HOUSTON
March 25 - 26, 2026 | Lone Star College - North Harris
ABOUT THE COMPETITION
PROMOTING CAREER AWARENESS OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
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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 |
MEET THE HOUSTON DESIGN BUILD COMPETITION® COMMITTEE
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Kortney Marini | Kitchell
Chase Wilson | C3 Construction Jana Blackburn | Chesmar Homes Beverly Girgis | Kitchell Carmen Castro | Lone Star College |
Kimberly Mason | AGC Houston
Bryant Obando | Vanir Sharon Box | AGC Houston Jeff Broadway | American Fire Systems, Inc. Brittany Willis | American Fire Systems, Inc. |
Interested in joining the committee? Let Brittany know!
2025 HOUSTON DESIGN BUILD COMPETITION® PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
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New Caney High School
Blanson CTE School Team 1 Grand Oaks High School Carl Wunsche High School Humble High School Atascocita High School Nacogdoches High School |
Hondo High School
Rudder High School Bryan High School Texas City Industrial Trades Center JB Hensler College and Career Academy Langham Creek High School Blanson CTE High School Team 2 |
2024 HOUSTON COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS
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SCHOOLS
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Blanson CTE H.S.
Bryan H.S Grand Oaks H.S. Jordan Career Center Medina Valley H.S. - Team 1 |
Medina Valley H.S. - Team 2
Nacogdoches H.S. Robert E. Lee H.S. Rudder H.S. Texas City - Industrial Trades Center |
SPONSORS
