CIEF Chapter of Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)
While CIEF Programming started in mid-2022 in the North Texas region, the CIEF Chapter of Dallas-Fort Worth was officially chartered in September of 2023. The Chapter exists to empower students to pursue careers in the built environment through relationships with industry mentors, community members, and real-world workforce development programs.
Contact us at: 2001 Ross Avenue, Suite #700-182, Dallas, TX 75201 | 214.241.1090 | [email protected]
Contact us at: 2001 Ross Avenue, Suite #700-182, Dallas, TX 75201 | 214.241.1090 | [email protected]
Upcoming Events
DFW Trades Day
September 26, 2024
The Keith Bell Opportunity Central (OC) 680 Innovation Blvd. | Forney, TX 75126 Click here for more information. |
BINGO & BrewsOctober 23, 2024
DPR Construction 6525 Baker Blvd, Ste B | Richland Hills, TX 76118 Click here for more information. |
DFW Design Build Competition® Instructor's Dinner
Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM
TD Industries
13850 Diplomat Drive
Dallas, TX 75234
Click here for more information.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM
TD Industries
13850 Diplomat Drive
Dallas, TX 75234
Click here for more information.
CIEF-DFW Board of Directors
President
Jared Roden DRC Construction |
Vice President
David Howell DPR Construction |
Secretary and Treasurer
Cathie Figueroa Ferguson Waterworks |
Director
Joshua Garay Garay's Concrete |
Director
Joana Velasco Chesmar Homes |
Director
Jerold Nichols Amber Electrical Contractors, Inc. |
Director
Jeanine Jansen Royal Electric Company 
Director
Landon Johnstone TD Industries, Inc. |
Marketing/Social Media Chair
Jenna Edwards Marriott 
Director
Elliott Bevers VanTrust Real Estate |
Fundraising Event Chair
Ryker Wallace Hensel Phelps 
Director
Becca Neu Neuco & Associates, Inc. |
CIEF - DFW Chapter Donors
Want to get involved and support the future workforce in DFW?
design build competition®
ARCHITECTURAL MENTORS
Support the students while they design their plans, between January and February. You are introduced to a school to help either
in-person or virtually for a maximum of two hours to help them with their preliminary plans. The level of experience that the students and teachers have will vary.
in-person or virtually for a maximum of two hours to help them with their preliminary plans. The level of experience that the students and teachers have will vary.
PRELIMINARY PLAN REVIEWERS
You receive two or three sets of plans to review and provide feedback to the schools. This can take a couple hours in the month of February and is a learning opportunity for the students.
JUDGES
Join us at the competition on the first or second day to walk the job sites and score each team’s structure that they have built over the course of the two days. The times will vary depending on the judging role and can take a few hours to complete.
IN-KIND MATERIALS
Ask about the materials needed for the competition and provide in kind donations or materials at cost. All donors will be recognized at the competition.
TEAM SPONSOR
Engage with a high school team by sponsoring their team. This includes signage on team shed, logo on t-shirts, team photo with logo, opportunity to visit and interact with student team prior to the competition, and recognition in digital newsletter.
PLANNING COMMITTEE
Join us in planning the Design Build Competition®. The time commitment is fairly minimal with an hour meeting four times leading up to the competition.
ATTEND THE INDUSTRY LUNCH
Come have lunch with other industry professionals on the second day of the competition from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Then walk the team’s job sites, interact with the students, and see the structures the students are building.
Then walk the team’s job sites, interact with the students, and see the structures the students are building.
trades day
BE AN EXHIBITOR
Introduce and inspire local youth to a variety of career opportunities in the industry, including general construction, subcontracting, suppliers, heavy equipment, engineering, and related trades. Be a part of an exciting opportunity to pass along the things that excite you about your work!
DONATE/SPONSOR
This event is made possible through the generosity of sponsors who underwrite the expenses associated with renting the event facility.
VOLUNTEER
We are always looking for volunteers to lend a hand the day of the event!
Scholarships
DESIGN BUILD COMPETITION®
This scholarship is offered to graduating high school seniors who are actively involved in the DFW Design Build Competition® during the current calendar year at the time of submission. Eligible candidates for the DFW Design Build Scholarship shall demonstrate the intent to pursue a career in the built environment.
Questions??
For questions on the CIEF-DFW Chapter, please contact Brittany Albaugh at balbaugh@cie.foundation or 214.241.1090.