James L. Allhands Student Essay Competition Now Open

The James L. Allhands Essay was established by the late James L. Allhands, one of the founding members of AGC and a prolific writer of construction-related works. The award recognizes a student essay on a specific topic that is deemed to be beneficial to the advancement of technological, educational, or vocational expertise in the construction industry.

The competition is open to any senior-level student in a four or five-year ABET or ACCE-accredited university construction management or construction-related engineering program. This year's topic: "How will AI change the construction industry in the next 5 years. What will the role of artificial intelligence be in the construction industry (its future, applications, effects on the industry and those who work in the industry, pros, and cons)."

The deadline to apply is November 15, 2024. The winner is notified in February and the award is presented at the AGC Annual Convention. Apply Now