Contractor Challenge Competition

The 2026 Contractor Challenge competition will take place on April 22, 2026 at CISCA Summit 2026 at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, TX.

The Contractor Challenge competition highlights and celebrates the craftsmanship of CISCA contractor members and allow opportunities for contractor members to highlight their top talent.  

Teams of two installers will layout and install a specialty ceiling or wall system in a 12’ by 12’ space. Teams will be judged on their speed, accuracy, safety, and more.

During the competition, there will be a viewing section for the audience. Winning teams will be eligible for prizes and will be recognized at the Contractor Challenge awards ceremony.

To sign your team up for the Contractor Challenge, please click here.

Note – in order to compete, each team must be a current CISCA member.

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The 2025 Contractor Challenge Competition took place on April 23rd in Las Vegas, NV. Nine teams of installers competed for the top prizes. Congratulations to the winners!

First Place - M & H Building Specialties 

Second Place - Ace Acoustics 

Third Place - Valley Interior Systems