2026 Supply Chain Awards

Applications should demonstrate:

• Evidence of a structured quality management system (QMS) and how it is actively
  implemented.
• Clear processes for inspection, testing, sign-off, and defect prevention.
• Examples of continuous improvement initiatives or lessons learned.
• Data or metrics that show consistent achievement of defect-free work.
• Case studies showing how quality practices improved programme certainty, build
  efficiency, or customer satisfaction.

Applications should demonstrate:

• A strong, proactive safety-first culture embedded across their workforce.
• Use of innovative SHE practices, technology, or behavioural programmes.
• Evidence of positive performance data (incident reduction, near-miss reporting, audit outcomes).
• Examples of effective workforce engagement, toolbox talks, or leadership involvement.
• Demonstrable collaboration with GRAHAM to exceed SHE expectations on live projects.

Applications should demonstrate:

• Delivery of measurable social value outcomes (employment, apprenticeships, volunteering).
• Engagement with local communities, schools, charities, or training organisations.
• Commitment to local supply chains and upskilling initiatives.
• Evidence of exceeding project-specific social value targets.
• Demonstrable long-term, sustainable benefits to local communities.

Applications should demonstrate:

• Use of BIM, digital QA, scanning tools, data dashboards, or other technology to enhance project delivery.
• Evidence of integration with GRAHAM digital systems and workflows.
• Tangible benefits achieved (time savings, risk reduction, improved coordination, higher accuracy).
• Examples from specific GRAHAM projects showing measurable improvements.

Applications should demonstrate:

• A proven approach to early engagement, openness, and shared problem-solving.
• Examples of joint planning, transparent communication, and shared risk management.
• Evidence of alignment with GRAHAM values and behavioural expectations.
• Demonstrable benefits achieved through collaborative working on GRAHAM projects.
• Testimonials or feedback from project teams or stakeholders.

Applications should demonstrate:

• Adoption or development of innovative materials, construction techniques, prefabrication, or MMC solutions.
• Clear evidence of improved quality, programme, safety, carbon reduction, or cost efficiencies.
• Scalability and repeatability beyond a single project.
• Demonstration of innovation that materially enhanced GRAHAM project outcomes.

Applications should demonstrate:

• A reliable, consistent, and prompt customer care service post-handover.
• Clear systems for defect management, logging, tracking, and communication.
• Evidence of learning from issues and implementing improvements.
• Case studies demonstrating exceptional support or customer service.
• Alignment with GRAHAM’s customer care processes and standards.

Applications should demonstrate:

• Transparent and collaborative commercial management throughout delivery.
• Effective forecasting, cost control, valuation management, and change control.
• Clear processes for risk mitigation and contractual compliance.
• Examples of delivering value for money without compromising quality.
• Positive engagement during contract negotiations and commercial reviews.

Applications should demonstrate:

Performance & Quality

• Delivery of consistently high-quality mechanical, electrical and public health installations, supported by robust and verifiable QA/QC processes.
• Evidence of measurable improvements in programme certainty, installation accuracy, and commissioning performance.
• Demonstrated reduction in defects and rework through disciplined quality management and technical competence.

Collaboration & Transparency

• Proactive, solutions‑focused coordination with GRAHAM project teams, design consultants, and interfacing trades to identify and resolve issues early.
• Transparent communication throughout delivery, with open reporting, honest dialogue, and shared problem‑solving approaches.
• Clear examples of how early engagement and collaboration helped drive programme, quality, or cost benefits.

Innovation & Digital Integration

• Adoption of innovative M&E technologies, prefabrication strategies, MMC practices, or energy‑efficient solutions that enhance project delivery.
• Effective and purposeful use of digital tools (e.g., BIM, digital commissioning platforms, asset data systems) to improve installation accuracy, reduce risk, and streamline client handover.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate digital information and support GRAHAM’s data requirements.

Workforce Culture

• Promotion of a respectful, safety‑first working culture that reflects professionalism, positive behaviour, and strong leadership on site.
• Commitment to workforce wellbeing, skills development, upskilling, and competency improvement.
• Evidence of initiatives that foster engagement, inclusion, and a high‑performing team ethos.

Added Value & Sustainability

• Delivery of energy, carbon, or operational efficiency benefits that provide measurable value on GRAHAM projects.
• Proven contributions to sustainability objectives, including responsible material use, waste reduction, or low‑carbon solutions.
• Positive social value impact through community engagement, local employment, apprenticeships, and support for local supply chains.

Applications should demonstrate:

Technical Excellence & Quality

• Production of high-quality, accurate, coordinated structural designs that reduce risk, optimise buildability and support defect free delivery.
• Evidence of rigorous checking procedures, technical leadership and value driven engineering.

Collaboration & Early Engagement

• Active participation in multidisciplinary coordination, design reviews and early stage problem solving with GRAHAM and wider project teams.
• Demonstration of constructive relationships, responsiveness and clear communication.

Innovation & Digital Engineering

• Use of advanced structural analysis tools, BIM, parametric design, or digital workflows that enhance accuracy, efficiency or cost-effectiveness.
• Examples of innovative structural solutions that improved programme, safety, sustainability or buildability.

Transparency & Risk Management

• Clear documentation, open sharing of assumptions, and transparent design decision-making.
• Evidence of proactive risk identification, mitigation planning and support for safe construction sequencing.

Social Value & Sustainability

• Integration of sustainability principles into structural design (material efficiency, carbon reduction, circularity or reuse).
• Contributions to local communities, training or professional development.

Applications should demonstrate:

Design Quality & Performance

• Delivery of high-quality, functional and aesthetically strong architectural outcomes that enhance user experience and project performance.
• Evidence that design solutions support programme certainty, buildability and efficient construction.

Collaboration & Client Engagement

• Strong collaborative working practices with GRAHAM, engineering partners and stakeholders across all project stages.
• Respectful, inclusive engagement with end-users, communities and project teams.

Innovation, Creativity & Digital Design

• Use of innovative design methods, digital modelling, visualisation and BIM to enhance design coordination and decision-making.
• Examples of creative solutions that improved sustainability, operational efficiency or whole-life value.

Transparency & Design Management

• Transparent design processes including clear documentation, coordination, and change management.
• Evidence of proactive issue resolution, open communication and timely responses.

Sustainability, Social Value & Community Impact

• Demonstration of sustainable design principles and measurable environmental performance.
• Evidence of community engagement, social value contributions, and positive societal impact through design.