FUNDING the ASC/AGC Student Construction Management Competitions in Region IV

A Partnership in Education

$500 per AGC Chapter in the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region IV seven state area.

Funding Request

Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota

ASC/AGC Region IV Student Management Competition

From the ASC Fall 2005 news release (11/18/05)

• “The Region IV Student Management Competition was the highlight of all of the ASC events. It is one of the largest of its type in the United States. Twenty-nine Construction Management teams from eleven different universities competed this year in the Commercial, Heavy Civil, Design Build, and Residential divisions.  They used real plans and specifications from projects that have already been constructed. The overall intent is to place students in the “real life” project management situations.  In an 18 hour period, they must schedule, estimate, run cost analysis, and anticipate issues that will arise as the project is being built.  A panel of judges from industry review the hard copies of the students proposed plans for managing and constructing the project.  Students are asked to prepare and present their proposed ideas to the panel of judges.  This part of the competition brings to light student’s knowledge and ability to work together in an active environment that closely emulates project management reality.  In order to facilitate such an environment, the judging panel is comprised of representatives from all facets of the construction industry.  This includes the owners, architects, contractors, and engineers”

When and Where

• Last week in October (every year…like clockwork)

• Competition is held in the Lied Center in Nebraska, City

Student Involvement

• Brings in over 200 students from 11 - 15 different universities.– 29 to 36 teams compete (largest

of its kind in the nation)

• Most teams are selected on a competitive basis – – result: the best and brightest are

involved in the student competitions

• Students come not only to compete but also come to visit with ASC/AGC’s industry partners– Visibility for student and industry

Participating Construction Programs

15 Region IV MembersCentral Missouri State University

Southwest Missouri State UniversityKansas State University

St. Cloud Technical CollegeIowa State University

University of Nebraska - KearneyMinnesota State University - Moorhead

University of Nebraska - LincolnMinnesota State University - Mankato

University of Nebraska - Lincoln  (Omaha)North Dakota State UniversityUniversity of Northern IowaPittsburgh State UniversityPittsburgh State University

University of KansasUniversity of KansasSouth Dakota State UniversitySouth Dakota State University

Industry Involvement

• Lusardi Construction – San Marcos, California • Hensel Phelps - Denver, Colorado • Signature Construction - Carmel, Indiana • Kiewit Western – Omaha, Nebraska • McCarthy Building Company – Tempe, Arizona • HearthStone Homes – Omaha, Nebraska • Centex Homes –  Chesterfield, Missouri • Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Nebraska• National Association of Home Builders – Lincoln, NE • Nebraska Department of Roads – Lincoln, NE• Holder Construction – Omaha, Nebraska• CYC/Remcon – Omaha, Nebraska• Pulte Homes - Kansas City, Kansas• Centex Rodgers – Nashville, Tennessee • Oakview Construction – Omaha, Nebraska • Alberici Construction Company – St. Louis, Missouri• Fred Weber, Inc. – St. Louis, Missouri• M. A. Mortenson Company – Minneapolis, Minnesota • Hawkins Construction Company – Omaha, Nebraska• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

How is the Money Used

GOAL – help defray student competition costs.– Some teams travel up to 7 hours to compete– Food and rental fees are paid by students– Currently, team entry fees submitted by students

help defer cost (we would like to eliminate this)

• The event is held in Nebraska City at the Lied Center – Event Cost $15,000– AGS Funds will be used to pay for student

meals, copies, presentation room rentals, audio/video rentals, and awards banquet.

Benefits

• Networking• Visibility• Assist the future generation of constructors• Advertising

– ASC Region IV website http://cmdept.unl.edu/region4

– AGC websites– At the hotel site– News releases

• Partners in Construction Education

Monetary Request – Each year

• Minimum - $500 from each AGC chapter supporting one of the 15 ASC member school.

• Goal – 15 x $500 = $7500

On September 1 each year, send funds to:

Associated Schools of Constructionc/o Sue Wagner-Renner

1584 Campus Delivery

Colorado State University

Fort Collins, Colorado   80523-1584

Contacts

AGC

Jean PetschExecutive Director

Associated General Contractors

• Mailing address:Executive Director

Nebraska Building Chapter AGC

1327 H Street #202

Lincoln, NE 68508

• Telephone: 402-438-0400 or 402-641-3855

ASC Region IV

Chuck BerrymanRegion IV Director

Associated Schools of Construction

• Mailing address:W145 Nebraska Hall

Lincoln, NE 68588-0500

• Telephone:402.472.3742