CIEF - Construction Industry Education Foundation
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37 years running

PROMOTING CAREER AWARENESS OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS


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NO COST TO PARTICIPATE
​BUILT WITH A PURPOSE
HANDS-ON JOB EXPERIENCE
BUILDING MATERIALS PROVIDED

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INDUSTRY IN THE CLASSROOM
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
FREE OSHA 10 CERTIFICATION
​REIMBURSMENT FOR SCHOOLS 2+ HOURS OF TRAVEL

During the four-month program, each team is challenged to design and prepare several construction documents according to criteria outlined by CIEF for a 96 square-foot structure. Teams will build their structure during a two-day competition and will be judged by industry professionals on the completion of design, construction, code compliance, and safety.
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CIEF will provide all construction materials listed in the Instructor Guide for the Competition. Any additional materials that schools would like to add, can be entered into the Open Competition. Recent years have brought a focus on building with a purpose and teams donate their structures to local nonprofits or sell them to fund a worthwhile cause in their community.
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THERE IS NO COST TO A SCHOOL OR TO ANY STUDENT TO COMPETE IN THE DESIGN BUILD COMPETITION® 
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​THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF OUR PROGRAM SPONSORS
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SEE WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT THE DESIGN BUILD COMPETITION​®

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One of our students had so much fun that she actually changed her career path to go into the industrial arts. - Jesse Cranfill, Maple School District Instructor
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BACKED BY OUR INDUSTRY LEADERS

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STUDENT AND INSTRUCTOR INSIGHTS

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TOP FIELDS STUDENTS SHOWED INTEREST IN
1. Carpentry
2. Construction Management
3. Architectural & Design
4. Electrical

MOST VALUABLE ASPECTS NOTED BY STUDENTS
1. Working as a team (93%)
2. Practical application of their schoolwork (86%)
3. Improving their work ethic (74%)
​4. Learning new skills (65%)

THANK YOU TO OUR 2024
​DESIGN BUILD COMPETITION® SPONSORS

PRESENTING SPONSORS

PLATNIUM SPONSORS

CORNERSTONE SPONSORS

TEAM SPONSORS

GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

BRONZE SPONSORS

PPE, SAFETY, & SCHOLASHIP SPONSORS

If you have questions about the Design Build Competition​®, then contact Brittany Albaugh 

Brittany Albaugh
Director of National Youth Programs
916.465.8341
 [email protected]

CIEF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Tax ID 20-0595531.
© Copyright 1901-2025 Construction Industry Education Foundation
In Partnership with the Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange
5370 Elvas Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95819 p: 916.442.8991
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2001 Ross Avenue, Suite #700-182, Dallas, TX 75201 p: 214.241.1090
  • 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