2021 Results: Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 2 Student Competitions

Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 2 has announced the results of its Spring 2021 Student Competition. Region 2 covers eight states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee.

This year’s competition – a Virtual Challenge for the first time – kicked off on Thursday, February 11. A total of 24 student teams competed in five categories. Each category had a designated sponsor from the construction industry that provided the project and problem statement, as well as mentorship. Winners were announced during an online awards ceremony held on February 18.

WINNING TEAMS

Commercial – Sponsored by Holder Construction.

1st – UNC Charlotte

2nd – Virginia Tech

3rd – University of Florida

Heavy Civil – Sponsored by Kiewit.

1st – University of Puerto Rico

2nd – UNC Charlotte

3rd – Auburn University

Design-Build – Sponsored by A M King.

1st – Auburn University (team pictured above).

2nd – Seminole State

Concrete Problem (Open to schools outside of Region 2) – Sponsored by Baker Concrete.

1st – Virginia Tech

2nd – Clemson University

3rd – Sacramento State University

Construction Risk & Finance – Sponsored by Brasfield & Gorrie.

1st – Auburn

2nd – University of Florida

COMPETITION DIRECTORS

ASC Region 2 Director, James G. Sullivan, Ph.D., Rinker School of Construction Management at the University of Florida.

ASC Assistant Region 2 Director, John Hildreth, Ph.D., Kimmel School of Construction Management at Western Carolina University.

The Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) is the professional association of construction educators and industry practitioners working together for the development and advancement of construction education.  It promotes the sharing of ideas and knowledge and inspires, guides and promotes excellence in curricula, teaching, research and service. There are 143 four-year Construction Management programs of member universities and nine two-year member schools. Graduates from these institutions fill entry-level positions as project engineers, estimators, safety managers, superintendents, BIM managers, preconstruction, document control and communication positions, schedulers, etc.