CIEF is successful in introducing the rewarding careers available in the built environment to high school students in large part because of the number of volunteers. Whether you are interested in mentoring, serving on an event committee, or being an industry judge, we need you! Below is a list of current CIEF committees. If you are interested in joining a committee, please contact Jordan Blair at jblair@cie.foundation or 916.465.8345.
2021-2022 CIEF Boards and Committees
CIEF Board of Trustees - The Trustees provide the strategic and fiduciary oversight for CIEF. They are responsible for all working committees of the Foundation, including the CREATE Mentoring Program, CREATE Summer Camp, the Design Build Competition (both Northern California and Southern California), the NEXT Young Professionals, the Clay Shoots, Golf Classic, Trades Day and Scholarships. The Trustees meet quarterly, in January, April, July, and October 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. In even years one meeting is replaced by a two-day retreat.
Trustees are asked to have a passion for workforce development, be a principal decision maker within their company, local office, or division, and agree to a give/get fundraising/sponsorship amount per calendar year. Nominations to the Trustees occur each spring and terms traditionally start July 1.
Trustees are asked to have a passion for workforce development, be a principal decision maker within their company, local office, or division, and agree to a give/get fundraising/sponsorship amount per calendar year. Nominations to the Trustees occur each spring and terms traditionally start July 1.
Design Build Competition Advisory Boards- For 38 years, we have provided high school students the opportunity to design and build a 96 sq ft structure as part of the Design Build Competition in California and we are excited to be bring this amazing program to Dallas Texas this year. Students submit plans for their structure by February 1, which are reviewed by a group of Design Professionals and returned to each school. The students compete in Dallas, Tx, Orange County, CA and Sacramento, CA to construct their structure and awards are given for best architecture, craftsmanship, and safety, among other awards. An Industry Lunch is held for sponsors and supporters of the event. For more information on the competition, please visit www.designbuildcompetition.com.
The Texas Advisory Board meets four times by video call on Thursdays from 10:00 am –11:00 am. Dates for meetings includes August 4, September 29, January 12, February 9, and March 23 and a post-event wrap-up meeting. Advisory members are invited (but not required) to attend Kick-Off events in person on November 2. Volunteers from Design, Construction, Marketing and Safety Professions are needed. Additional volunteers are needed to visit schools and provide safety presentations.
The California Advisory Board meets four times by video call on Tuesdays from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Dates for meetings includes January 24th as well as two weeks prior to each region's competition which will be March 7 for Southern California and April 19 for Northern California and a post-event wrap-up meeting. Advisory members are invited (but not required) to attend Kick-Off events in person on October 11 in Orange County, October 18 in San Diego, or November 22 in Sacramento. Volunteers from Design, Construction, Marketing and Safety Professions are needed. Additional volunteers are needed to visit schools and provide safety presentations.
The Texas Advisory Board meets four times by video call on Thursdays from 10:00 am –11:00 am. Dates for meetings includes August 4, September 29, January 12, February 9, and March 23 and a post-event wrap-up meeting. Advisory members are invited (but not required) to attend Kick-Off events in person on November 2. Volunteers from Design, Construction, Marketing and Safety Professions are needed. Additional volunteers are needed to visit schools and provide safety presentations.
The California Advisory Board meets four times by video call on Tuesdays from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Dates for meetings includes January 24th as well as two weeks prior to each region's competition which will be March 7 for Southern California and April 19 for Northern California and a post-event wrap-up meeting. Advisory members are invited (but not required) to attend Kick-Off events in person on October 11 in Orange County, October 18 in San Diego, or November 22 in Sacramento. Volunteers from Design, Construction, Marketing and Safety Professions are needed. Additional volunteers are needed to visit schools and provide safety presentations.
CREATE Mentoring Program Advisory Board - The CREATE Mentoring Program exists to educate and inspire high school students to pursue career pathways which create the built environment. Industry professionals mentor student teams in a twelve-week competition to answer a real-world problem. Students learn about career opportunities in architecture, engineering, and the construction trades, visit local architecture and engineering offices, visit active construction job sites, attend Trades Day and compete with other regional high schools in front of industry judges. More information at creatementoring.org.
This advisory board meets on the second Wednesday of the month from 4:00 pm – 5:30 p.m. Meetings are held monthly from June through December with a planning retreat in March.
This advisory board meets on the second Wednesday of the month from 4:00 pm – 5:30 p.m. Meetings are held monthly from June through December with a planning retreat in March.
CREATE Summer Camp Advisory Board - Students experience a six-day, five-night camp that introduces them to careers in construction, re-development, engineering, architecture, and the trades. They will design and build a project for a local nonprofit, complete a needs assessment, meet industry executives, tour active job sites, explore Sacramento and stay at Sac State.
This committee will meet every two weeks from 12:00 pm - 12:40 pm starting the last week of April. Volunteers are needed to help organize guest speakers, job site visits, the nonprofit build day and to serve as champions of the camp to the design and construction industries at large. Design, Construction, Engineering, Marketing, Fund/Business Development and Safety Professionals are needed.
This committee will meet every two weeks from 12:00 pm - 12:40 pm starting the last week of April. Volunteers are needed to help organize guest speakers, job site visits, the nonprofit build day and to serve as champions of the camp to the design and construction industries at large. Design, Construction, Engineering, Marketing, Fund/Business Development and Safety Professionals are needed.
NEXT Young Professionals Advisory Board - The NEXT Young Professionals Advisory Board works to build the relationships of young professionals from the construction industry (architects, interior designers, developers, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and other industry related professionals) through education and engagement with each other and senior professionals in the industry. This Advisory Board is responsible for Contractors Caring for Kids, Lunch with a Decision Maker, and Brew Bikes, along with other educational, social, and philanthropic events and programs.
This advisory board will meet January 12, March 23, July 27 and November 2, 2022 from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. at SRBX. Lunch will be provided.
This advisory board will meet January 12, March 23, July 27 and November 2, 2022 from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. at SRBX. Lunch will be provided.
Trades Day Committee - Trades Day 2019 saw more than 1,500 high school students, teachers, and guidance counselors experience a day of exploring career opportunities in Construction and the Trades. From brick laying, hammering nails, experiencing BIM, climbing on excavators, and learning the importance of PPE, for many, this was their first opportunity to experience a hands-on opportunity of a career in the trades.
This committee meets March 9, June 1, August 3 and September 7, 2022 from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. at SRBX. Trades Day Sacramento will be held at Cal Expo on November 17, 2022. Volunteers are needed from General Contractors and Sub-Contractors who can help recruit hands-on exhibitors and general financial support of the event.
This committee meets March 9, June 1, August 3 and September 7, 2022 from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. at SRBX. Trades Day Sacramento will be held at Cal Expo on November 17, 2022. Volunteers are needed from General Contractors and Sub-Contractors who can help recruit hands-on exhibitors and general financial support of the event.
Clay Shoot & Tri-tip Shootout Committee - 300 shooters joined us for the 2021 Spring Clay Shoot and 180 shooters joined us for our Tri-tip Shootout at Camanche Hills Hunting Preserve. Join this committee and help us plan for one or both shoots!
This committee will meet February 3, and March 24, 2022 for the Clay Shoot and July 28 and September 8, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at SRBX. Lunch will be provided. Volunteers are needed to assist in registering teams, soliciting for raffle items and providing day-of support with registration/check-in, sponsors and awards.
This committee will meet February 3, and March 24, 2022 for the Clay Shoot and July 28 and September 8, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at SRBX. Lunch will be provided. Volunteers are needed to assist in registering teams, soliciting for raffle items and providing day-of support with registration/check-in, sponsors and awards.
Spring Golf & Charity Golf Classic Committee - The Charity Golf Classic has become one of the premier golfing events in Northern California and is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Construction Industry Education Foundation. 288 golfers joined us for the 2021 Classic. The 2022 Golf Classic will again be held on two days, Monday, August 22 and Monday, August 29 at Catta Verdera Country Club in Lincoln, California. 308 golfers joined us for the 2021 Spring Golf Tournament. The 2022 Spring Golf Tournament will be held on April 25 at Serrano Country Club in El Dorado Hills, California.
This committee will meet March 3, May 12, June 2, and August 11, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at SRBX. Volunteers are needed to assist in registering teams, soliciting for raffle items and providing day-of support with registration/check-in, sponsor support and awards.
This committee will meet March 3, May 12, June 2, and August 11, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at SRBX. Volunteers are needed to assist in registering teams, soliciting for raffle items and providing day-of support with registration/check-in, sponsor support and awards.
SRBX & CIEF Social Events Committee - Join us in planning the biggest events of the year! The Crab Feed, Installation Dinner, BBQ and Mixed Drink Mixer will be the place to network and join colleagues in a fun and safe atmosphere in 2022.
This committee will meet:
This committee will meet:
- February 8 and March 8, 2022 for the Crab Feed and Casino Royale | Installation Dinner
- May 24 and June 21, 2022 for the Mixed Drink Mixer
- September 20 and October 18, 2022 for the Harvest Fest Fall BBQ
SRBX & CIEF Women in Construction Committee - More than 500 men, women, and those who wanted to make change happen came together for the 2021 Women in Construction Conference. Join us as we expand the message to even more people in 2022 and address ways that we can become a more inclusive industry.
This committee will meet:
This committee will meet:
- January 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Zoom
- Committee Meetings TBD, including, but not limited to
- WIC Lobby Week (March)
- WIC Conference
- General Session Sub-committee
- Breakout Session Sub-committee
- Exhibitors Sub-committee
- Marketing/Communications Sub-committee
- Day of Logistics Sub-committee
SRBX & CIEF Communications Committee - A brand new committee for 2022! This committee will discuss how best to share the messages of SRBX & CIEF. This includes our SRBX-tra! Magazine, SRBXpress Member Email, Event and Education Emails, Social Media, Websites, Annual Report, and more!
This committee will meet:
This committee will meet:
- February 23, May 25, August 24, and November 9, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. at SRBX