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