Judges join RICS panel

SIX new judges have joined the judging panel for the RICS Pro-Yorkshire Awards.

The new members include Mike Connolly, of Turner and Townsend, Faithful+Gould’s Andy Dransfield and Martin Conlon, of Assent Building Control.

Karl Redmond, of Construction Sector Network and Rob Hindle from White Hindle and Partners along with Chris Gomersall, of Leeds City Council, join the 17-strong panel of experts currently visiting 56 projects shortlisted for the awards.

Colin Harrop, chairman of the regional board of RICS and the Pro-Yorkshire Awards judging panel, said: “The judging process is incredibly difficult as we must thoroughly consider each of the projects individually against a strict set of criteria. This includes all aspects of the building from the planning, design and construction right through to its environmental and sustainable credentials.

“Each of the judges new to the panel this year brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the property field and with judging now underway, we are all looking forward to revealing the highly anticipated winners.”

The awards are being judged in eight categories including regeneration, commercial and building conversation.

The winners will be revealed at a ceremony on May 20 at Elland Road.