The iBuild Showcase allows students and their teachers the best overview of the construction industry in a single venue. Attendees get to participate in a variety of hands on activities as they interact with dozens of exhibitors.
The 2024 iBuild Showcase is scheduled for Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Bartle Hall. We look forward to having students experience this exciting annual event.
At iBuild, I learned…
There are a lot more opportunities for women in construction
How to paint and do texture, lay brick, and walk the beam
About cranes, bobcats, backhoes, and bulldozers
Heavy equipment is serious work
Solar panels and fluorescent light bulbs give out less heat
How to save energy when building infrastructure
Safety is critical in construction and skilled trades
Math skills matter in the construction
After attending iBuild…
I appreciate what the people in construction do.
I have a lot more respect for construction workers.
There are more career options in construction than I thought.
Construction workers make good money.
Construction work is very important.
I know more about skilled trades
I have a better understanding of what a labor union is
My favorite part of iBuild was…
Getting to actually paint, lay bricks, and try the MoDOT drunk goggles!
Learning about the I- beam and the solar panel display
Getting to use the bucket truck, the crane, the back hoe, the bobcat, the backhoe, and the lift
Talking to so many different types of construction companies
Seeing and trying out construction equipment
