Competing constructions

In mid-June this year, some of Lebanon’s newest real estate projects will be judged by a pool of experts in the sector, including architects, academics, consultants and entrepreneurs. While transparency is not among the main qualities of Lebanon’s property market, judges in the Real Estate Awards Lebanon, launched for the first time by the Real Estate Syndicate of Lebanon (REAL), will have the challenge of fairly evaluating the most outstanding development projects in the country. The contest is open to all Lebanese property projects in different categories, including high and low rise buildings, design and architecture, landscape design, gated communities, eco-friendly and sustainable projects, social responsibility, specialized developments, commercial and mixed-use schemes, office projects and real estate communication campaigns. The winners in every category will receive a trophy and will be able to use the competition logo in their marketing. Executive spoke with Walid Moussa, secretary of the syndicate’s board