The Roofing Alliance announced the 10 teams competing in its 11th Annual Construction Management Student Competition. This event will take place on Feb. 20, 2025, at the International Roofing Expo® in San Antonio, Texas, with five finalist teams revealed in January 2025.
 
The competition project, provided by Beldon Roofing Co., San Antonio, challenges teams to create a comprehensive bid proposal for the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Airport Hotel. Each team collaborates with a roofing contractor mentor to prepare a bid package and present their project management, estimating and safety expertise.
 
Participating universities include:

1. Auburn University, Auburn, AL – Mentor: Paige Harvill, Nations Roof
2. Bradley University, Peoria, IL – Mentor: Alex Hernandez, Clark Roofing Co.
3. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA – Mentor: Rudy Gutierrez, Shell Roofing Solutions
4. Clemson University, Clemson, SC – Mentor: Will Fort, Bone Dry Roofing
5. Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL – Mentor: Rob Kornahrens, Advanced Roofing, Inc. (first-time participant)
6. Illinois State University, Normal, IL – Mentor: CJ Martin, Showalter Roofing Services
7. Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA – Mentor: Tupac de la Cruz, Roofing Solutions
8. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX – Mentor: Kyle Cahill, King of Texas Roofing Company
9. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL – Mentor: Caleb Stauss, Big D Roofing
10. University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL – Mentor: Marshall Hall, Childers Roofing & Sheet Metal

Finalists will be invited to a series of events, including a welcome reception, roof visit and NRCA's Industry Awards Ceremony, where winners will be honored. Roofing Alliance President Reed Gooding encourages roofing professionals attending the International Roofing Expo to support the next generation by attending the student competition.
 
For more information about the Roofing Alliance contact Alison L. LaValley, CAE, executive director, at alavalley@nrca.net or visit roofingalliance.net.