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We encourage you to Register now for MERIT 2026, the annual construction business game, as Trialling has now Opened
The MERIT Simulation provides for a team, acting as a board of directors, to run a virtual construction company with the added excitement of benching performance against other competing teams.
So, for your chance to drive forward your own virtual construction company and maybe become the MERIT 2026 Champions...
Registration closes Friday 06 March 2026
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Registration for MERIT 2026, the annual construction business game supported by The Institution of Civil Engineers and Loughborough University has now opened and is available until the game starts in March 2026. The game culminates with an online Grand Final in May 2026.
MERIT 2026 will be the 35th annual edition of the MERIT Game and will incorporate the MERIT University Tournament. Over 35,000 young engineers (including international players), have previously participated and many now hold senior positions with MERIT launching their ambition to senior management.
The MERIT Simulation provides for a team, acting as a board of directors, to run a virtual construction company with the added excitement of benching performance against other competing teams.
So, for your chance to drive forward your own virtual construction company and maybe become the MERIT 2026 Champions...
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We are pleased to announce the Timetable for MERIT 2026 (incorporating the MERIT University Tournament).
MERIT 2026 has been set up to model a construction industry operating in an economy emerging from a recession with up to date bank interest rates and charges and current corporation tax. Learning to survive as a construction business in tough market conditions with fierce competition is the knowledge currently needed by our industry executives.
After completing six rounds simulating one and a half years of trading the top teams will be invited to experience a further six periods of simulated trading in the MERIT 2026 final, the winning team will be named the 2026 MERIT Champion.
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The fee for taking part in MERIT 2026 will be £250 (+VAT where applicable) per team. |
Registration
- 30 January 2026 - 06 March 2026
Trialling
- 18 February 2026 - 18 March 2026
Submissions
- Trialling Period Closes (Round 1) - Wednesday 18 March, 18:00 UTC
- Round 2 - Wednesday 25 March, 18:00 UTC
- Round 3 - Wednesday 01 April, 18:00 UTC
- Round 4 - Wednesday 08 April, 18:00 UTC
- Round 5 - Wednesday 15 April, 18:00 UTC
- Round 6 - Wednesday 22 April, 18:00 UTC
Online Final
- May 2026 (dates to be confirmed)