Building Design+Construction is currently accepting nominations for the 8th Annual 40 Under 40 program that recognizes the top under-40 professionals in the built environment.
Building Design+Construction's 40 Under 40 is open to AEC professionals from around the world who are under 40 years old, born AFTER December 31, 1972. Nominees may come from the following fields:
NOMINATION FORM
Click here for a nomination form. Please submit your nominations by February 6, 2013.
DON'T BE BASHFUL
Under 40 year old and believe you qualify? Feel free to nominate yourself.
INTERNATIONAL NOMINEES WELCOME
BD+C's 40 Under 40 Competition is open to Building Team professionals around the world.
QUESTIONS
Click here to view a list of 40 Under 40 Frequently Asked Questions or read Editorial Director Rob Cassidy's latest blog, which provides a series of insider tips on how to get selected for BD+C's 40 Under 40 Class of 2013. You can also email Rob Cassidy with any questions regarding 40 Under 40.
- Academia
- Architecture
- Building product inventor/developer
- Building product manufacturing
- Construction
- Construction management
- Design/build
- Engineering (M/E/P, structural, acoustic, etc.)
- Facility management
- Finance (related to construction)
- Government (federal, state, local)
- Interior design
- Marketing
- NGOs, membership, or trade association in the building field
- Nonprofit environmental or development organizations
- Project management
- Property ownership or management
- Real estate development
Note: Individuals whose work is exclusively related to single-family housing or civil engineering are not eligible. Individuals who were previously nominated for BD+C's 40 Under 40 competition but not selected are eligible. Individuals previously nominated and who were selected as one of BD+C's 40 Under 40 are not eligible.
Some of the qualities and characteristics the editors will be looking for (in no particular order):
- Leadership skills
- Inventiveness
- Sustained career progress
- People skills
- Client relations
- Academic training
- Dedication
- Personal integrity
- Technical skills
- Community outreach
Nomination forms will be judged by the editors of Building Design+Construction, whose decision is final. +
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