Æðµã´«Ã½ Student Competition: Four-Year Programs — Custom/Small Build
The Æðµã´«Ã½ Custom/Small Build Student Competition exposes students to a small scale residential construction project from concept to closing. Teams identify a home building opportunity in a specific geographic area, focusing on the best opportunity for a small builder to be successful and grow their business.
The 2025 Æðµã´«Ã½ Student Competition will be held at the 2025 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, Feb. 25-27.
2025 Competition Timeline
Aug. 23, 2024 — Project Posted
Oct. 15, 2024 — *
Oct. 15, 2024 — due
Nov. 19, 2024 — Team List Due (completed through registration portal)
Dec. 3, 2024 — Last Day to Withdraw from Competition
Dec. 17, 2024 — Projects Due (submitted through registration portal)
Feb. 24-25, 2025 — Presentation Dates (in-person, Las Vegas). (subject to change).
Feb. 26, 2025 — Judges Debriefing
Feb. 26, 2025 — Award Ceremony (in-person, Las Vegas)
*Register through the . Click the Apply Now button. The person registering the team will need their Æðµã´«Ã½ credentials. Next, select Student Chapters Awards and select the Student Competition application.
2025 Competition Materials
The 2025 competition problem description, rules and guidelines, and important materials are available below. Æðµã´«Ã½ encourages students to request to join the as a Q&A space for questions related to the competition.
2025 Competition Problem Description
2025 Custom/Small Build Competition Winners
(Thank you Tri Pointe Homes for supporting the student competition livestream and presentation recordings!)
First Place: University of Denver (CO)
Second Place: Louisiana State University (LA)
Third Place: Purdue University (Team Black) (IN)
Rookie of the Year: Norfolk State University (VA)
Entry Requirements
$400 entry fee for four-year programs.
2025 Project Sponsored By:
