Sustainability Leadership
The CoreNet Global - North Texas Chapter Sustainable Leadership Award celebrates work that drives the adoption of environmentally friendly and socially responsible real estate practices. It recognizes projects, processes, or programs that connect sustainability efforts to tangible environmental, employee, and client impacts.
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1. Organizational Mission Alignment
- Demonstrates integration of sustainability into the organization's mission, objectives, and strategies.
- Programs should embed sustainability into daily real estate and facilities operations.
2. Comprehensive Impact
- Projects must show a clear link between the sustainability strategy and program outcomes.
- Breadth of impact on employees, clients, and the environment.
3. Measurable Success
- Sustainability programs should include measurable components, such as reduced emissions or resource usage.
- Stand-alone programs not tied to the organizational mission or strategy are not considered.
4. Program Integration
- Judges prefer bundled initiatives that represent the organization's overarching sustainability efforts.
5. Optional Post-Occupancy Evaluation
- Projects can include details about sustainable practices integrated into ongoing operations and maintenance.
Economic Development -
Major Deals and Projects
The CoreNet Global - North Texas Chapter Economic Development Major Deals and Projects Award recognizes best practices and the development of innovative, economically promising projects that significantly contribute to the growth and prosperity of a community or region.
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1. Recruitment of Major Companies
- Attracting new companies to the region, resulting in substantial capital investments or job creation.
2. Expansion of Existing Companies
- Supporting the growth and development of established businesses within the community.
3. Forward-Thinking Design and Development
- Implementing advanced and collaborative approaches to create economically promising projects that benefit the community or region.
Workplace Strategy (50k sf or less)
The CoreNet Global - North Texas Chapter Workplace Strategy Award recognizes corporate workplace strategies for projects in the North Texas region. These projects demonstrate innovation and purposeful design that significantly enhance the organization’s ability to meet its core business goals. The award honors the end user, with recognition extended to the broker, design firm, contractor, and furniture provider.
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1. Business Functionality Improvements
- Demonstrated enhancements to core business operations and working environments.
2. Innovative Use of Technology
- Integration of cutting-edge technology to support workplace strategies.
3. Cost Efficiency and Productivity
- Evidence of cost reduction or cost neutrality while improving productivity.
4. Creative Workplace Concepts
- Deployment of unique and innovative concepts to improve the workplace environment.
5. Scalability
- Applicability of the solution to other organizations, showcasing its versatility and replicability.
Workplace Strategy (50k sf or more)
The CoreNet Global - North Texas Chapter Workplace Strategy Award recognizes corporate workplace strategies for projects in the North Texas region. These projects demonstrate innovation and purposeful design that significantly enhance the organization’s ability to meet its core business goals. The award honors the end user, with recognition extended to the broker, design firm, contractor, and furniture provider.
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1. Business Functionality Improvements
- Demonstrated enhancements to core business operations and working environments.
2. Innovative Use of Technology
- Integration of cutting-edge technology to support workplace strategies.
3. Cost Efficiency and Productivity
- Evidence of cost reduction or cost neutrality while improving productivity.
4. Creative Workplace Concepts
- Deployment of unique and innovative concepts to improve the workplace environment.
5. Scalability
- Applicability of the solution to other organizations, showcasing its versatility and replicability.
Workplace Strategy - Capital Improvements & Special Projects
The CoreNet Global - North Texas Chapter **Workplace Strategy - Capital Improvements and Special Projects Award** recognizes workplace strategies for projects or buildings in the North Texas region that do not fall under corporate interiors. The award honors projects demonstrating innovation and purposeful design that significantly enhance the organization's ability to achieve its core business objectives. The award is presented to the end user, with recognition extended to the broker, design firm, contractor, and furniture provider.
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1. Capital Improvements and Business Functionality
- Evidence of improvements to core business operations and working environments through capital improvements or special projects.
2. Innovative Use of Technology
- Deployment of cutting-edge technology to support the project’s goals.
3. Cost Efficiency and Productivity
- Evidence of cost reductions, cost neutrality, or productivity enhancements resulting from the project.
4. Creative Workplace Concepts
- Implementation of innovative workplace designs that address unique challenges.
5. Applicability
- Demonstrated potential for the solution to be replicated or adapted by other organizations.
Workplace Strategy - Build to Suit
The CoreNet Global - North Texas Chapter Workplace Strategy Award for New Construction - Built to Suit recognizes corporate workplace strategies in the North Texas region. These projects demonstrate and document innovation and purposeful design that significantly enhance the organization’s ability to meet its core business goals. The award is presented to the end user, with recognition extended to the broker, design firm, contractor, and furniture provider.
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1. New Construction - Built to Suit
- Focus on projects specifically designed and constructed for the unique needs of the organization.
2. Business Functionality and Working Environment
- Demonstration of how the workplace improves core business functionality and creates a better working environment.
3. Innovative Use of Technology
- Implementation of advanced technological solutions to support workplace functionality and business goals.
4. Cost Efficiency and Productivity
- Evidence of cost reduction, cost neutrality, or productivity improvements in the workplace.
5. Creative Workplace Concepts
- Deployment of unique and innovative design elements that address the organization’s specific needs.
6. Scalability and Applicability
- The potential for the workplace design to serve as a model for other organizations.
Collaborative Excellence
The CoreNet Global - North Texas Chapter CRE Collaborative Excellence Award recognizes exceptional partnerships between corporate real estate professionals and industry service providers, resulting in the successful delivery of a remarkable project. The award is presented jointly to all collaborating firms.
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1. Advanced Collaborative Practices: Demonstrating innovative and advanced approaches to enhance the delivery of corporate real estate services.
2. Commitment to Partnership: Showcasing dedication to partnership, collaboration, and transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
3. Success Metrics: Exemplified by:
- Achieving mutually beneficial, win/win solutions.
- Implementing innovative solutions to tackle complex projects.
- Utilizing cutting-edge processes to achieve consensus, buy-in, and measurable results.