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.
This competition will continue to be offered as a pilot competition in 2026.
Rules and RFIs
The entirety of this competition will take place at the symposia; therefore, there will be no competition documents passed out prior to the symposium weekend. The Construction Institute Student Symposium Competition will require students to think outside the box, work effectively in teams, and manage their time and resources to persuade the owner that they are the most deserving of the job!
This competition does not provide a “Requests for Information (RFI)” period to ask questions about the project. See the rules document for where to send clarifications if needed.
Quick Links
2026 Rules - Construction Institute
2026 Intent and Eligibility Acknowledgement Form (required to compete)
2026 Intent Form Status Report (updated once a week)