Competition Overview
The ABC Construction Management Competition provides competing teams an opportunity to experience an actual project that exhibits unique characteristics and issues. Participating teams from the ABC National Student Chapter Network assemble a general contracting firm that represents their school in the competition.
All teams competing must be a member of the ABC National Student Chapter Network to participate.
The competition will focus on the selection of a general contractor for a project based on a price and technical proposal. The selection will be facilitated in 3 steps outlined below.
Step One (Virtual) – Price and Technical Proposal consists of pre- competition work that provides the team an estimated project cost and demonstrates overall experience and capability in constructing the project. This portion is held virtually.
Step Two (In-person) – Competition Day consists of a spontaneous exercise in-person led by the Construction Management Competition Committee at the ABC Convention.
Step Three (In-person) – Teams that are shortlisted move to Step 3 interviews which consists a face-to-face presentation between the team’s leadership and the Competition Judges.
Judges
If your company is a ABC member and would like to volunteer to participate as a judge, contact Haley Moyers at [email protected].
Hotel Information
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Striking architecture and lush tropical surroundings are hallmarks of the award-winning Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. Guest rooms and suites include 424 Four Seasons accommodations, and you’ll find a unique retail experience in The Shoppes at Mandalay Bay. Plus, there’s the House of Blues concert hall and many award-winning restaurants. The Foundation Room, high above the towers, is a club experience with breathtaking views, while Mandalay Beach has sand and surf, a lazy river and three pools. It is the ultimate place to network, relax and rejuvenate while experiencing the excitement of ABC’s biggest merit shop celebration of the year.
Phone Reservations: (877) 491-0442
Attendees Reserving a Room Block*
To take advantage of discounted hotel rates for ABC Convention 2025 attendees, you must make your hotel reservation through the reservation link. Hotel reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served, space-available basis. Submit your request as soon as possible for the best chance of booking your first-choice hotel. Convention attendees have the option of reserving a room in the ABC block at any of the following hotels:
- Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas
- Delano Las Vegas
- Luxor Las Vegas
- *Please note: As per venue policy, the primary guest reserving a room within the ABC block must be over the age of 21 and must present a valid ID when checking in.
Housing Deadline: All reservations must be received by Jan. 27, 2025, to guarantee availability and conference rates. After this date, reservations will be made based on availability and hotels may charge higher rates.
Booking Hotel Reservations:
Online:https://book.passkey.com/e/50787733
Phone: (702) 692-6600
Group Form Deadline:Monday, Jan. 6, 2025
Download the Group Booking Form
Deposit
All reservation requests must be accompanied by a credit card guarantee for deposit of one night’s room and tax for each room reserved. Your credit card WILL NOT BE CHARGED during this initial stage and will be held as a GUARANTEE only.
Cancellations and Changes
Reservations cancelled after Jan. 27, 2025, will be subject to a $50 processing fee. Rooms cancelled less than 48 hours prior to arrival date will be charged a hotel penalty of one night’s room and tax.
Travel Information
Harry Reid International Airport(LAS)
5757 Wayne Newton Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Enterprise:
Call (800) RENT-A-CAR or visit enterprise.com and use corporate account XZ16X95 and PIN #ABC to receive a discount.
National:
Visit nationalcar.com and use corporate account XZ16X95 and PIN #ABC to receive a discount.
Uber or Lyft:
Download the iPhone or Android app.
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2025 Intent-to-compete is now open!
Each team is required to have four competitors and a faculty advisor. The 2025 ABC Construction Management Competition Intent-to-Compete will close on Monday, Sept. 30. Registration for the competition will open on Monday, Sept. 30 and the deadline to register will be Monday, Nov. 25. All teams will need to have someone registered by Monday, Nov. 25 to compete in the 2025 competition.
Contact Haley Moyers at [email protected] or (202) 595-1974 with questions or concerns regarding the ABC Construction Management Competition.