NAHB Student Competition: Four-Year Programs - Custom/Small Build
The NAHB Custom/Small Build Student Competition exposes students to a small scale residential construction project from concept to closing. Teams identify a home building opportunity in a specific geographic area, focusing on the best opportunity for a small builder to be successful and grow their business.
The 2024 NAHB Student Competition will be held at the 2024 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, Feb. 26-28
2025 Competition Timeline
Aug. 23, 2024 — Project Posted
Oct. 15, 2024 — Registration Deadline
Nov. 19, 2024 — Team List Due
Dec. 3, 2024 — Last Day to Withdraw from Competition
Dec. 17, 2024 — Projects Due
Feb. 24-25, 2025 — Presentation Dates (in-person, Las Vegas)
Feb. 26, 2025 — Judges Debriefing
Feb. 26, 2025 — Award Ceremony (in-person, Las Vegas)
2024 Competition Materials
The 2024 competition problem description, rules and guidelines, and important materials are available below. NAHB encourages students to request to join the 2024 Custom/Small Build Competition Google group as a Q&A space for questions related to the competition.
2024 Competition Problem Description
2024 Competition Judges - bios and headshots
2024 Custom/Small Build Competition Winners
First Place: Tuskegee University (AL)
Second Place: California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo (CA)
Third Place: Louisiana State University (LA)
Rookie of the Year: Florida A&M University (FL)
Resources for Competitors
- NAHB Four-Year Student Competition Guidebook
- 2022 Four Year Programs Custom Home Builder Judges Debrief Video
- 2023 Competition Judges
Entry Requirements
$400 entry fee for four-year programs.
2024 Project Sponsored By:
