Many of you know about the success of the “Crayons to CAD” program. Middle school students worked in teams with teachers and industry professionals and tradesman during the course of the school year to design building projects. They entered their projects in regional and national contests. The teachers, students and professionals shared a lot of information and learned a lot about each other. Most importantly the students had fun and many will enter the construction industry.

Students who participated in Crayons to CAD were primarily from rural school districts. We want to introduce the program in the core inner city districts. To do so we will launch a special one day event—the iBuild showcase

Mr. Weber says, the word event (ĭ-věnt’), means, n. 1: something that happens at a given place and time. 2: a special set of circumstances. 3: a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon;

The students at the iBuild showcase will experience construction and “will choose a very wise career path in engineering and construction after the iBuild showcase".

Imagine middle school students seeing the importance of math and science skills.

Imagine high school students experiencing the importance of responsibility, time management, and team-work as the strong foundation of a positive career pathway.

Imagine an industry working together to emphasis integration of academics and preparation for employment in highly technical career fields like architecture, engineering, and construction.

There is no need to imagine... You are invited to make this a reality and participate in the

iBuild showcase

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Starts: 7:00 am ... Ends: 2:00 pm

Bartle Hall, Exhibit Hall E

Event Profile Kansas City’s premier regional construction & building industry Construction Career Day. The National Institute of Construction Excellence (NICE) is providing an opportunity to introduce young people to the construction industry.

Youth Profile This one-day event introduces middle school, high school, college, and pre-apprentice students to the academics needed and training available for a variety of rewarding careers in the construction industry. Students participate in hands-on demonstrations including a nail-driving contest, bricklaying, computer-aided drafting, heavy equipment, painting, and much more.

Educator Profile Teachers learn first-hand about the numerous opportunities available in the design-build industry while meeting professionals that represent the best in the design, development, construction, and project management facets of the industry. In addition to many hands-on activities, representatives from community colleges, universities, and training programs will be available to discuss a range of training options, apprenticeships, scholarships, and degree-granting programs.

Exhibitor Profile Exhibitors are selected strictly by invitation to maintain a highly educational and entertaining event. All applications are reviewed and approved by the project management committee. The iBuild event is proud to have representatives of the highest quality, including:

GENERAL CONTRACTORS - ARCHITECTS - ENGINEERS - DESIGNERS
SUBCONTRACTORS - COMMERCIAL BUILDERS - DEVELOPERS - SKILLED CRAFTS PEOPLE - SUPPLIERS - MANUFACTURERS - GOVERNMENT AGENCIES – CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATIONS - PROPERTY MANAGERS - AND OTHERS.