06/01/2026
CIEF: Construction Industry Education Foundation hosted the 2026 Oregon Design-Build Competition in Salem this May, with Schommer & Sons sponsoring Franklin High School for the second year in a row. Our Franklin team consisted of 14 students who designed and built a shed that will now be utilized at their school. Devin Bentz, our Superintendent, mentored the students through the process. He said he appreciated how excited the students were about building, and he saw their confidence grow as they learned new skills and worked together as a team. The students came away from their experience with a well-rounded view of what a career in construction can look like.
Schommer & Sons also awarded two scholarships to students. Devin expressed that speaking with these students and hearing about their ambitions was incredibly motivating.
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the competition this year!