FUNDING the ASC/AGC Student Construction Management Competitions in Region IV

1. FUNDING the ASC/AGC Student Construction Management Competitions in Region IV A Partnership in Education

2. Funding Request $500 per AGC Chapter in the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region IV seven state area. Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota

3. ASC/AGC Region IV Student Management Competition From the ASC Fall 2005 news release (11/18/05) • “The Region IV Student Management Competition was the highlight of all of the ASC events. It is one of the largest of its type in the United States. Twenty-nine Construction Management teams from eleven different universities competed this year in the Commercial, Heavy Civil, Design Build, and Residential divisions.  They used real plans and specifications from projects that have already been constructed. The overall intent is to place students in the “real life” project management situations.  In an 18 hour period, they must schedule, estimate, run cost analysis, and anticipate issues that will arise as the project is being built.  A panel of judges from industry review the hard copies of the students proposed plans for managing and constructing the project.  Students are asked to prepare and present their proposed ideas to the panel of judges.  This part of the competition brings to light student’s knowledge and ability to work together in an active environment that closely emulates project management reality.  In order to facilitate such an environment, the judging panel is comprised of representatives from all facets of the construction industry.  This includes the owners, architects, contractors, and engineers”

4. When and Where • Last week in October (every year…like clockwork) • Competition is held in the Lied Center in Nebraska, City

5. Student Involvement • Brings in over 200 students from 11 - 15 different universities. • 29 to 36 teams compete (largest of its kind in the nation) • Most teams are selected on a competitive basis – • result: the best and brightest are involved in the student competitions • Students come not only to compete but also come to visit with ASC/AGC’s industry partners • Visibility for student and industry

6. Participating Construction Programs 15 Region IV Members Central Missouri State University Southwest Missouri State University Kansas State University St. Cloud Technical College Iowa State University University of Nebraska - Kearney Minnesota State University - Moorhead University of Nebraska - Lincoln Minnesota State University - Mankato University of Nebraska - Lincoln  (Omaha) North Dakota State University University of Northern Iowa Pittsburgh State University University of Kansas South Dakota State University

7. Industry Involvement • Lusardi Construction – San Marcos, California • Hensel Phelps - Denver, Colorado • Signature Construction - Carmel, Indiana • Kiewit Western – Omaha, Nebraska • McCarthy Building Company – Tempe, Arizona • HearthStone Homes – Omaha, Nebraska • Centex Homes –  Chesterfield, Missouri • Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Nebraska • National Association of Home Builders – Lincoln, NE • Nebraska Department of Roads – Lincoln, NE • Holder Construction – Omaha, Nebraska • CYC/Remcon – Omaha, Nebraska • Pulte Homes - Kansas City, Kansas • Centex Rodgers – Nashville, Tennessee • Oakview Construction – Omaha, Nebraska • Alberici Construction Company – St. Louis, Missouri • Fred Weber, Inc. – St. Louis, Missouri • M. A. Mortenson Company – Minneapolis, Minnesota • Hawkins Construction Company – Omaha, Nebraska • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

8. How is the Money Used GOAL – help defray student competition costs. • Some teams travel up to 7 hours to compete • Food and rental fees are paid by students • Currently, team entry fees submitted by students help defer cost (we would like to eliminate this) • The event is held in Nebraska City at the Lied Center – Event Cost $15,000 • AGS Funds will be used to pay for student meals, copies, presentation room rentals, audio/video rentals, and awards banquet.

9. Benefits • Networking • Visibility • Assist the future generation of constructors • Advertising • ASC Region IV website http://cmdept.unl.edu/region4 • AGC websites • At the hotel site • News releases • Partners in Construction Education

10. Monetary Request – Each year • Minimum - $500 from each AGC chapter supporting one of the 15 ASC member school. • Goal – 15 x $500 = $7500 On September 1 each year, send funds to: Associated Schools of Construction c/o Sue Wagner-Renner 1584 Campus Delivery Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado   80523-1584

11. AGC Jean Petsch Executive Director Associated General Contractors Mailing address: Executive Director Nebraska Building Chapter AGC 1327 H Street #202 Lincoln, NE 68508 Telephone: 402-438-0400 or 402-641-3855 ASC Region IV Chuck Berryman Region IV Director Associated Schools of Construction Mailing address: W145 Nebraska Hall Lincoln, NE 68588-0500 Telephone: 402.472.3742 Contacts