What is ABC?
ABC is the largest construction association devoted to the merit shop contractor. The ABC student chapter club works very closely with the ABC Rocky Mountain Chapter. They provide leadership for the front range of Colorado's construction industry through comprehensive apprenticeship, craft training, legislative advocacy and a wide variety of member services. 



ABC Competition Team
 

The ABC club also has its own Project Management competition team which is separate from the ASC competitions. They compete in a national competition every year at the ABC national convention. This national convention last about 5 days and consists of the Project management competition, trade competitions, ABC national meeting, socializing/networking events every day, and tons of other activities. This past year the convention was in San Diego, CA and there were 28 different colleges from across the nation that competed. The CSU ABC Chapter had an excellent improvement over previous years and is going to be at the top this coming year! The competition will be held in San Antonio, TX and will be a part of the ABC National Educational Convention which means more learning opportunities for students and industry involvement. There is also talk of a career fair taking place at the convention to give companies the opportunity to meet the top construction students from the top construction school from across the nation.

Competition Project 

Every year the format for the competition changes, this produces an equal playing field for all teams. The project usually consists of full plans and specs. The team will then do a full estimate of the project and prepare a bid package for the project all before leaving for the competition. When the team arrives at the competition they will turn in the bid package with a final number. Day 2 is usually a bid day. The bid day is 8 hours long and it is set up to be as real life as possible. Everyone will be locked into a room with no outside contact including no internet. While you are in there you will have to put together another bid package but this time with subcontractor bids. Every 15 minutes the judges will hand everyone a stack of 6-10 bids for the project. You will have to quickly decide to accept the bid or throw it out. After 6 hours your final bid price is due. With the remaining 2 hours you will need to finish the rest of you bid package so that you have a complete and qualified bid. From there the judges review each team’s package and pick the top 5 to present an owner presentation. The judges are individuals from the construction industry and try to make this as close to the real thing as they can and will make it very intellectually challenging. This competition takes all the things you will learn in the CM program and combines them into one. Being a part of the team is a great way to get construction related experience, meet tons of industry, and give you something to set yourself apart from the rest of the students as well as being a stepping stone for future classes. 

 

Updated Competition Team Requirements
To get on the team you must first be a member of any CM club (does not have to be ABC but it does help due to the fact that Rocky Mountain Chapter of ABC will select the students). 

 

Submit to the front office of Guggenheim with the following information:

-Name, Contact information

-Updated Resume

-Anticipated Graduation

-Classes you have completed 

-Classes you are signed up for during the fall of 2010/spring of 2011semesters.

-A cover letter that describes why you want to be on the team

-Statement of skills they can contribute to the team

 

 

 

ABC President
Allie Parker
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amparker@rams.colostate.edu

News:

Welcome back! We hope your Summer break was enjoyable!! Good luck as you begin your semester. Check back often as we are always updating the website and calendar with exciting events and opportunitites to get involved.

 

Upcoming Events for Fall 2011 Semester 

Sept. 14th 6:00 PM in Gugg. 221- Prepare for Career Fair and Interviews.  Bring your resume to be reviewed by industry professionals from companies that recruit at the career fair!

 

Career Fair -

 

Sept. 28th 6:00 PM in Gugg. 221 - We will discuss the up coming year's competition team. Find out hoe to apply for the team and what you can expect being on the comtetition team.

 

Oct. 12th - 6:00 PM in Gugg. 221- Guest Speaker to discuss the construction of the new Colorado Justice Center, Free Prizes and Free Food.

 

Nov. 5th- Fall Clean Up! - Come join us in helping the elderly in our community with some yard work. It's the Annual Fall Clean hosted by the Off-Campus Life.

 

Nov. 9th - 6:00 PM in Gugg. 221- TBD!


Membership Applications:

Available in front office of Guggenheim or contact any of the officers. Cost is $15/semester or $28/year.
 
We still have some hard hats left if anyone is still interested.
$18 - Members
$20 - Non-members


Events:  

 
Questions:
 If you have any question or concerns regarding the club feel free to contact any of the officers.
 
ABC Officers :
Allie Parker 
President
 
Max Finster
Vice President 

Jon Glumac
Treasurer
 
Ryan Marsh
Secretary
 
Stephenie Beal
Historian
 
Active Members
William Critz Full Year
Emily Carlson Full Year
Alexandra Parker Full Year
Spencer Stein Full Year
Kristina Jacobson Full Year
Jonathan Glumac Full Year
Stephenie Beal Full Year
Jordan Tranel 1/2 Year
Jacob Toebben Full Year
Rebecca Mccnesney Full Year
Kevin Loughran Full Year
Tyler Ausherman Full Year
Jordan Wilmes Full Year
Mike Utter Full Year
Sam Milnu Full Year
Josh Bellinghausen Full Year
Max Finster Full Year
Corey Burke Full Year
Matt Klundt

Full Year

 

 

 

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