ASCE Construction Institute Student Symposium Competition

About the Competition

In 2027, this pilot competition will be conducted at a limited number of symposia -- Gulf Coast, Southeast, and Pacific Southwest. Student chapters competing at these symposia will receive more information in their mailers and on their Student Symposium host website. 

Each year, the Construction Institute (CI) Student Symposium Competition presents a real-world construction engineering challenge that allows students to simulate the role of a construction firm responding to an owner’s request. Students are expected to devise professional, technical, and creative solutions within a timed environment.
The competition promotes teamwork, innovation, and real-world application of civil and construction engineering principles. It strengthens student engagement with the construction industry and builds awareness of CI’s value throughout a student’s academic and professional career.