The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress is hosting its fourth Construction Management Student Competition

The winning teams of the Construction Management Student Competition will be announced Feb. 7 during the NRCA Industry Awards Ceremony and Cocktail Reception starting at 5 p.m. at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Great Hall AD.

The Alliance's 2018 Construction Management Student Competition continues to be a hallmark competition that promotes careers in roofing industry management. In addition to providing a significant learning opportunity, the competition fosters an environment that is meant to bring out the best in each team; encourage dialogue among the students; and foster team spirit as students rise to meet the challenge.

The teams had to bid on a re-roofing system for the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans. Each team had to research the project, review the plans and specifications, and assemble a full estimate and proposal to submit a qualified bid package.

Each team had to work to find a competitive edge to beat the competition while still maintaining a reasonable margin. For this project, each team had to decide on the correct application methods, show overall roofing knowledge and illustrate its company is prepared to undertake the project.

Teams submitted their written proposals Dec. 4 to the judges for their review and scoring. Four finalist teams were selected based on their scores and were invited to travel to New Orleans for the final part of the competition – to give their oral presentations before a panel of judges (acting as the Audubon Aquarium owners, facility management and design team looking to assemble a team of craftsmen that can meet the demands of this difficult roofing project). The presentations will take place Wednesday, Feb. 7, between 8 and 10:30 a.m. at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, R05. The teams will draw for their presentation times at the Alliance member reception on Monday evening.

The successful team solution will be based on the team’s understanding of the project; realistic construction schedule and man-loading financial proposal; written proposal; and presentation.  The winning teams will be announced Feb. 7 during the NRCA Industry Awards Ceremony and Cocktail Reception starting at 5 p.m. at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Great Hall AD. The first and second place teams will receive team trophies and a $5,000 L.B. Conway and a $2,500 scholarship for their schools; individual awards; recognition in press releases sent to local and national media and roofing industry trade press; and acknowledgement in Professional Roofing magazine and on the Alliance’s website. And, this year, the judges will also select a Best Individual Presenter.

During their visit to the International Roofing Expo, the teams will have the opportunity to go on a site visit of the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas.

Learn more about the competition and teams.