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