Roofing Alliance announces 2025 Construction Management Student Competition teams

Roofing professionals are encouraged to attend the final stage of the competition in San Antonio.

The Roofing Alliance proudly announces the 10 teams competing in its 11th Annual Construction Management Student Competition. This renowned event will take place on February 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, Alabama – Mentor: Paige Harvill, Nations Roof
2. Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois – Mentor: Alex Hernandez, Clark Roofing Co.
3. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California – Mentor: Rudy Gutierrez, Shell Roofing Solutions
4. Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina – Mentor: Will Fort, Bone Dry Roofing
5. Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, Florida – Mentor: Rob Kornahrens, Advanced Roofing, Inc. (first-time participant)
6. Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois – Mentor: CJ Martin, Showalter Roofing Services
7. Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Mentor: Tupac de la Cruz, Roofing Solutions
8. Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas – Mentor: Kyle Cahill, King of Texas Roofing Company
9. University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida – Mentor: Caleb Stauss, Big D Roofing
10. University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida – Mentor: Marshall Hall, Childers Roofing & Sheet Metal

Finalists will be invited to a series of events, including a welcome reception, roof visit and NRCA's Industry Awards Ceremony, where winners will be honored. Roofing Alliance President Reed Gooding encourages roofing professionals attending the International Roofing Expo to support the next generation by attending the student competition.

For more information about the Roofing Alliance contact Alison L. LaValley, CAE, executive director, at alavalley@nrca.net or visit roofingalliance.net.

About the Roofing Alliance

The Roofing Alliance serves as a catalyst for innovation, bringing together a dedicated community of over 200 roofing professionals from across the industry. With a commitment exceeding $16 million, the Roofing Alliance funds essential research and training initiatives, fosters educational advancement through its construction management programs and the esteemed Melvin Kruger Scholarship Program and leads critical workforce development initiatives. It also recognizes outstanding contributions through the Most Valuable Player Awards Program and champions philanthropic outreach through its impactful partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities®. For more information about becoming a Roofing Alliance member, please contact Alison L. LaValley, CAE, Executive Director, at alavalley@nrca.net.