Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

CIRT National Design and Construction Competition

Purpose: Presents three real-world project challenges to judge students' ability to make reasoned, coherent, and clear presentations on design and construction approaches.

What Students Do:

  • Develop innovative solutions blending architecture, engineering, and construction management

  • Address realistic and responsive design solutions within time, budget, and constructability constraints

  • Prepare presentations to compete for top honors
  • Competition Focus:

  • Design and construction problem-solving

  • Innovation in the AEC industry

  • Team-based project development

  • Presentation skills to industry leaders
  • Geographic Scope: National (20th anniversary program)

    Eligibility: ACE Mentor Program students

    Contact Information:

  • Address: 1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

  • Email: Contact through website

  • Website: acementor.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    • Teams will work over coming months to refine their concepts
    • Teams prepare to present to industry leaders
    • Competition judged on design quality, construction feasibility, and presentation clarity
    • For specific registration and team formation details, visit the competition homepage or contact your affiliate

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-programsstem-educationacademic-enrichment

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