State 2021 LSU CM TEAM

THE FUTURE LEADERS OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

2021 ABC LSU CM TEAM

By: Brian Hooks, Triad Electric & Controls

Every Year ABC National hosts a Construction Management competition for college students to compete in across the country. The teams are issued a real-life bid package that is currently being built somewhere in the country, typically near the location of the ABC National Convention. Past projects have included a hospital in Texas, a hotel in Florida, and a school renovation in California. Step one of the competition includes the team working over a six-week period to create a company, estimate the project, create safety/quality/execution plans, and submit their completed proposal. Step two is typically held at the National Convention where the teams compete in an exercise where they are given an addendum and have six hours to submit their revised price. The teams submitted proposal package along with the addendum exercise are scored and the shortlisted teams are then given the opportunity to participate in the final step of the competition. In step threethe teams are given the opportunity to present to the judges and complete a question and answer session with the judges.

Six years ago, the ABC Pelican Young Professionals Committee partnered with the LSU Construction Management Department in an effort to act as mentors to the ABC Pelican Student Chapter Team. The joint effort between LSU Construction Management and the Young Professionals has strengthened through the years. The students are required to go through an interview process with YP’s to be chosen to join the team. During the six-week bid phase of the competition the students are required to complete at least 65 hours of participation, or 130 hours over a two-year period. This competition gives students the ability to learn and compete in a real-life setting. This has become a way for a group of devoted individuals to gain experience before they graduate and pursue their careers in the construction industry.

The Competition this year consisted around the construction of a new mixed-use office building in Dallas Texas. The team was responsible for compiling a proposal including demolition, construction, and site development.

The Project scope contained deep excavation, structure, building envelope systems, finishes, specialties, MEPF systems, earthwork, significant site utilities work, hardscape, and various exterior improvements. This year’s team was highly dedicated and knowledgeable. They experienced many hurdles and kept a great attitude through it all. They were notified the first week of the competition that they would not be going to the National Convention in person but would be doing the competition virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With this news they did not skip a beat. They met multiple times a week working late hours and even weekends to make sure they delivered a quality product. Once they submitted their proposal, they competed in an addendum exercise, which included, being given many sub-contractor proposals that the team had to go through and determine the most suitable sub-contractors to use and to adjust their proposal accordingly. They were chosen to compete in the final round of the competition where they performed a 10-minute virtual presentation and a 15-minute question/answer session with the panel of judges. Regardless of the outcome of the competition these students showed their ability to go above and beyond expectations and will be great future leaders in the construction industry.

Pelican Chapter, Associated Builders & Contractors Uncommon LEADERSHIP 2021

Join the 23rd Uncommon Leadership Class in learning the disciplines and practices of leading others. Hosted by ABC Pelican and Human Dynamics, this seven-week leadership development course for ABC Pelican Members will strengthen your management and leadership skills in your career.

TAKEAWAYS

DURING THE SEVEN WEEKS, YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO: •Take greater personal accountability for achieving organizational results •Recognize and understand diverse behavioral styles •Constructively manage conflict and achieve breakthroughs in performance •Assist in the growth and development of people •Develop an audience centered approach to presenting •Strengthen listening and creative problem solving skills

LOCATION:

ABC PELICAN CHAPTER 19251 HIGHLAND ROAD BATON ROUGE, LA 70809

COST:

$3,495/PERSON (Includes Lunch & Class Materials)

CLASS SCHEDULE:

August 5 – Kick O lunch September 2 – Foundations September 9 – Dealing with People September 16 – Crucial Conversation part 1 September 23 – Crucial Conversation part 2 September 30 – Presentation skills October 7 – Situational Leadership October 14 – Transformation and Graduation

Questions? Contact Lindsey at lruss@abcpelican.com or 225.753.2497

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