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Just hours ago, CIEF and AGC Houston brought the energy at our Women in Construction Happy Hour, held August 27th in Houston. The event was filled with networking, small bites, and community as attendees came together to celebrate women shaping the future of the built environment. “This evening was about celebrating women shaping the future of the built environment,” shared Delyssa, CIEF’s Texas Programs Manager. “It was inspiring to see so many leaders come together and build excitement for October’s conference.”
On the Road to SacramentoTonight’s happy hour is only the beginning. We’re building momentum for the 2025 SRBX & CIEF Women in Construction Conference, taking place October 15–16, 2025 at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento, CA. New for 2025:
“Belonging is a necessary ingredient for our performance—individually, in teams, and for our organizations—because we can more effectively engage and bring our best selves to work.”  Why This Conference Matter Construction is one of the largest industries in the U.S., contributing 4.1% of the GDP, yet women make up just 10.3% of the workforce. As labor shortages continue to challenge our industry, fostering belonging and inclusion is critical to building the next generation of leaders.
The Women in Construction Conference is for all who want to be change makers. Through panels, workshops, and shared best practices, attendees will leave with actionable tools to recruit, retain, and empower future talent in the built environment. Join Us in SacramentoBe part of the movement. Register now for the 2025 SRBX & CIEF Women in Construction Conference, October 15–16 in Sacramento.
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This year marked the 40th anniversary of the Design Build Competition®, CIEF’s signature four-month program that challenges high school teams to design, plan, and construct a 96 sq. ft. structure according to industry standards. Guided by professional mentors and supported by generous sponsors, students bring their projects to life over two intense days of building, where they are judged on design, construction quality, safety, and code compliance. For Del Campo High School in Sacramento, 2025 was a year to remember. With Sundt Construction as their Team Sponsor, the team, led by instructor Samuel Baeder, created custom L-shaped pig sheds measuring about 3 to 5 feet and designed without floors for functionality. Materials were provided at no cost through the support of sponsors, allowing the students to focus on quality craftsmanship and creative design.  Del Camp High School with Instructor Samuel Baeder at the 2025 Northern California Design Build Competition® The process was not without its challenges. At one point during the competition, the trailer bearings went out, but the team rallied and pushed through. After the event, they transported the sheds back to campus, reassembled them, and completed the finishing touches including painting and trimwork. This post-event work helped the students earn additional hours toward their career pathway requirements while further refining their skills. A meaningful partnership emerged when the team connected with Only Sunshine Sanctuary, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing food, shelter, and medical care to animals in need. Soon, the students will take a field trip to the sanctuary to donate their pig sheds, helping support its mission: "Bring Only Sunshine into the lives of the Earth’s precious creatures. Be a loving, caring force that provides food, shelter, and medical care to animals in need. Encourage like-minded community members to come together to make a positive impact in the lives of all living things." You can learn about this organization at Only Sunshine Sanctuary The experience is a shining example of what Design Build is all about: developing real-world skills, overcoming obstacles, and using those skills to make a tangible difference in the community. Del Campo’s story does not end here. The team will also participate in CIEF’s CREATE® Competition later this year, continuing to inspire students to explore career pathways that shape the built environment.  Hard work, teamwork, and a finished project to be proud of  Pig sheds so nice, even the goats moved in.
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