ASC Region 8 2026 International Student Competition: Itinerary

4–6 November 2026 | Dublin, Ireland
Venue: The Iveagh Garden, 71–74 Harcourt Street, Saint Kevin’s, Dublin 2, D02 Y282
(All main competition activities will take place within The Iveagh Garden Suite and The Harcourt Hotel.)

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 – Welcome & Registration

Location: The Iveagh Garden Suite

Time TBC – Team Registration
Teams arrive and complete registration at The Iveagh Garden Suite. Registration materials, name badges, and competition packs will be issued.

Time TBC – Welcome Reception
The official opening of the ASC Region 8 2026 Student Competition.
The evening will include:

• A formal competition welcome and introduction of ASC Region 8 leadership.

• Recognition of sponsors and supporters.

• A keynote address by Procore, the Platinum Sponsor for 2026.

• Presentation time slots for Friday’s judging sessions announced.

The reception provides an opportunity for students, faculty, and industry representatives to meet informally before competition day.

Thursday, 5 November 2026 – Competition Day

Locations: The Harcourt Hotel

Time TBC – Team Registration and Set-up
Teams check in and prepare their allocated working spaces within the designated competition areas.

Time TBC – Competition Lockdown and Brief Release
The competition officially commences. All teams receive their problem briefs for each track and begin their 24-hour problem-solving phase under lockdown conditions.

Time TBC – Walking Dublin Heritage Tour (Optional)
A guided walking tour of Dublin’s architectural and cultural landmarks, led by TU Dublin’s Jimi Johnston.
Participants wishing to attend should register in advance by emailing Jimi.Johnston@tudublin.ie.

Time TBC – Lunch
Buffet lunch served at The Harcourt Hotel for all registered attendees.

Time TBC – Procore Insight & Innovation Session
A short industry presentation by Procore, providing insights into digital collaboration, innovation, and technological transformation in construction management.

Time TBC – ASC Region 8 Meeting
Open to all coaches, sponsors, and attendees.
Updates on ASC Region 8 initiatives, upcoming competitions, and strategic developments will be discussed.

Time TBC – Brief Submissions (All Tracks)
Teams submit their completed problem briefs for evaluation.

Time TBC – Presentation Submissions (All Tracks)
Final presentation materials to be submitted to the competition coordinators by this deadline.

Friday, 6 November 2026 – Presentations and Awards

Locations: The Iveagh Garden Suite & The Harcourt Hotel

Time TBC – Team Presentations Commence (All Tracks)
Teams deliver their formal presentations before the judging panels according to the time slots drawn on Wednesday evening.

Time TBC – Close of Presentations
All presentations conclude. Judges retire for panel deliberations.

Judging Panel Deliberations
Judging panels for all tracks evaluate the submissions, presentations, and supporting materials to determine the winners.

Time TBC – Awards Ceremony (The Iveagh Garden Suite)
The competition concludes with an evening ceremony honouring the outstanding teams and individuals.
Awards will be presented for:

• First, Second, and Third Place in each Track

• Best Speaker Award

The ceremony will also include closing remarks from ASC Region 8 leadership and sponsor representatives.

We look forward to welcoming all teams, coaches, sponsors, and guests to Dublin for ASC Region 8 2026 — a celebration of global collaboration, innovation, and excellence in construction education.