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​SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA - HUNTINGTON BEACH

April 1 - 2, 2026 | Golden West College, Lot D


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

Instructor Guide
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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"​Having the opportunity to engage our students in the CIEF Design Build Competition® has been an amazing resource for student motivation, real-life exposure and assessment of their learned knowledge, skills and abilities. Participation in this event has helped encourage students that have shown interest in the building trades that they can follow their dreams and be successful. During the competition process, students develop skills in: organization, critical thinking, leadership, community engagement and project management. This event is, hands-down, the best opportunity for our program and our students to show themselves and our greater community what they are capable of."

Mark Ferguson | Norte Vista High School Instructor
"The Design Build Competition® allows our kids to see true job related work where multiple schools are working toward a goal. Design Build provides a chance for students to showcase the skills they’ve learned and mastered in our CTE classes in a setting that includes industry partners and future career pathway personnel. It’s a highlight and end-of-year goal for students to compete and perform well. Thanks to CIEF and it’s partners for all you do and the opportunity you provide us."

Kurt Chapman | Sultana High School Instructor

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MEET THE 2025 SOCAL DESIGN BUILD ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

Jeffrey Lasher | The Rouse Company
Rosa Delgado l ClayCo.
Monica Jimenez l
DPR
Lisa Eklund
| Eklund Consulting
Jennie Gonzalez l Alfa Tech
​Ron Roberts | Griffith Company 
Gina Escobar | Newport Mesa School District
Alison Martin | CO Architects
Jalisa Randle l San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools
Jeffrey Scott | Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters
Blake Amaral | Pan-Pacific Mechanical
Louis Alzono  | Ganahl Lumber
Becky Acosta | Ganahl Lumber
​Brad Jones | Sundt Construction
Mo Shearer l Simpson Strong-Tie
Richard Prieto l Los Angeles Unified School School

2025 SCHOOLS

Apple Valley High School
Beaumont High School

Brea Olinda High School
Cabrillo High School
Central Union High School
Corona Centennial High School

Don Bosco Technical Institute
Estancia High Schol

Fontana High School
Grand Terrace High School

Hamilton High School
Hesperia High School
Huntington Park High School
IDEA Center High School
John Burroughs High School
Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Long Beach City College
Magnolia High School
Mayfair High School
Mira Mesa High School


Norte Vista High School
Orange Grove High School
Paso Robles High School
​Port of Los Angeles High School

Poway High School
Ramona High School

Rancho Buena Vista High School
Rancho Verde High School
Roosevelt High School

Rosamond High Early College Campus
San Diego High School
San Marcos High School

Savannah High School
South El Monte High School
Sultana High School
Tahquitz High School

Valencia High School
​Wasco High School

Western High School

2024 SOCAL COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS

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 2024 SPONSORS

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Cornerstone Sponsors

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VIEW EVENT PHOTOS
view 2024 socal industry lunch program
view 2024 socal competition recap

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