Washington, D.C. - 91²Ö¿â of America (91²Ö¿â) today announced details on the 2009 91²Ö¿â National Student Championship, the leading student competition for future construction industry professionals. The National Championship, which replaces the ASC-91²Ö¿â National Student Competition, will take place at the 91²Ö¿â 90th Annual Convention in San Diego, March 4-7, 2009.
"The National Championship will continue the tradition of supporting and recognizing the future leaders of the construction industry," said Stephen E. Sandherr, chief executive officer of 91²Ö¿â. "This important event offers students the opportunity to put their skills and training to the test, be recognized by leading industry firms and jump-start their construction careers."
Teams from regionally-qualifying undergraduate student competitions will be eligible to compete in the 91²Ö¿â National Student Championship. The two-day simulated construction project will allow the teams to showcase their abilities and be evaluated on the following criteria: estimating, bidding, planning and scheduling; understanding of sound construction techniques; thoughtful methodology; presentation skills; and creativity.
First, second and third place awards will be given in the divisions of Commercial Building, Design-Build and Heavy-Civil. Winning student teams will be recognized at the 91²Ö¿â National Student Championship Awards Dinner in San Diego during Convention.
In conjunction with the National Championship, 91²Ö¿â will host the 91²Ö¿â Campus, a new forum for students and early-career professionals to learn more about careers in construction, participate in interactive education and training sessions and network with leading construction employers and industry experts. 91²Ö¿â Campus will take place at the Convention March 5-6.
91²Ö¿â of America (91²Ö¿â) is the largest and oldest national construction trade association in the United States. 91²Ö¿â represents more than 33,000 firms, including 7,500 of America's leading general contractors, and over 12,500 specialty-contracting firms. More than 13,000 service providers and suppliers are associated with 91²Ö¿â through a nationwide network of chapters. Visit the 91²Ö¿â Web site at
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