The Roofing Alliance will host four finalist teams to compete in the final leg of its 12th Construction Management Student Competition. The oral presentations will take place Jan. 21 at the 2026 International Roofing Expo® in Las Vegas.
The four teams that will present are Auburn University, Auburn Ala.; Clemson University, Clemson, S.C.; Colorado State University, Fort Collins; and University of Florida, Gainesville.
This year, the teams were tasked with submitting a qualified bid package for the Cannery Casino Hotel in Las Vegas. Teams researched the chosen project; submitted a qualified bid package proposal; and will provide an oral presentation to illustrate their roofing, project management, estimating and safety knowledge.
The winning teams will be announced during NRCA’s Industry Awards and Reception Jan. 21 at the 2026 IRE in Las Vegas.
The first-place team will receive a team trophy, a $5,000 L.B. Conway scholarship for their school and individual awards. The second-place team will receive a team trophy, a $2,500 Fred Good scholarship for their school and individual awards. The third-place team will receive a team trophy, $1,000 scholarship for their school and individual awards. The first-place Best Individual Student Presenter will receive a $300 gift card, and the second-place Best Individual Student Presenter will receive a $200 gift card.
All winners will receive recognition in Professional Roofing magazine, among other promotions.
For more information about the Roofing Alliance student competition, contact Jessica Priske, the Roofing Alliance’s director, at (800) 323-9545, ext. 7517 or jpriske@nrca.net.
