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SIMULATED STUDENT BID COMPETITION

The Simulated Student Bid Competition is a yearly event that is held in order to help students understand the real life challenges that are present within the construction bidding and estimating process. The challenge of the simulated bid competition is for students across Canada to submit complete bids based on a set of contract documents. These bids must contain quantity take offs for own forces work, a sub-trade analysis and selection, as well as an overhead and pricing summary. The bids are judged based on three criteria; most outstanding professional conduct, most accurate and complete bid package and closest to the target price.

Winners are presented with monetary awards and plaques. Contestants that submit bids are awarded with certificates for participating in the competition.

This competition provides a learning experience for both third and fourth year students in their respective programs. The participatory aspect of the competition is filled by the third year students competing as an estimating team. Facilitating the competition will be the fourth year students.

In the past a number of schools have participated in the bid competition. One school has incorporated the competition into their curriculum.

We at TCIC are committed to develop and promote professionalism and excellence in the management of the construction process and therein are looking TCA members to become involved in two ways.

First we are asking for your monetary contribution in order to award these students a cash prize and secondly is the need for all student teams to enlist the help of a mentor. The mentor should be an industry professional who an individual team can call upon for assistance in assembling their bid packages.

To make a donation please send a cheque payable to Toronto Construction Association to Roxanne Drisdelle, TCA, 70 Leek Cres. Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 1H1 or contact Roxanne Drisdelle at 416-499-4000 ext. 116 or rdrisdelle@tcaconnect.com.

To become a mentor please contact Mr. Bill Nichols at George Brown College at 416-415-5000 ext. 6408 or bnichols@georgebrown.ca

Construction Science and Management

Degree Co-op Students Available!

(May-August)

Since opening in 1967, George Brown College has worked to become a leader in education and training; combining state of the art facilities, experienced instructors and practical experience. George Brown College makes every effort to prepare students for a successful career in their chosen field.

Students in our four-year Construction Science and Management Degree Program are available to complete tasks such as;

� Perform quantity takeoffs from working drawings and specifications

� Participate in the bidding process

� Prepare material schedules

� Monitor progress and compile time and cost field reports

� Track and update change order log

� Assist in the implementation of quality control measures

� Assist in material management

� Assist in construction documentation control

� Assist in project management/coordination duties

Hiring a GBC co-op student provides many benefits;

� Access to motivated, skilled, productive employees

� Opportunity to effectively evaluate potential permanent employees

� Co-op can relieve seasonal fluctuations and complete special projects while regular employees concentrate on their other high priority job requirements.

� Co-op students offer a fresh perspective to your organization. They bring a continuous flow of new and innovative ideas.

� By hiring a co-op student you may qualify for an Ontario Tax Credit.

To hire a co-op student please contact Claire Gumus at 416.415.5000 Ext 6356 or cgumus@georgebrown.ca


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