ASC Regions 6 & 7 Student Competition



ASC Regions 6 & 7 2026 Student Competition and Construction Management Conference
February 4-7, 2026 Nugget Casino Resort Sparks, Nevada
Schedule of Events
As of January 8, 2026
This schedule is subject to change. Please note the posting date.
[All floors are Resort Tower unless noted otherwise]


Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Event	Start	End	Location	Level	Sponsor(s)
Registration	10:00 AM	5:00 PM	Nugget Foyer	2nd Floor	Nibbi Brothers General Contractors
					Bernards
					Layton Construction

Team Tables	Pre-reserved Team tables and chairs will be placed in team work rooms by hotel staff.				The Walsh Group

Competition T-Shirts	10:00 AM	4:30 PM	Nugget Foyer	2nd Floor	Shimmick

Welcome Dinner	6:00 PM	8:00 PM	Nugget Grand Ballroom	2nd Floor	Granite
Doors Open @5:30 PM

Keynote Speaker
Jeremy Ramberg Vice President of Lehman-Roberts, A Granite Company	*No Shortcuts, The Work That Builds a Life* A meaningful career isn’t given; it’s built through hard work, humility, and the willingness to take on challenges that others avoid. From enlisting in the Navy right out of high school, to earning engineering degrees, to leading construction teams around the world and commanding the Presidential Retreat at Camp David, and now serving as Vice President of Lehman-Roberts, A Granite Company, Jeremy’s journey reflects a simple truth: where you start doesn’t define where you can go, but how you work does. Through relatable stories and practical lessons, Jeremy encourages students to take pride in their first assignments, lead from every position, and earn a reputation worth betting on. This engaging keynote challenges emerging construction professionals to stay humble, stay hungry, and keep climbing. Jeremy Ramberg is the Vice President of Lehman-Roberts, A Granite Company, leading the people and operations who build and maintain critical infrastructure across the Mid-South. Jeremy’s leadership journey began far from the executive office; he enlisted in the U.S. Navy right out of high school. Over a 24-year career, he advanced from the lowest enlisted rank to Senior Naval Officer, leading construction and combat support missions around the world. His service culminated in becoming the Commanding Officer of the Presidential Retreat at Camp David, directing the team responsible for supporting the President of the United States. After retiring from the Navy, Jeremy brought his engineering and leadership expertise into the private sector. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering and is a licensed Professional Engineer. Outside of work, Jeremy serves as a volunteer firefighter and enjoys life on a hobby farm in West Tennessee with his wife, Allison, and their daughter, Danica. Whether on a jobsite, responding to a fire call, or helping on the farm, he believes great careers and great lives are built from the ground up through humility, hard work, and service to others.



Nugget Delight Dinner Buffet	Raffle Prizes!			Gifts!
Tri Tip BBQ Chicken Fried Breaded Shrimp Assorted Salads Hot Station Desserts and much more!	Sponsored by: Overaa Construction			Granite Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. ASC Regions 6 & 7

Thursday, February 5, 2026
Event	Start	End	Location	Level	Sponsor
Team Jump Start!	5:00 AM	8:00 AM	Nugget Ballroom 1	2nd Floor	FlatironDragados
Starbucks Coffee & Breakfast Items

Registration Desk	6:00 AM	6:00 PM	Nugget Foyer	2nd Floor	Nibbi Brothers General Contractors
					Bernards
					Layton Construction
Region 6 - Competition
Event	Start	End	Location	Level	Sponsor
Heavy Civil	6:00 AM	10:00 PM	Cascade 1	2nd Floor	Kiewit
Commercial	7:00 AM	8:00 PM	Cascade 3	2nd Floor	Mortenson
Mixed Use	7:30 AM	10:00 PM	Southern Pacific AGB	3rd Floor	Layton Construction
Design Build	7:00 AM	10:00 PM	Central Pacific	3rd Floor	McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.


Region 7 - Competition
Event	Start	End	Location	Level	Sponsor
Heavy Civil	5:30 AM	10:30 PM	Sierra 1	2nd Floor	Granite
Commercial	6:00 AM	10:00 PM	Sierra 3	2nd Floor	Hensel Phelps
Mixed Use	6:30 AM	10:30 PM	Sierra 4	2nd Floor	Morley Builders
Design Build	6:00 AM	9:00 PM	Sierra 2	2nd Floor	Swinerton


Open - Competition
Event	Start	End	Location	Level	Sponsor
Integrated Project	7:00 AM	10:00 PM	Alpine 3	Basement	Clark Construction Group
Mechanical	6:00 AM	9:00 PM	Alpine 1	Basement	Performance Mechanical, Inc. & NCMCA
Virtual Design & Construction	7:00 AM	10:00 PM	Redwood 6	2nd Floor	Webcor Builders
Sustainable Building	6:30 AM	9:00 PM	Southern Pacific EF	3rd Floor	Skanska
Preconstruction	7:00 AM	7:00 PM	Alpine 2	Basement	PCL Construction
Project Management	6:00 AM	9:00 PM	Cascade 4	2nd Floor	DPR Construction
Electrical	7:30 AM	9:00 PM	Southern Pacific CD	3rd Floor	Rosendin
Concrete Solutions	7:00 AM	8:00 PM	Cascade 2	2nd Floor	Sundt Construction, Inc.

Alternates Competition	7:00 AM	5:00 PM	Nugget Ballroom 2	2nd Floor	Rudolph & Sletten, INc.
Alternates Competition Problem Recap	5:30 PM		Nugget Ballroom 2	2nd Floor	Rudolph & Sletten, Inc.

Student Print Center #1			Redwood 1	2nd Floor	DeSilva Gates Construction

Student Print Center #2			Redwood 8	2nd Floor	DeSilva Gates Construction


Conference Session One
Event	Start	End	Location	Level	Sponsor
	7:00 AM	11:45 AM	Sierra 5	2nd Floor

Faculty Breakfast and	7:00 AM	7:45 AM	Sierra 5	2nd Floor	Skanska
ASC Regions 6 & 7 Business Meeting Agenda	Mohammed Mehany, Region 6 Director Hongtao Dang, Region 7 Director

Tech Presentations	8:00 AM	11:45 AM	Sierra 5	2nd Floor

Skanska	8:00 AM	8:45 AM	Sierra 5
Keith Darbeau Environmental Health & Safety Manager Skanska			*Spot the Risk, Secure the Site: Advancing Safety Through Hazard Recognition, Fall Protection & Confined Space Awareness* This session delivers a focused overview of four critical safety pillars: hazard recognition, fall protection, confined space awareness, and combating complacency. Attendees will learn practical methods for identifying jobsite hazards, understanding common fall exposures, and recognizing confined spaces—what they are, the different types, required controls, and the severe consequences of improper entry. Through real-world examples and proven field strategies, this presentation equips faculty and students with clear, high-impact tools to elevate safety performance and strengthen a culture of vigilance across construction projects.
Keith Darbeau Environmental Health & Safety Manager Skanska

Break	8:45 AM	9:00 AM

Planera	9:00 AM	9:30 AM	Sierra 5
Nitin Bhandari CEO and Co-Founder Planera			*AI-Enhanced CPM: Modern, Powerful AND Easy* CPM is fundamental to construction management, but many legacy scheduling tools are difficult to learn and poorly aligned with how students and field teams actually think. These tools often force users to focus on how to operate the software rather than how to build a good schedule, creating unnecessary friction and limiting understanding. This presentation introduces Planera as an example of modern CPM: a powerful yet intuitive, visual-first approach that allows users to focus on sequence, logic, and constructability instead of how to use complicated software. By making schedules easier to create, understand, and communicate, modern CPM enables better learning outcomes and stronger alignment between planning and execution. The session will also briefly explore how AI enhances this shift, enabling students and professionals to interact with schedules using natural language to ask questions, explore scenarios, and uncover insights. Rather than replacing planning expertise, AI helps users become better schedulers by reinforcing critical thinking and accelerating learning.

Break	9:30 AM	9:45 AM

Procore	9:45 AM	10:15 AM	Sierra 5
Kevin Molloy Academic Partnerships Procore Technologies Procore			*Procore Educational Resources for Faculty Members & Product Updates* This session will provide an overview of Procore's software and educational resources available to all professors. We will also be focusing on how to leverage student certifications and Procore's continuing education courses, and provide an update on new product functionality (including AI tools) that can be leveraged in the classroom.

Break	10:15 AM	10:30 AM

Construction Specifications Institute	10:30 AM	11:00 AM	Sierra 5
Mary-Alice Avila Architect, CSI, CDT, LEED AP Sheryl Dodd-Hansen Construction Specifications Institute FCSI, CCS, CCCA, SCIP, Associate AIA			*Project Delivery Education Program to Help Provide Students an Understanding of each Step in a Project from Conception through Facility Operation* The West Region of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) has moved its well-received Project Delivery Education Program (PDEP) to online asynchronous presentation of pre-recorded lectures, quizzes, and certificates of completion for use of faculty and construction firms. Participants learn and understand the entire construction process lifecycle from project conception through design and construction to facility management. This presentation will provide detailed information about the subject matter and how to obtain access to the material for evaluation and use.

Break	11:00 AM	11:15 AM

Bluebeam	11:15 AM	11:45 AM	Sierra 5
Akarsha Surendar Senior Product Manager Bluebeam			*Next Gen Bluebeam for Next Gen Leaders: AI, Automations, and Integrations in Bluebeam Max* Bluebeam Max—Bluebeam’s most significant release in years—arrives this spring. When it launches for AEC professionals, it will also be available free to you and your students through the Bluebeam Academic Program. Join us to hear directly from a Bluebeam Group Product Manager about new Bluebeam Max capabilities built for the rapidly evolving needs and accelerating opportunities in AEC. Powered by AI and computer vision, Max introduces breakthrough features including MCP integrations, natural language queries, and major efficiency tools like Stitching and MagicWand. A new bi-directional sync between Studio Sessions and Revit links 2D and 3D workflows, making coordination seamless. Bluebeam Max brings a suite of technology that is more transparent, more intuitive, and more valuable for the next generation of construction leaders. Learn how to bring these new capabilities into your classroom and prepare your students to lead the next era of tech-enabled construction.

Faculty Lunch	12:00 PM	1:45 PM	Chalet Terrace	5th Floor	Teichert

Conference Session Two
Event	Start	End	Location	Level	Sponsor

Faculty and Tech Presentations	2:00 PM	4:45 PM	Sierra 5 and Redwood 2	2nd Floor

Bulk Exchange	2:00 PM	2:30 PM	Sierra 5	2nd Floor
Paul Foley, CEO Bulk Exchange			*Empowering the Next Generation and Why It Matters* The next generation isn’t just the future of construction. They’re its biggest untapped advantage. As the industry scrambles to fill workforce gaps, we’re overlooking the one thing students bring to the table that most crews desperately need: digital fluency. Enrollment in the trades is rising fast. Since the pandemic, trade school enrollment has surged, with growth expected to climb another 7% annually through 2030. Construction trades alone saw a 23% jump in the last year. Young people aren’t avoiding work. They’re chasing opportunity. And they're ready to hit the ground running. This session explores how technology can bridge the gap between the classroom and the jobsite, and how students who understand tools like Bulk Exchange can drive real impact on day one. We’ll look at how education can align with contractors' actual needs and how students can become force multipliers. Not just labor, but value creators. The industry doesn’t just need more boots on the ground. It needs builders who can think, source, and solve smarter. Let’s show them how

Faculty Presentation	2:30 PM	3:00 PM	Sierra 5
Christopher Beuret Colorado State University			*Raising the Bar in MEP Engagement and Comprehension* The teaching of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems in construction education has traditionally relied on lecture-based instruction focused on naming components, plan reading, and quantity takeoffs. As a result, student engagement has often been low, and knowledge transfer limited. To prepare future project managers for success, students must move beyond simple identification toward true system comprehension, and educators must help dispel the fear and mystery surrounding MEP systems so that project managers can engage more effectively with trade partners. This presentation introduces a newly developed MEP course at Colorado State University that reimagines how students learn building systems through hands-on, experiential learning and direct industry collaboration. In this course, more than 80% of class time is dedicated to active engagement—students climb inside air-handling units, wire commercial lab stations from one-line diagrams, hang ductwork, build residential wiring plans, tour live facilities, and commission a functioning VAV reheat system, among many other activities. These experiences reinforce how mechanical and electrical systems interact in real-world applications while building problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, demystifying the MEP industry, and boosting student interest in pursuing MEP-related careers. This session will share the process of developing the new course, discuss strategies for integrating industry partners, and highlight how revised learning goals—focused on comprehension, collaboration, and system functionality—have transformed student engagement and understanding. Attendees will leave with practical ideas for elevating technical education through experiential and industry-connected learning.

Break	3:00 PM	3:15 PM

Faculty Presentation	3:15 PM	3:45 PM	Sierra 5
Francois Jacobs University of Wyoming Mohammed Mehany Colorado State University			*Presentation & Discussion on the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Case Study Program* Use of case studies in higher education has been adopted as an effective way to engage students in the classroom and meet learning objectives. Case studies are short papers about real world issues and present dilemmas for students to discuss and address. To support CM educators, the AGC Education and Research Foundation has been producing construction case studies that provide CM faculty with applied examples to strengthen the link between theory and application in the classroom. The AGC case studies are written by faculty-contractor teams and are based on actual industry projects, for students to work through requiring critical thinking and problem-solving. They include · Real World Scenarios, · Supporting Data and Documents, and · Open-Ended Issues to address. This session will describe the AGC case study platform, describe how it can be accessed, and solicit suggestions from CM faculty regarding topics for future AGC case study development.

Autodesk	3:45 PM	4:15 PM	Sierra 5
Michael Brackney Senior Customer Success Manager Autodesk Krystal Schroeder Senior Account Manager Autodesk Education Experiences, AEC			Introduction to Autodesk Forma Site Design and Autodesk Estimate Join Krystal Schroeder and Michael Brackney for an engaging 30-minute introduction to Autodesk Forma Site Design and Autodesk Estimate, two powerful tools that are revolutionizing construction workflows. Discover how Forma simplifies early-stage site planning with real-time analysis and intuitive design capabilities, and how Estimate streamlines cost planning and budgeting with accurate, dynamic estimates integrated into design workflows. This session will highlight practical applications and tips that you can teach your students in your classrooms.

Break	4:15 PM	4:30 PM

Faculty Presentation	4:30 PM	5:00 PM	Sierra 5
Dr. David Jason Gerber University of Southern California			*Emerging Technologies in the AEC from Pre-con to Robotics to AI* An overview of our Emerging Technologies for Construction Engineering program, our affiliated research centers and labs, our facilities for full scale 3D concrete printing, structural and materials testing, and our construction robotics facilities. Our program is built on four pillars of knowledge DATA, TECHNOLOGIES, INTEGRATIONS, and SUSTAINABILITY.


Faculty and Industry Happy Hour	5:00 PM	6:30 PM	Nugget Foyer	2nd Floor	WACA

Faculty and Industry Dinner	6:30 PM	8:00 PM	Nugget 1	2nd Floor	Bulk Exchange
Evening Host
Paul Foley Founder & CEO Bulk Exchange	Paul Foley Born to an excavation contractor on a small farm in the west of Ireland, Paul Foley grew up immersed in the heavy civil construction industry, guided by the values of hard work, resilience, and integrity. After completing a degree in Construction Economics and Building Management, his career expanded across Europe, Australia, and the United States. Years of contracting work provided a deep understanding of the industry and exposed significant inefficiencies—particularly in how contractors sourced materials, compared options, and secured deals. Despite technological advancements elsewhere, the heavy civil materials sector continued to operate much as it had half a century earlier. Bulk Exchange was established in 2020 to transform that reality. BX is designed to modernize and streamline the way contractors and suppliers connect. As the saying goes, “The only way to predict the future is to create it.”

Keynote Speaker
Rachael Mahoney Chief Strategy Officer & Head of Partnerships Bulk Exchange	Rachael Mahoney is the Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Partnerships at Bulk Exchange, where she is building the connective infrastructure of construction technology, aligning contractors, suppliers, data, fintech, and AI into one intelligent, workflow-driven ecosystem. Rooted in generations of builders, Rachael grew up in Alaska, where her family is still constructing critical infrastructure and vibrant communities across the state. That foundation instilled in her a deep respect for the people, processes, and perseverance that define heavy construction. Today, in addition to her leadership role at Bulk Exchange, she is also the co-owner of a large regional commercial general contracting firm on the East Coast, giving her a unique perspective that bridges field experience with strategic innovation. With more than two decades in technology and a track record of founding and scaling successful marketplace platforms, Rachael has dedicated her career to turning industry friction into forward motion. She is passionate about connecting her two worlds, construction and technology, to empower the next generation of builders. Her work with students focuses on inspiring digital natives to see construction as a career of impact, where innovation and infrastructure meet to build the future. Bulk Exchange is an intelligent marketplace that helps heavy civil and commercial construction teams move from sourcing to quote faster and with far more clarity. We connect contractors and estimators directly to vetted bulk materials suppliers, inventory, and logistics options so pricing and availability show up when decisions are being made, not days later. Beyond speed and reliability, Bulk Exchange is building the data layer for smarter procurement, including environmental transparency through EPD-enabled materials and impact-aware sourcing. The result is a modern, trusted hub for bulk materials that reduces friction for both buyers and suppliers while pushing the industry toward cleaner, more accountable supply chains.

Alternates Competition - Problem Recap	5:30 PM		Nugget Ballroom 2	2nd Floor	Rudolph and Sletten, Inc.

Late Night Team Treat - Cookies!	8:00 PM	10:00PM	Sierra Foyer		Autodesk


Friday, February 6, 2026
Event	Start	End	Location	Level	Sponsor
Team Oral Presentations	TBA	TBA	See above for locations. Times for individual schools are posted outside presentation rooms. Badges required for entry into presentations rooms. Registered attendees please stop by the registration desk located in the Nugget Foyer to obtain a badge. This is a closed event exclusively for registered attendees. Full schedule available by 6:30 AM at the registration desk. Some oral presentations may begin as early as 7:00 AM.

Registration Desk	6:00 AM	6:00 PM	Nugget Foyer	2nd Floor	Nibbi Brothers General Contractors
					Bernards
					Layton Construction

Friday Refreshments	6:00 AM	5:00 PM	Sierra Foyer	2nd Floor	Independent Construction Co.
			Nugget Foyer	2nd Floor	Graniterock
			Cascade Foyer	2nd Floor
			Convention	3rd Floor

Ice Cream Bars	3:00 PM	4:00 PM	Sierra Foyer	2nd Floor	Millie and Severson General Contractors

Problem Recap
Region 6 - Competition
Event	Start	End	Location	Level	Sponsor
Heavy Civil	6;00 PM		Cascade 1	2nd Floor	Keiwit
Commercial	6:00 PM		Cascade 3	2nd Floor	Mortenson
Mixed Use	5:30 PM		Southern Pacific AGB	3rd Floor	Layton Construction
Design Build	5:00 PM		Central Pacific	3rd Floor	McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.


Region 7 - Competition
Event	Start	End	Location	Level	Sponsor
Heavy Civil	6:45 PM		Sierra 1	2nd Floor	Granite
Commercial	6:30 PM		Sierra 3	2nd Floor	Hensel Phelps
Mixed Use	6:30 PM		Sierra 4	2nd Floor	Morley Builders
Design Build	6:15 PM		Sierra 2	2nd Floor	Swinerton


Open - Competition
Event	Start	End	Location	Level	Sponsor
Integrated Project	6:00 PM		Alpine 3	Basement	Clark Construction Group
Mechanical	6:30 PM		Alpine 1	Basement	Performance Mechanical, Inc. & NCMCA
Virtual Design & Construction	5:00 PM		Redwood 6	2nd Floor	Webcor Builders
Sustainable Building	6:00 PM		Southern Pacific EF	3rd Floor	Skanska
Preconstruction	6:00 PM		Alpine 2	Basement	PCL Construction
Project Management	4:00 PM		Cascade 4	2nd Floor	DPR Construction
Electrical	5:00 PM		Southern Pacific CD	3rd Floor	Rosendin
Concrete Solutions	6:30 PM		Cascade 2	2nd Floor	Sundt Construction, Inc.

Event	Start	End	Location	Level	Sponsor
Company Sponsored Student Hospitality
Skanska	7:00 PM		Southern Pacific EF	2nd Floor	Skanska
Rudolph & Sletten	7:00 PM		Nugget Ballroom 2 Foyer	2nd Floor	Rudolph & Sletten
Granite	7:45 PM		Sierra 1	2nd Floor	Granite
Morley Builders	7:00 PM		Sierra 4	2nd Floor	Morley Builders




Saturday, February 7, 2026
Event	Start	End	Location	Level	Sponsor
Registration Desk	6:00 AM	10:00 AM	Nugget Foyer	2nd Floor	Nibbi Brothers General Contractors
					Bernards
					Layton Construction


Student Breakfast	8:00 AM	10:00 AM	Sierra	2nd Floor	Sundt Construction, Inc.


Job Fair	8:00 AM	12:00 PM	Nugget Grand Ballroom	2nd Floor


Luggage Storage	8:00 AM	3:00 PM	Redwood 1	2nd Floor
	8:00 AM	3:00 PM	Redwood 2	2nd Floor
	8:00 AM	3:00 PM	Redwood 7	2nd Floor
	8:00 AM	3:00 PM	Redwood 8	2nd Floor

Awards Ceremony
Region 6	10:00 AM	10:30 AM	Cascade	2nd Floor

Region 7	11:00 AM	11:30 AM	Cascade	2nd Floor

Open	12:15 PM	1:00 PM	Cascade	2nd Floor


Student Lunch - Grab and Go! or Stay and Eat!	12:30 PM	2:30 PM	Sierra	2nd Floor	Turner