Student Competition Information Session:
Introducing the 2026 APT PETC Student Design-Build Competition Timber Bridge Specifications

Join us for an exciting session introducing the 2026 APT PETC Student Design-Build Competition—the 11th year of inspiring innovation and collaboration! This year’s challenge focuses on Timber Bridge Specifications, and we’re eager to see a strong turnout from schools across the world.

This information session is open to all students, faculty, potential mentors, and APT members. This includes colleges and universities as well as formal and informal trades programs. It’s the perfect opportunity to:

• Gain insights into the competition structure and goals.
• Learn why you or your students or friends would want to participate
• Review the draft specifications for the timber bridge challenge.
• Explore frequently asked questions.
• Engage in an extended Q&A session with PETC leaders.

Whether you’re a returning participant or new to the competition, this session will help you prepare and connect with the preservation engineering community.

Why Attend?

• Learn what’s new for the 2026 competition.
• Understand how to get your school involved.
• Understand the benefits and opportunities participation provides for students, faculty, and educational institutions. 
• Network with mentors and peers passionate about preservation engineering.

This program is generously supported in part by funding from the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation.

Register For Free

 

Questions?
Contact: [email protected]

Visit the page for the PETC Student Design-Build Competition to learn more about this program. 

This is a non-continuing education credit program. 

 

The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation