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Project management course helps construction workers climb the ladder , articleSkilled, reliable workers who can help plan construction projects from start to finish are in short supply. Through a partnership with the Myers-Lawson School of Construction and the regional homebuilders association, the Virginia Tech Richmond Center has developed a Fundamentals of Construction Project Management course to help companies train and retain employees.
Date: Jan 06, 2023 -
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Class of 2022: Myers-Lawson professor of practice to walk stage alongside former students , articleAleksandra Markovic Graff, who recently completed her doctoral studies in the Vecellio Construction Engineering and Management Program, did so with a full teaching load and a faculty advisor role for the Associated Schools of Construction competition teams.
Date: Dec 11, 2022 -
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Creating care packages for deployed Hokies offers an experience in 'Ut Prosim' for first-year students , articleA deployed friend inspired First-Year Experience instructors in the Myers-Lawson School of Construction to create a Veterans Day project that serves service members.
Date: Nov 09, 2022 -
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Corps of Cadets develops leaders for New Cadet Week and beyond , articleThe Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets' cadre are the first students on campus for the fall semester, the earliest arriving three weeks before classes start. They will train the first-year cadets who arrive Aug. 11 for New Cadet Week.
Date: Aug 09, 2022 -
Video ItemWomen in Industry: Kim Roy , video
Since 1921, Virginia Tech has seen thousands of trailblazing women make their mark on the world, transforming industries and shattering glass ceilings. Kim Roy ’99 is making her mark in the construction industry where she serves as the chief executive officer for HITT Contracting.
Date: Jul 21, 2022 -
Video ItemVirginia high schoolers BLAST into STEM education , video
Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology (BLAST) is a three day camp that helps rising 9th and 10th graders find their place in various STEM fields. Each day of BLAST is packed with STEM-related activities and demonstrations led by faculty of the university. Students come away from BLAST with a greater sense of curiosity, deeper insight about the variety of careers that exist in STEM fields, and enhanced readiness for advanced programs in science, technology, engineering, and math. The BLAST program is a partnership between the Virginia Space Grant Consortium, Old Dominion University, the University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Date: Jul 15, 2022 -
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Myers-Lawson School of Construction charts future of the discipline with move into College of Engineering , articleFollowing approval by the State Council for Higher Education for Virginia, the school’s transfer heralds increased opportunities and advances for students, industry, and the evolving landscape of construction.
Date: Jul 06, 2022 -
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Alumnus Kevin Jones shares life lessons with College of Architecture and Urban Studies graduates , articleJones, who earned a bachelor's degree in industrial design in 2014 and an MBA is 2018, is a designer, marketing entrepreneur, and former NFL football player.
Date: Jun 24, 2022 -
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College-sponsored research grants challenge students to explore creative solutions to global problems , articleThe Student Initiated Research Grant program is designed to support research experiences for students in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies.
Date: Jun 07, 2022 -
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Class of 2022: Tahjere Lewis shares a family legacy , articleLewis employed Virginia Tech's thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem to continue a family commitment beyond graduation.
Date: May 11, 2022 -
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Students gain experience in sustainable architecture thanks to the Keesees’ passion for the environment , articleSusan and David Keesee Endowment for Undergraduate Research within the University Libraries supports undergraduate research related to government policy and environmental sustainability. This year, the grant was used in part to purchase materials for three workshops involving wood, Rockite, and resin for undergraduate architecture students.
Date: Apr 20, 2022 -
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In their own words: Virginia Tech leaders discuss opportunities associated with construction careers , articleThe discussion closes out National Women in Construction Week 2022, which celebrates women in construction and shines a light on career possibilities on a national scale.
Date: Mar 10, 2022 -
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Pathways exist for women considering a new career in construction , articleIn honor of Women in Construction Week, leaders in the Division of Campus Planning, Infrastructure, and Facilities discussed the multitude of pathways that can lead to a construction career and all of the growth opportunities available in the sector.
Date: Mar 09, 2022 -
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Scholarship support combined with industry experience prepares construction engineering and management student for success , articleJeremy Duggan has relied on the Beyond Boundaries scholarship program to take advantage of service opportunities, internships, and co-ops. The scholarship’s financial support made Virginia Tech “an obvious decision,” he says.
Date: Feb 21, 2022 -
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Architecture and urban studies students serve through community leadership, on and off campus , articleFor a subset of students in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies, serving their communities through leadership positions, both on and off campus, is a demonstration of Ut Prosim in action.
Date: Feb 16, 2022 -
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Class project engineers a love story , articleLinley Pierson ‘21 and Brandon Wade ‘20 first met in Introduction to Construction Engineering and Management. They tied the knot in September 2021 with a teal and orange color scheme for the wedding, the signature Myers-Lawson School of Construction ceremonial hardhats fit right in with the decor.
Date: Feb 12, 2022 -
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Yvan Beliveau honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech faculty since 1986, Beliveau was the faculty co-founder of the Myers-Lawson School of Construction. Through his passionate leadership, Beliveau helped merge construction programs from different colleges under a joint academic unit.
Date: Feb 03, 2022 -
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Ground broken on Hitt Hall , articleThe project begins during a time of far-reaching change in the construction industry, which, like many sectors, is being transformed by fast-emerging technologies.
Date: Feb 02, 2022 -
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How we collaborate: Ali Mehrizi-Sani and Kereshmeh Afsari , articleTransdisciplinary collaborations can be tricky. But when they're successful, they unleash new possibilities.
Date: Jan 28, 2022 -
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Collaboration advances legged robot research on Virginia Tech construction sites , articleYearlong research from Virginia Tech and alumni-founded industry sponsor Procon Consulting revealed when compared to their human counterparts, autonomous robots have the potential to improve the accuracy, consistency, and quality of data capture within a live construction environment.
Date: Dec 08, 2021
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