Thank you for taking interest in the OSU CSM Competition Team. This will be the second year Ohio State will compete in this ASC competition. To provide you with a better understanding of what the competition entails, we have included the project overview.
General Note
We are soliciting applications for the open positions available to CSM students. The team (6 members) will travel to Chicago, IL and represent the Construction Systems Management program at The Ohio State University.
Competition Summary
Each year, the ASC competition is centered on a real life construction project and judged by a panel of industry professionals. They include Owners, Developers, Construction Managers and Contractors. Upon arrival to Chicago, the teams will be given the “project” and will be expected to create an estimate, project management plan, and safety plan in a given time period. The teams will also be required to present their findings to a team of judges. This year’s schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
· Travel to Chicago
· Team and Faculty Registration - 3PM - 7PM
· Career Fair - 4PM - 8PM (snack food provided)
· Welcome Session and Orientation - 8PM - 9PM
Thursday October 16th, 2014
· RFP's distributed for all problems - 7AM
· Student Luncheon - 11:30AM - 1PM
· Student Pizza Dinner - 6PM
· Competition Submissions Due - 11PM
Friday October 17th, 2014
· Student/Faculty Breakfast - 7AM
· All Presentation Materials Due - 9AM
· Competition Presentations - 9AM - 6PM
Saturday October 18th, 2014
· Awards Banquet and Breakfast - 8AM - 10AM
· Conference Closes - 10AM
· Return to Columbus
For the full schedule of events, visit http://bwentz1222.wix.com/ascregion3#!schedule/cj6b.
Team Expectations
The team will be expected to participate in some preparation prior to the trip to Chicago. Team participants are expected to represent The Ohio State University in a positive manner.
If you have any questions regarding the competition, please direct them to the team advisor:
Mr. Jeff Suchy ().
Instructions to potential ASC CSM Competition Team Candidates:
● Please answer ALL questions honestly and to the best of your abilities.
● All answers are confidential and will not be read by your instructors.
● Please return applications along with your resume to Mr. Suchy’s mailbox, Rm 211. Applications should be addressed to ASC CSM Student Competition Team Leaders in a sealed envelope.
● Applications are due by 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 18
General Questions:
1. Class Rank: Circle (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior)
2. What semester do you plan to graduate?
3. What is your overall GPA?
4. What is your GPA for CSM courses?
5. How far along are you in the CSM program? Please list,
Current CSM Classes: / Completed CSM Classes:6. Which CSM course have you enjoyed most, and what was so intriguing about it?
7. Which CSM course has been most challenging for you and why?
8. Will your schedule this semester allow 15 hours per week to be set aside for the project?
9. What are your strengths, proficiencies and experience in construction?
(Scheduling, estimating, site analysis, safety, marketing, full-time or part work, co-ops and internships)
10. What do you believe are the three most important factors to a successful presentation?
11. Describe your most memorable team experience?
12. What do you believe are the three most important factors to a successful team and why?
13. What do you hope to gain from this competition experience?
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