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CMAA @ UCSD
Construction Management Association of America at UC San Diego
CMAA @ UCSD (Construction Management Association of America) strives to foster a professional environment of construction management at UCSD, and to provide interested students with resources and professional development opportunities in the industry.
What we're about:
Community Outreach
We are a diverse group of students, who value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We provide all UCSD students with opportunities in the industry, regardless of experience or background.
Networking Opportunities
We host several meetings each quarter led by industry professionals in the construction industry, who can offer great advice to help kickstart your career.
Academic Growth
Our organization hosts different ASC Student Competitions, giving students the opportunity to test their structural engineering skills outside the classroom.
Meet the Board
Martin Norfleet
President
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Andrew Ayap
Vice President External
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William Su
Vice President Internal
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Max Liu
ASC Coordinator
ASC Student Competition
The Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) competition typically takes place in The Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks, Nevada over the span of a few days.
(2021's competition was held online due to COVID-19 protocols).
Day 1
The first night is a buffet dinner followed by a raffle with hundreds of prizes.
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Day 2
Dedicated to the written portion of the problem statement, a series of deliverables that vary depending on the specific competition you enter.
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Day 3
Morning to afternoon is dedicated to oral presentations. Night is dedicated to hospitality suites where students can enjoy free food and drinks, while networking with company representatives.
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Day 4
Morning hosts the largest construction career fair in the nation, with walk-in interviews available. The competition concludes with the award ceremony Saturday afternoon. Students are not subject to any expenses!
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The competition is highly suggested to students interested in the construction and design industry! Students will be taught by the best industry professionals! There are many competition sectors within ASC. We currently have three teams in three sectors with designated sponsors. Learn more about them below!
ASC Teams
DESIGN
BUILD
Team Sponsor
The overall goal of the Design Build competition is a little bit different to the other teams, in that in this competition we are expected to present a design of a building to the judges. Design Build also includes estimating, scheduling, and the other normal procedures of construction management, but a main focus of this team is how to eloquently show off your design ideas, in a presentation using a number of BIM softwares, which offers students chance to learn about the design process and how to use softwares to show off a 3D and 2D version of the teams ideas.
- Design Build Lead, Gustavo Martinez
HEAVY
CIVIL
Team Sponsor
The Heavy Civil competition consists of freeways, bridges, dams, and other large civic structures. The team is trained to estimate and schedule these items. During the competition, the team will be tasked with explaining how they plan to construct the project, and how they finalized their bid price to win the project. Finally, the team will present to the ASC sponsor company a detailed schedule, crew & equipment selection, site access plans, any foreseen issues, and a detailed budget.
- Heavy Civil Lead: William Su
COMMERCIAL
Team Sponsor
The Commercial team’s main focus is Construction Management: the overall planning, coordination, and control of a construction project from beginning to completion. The team is tasked with completing a schedule, an estimate of certain materials, coordinating work, managing workers and certain situations, choosing subcontractors, ensuring safety and quality control checks, and providing an overall financial status report of the project. Finally, the team presents the project information to the ASC sponsor company.
- Commercial Lead: Martin Norfleet
Competition Training Timeline
Students will have the privilege to be taught by UCSD Alumni that work in the Construction industry. The teams are guided by company representatives that teach the different disciplines by providing students with sample problems from previous competitions and real world work examples they encounter themselves.
Working with sponsors directly for months typically leads to solid networking opportunities!
Spring Qtr.
Recruitment for competiton begins
Summer
Training meetings and HW assigned (typically bi-weekly)
Fall Qtr.
One-on-one training for specific roles on the team, mock problem statements
Winter Qtr.
Competition on the 1st week of February
FAQ
Q: What kind of software is used during the competition and trainings?
A: Students will have the opportunity to use Bluebeam to read plans, P6 to learn scheduling, Revit for modeling, and Excel.
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Q: Can I start a new team in a different sector?
A: Yes, let us know and we will work together to bring that team together. If a sponsor is needed we will reach out to them.
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Q: How are the teams made up?
A: The teams are made up of 6 members with 2 alternates. Just let us know what team you are interested in. However, more can be added during training in case people drop.
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Q: How do training/ lessons take place?
A: Teams can decide to meet virtually or in person with their respective sponsors to learn and practice the content.