using a recruitment consultancy, be quick in exchanging feedback. Recruiters will prioritise clients who respond quickly and are keen to make things happen.

 

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IBP National Journalism Awards 2022 shortlist announced

We are delighted to announce the shortlist for the 49th annual IBP National Journalism Awards.This years’ shortlisted journalists and media brands have once again wowed the judges. The standard of the entries is extremely high and there is some tough competition within each category. Click here to see the full shortlist.

The winners for these categories and the much-coveted ‘Journalist of the Year’ accolade will be revealed at the awards ceremony on Thursday 17 November at IET Savoy Place in Central London. You can now book your tickets for the IBP Award Ceremony via Eventbrite.

Thank you to everyone who entered the IBP Awards this year, and many congratulations to everyone who has been shortlisted. We look forward to celebrating with you at the awards.

Executive Board Message 2021

I think you will all agree that it has been quite a year, but hopefully we should see a return to something that is, if not normal, then closer to normal life as we begin to pick-up the pieces and engage with colleagues and face-to-face business challenges.

The lockdown has given the IBP executive board a chance to reflect and review where we are as a membership organisation, and to look at how we might want to shape the role of the organisation going forward.

The executive board has lots of ideas and you will hear more about these initiatives over the next months as we prepare for this year’s journalism awards. If you have any ideas that you would like to share with the board please let me know by email to: Harriett.Hindmarsh@aecom.com

Harriett Hindmarsh
Chair, IBP

Click here for the AGM papers

Peter Bill receives Outstanding Contribution to Journalism Award

Peter Bill is still in journalistic harness, having worked in the construction sector in many different forms, since leaving school at the age of 15 and starting to train as a surveyor in 1962.

A long-form career included 11 years with Wimpey, two with Anglo-American in Zambia, then eight years with a builder and housebuilder before his conversion to journalism, joining Contract Journal in 1983.

Our new journalist had no time to waste. After two years at CJ he was off to Building as features editor, rising up the ranks to become editor from 1990 to 1996, a highly  successful era for the magazine, when it won unprecedented numbers of awards including many IBP Journalism Awards.

A brief excursion in the City of London at Fleming Securities was a reminder of the civilised nature of the world of IBP. Editorship of the Estates Gazette followed, then a long period as a columnist on EG, but also in the general  public’s eye as the Evening Standard weekly property commentator.

Now an occasional columnist for Property Week, he also produces an acerbic daily twitter comment while working on his latest book, entitled Arrested Development, a follow-up to Planet Property, published in 2014.

Peter’s continued contribution to journalism in the built environment is marked with the presentation of the first IBP Outstanding Contribution Award.

Tony Travers to give 2021 Wren Talk’

2021 Journalism Awards nominations

Graham Ridout remembered

Graham Ridout, award winning investigative journalist on Contract Journal and Building magazine was laid to rest on Monday 7th June. He passed away aged 74 on 10th May having been diagnosed with lung cancer last November. He seemed to have got through chemo and radiotherapy quite well but spent his last 5 weeks in hospital after developing sepsis. It was hoped that he would recover but his condition deteriorated.

Some of his friends and colleagues remember him… please click here

IBP National Journalism Awards 2020: Full results, awards bulletin and nominations

To view details
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The Annual Wren Talk: ’Nicholas Barbon – the man who transformed London’

Architectural writer and historian Jeremy Melvin gives this year’s talk on the colourful seventeenth century economist and financier, Nicholas Barbon, who turned property development into speculation and invented fire insurance.

Click here for full information and ticket applications 

IBP Futures Group: Response and Responsibility – Video

Response and Responsibility the full debate in individual speaker modules followed by the Q&A.

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What the industry says…

See what the industry is saying about the IBP Journalism Awards

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The post-recession world is incredibly dynamic and demanding with more and more pressure on resource and the need to be accountable, and in my opinion as professionals we need to acknowledge the way the profession is changing.

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IBP National Journalism Awards 2022 shortlist announced

We are delighted to announce the shortlist for the 49th annual IBP National Journalism Awards.

This years’ shortlisted journalists and media brands have once again wowed the judges. The standard of the entries is extremely high and there is some tough competition within each category. Click here to read the full shortlist.

The winners will be revealed at the awards ceremony on Thursday 17 November at IET Savoy Place in Central London. You can now book your tickets for this via Eventbrite.

Thank you to everyone who entered the IBP Awards this year, and many congratulations to everyone who has been shortlisted.

Executive Board Message 2021

I think you will all agree that it has been quite a year, but hopefully we should see a return to something that is, if not normal, then closer to normal life as we begin to pick-up the pieces and engage with colleagues and face-to-face business challenges.

The lockdown has given the IBP executive board a chance to reflect and review where we are as a membership organisation, and to look at how we might want to shape the role of the organisation going forward.

The executive board has lots of ideas and you will hear more about these initiatives over the next months as we prepare for this year’s journalism awards. If you have any ideas that you would like to share with the board please let me know by email to: Harriett.Hindmarsh@aecom.com

Harriett Hindmarsh
Chair, IBP

Click here for the AGM papers

Peter Bill receives Outstanding Contribution to Journalism Award

Peter Bill is still in journalistic harness, having worked in the construction sector in many different forms, since leaving school at the age of 15 and starting to train as a surveyor in 1962.

A long-form career included 11 years with Wimpey, two with Anglo-American in Zambia, then eight years with a builder and housebuilder before his conversion to journalism, joining Contract Journal in 1983.

Our new journalist had no time to waste. After two years at CJ he was off to Building as features editor, rising up the ranks to become editor from 1990 to 1996, a highly  successful era for the magazine, when it won unprecedented numbers of awards including many IBP Journalism Awards.

A brief excursion in the City of London at Fleming Securities was a reminder of the civilised nature of the world of IBP. Editorship of the Estates Gazette followed, then a long period as a columnist on EG, but also in the general  public’s eye as the Evening Standard weekly property commentator.

Now an occasional columnist for Property Week, he also produces an acerbic daily twitter comment while working on his latest book, entitled Arrested Development, a follow-up to Planet Property, published in 2014.

Peter’s continued contribution to journalism in the built environment is marked with the presentation of the first IBP Outstanding Contribution Award.

Tony Travers to give 2021 Wren Talk’

2021 Journalism Awards nominations

Graham Ridout remembered

Graham Ridout, award winning investigative journalist on Contract Journal and Building magazine was laid to rest on Monday 7th June. He passed away aged 74 on 10th May having been diagnosed with lung cancer last November. He seemed to have got through chemo and radiotherapy quite well but spent his last 5 weeks in hospital after developing sepsis. It was hoped that he would recover but his condition deteriorated.

Some of his friends and colleagues remember him… please click here

IBP National Journalism Awards 2020: Full results, awards bulletin and nominations

To view details
Click Here

The Annual Wren Talk: ’Nicholas Barbon – the man who transformed London’

Architectural writer and historian Jeremy Melvin gives this year’s talk on the colourful seventeenth century economist and financier, Nicholas Barbon, who turned property development into speculation and invented fire insurance.

Click here for full information and ticket applications 

IBP Futures Group: Response and Responsibility – Video

Response and Responsibility the full debate in individual speaker modules followed by the Q&A.

Please click here

What the industry says…

See what the industry is saying about the IBP Journalism Awards

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Ibp 50th Anniversary Celebration Programme

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International Building Press (ibp) is a membership organisation that brings together journalists and communications professionals involved in the construction, architecture, housing and property sectors.

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Membership is open to national, regional, business and technical journalists, press relations and communications professionals and to employees and freelancers alike. Current members include many of the best known professionals on the field

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ibp Journalism Awards 2016: Judges

Giles Barrie, Managing Director, FTI Consulting [former editor, Property Week]

Adrian Barrick, Global Brand Director, Haymarket Business Media [former editor, Buildin] *

Lewis Blackwell, Executive Director, The Building Centre [former journalist: Estates Times]

Pip Clothier, Journalist and broadcaster

Mark Collins, Executive Director, CBRE

Michael Day, Managing Director, Integra Property Services

Peter Day, Correspondent, BBC 'In Business' programme

Tim Denton, Director, Denton Media, Consultant to Dennis Publishing *

George Demetri, Freelance Journalist [former editor World Tunnelling & Port Technology Int]

Hannah Fearn, Comment Editor, The Independent *

Soraya Khan, Founder Partner, Theis and Khan Architects

David Lawson, Freelance Journalist

Mike Leonard, Director, Modern Masonry Alliance *

Lee Mallett, Consultant, Urbik Limited [former editor, Building Design/Estates Times]

Dominic Morgan, Director, Ing Media [former deputy editor, Property Week]

Richard Northedge, City & Business Journalist [former deputy City editor, The Sunday Telegraph]

Alasdair Reisner, CEO, Civil Engineering Contractors Association [former journalist: Construction News]

Peter Roper, Freelance Journalist

Dickon Ross, Editor-in-Chief, Engineering & Technology

Barbara Rowlands, Associate Professor of Journalism, City University London *

David Saffin, Consulting Engineer, CEO, Second Option Alliance

John Slaughter, Director, External Affairs, Home Builders Federation

Ruth Slavid, Architectural editor and journalist, [former editor AJ Online]

David Taylor, Editor, New London Quarterly

John Waples, UK Head of Strategic Communications, FTI Consulting [former City editor, the Sunday Times]

James Whitmore, Tavistock [former Executive Editor, Property Week]

John Yadoo, Partner, Pryme Consulting [Vice President CIOB]

*New judges for 2016
This list of judges is correct at the time of issue
30 June 2016

 

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IBP National Journalism Awards 2019 – Judges Announced

IBP JOURNALISM AWARDS 2018 – JUDGES

 

Claer Barratt, Personal Finance Editor, Financial Times

Adrian Barrick, Editorial Consultant, former editor, Building

Giles Barrie, Managing Director, Strategic Communications, FTI Consulting, former editor Property Week

Peter Bill, Freelance Journalist, former editor Building and Estates Gazette

Mark Collins, Executive Director, CBRE

Tim Danton, Director, Danton Media, Consultant to Dennis Publishing

Peter Day, Correspondent, BBC ‘In Business’ programme

George Demetri, Editor, Designing Buildings Wiki

Catherine Edmunds, Strategic Events & Content Director, AVEVA

Rebecca Evans, Director of Content, DeHavilland, former editor Construction News

Soraya Khan, Partner, Theis and Khan Architects

Mike Leonard, CEO, Building Alliance

Toby Lewis, CEO, Live Group

Dominic Morgan, Director, Ing media, former deputy editor, Property Week

Richard Northedge, City & Business Journalist

Andrew Pring, writer, editor, communications consultant, former editor Contract Journal

Alasdair Reisner, CEO, CECA, former journalist on Construction News

Peter Roper, Freelance Journalist, former editor New Builder

Dickon Ross, Editor-in-Chief, Engineering & Technology

Barbara Rowlands, Associate Professor of Journalism, London City University

David Saffin, CEO, Second Opinion Alliance

John Slaughter, Director, External Affairs, Home Builders Federation

Ruth Slavid, Architecture Editor & Journalist, former editor AJ Online

Caroline Thorpe, Freelance Journalist

Jenny Watt, Marketing Manager, The Built Environment Trust

James Whitmore, Tavistock, former City Editor, Property Week

John Yadoo, Partner, Pryme Consulting

 

This list is comprehensive and correct at the time of posting

 

Details Correct: July 2019

IBP Journalism Awards 2020 – Judges Announced

Adrian Barrick, Editorial Consultant, former editor, Building

Giles Barrie, Managing Director, Strategic Communications, FTI Consulting, former editor Property Week

Peter Bill, Freelance Journalist, former editor Building and Estates Gazette

Denise Chevin, freelance editor and journalist, former editor Building

Mark Collins, Executive Director, CBRE

Tim Danton, Director, Danton Media, Consultant to Dennis Publishing

Peter Day, Correspondent, BBC ‘In Business’ programme

Catherine Edmunds, Strategic Events and Content, AVEVA

Rebecca Evans, Director of Content, DeHavilland, former editor Construction News

Soraya Khan, Partner, Theis and Khan Architects

Mike Leonard, CEO, Building Alliance

Toby Lewis, CEO, Live Group

Dominic Morgan, Director, Ing media, former deputy editor, Property Week

Richard Northedge, City & Business Journalist

Andrew Pring, writer, editor, communications consultant, former editor Contract Journal

Alasdair Reisner, CEO, CECA, former journalist on Construction News

Peter Roper, Freelance Journalist, former editor New Builder

Dickon Ross, Editor-in-Chief, Engineering & Technology

Barbara Rowlands, Associate Professor of Journalism, London City University

David Saffin, CEO, Second Opinion Alliance

John Slaughter, Director, External Affairs, Home Builders Federation

Ruth Slavid, Architecture Editor & Journalist, former editor AJ Online

Caroline Thorpe, Freelance Journalist

Jenny Watt, Marketing Manager, The Built Environment Trust

James Whitmore, Tavistock, former City Editor, Property Week

John Yadoo, Partner, Pryme Consulting

 

Details correct May 2020

 

2021 Journalism Awards judges announced.

Richard Aylwin, MD, ACL, former City editor, Estates Times
Adrian Barrick, Editorial Consultant, former editor, Building
Giles Barrie, Managing Director, Strategic Communications, FTI Consulting, former editor
Property Week
Peter Bill, Freelance Journalist, former editor Building and Estates Gazette
Denise Chevin, Freelance editor and journalist, former editor Building
Mark Collins, Executive Director, CBRE
Tim Danton, Director, Danton Media, Consultant to Dennis Publishing
Rebecca Evans, Director of Content, De Havilland, former editor Construction News
Mark Hansford, Director, Engineering Knowledge, ICE, former editor NCE
Soraya Khan, Partner, Theis and Khan Architects
Mike Leonard, CEO, Building Alliance
Emma Maier, Freelance editor and publishing consultant, former editor Inside Housing
Dominic Morgan, Director, Ing media, former deputy editor, Property Week
Richard Northedge, City & Business Journalist, former editor, Sunday Business
Vanessa Norwood, Creative Director, The Building Centre
Peter Roper, Freelance Journalist, former editor New Builder
Dickon Ross, Editor-in-Chief, Engineering & Technology
Barbara Rowlands, Associate Professor of Journalism, London City University
David Saffin, CEO, Second Opinion Alliance
John Slaughter, Director, External Affairs, Home Builders Federation
Katherine Smale, Business Development Manager, Ferrovial, former correspondent, NCE
Caroline Thorpe, Freelance Journalist
James Whitmore, Tavistock, former City editor, Property Week
John Yadoo, Partner, Pryme Consulting

Details correct: August 2021

Graham Ridout remembered

Peter Bill, author and journalist, former editor Estates Gazette and Building magazine writes:

Graham was ‘Uncle Grumpy’ to his colleagues at Building. A nickname that captured the feelings off all who worked with a much-loved man whose irascibility never got close to covering his kindliness, gentleness and generosity. I remember him making a wooden window from scratch for a penurious sub-editor.

He was my first boss in journalism. I can see him now at Contract Journal in the early 1980’s, fag centred in mouth, hunched over a typewriter, squinting through the smoke at his copy, cursing his mistakes. (Those were days when you needed Tippex to make changes.) Then we would go to the pub and curse our employers.

At Building, in the late 1980’s, we were overpaying an outside firm of architects to produce fortnightly ‘on-site’ articles. Much better to have a trained engineer in-house, one who had worked on building sites. Graham’s maturity and experience gifting him the ability to establish rapport with nervous site managers. He would nod encouragingly as he half-whispered questions, half- apologising for asking. A style that teased out tales you would never find anywhere near a press release.

To know Graham was to be fond of Graham.

Andrew Pring, writer, editor and communications consultant, former editor Contract Journal writes:

What I remember most is how incredibly hard working and painstaking Graham was as a journalist, and how patient – until, that is, he exploded into a titanic rage when people’s idiocies (generally management’s) got all too much for him. We’d laugh about it in the pub afterwards, but he could get seriously worked up and I often thought his stress levels were too high for anyone’s good – but he got that way because he took his job seriously and wanted to do his very best each time he worked on something. A lovely bloke, and also very kind and thoughtful. Someone you could always rely on to watch your back.

Gerald Bowey, CEO IBP remembers:

A civil engineering graduate of Sheffield University Graham was an award winning journalist, being shortlisted for a IBP journalism award on several occasions and winning Technology Writer in 1988, Project Management Writer in 1990 and Building Journalist in 1996.

I first met Graham in the early 1980’s when I took over the role of director of The Campaign for Traditional Housing from Charles Knevitt, who had just moved on to The Times as their architecture correspondent. It was a controversial campaign, taking an industry dispute between the brick and block manufacturers and the timber frame housebuilders to the general public. Graham was a tough critic of the campaign but acknowledged the right of house buyers to know and understand how their home was built.

When I moved into PR and Graham to Building I remember well standing in the middle of a stone quarry with Graham pitching into the chairman of London Stone when the company had fallen on hard times and was seeking a buyer – I think I lost the account after the article appeared, but it was a great expose of failed management.

We remained good friends, he was one of IBP’s honorary auditors for several years, and we met for an annual lunch right up to last year. Graham was generous with his time and support for friends and to IBP, which will be greatly missed.

Denise Chevin, freelance editor and writer, former editor Building magazine writes:

I remember with such affection my days working with Graham. I was an eager rookie technical reporter who didn’t know a lintel from a lentil. As my boss, Graham was hugely encouraging and endlessly patient. And when I got chuntered at by the subdesk, as I invariably did, for being late with my copy on Friday evening, he would have a calming G&T or two waiting for me at the ‘Waterfront’, Building’s watering hole in South Quay. They were lovely days. I feel very lucky to have met Graham and to have worked with him.