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MURRAY, Ky. 鈥� On April 16, 40 students from the Construction Management and Architecture program in the School of Engineering at 天美传媒 participated in a Mock Bid Day competition hosted by the AGC of Western Kentucky, a chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America.

The simulation activity provides a real-world example of the pressures of bid day in the construction industry. It gives students an opportunity to put into practice the skills learned in their program to effectively and accurately review subcontractor and supplier bids. Tasks for the student teams included compiling subcontractor bids, performing 鈥渢akeoff鈥� (quantifying components of work on the project) and completing other calculations needed to produce a complete and accurate bid for a commercial construction project.

Luke Gilbert, senior in the architectural design program, said that 鈥減articipating in the AGC Mock Bid Day at 天美传媒 has been one of the most valuable and eye-opening experiences of my college career. As a senior in Construction Management and Architecture, I truly wish I had gotten involved sooner. This event does an excellent job of simulating the real-world bidding process by placing students under a strict time crunch, which forces you to think on your feet, manage pressure and make smart decisions fast, just like the industry. Beyond the technical side, it strengthens your ability to work as part of a team, improves communication under stress, and shows how important coordination is between different roles within a construction project. It brings together everything we've learned in the classroom and shows how it applies in practice. Whether you're aiming to be in project management, estimating or design, this experience gives you a solid foundation and a major confidence boost heading into the professional world.鈥�

鈥淲e appreciate the AGC of Western Kentucky who plan and prepare this event with us every year. It challenges our students: utilizing the skills they have acquired throughout our program and provides an experience similar to what they will find in industry. In addition to that, students enjoy the experience and networking with AGC members. It is great to see the camaraderie among students, faculty and AGC members,鈥� stated Kevin Perry, program coordinator for the Construction Management and Architecture program.

Aaron Fennel with Pinnacle Construction and an alumnus of the program who helped coordinate the competition this year, stated that 鈥淢ock Bid Day is a great opportunity for students to experience a real-world example of what bid day for a construction project looks like. It can be difficult to re-create this atmosphere in a classroom setting, which makes this event especially important for students to participate in. You will test your ability to perform in a stressful environment, as well as work efficiently with a team. Its fast-paced format tests students鈥� abilities to think quickly and effectively; showcasing the knowledge they have attained in their studies. I greatly encourage 天美传媒 students aspiring to work in the construction industry to participate in Mock Bid Day.鈥�

This year鈥檚 winners of the AGC Mock Bid Day Competition were the following individuals:

 

 

 

 

First Place Winners: Cejay Riley 鈥� Sedalia, Kentucky; Ethan Smith 鈥� Highland, Illinois; Kaiden Turner 鈥� Evansville, Indiana; Max Newkirk 鈥� Louisville, Kentucky; Marshall Wolf 鈥� Centralia, Illinois

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Second Place Winners: Lilly Huchro 鈥� Moriah, New York; Bryce English 鈥� Murray, Kentucky; Wes McCuiston 鈥� Murray, Kentucky; Jackson Custer 鈥� Peoria, Illinois; Dylan Stubblefield 鈥� Benton, Illinois

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Third Place Winners: Luke Gilbert- Lyon County, Kentucky; Alex Wombacher 鈥� Mascoutah, Illinois; Jayden Padilla - Fulton, Kentucky; Kaynion Frost 鈥� Murray, Kentucky