ASC REGION 6 & 7 COMPETITION
ASC Regions 6 & 7 Competition is a construction management competition held in Sparks, NV, that is comprised of teams competing under various topics. Each team works through and presents real-world problems that are judged by various sponsoring companies. Over 50 construction companies recruit at the career fair, meaning finding an internship or full-time job after the competition is a real possibility.
To compete, USC CMAA sends teams comprised of six students and two alternates. With the support of a dedicated cadre of USC Alumni, USC CMAA begins preparing students in September by scheduling individual team meetings and hosting “Dinner and Learns”, alumni-taught information sessions that benefit all teams. This academic year, the competition will occur February 3-6, 2027, in Sparks, NV.
oUR TEAM coaches:
- Turner
- Hathaway Dinwiddie
- Clark
- Pankow -
Swinerton
- Turner - Hathaway Dinwiddie - Clark - Pankow - Swinerton
Design Build
The Design Build competition allows students to showcase their creativity in shaping the logistics, schedule, and cost to meet the quality goals of a combined contract for design and construction services. A well-executed Design-Build contract can lower unit costs, and construction and delivery speeds while minimizing cost and schedule growth. This type of contract is increasingly being utilized by general contractors and desired by owners.
1st Place (2026)
2nd Place (2025)
Mixed Use
The Mixed Use competition deals with large multi-story projects that are residential, yet have a mixed-use component. Students live a day in the life of a Project Engineer and complete tasks that would be encountered by a Project Engineer on a daily basis. Participants will learn skills such as scheduling, estimating, value engineering, plan reading, bid analysis, site logistics, and quantity take-offs.
2nd Place (2019)
3rd Place (2020)
Commercial
The Commercial competition focuses on construction in the categories of: commercial/office, education, healthcare, government, and aviation. Students will learn about the staffing, estimating, scheduling, safety regulations, and other common issues that arise every day in the construction industry.
Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)
The Integrated Project competition, which has traditionally been the graduate competition, incorporates elements of several of the competitions above to challenge students in conceptual and practical knowledge. This problem statement will allow for mixed teams of undergraduate and graduate students.
Virtual Design and Construction (VDC)
Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) is a competition where teams use technology including NavisWorks, Fuzor, and Sketch Up for BIM, 3D modeling, clash detection, scheduling, and site logistics to plan and coordinate a construction project. Teams work together to identify potential issues, develop solutions, and present how their VDC approach improves the project’s safety, efficiency, and overall construction process.
Student Testimonials
Participating in the Sparks Competition as a member of the Design-Build team was one of the most rewarding experiences of my semester. With the support of my coaches and teammates, I developed a strong foundation in the design-build delivery method and gained a deeper understanding of construction management. The competition also helped me secure my first internship with Turner Construction, where I applied what I had learned to real-world projects.
Susan Cho - Civil Engineering, 2028
SPARKS has been one of the most valuable experiences I’ve had at USC. Through the competition, I was able to apply what I was learning in the classroom to real-world development and construction scenarios while gaining a much better understanding of the industry...The experience played a major role in helping me secure multiple internship opportunities and ultimately gave me the confidence to pursue a career in real estate and construction.
Max Olsen - Real Estate Development, 2028
New Teams for 2026-27
Project Management