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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
- 25 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)
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'AMRY' from the University of Manchester have fought off tough competition to become the MERIT University Tournament 2025 Champions.
Continuing from where they left off in the final round of the Early Phase, they dominated the bidding and share price, clearly mastering the affects of the increased competition of the Final.
Coming second were 'QS Panda' (Hong Kong Polytechnic University). Consistent throughout the game, and top in share price with 0.74 at the end of the game.
Third place 'Team Bradford' (University of Bradford) and fourth place 'Gopher Diggers' (University of Minnesota), while not quite able to challenge the two leading teams had an exciting battle, constantly having close scores and swapping places.
Rajkamal Kumar, Yash Ravindra Khajekar, Mihir Hiren Walawalkar and Abhinaya Ramesh the team members of the winning team 'AMRY', share the £1000 cash prize.
Congratulations to all the Finalists, and all those that took part in the MERIT University Tournament 2025.
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As the Early Phase draws to a close, we're pleased to annonce that the following teams are invited to take place in the MERIT University Tournament 2025 Final:
AMRY - University of Manchester
QS Panda - Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Gopher Dragons - University of Minnesota
Team Bradford - University of Bradford
Its now time to reset the score, tweak the settings, and enter the Final Phase.
Starting with two Early Year rounds, just like the Early Phase, the game will then transfer into the Final Years. The four rounds of Final Years are much more competitive as each team will be competing against all the other teams and the simulation for work and project managers, and they'll have less time to make decisions.
For now, take a break, the Final starts Monday 28 April 2025.