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The annual Æðµã´«Ã½ Student Competition is one of the highlights of the (IBS). The competition gives students the opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom to a real construction company by completing a management project/proposal. Proposals are submitted to a group of construction company executives who act as judges.

The 2026 Æðµã´«Ã½ Student Competition will be held live at the 2026 International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Feb. 16-18, 2026. Presentation schedules are . Keep in mind they are still subject to change. Each team presentation will appear in the 2026 IBS App when available for download.

Important events for students and faculty:

• Faculty and sponsor happy hour: Monday, Feb. 16, 3:30-5:30 p.m. ET, Club Room - North Hall, room N320 Corridor. Connect with fellow faculty from Æðµã´«Ã½ Student Chapter programs and network with sponsoring companies that support Æðµã´«Ã½ Student Chapters. (Club Room closed to students during this time.)
• Team and Individual Photos: Tuesday, Feb. 17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. ET, Club Room - North Hall, room N320 Corridor.
• Student Competition Judges’ Debriefs: Wednesday, Feb. 18, North Hall, room N320E
  • 10 a.m. ET: Associates and Secondary Competitions
  • 11 a.m. ET: Four-Year and Graduate Production Home Build Competition
  • 12 p.m. ET: Four-Year and Graduate Custom/Small Home Builder Competition
• Snack and Stamp: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1-3 p.m. ET, Club Room - North Hall, room N320 Corridor. Connect with talent specialists from residential building companies, learn about company culture and career opportunities through short, engaging presentations, and enjoy snacks for a mid-day pick-me-up. Visit every company during the event to be entered for a chance to win a cash prize. Prize winners will be announced during the Student Chapters Award Ceremony.
• Student Chapters Award Ceremony: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 3:30-4:30 p.m. ET, North Hall N310 (doors open at 3 p.m. ET).

See a comprehensive schedule for students and faculty on this page.

Click on the programs below to view 2026 competition details and past winners.