Roofing professionals are encouraged to attend the final stage
of the competition in Las Vegas.
(Rosemont, IL) October 17, 2023 — The Roofing Alliance is proud to announce the
launch of its 10th Anniversary Construction Management Student Competition. This
well-known event will take place Feb. 7, 2024, during the International Roofing
Expo® in Las Vegas. The Roofing Alliance will be announcing finalists in
January 2024.
Construction management universities have expressed their intent to compete in
the 2024 competition. This year’s competition is the roof of the prestigious
Formula 1 Paddock Building in Las Vegas. Roofed by Commercial Roofers of Las
Vegas, this complex project will challenge the following 10 teams, including
three new schools who are first-time participants.
The 10 construction management schools competing are:
- Auburn University, Auburn, AL –
Team mentor is Paige Harvill, Nations Roof, Mobile, AL
- Bradley University, Peoria, IL
– Team mentor is Doug Duncan, Nations Roof, Villa Park, IL
- California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo, CA – Team mentor is Rudy Gutierrez, Shell
Roofing Solutions, Chino, CA
- Clemson University, Clemson, SC
– Team mentor is Will Fort, Bone Dry Roofing, North Charleston, SC
- Colorado State University, Fort
Collins, CO – Team mentor is Kent Nelson, Front Range Roofing Systems LLC,
Greeley, CO
- Illinois State University,
Normal, IL (First-time participant) – Team mentor is CJ Martin, Showalter
Roofing Services, Naperville, IL
- Texas A&M University, College
Station, TX – Team mentor is Kyle Cahill, King of Texas Roofing Company,
Grand Prairie, TX
- University of Arkansas at
Little Rock, Little Rock, AR (First-time participant) – Team Mentor is
David Workman, RoofConnect, Sheridan, AR
- University of Florida,
Gainesville, FL – Team mentor is Caleb Stauss, Big D Roofing, Ocala,
FL
- University of North Florida,
Jacksonville, FL (First-time participant) – Team mentor is Marshall Hall,
Childers Roofing & Sheet Metal – A Tecta America Company LLC,
Jacksonville, FL
Teams research the
chosen project, submit a qualified bid package proposal and complete an oral
presentation to illustrate their roofing, project management, estimating and
safety knowledge. After receiving project details, each team is assigned
a roofing contractor mentor who will provide guidance while students craft
their written proposal. Proposals are reviewed and scored by a panel of
industry judges.
“This hallmark event exposes students to roofing as a career choice and
provides a valuable opportunity to network and connect with fellow students,
faculty and Roofing Alliance members,” stated Greg Bloom, Roofing Alliance
president. “Every roofing professional should plan to attend the student
competition. This is the future, and we need to support them and this
competition.”
Finalist teams will be invited to attend the Roofing Alliance’s Welcome
Reception, tour the F1 Paddock Building and attend NRCA’s Industry Awards
Ceremony and Cocktail Reception where winning teams will be recognized on
stage.
For more information on the student competition plus information about the
Roofing Alliance contact Alison L. LaValley, CAE, executive director, at alavalley@nrca.net or visit
roofingalliance.net.
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About
the Roofing Alliance
The Roofing Alliance is committed to shaping the industry’s future by
funding education, research, scholarships and philanthropic initiatives—all
for the purpose of securing the industry’s future excellence.
Composed of 194 members representing extraordinary leaders from the
contracting, manufacturing, distribution and service provider communities,
the Roofing Alliance has committed $15 million to enhance the performance
and long-term viability of the industry and allocated more than $6 million
to fund 54 research, education, technical and philanthropic programs and
projects. Serving as the foundation of the National Roofing
Contractors Association (NRCA), Roofing Alliance members are focused on
giving back and supporting high-quality educational programs and ensuring
timely and forward-thinking industry responses to major economic and
technological issues. For more information about Roofing Alliance
initiatives, visit roofingalliance.net.
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