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DFW 
April 29-30, 2026 | Dallas College 

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ABOUT THE COMPETITION
​PROMOTING CAREER AWARENESS OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Students Design and Build a Structure for an end User in the Community
Industry Professionals Judge the Competition
Student Scholarships Awarded
Teams Connect with Local Industry and Architectural Mentors
Travel Reimbursement Available
NO COST to any Team Participant
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"The impact this competition has had on our students has been very evident. Students that were not interested in participating in school activities have become more aware of their grades so they can be able to compete in the Design Build Competition®. We have seen these young men and women come out of their shell and become part of a team. It has been a real motivator for our students."

​Jesus Lopez | Newman Smith High School​ Instructor
"The CIEF Design Build Competition® is the complete package. Students get to see every aspect of the design and building process start to finish. It also includes the soft skills so many of our employers say is lacking in our current labor market. Teamwork, problem solving, responsibility, and attention to detail are just a few things that students have to master in order to be successful in the Design Build Competition."

Michael W. Smiley | Waxahachie High School Instructor

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MEET THE DFW DESIGN BUILD COMPETITION® COMMITTEE

David Howell | DPR Construction
Aaron Gill | Trivan Roofing
Angel Rodriguez | Royal Electric
Steven Solka | Vanir​
Ryker Wallace | Hensel Phelps
​Jared Roden | DRC Construction
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Jeff Wolfla | Boyd, Shackelford, Barnett & Dixon, LLC
Tara York | Falkbuilt
James Larocca | Gibraltar Glass Inc.
Cathie Figueroa | Ferguson Waterworks
Gaylon Kilcrease | DPR Construction
​​Joshua Garay | Garay's Concrete
Adam Meade | Holder Construction

2025 DFW DESIGN BUILD COMPETITION® PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS

Ferris High School
Ennis High School Team 1
​Ennis High School Team 2
AmTech Career Academy
Cleburne High School
Grand Prairie High School
Carroll High School
Career Institute South
​Red Oak High School


Lake Worth High
Hondo High School
Medina Valley High School
Pine Tree High School
Newman Smith High School
Killeen ISD Career Center
​Waxahachie High School

Arlington ISD Dan Dipert Career & Technical Center
Newman International Academy at Cedar Hill

The deadline to sponsor is April 9, 2025


2024 DFW COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS

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view the 2024 dfw design build competition® video here

SCHOOLS

Ann Richards High School - Team 1
Ann Richards High School - Team 2
Carroll High School - Team 1
Carroll High School - Team 2
Celina High School
Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center - AISD
Ennis High School
Ferris High School
Grand Prairie High School
 Killeen Career Center
Lake Worth High School
Newman International Academy of Cedar Hill
Newman Smith
Pine Tree High School
Price Career Institute South
Waxahachie High School - Team 1
Waxahachie High School - Team 2

SPONSORS

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Check out what instructors have to say about the Design Build Competition®


HAVE QUESTIONS? WANT MORE INFORMATION?
Contact Brittany Albaugh | [email protected] | 214.241.1090

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  • ABOUT
    • Board of Trustees
    • STAFF
    • DEI Statement
    • In The News
    • Job Opportunities
    • Grants
    • Refund Policy
  • CHAPTERS
    • DFW
    • HOUSTON
    • CENTRAL TEXAS
    • NORCAL
    • SOCAL
    • INDY
    • OREGON
  • Programs
    • CREATE Competition >
      • CREATE Competition Submit
      • CREATE Competition Deliverables
    • CIEF Summer Camp
    • Design Build >
      • CALIFORNIA >
        • Northern California
        • Southern California
      • OREGON >
        • Salem
      • TEXAS >
        • DFW
        • Houston
        • Central TX
      • INDIANA >
        • Indiana
      • Las Vegas
      • FAQ
    • Trades Day >
      • California >
        • Humboldt
        • Inland Empire
        • Port of LA
        • Sacramento - High Schools
        • Sacramento - Middle Schools
        • San Diego
        • Santa Cruz County
        • San Francisco
        • Tulare & Kings Counties
        • Ventura
      • INDIANA >
        • Indianapolis
      • New Mexico >
        • Albuquerque
      • Texas >
        • DFW
        • Houston
        • Austin
        • San Antonio
      • Oregon >
        • Portland
      • Trades Day Resources
    • NEXT Young Professionals
    • Scholarships
  • Get Involved
    • View Programs in Your Area
    • Regional Board of Directors
    • Mentoring
    • Instructors
  • Classes
  • Events
    • Crab Feed
    • Presidents' Week Brewfest
    • Spring Golf Tournament
    • Design Build Competition
    • Spring Clay Shoot
    • Golf Invitational
    • Brew Bikes
    • Legends Golf Tournament
    • Tri-tip Shootout
    • Charity Golf Classic
    • Casino Royale
    • Builders Cup
    • Trades Day
    • Women in Construction >
      • WIC 2025 Registration
      • 2024 Sessions + Speakers
      • WIC Programs
      • 2024 Rewind
      • 2023 Rewind
      • FAQs
      • Sponsorships
    • CREATE Awards Lunch
    • Contractors Caring for Kids
  • Calendar
  • Donate
  • INDIANA