Congratulations to the winners of the inaugural Innovation Ideas Competition and Research Program (I2CRP) in the Department of Construction Science, funded by the Construction Industry Advisory Council (CIAC). Brennan Lantzy (‘The Toolbox Generation’), Jack Patterson (‘The Pipe Pro’), and Victoria Chavez (‘Spanish Safety Training Using AI’) were selected from over 30 submissions for their innovative ideas aimed at improving construction efficiency and safety. Each winner receives a $1,000 prize and the opportunity to engage in research with COSC faculty, helping to shape the future of the industry.