If you believe the competition isn't relevant to construction because it seems geared toward industrial or mechanical engineering, you may be missing the point. Its value goes beyond any one discipline. In that world, lawyers are heroes, recording artists are idols and athletes are superstars. Scientists barely exist. Technological achievement is unknown.
Games are fun and the arts are enriching.
But we've got to show that the worlds of science and technology are also worlds of wonder and excitement, richly rewarding and immensely fulfilling. Unquestionably, the first program helps the next generation see and feel the challenges of engineering and the joy and value of mastering its mysteries. There is much to be learned and applied by this industry's professionals and academics from the experience. For starters, that partnerships developed between schools, business and universities provide an exchange of resources and talent, highlighting mutual needs, building cooperation and exposing students to new career choices. Second, that the result can be a fun, exciting environment in which everyone discovers the important connection between classroom lessons and real world engineering applications.