{"id":215335,"date":"2026-09-01T11:45:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T15:45:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/?p=215335"},"modified":"2026-09-01T12:04:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T16:04:38","slug":"the-construction-specifier-reveals-inaugural-readers-choice-product-award-winners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/the-construction-specifier-reveals-inaugural-readers-choice-product-award-winners\/","title":{"rendered":"The Construction Specifier<\/em> reveals inaugural Readers\u2019 Choice Product Award winners"},"content":{"rendered":"
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15 winners and 14 honorable mentions were recognized.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Construction Specifier<\/em> has announced the inaugural winners<\/a> of its Readers\u2019 Choice Product Awards, recognizing 15 products selected by the professionals who specify, design, and build today\u2019s constructed environment.<\/p>\n

The reader-driven awards program recognizes products that address the practical demands of contemporary construction, from performance and sustainability to installation, maintenance, and compliance. The winning products were selected through a voting process focused on real-world project needs.<\/p>\n

Winners were selected across eight categories: Building Envelope Systems; Best New Product; Structural & Core Systems; Building Systems; Architectural Software & Tools; Interior Systems & Finishes; Environmental Stewardship Award; and Best Tried and True Product.<\/p>\n

In addition to the 15 winners, the inaugural program recognizes 14 honorable mentions. Together, the honorees represent a range of products and technologies that support building performance, constructability, efficiency, and responsible resource use.<\/p>\n

The full list of winners and honorable mentions is featured in a special section in The Construction Specifier<\/em>\u2019s September 2026<\/a> issue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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