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​SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA - HUNTINGTON BEACH

April 22 & 23, 2026 | Golden West College, Lot D


Instructor Kick Off Dinner (CLOSED)
School commitment FORM (Closed)
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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
STUDENT REGISTRATION
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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 2026 SOCAL DESIGN BUILD COMPETITON® COMMITTEE 

Chair: Ernesto Rivera | San Diego County Office of Education 
Monica Jimenez l DPR Consturction
Lisa Eklund | Eklund Consulting
Jennie Gonzalez l Alfa Tech
​Ron Roberts | Griffith Company 
Alison Martin | CO Architects 
Heather King | RCM Group 
 Deserie Lamp | Western States Regional Council of Carpenters
Adam Meda | MD Drywall

Jeffrey Scott | Western States Regional Council of Carpenters
Blake Amaral | Pan-Pacific Mechanical
​Brad Jones | Sundt Construction
Mo Shearer l Simpson Strong-Tie
Richard Prieto l Los Angeles Unified School District  

Josh Nabors l Brady West
Mike Labruno l Western States Regional Council of Carpenters
​Adam Mack l​ Sundt Construction
Kelly Slaughter l​ Ganahl Lumber

2026 SCHOOLS

​Grand Terrace High School
Long Beach City College
Sultana High School
Hesperia High School
Estancia High School
Central Union High
Don Bosco Technical Institute
Poway High School
Orange Grove High School
Pioneer High School
Valencia High School

​Port of Los Angeles High School
Cabrillo High School
John Burroughs High School
San Marcos High School
IDEA Center High School
San Diego High School
South El Monte High School
Huntington Park high school
Brawley Union High School
Savanna High School 
Rancho Verde High School
Thousand Oaks High School
​Rancho Buena Vista HS
ROP @ Brea Olinda High School
Roosevelt High School
Ramona High School
Hamilton High School
Tahquitz High School
Norte Vista High School
Boys and Girls Club
Fontana High School
Coronado High School
Santiago Catholic Trade School
Anaheim
​Glendale High School
Alta Vista Innovation
Beaumont High School
Magnolia High School
Alain LeRoy Locke College Preparatory Academy
​Rosamond High Early College Campus
Apple Valley High School
​Corona Centennial High School

2025 SOCAL COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS

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 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

2025 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
    • Design Build >
      • CALIFORNIA >
        • Northern California
        • Southern California
      • OREGON >
        • Salem
      • TEXAS >
        • DFW
        • Houston
        • Central TX
      • INDIANA >
        • Indiana
      • Las Vegas
      • FAQ
    • Trades Day >
      • California >
        • Chico
        • Humboldt
        • Inland Empire
        • Port of LA
        • Sacramento - High Schools
        • Sacramento - Middle Schools
        • San Diego
        • Santa Cruz
        • Alameda
        • Tulare & Kings Counties
        • Ventura
      • INDIANA >
        • Indianapolis
      • New Mexico >
        • Albuquerque
      • Texas >
        • DFW
        • Houston
        • Austin
        • San Antonio
      • Oregon >
        • Portland
      • Trades Day Resources
    • Plumb Perfect
    • NEXT Young Professionals
    • Scholarships
  • Get Involved
    • View Programs in Your Area
    • Regional Board of Directors
    • Mentoring
    • Instructors
  • Classes
  • Events
    • Crab Feed
    • WIC Week Brunch & Resolution Celebration
    • Spring Golf Tournament
    • Design Build Competition
    • Spring Clay Shoot
    • Charity Golf Classic
    • Masters Golf Tournament
    • 125th SRBX Gala
    • Women in Construction >
      • WIC 2026 Registration
      • 2025 Sessions + Speakers
      • 2026 Call for WIC Conference Presentations
      • FAQs
      • Sponsorships
    • Trades Day
    • Brew Bikes
    • Legends Golf Tournament
    • CREATE Awards Lunch
    • Contractors Caring for Kids
  • Calendar
  • Donate