CIEF: Construction Industry Education Foundation

Help shape the future of the construction industry.

CIEF is seeking passionate industry professionals to serve on local Chapter Boards and support workforce development, scholarships, student programs, and industry engagement efforts in their communities.

If you’re looking for a meaningful way to give back and help inspire the next generation of builders, designers, and construction leaders, we’d love to hear from you.

Learn more and submit your interest: www.cie.foundation/regional-board-of-directors.html

Regional champions have been crowned. Now the national competition begins.

Voting is officially open for the National People’s Choice Award, where the public will help select the ultimate Design Build Competition® champion from this year’s regional winners.

Visit DesignBuildCompetition.com to cast your vote and support your favorite team.

Every vote counts!

McCarthy Building Companies continues to demonstrate that building extends beyond projects—it’s about investing in people and communities.

Through their partnership with CIEF’s NorCal Design Build Competition®, McCarthy helped students gain real-world experience, explore career pathways, and take meaningful steps toward the construction industry. Their support of hands-on learning played a key role in shaping the next generation of builders.

Whether delivering complex projects nationwide or supporting programs that create opportunity, McCarthy’s commitment to building with purpose remains clear.

See what McCarthy is building across the country:
https://www.mccarthy.com/our-work

The 2026 NorCal Design Build Competition® may have wrapped up, but the impact continues.

Thank you to Clark Pacific, a Cornerstone Sponsor of this year's competition, for helping provide students with hands-on learning experiences and exposure to rewarding careers in the construction industry.

By investing in workforce development today, organizations like Clark Pacific are helping inspire and prepare the next generation of builders, innovators, and industry leaders.

Learn more about Clark Pacific:
clarkpacific.com

Congratulations to CTEC High School for earning the People’s Choice Award at the Oregon Design Build Competition®!

Voted on by the public, CTEC High School’s impressive structure captured the most support and recognition, earning them the 2026 People’s Choice Award. The team was proudly sponsored by Fortis Construction, Inc.

Congratulations as well to McDaniel High School, sponsored by Deacon Construction, for earning 2nd Place in the People’s Choice voting.

Thank you to Fortis Construction, Inc. and Deacon Construction for supporting the next generation of builders through their partnership and commitment to workforce development.

What an incredible 2 days at the 2026 Oregon Design Build Competition® earlier this month!

A total of 230 students showcased their creativity, craftsmanship, and teamwork while competing in this year’s event. The competition was made possible by the support of 46 volunteers, 36 instructors and chaperones, 42 industry leaders and judges, and 4 exhibitors who helped create an engaging, real-world learning experience for students.

Thank you to everyone who contributed their time, expertise, and support to help inspire the next generation of construction professionals.

View the full photo gallery: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zDZqrjxpXYUKW9uIrB-yvaqVI-5yy2Ri?usp=share_link

A huge thank you to Tim Johnson, Oregon Design Build Competition® Chair and Oregon Chapter Board Member, for his incredible leadership and dedication this season.

Thanks to Tim’s efforts, the Oregon Design Build Competition® grew from 7 teams to 19 teams in just one year, while also securing major sponsorship and in-kind support to strengthen the program’s impact.

We appreciate Tim’s continued commitment to supporting students and helping build the future workforce.

Congratulations to E.L. Hickey Jr./Sr. High School, Leo A. Palmiter Jr./Sr. High School, and Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High School for earning the People’s Choice Award at the NorCal Design Build Competition®! Voted on by the public, their impressive structure captured the most support and recognition.

A special thank you to FLINT Corp., proud sponsor of the team, for investing in and supporting the next generation of builders.

Congratulations as well to Laguna Creek High School, who earned 2nd place in the People’s Choice voting, sponsored by Gilbane Building.