Nîmes IUT

A look back at the GC-CD challenge

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For its 9ᵉ edition, the Civil Engineering - Sustainable Construction Challenge was held at the IUT de Nîmes, from June 10 to 12: 31 teams of students, from IUTs all over France, shared moments rich in conviviality through this competition articulated around two themes, Building and Public Works. 190 students, lecturers and professionals, as well as all the students in the GCCD department, attended the candidates' presentations.

Organized by Caroline Denhez and the teams of the Civil Engineering department she heads, the event took place in bright sunshine, giving participants the opportunity to discover the city of Nîmes in a friendly atmosphere. The students worked on two subjects prepared by Éric Pradier, a teacher in the department:

  • Topic no. 1 (Building): design and digital modeling of a development project for the Nîmes IUT.
  • Topic no. 2 (Public works): integrating on-site or reused materials into a building project

The first day was marked by a dynamic welcome, with participants taking part in complementary tests, followed by sports and fun events. The projects were presented to the public in the Halle Béton at the IUT on Wednesday morning, June 11, and the afternoon was devoted to workshops exploring the construction of raw earth walls, straw walls and low-carbon concrete, as well as a workshop devoted to augmented reality, to bring the projects to life in the field.

The day ended in style with a gala evening at the Musée de la Romanité, in the presence of Philippe Augé, President of the University of Montpellier.

On Thursday June 12, the juries deliberated and several prizes were awarded in recognition of the quality of the work presented.

The winners

Professional jury or jury of finalists: 6 teams in the running

Topic 1 - Building

  • Saint-Pierre IUT - BUT 3
  • IUT de Bordeaux 1 - BUT 3
  • IUT de Reims - BUT 2

Building award: IUT de Reims

Topic no. 2 - Landscaping

  • IUT de La Rochelle - BUT 3
  • IUT de Nîmes 2 - BUT 2
  • Tarbes IUT - BUT 2

Landscaping award: IUT de La Rochelle

Jury's favourite: IUT de Tarbes

Student jury: 6 teams vie for a single prize

Topic 1 - Building

  • IUT de Saint-Nazaire - BUT 3
  • IUT de Bordeaux 2 - BUT 3
  • IUT de La Rochelle - BUT 3

Topic no. 2 - Landscaping

  • IUT de Rennes - BUT 3
  • Egletons IUT - BUT 2
  • IUT de Cergy - BUT 2

Student prize: IUT de La Rochelle with the building subject

5th place ex-aequo over the whole challenge :

  • Saint-Pierre IUT - BUT 3 (building subject)
  • IUT de Bordeaux 1 - BUT 3 (building subject)
  • IUT de Nîmes 2 - BUT 2 (planning subject)
  • IUT de Rennes - BUT 3 (planning)

Congratulations to all candidates!

Thanks to all for the atmosphere, organization and good humor.

The next edition will take place in Rennes in 2027.

The department and IUT would like to thank all the companies who sponsored the challenge for their support and commitment.