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The future of the construction industry depends on strong, engaging education programs that get younger generations interested in construction and technical careers. Construction management and construction-focused engineering programs are gaining ground in colleges and universities across the country, providing more opportunities than ever for students to immerse themselves in this rewarding industry. Read about resources for learning about scholarships, program and technical training opportunities.



Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Howard College-San Angelo Construction Trades Program

A groundbreaking ceremony for the Howard College-San Angelo Construction Trades Center of Excellence was held on Oct. 5, 2017. Over the past 18 months, Michael Biggerstaff, past president of the Home Builders Association of San Angelo and chairman of the Texas Builders Foundation, and the Home Builders Association of San Angelo in partnership with the Texas Builders Foundation have worked with community leaders in San Angelo to raise more than $600,000 for the new center which is now fully funded....


Missouri University to See Engineering Center in 2020

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Officials with the University of Missouri-Kansas City said students will soon have access to state-of-the-art 3-D technology, analytics labs and other innovations provided by a $32 million education and research center on the university's Volker campus....


HCPA Students to See New Sports Dome, Classrooms in 2018

Progress clearly moved forward in dramatic fashion when crews recently raised a 89,000 sq. ft. air supported sports dome as part of a multi-year expansion program for the Hmong College Prep Academy (HCPA) in St....


Topcon, Bentley Systems Announce Kick-Off of Constructioneering Academy

Topcon Positioning Group and Bentley Systems have announced the kick-off date of their collaborative Constructioneering Academy initiative. The first session is scheduled for Feb. 13, 2018 in Livermore, Calif....


Chemours Breaks Ground on Innovation Center in Delaware

The Chemours Company, a global chemistry company with leading market positions in titanium technologies, fluoroproducts and chemical solutions, announced on Dec. 18 that it has broken ground on the company's new state-of-the-art research and innovation facility on the University of Delaware's Science, Technology and Advanced Research (STAR) Campus....


PISCES Seeks RFP for Basalt Fiber Manufacturing in Hawaii

The Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems (PISCES) — a state-funded aerospace center located in Hilo, Hawaii — is seeking a qualified firm to conduct a comprehensive market feasibility study....


AGC Recognizes CSU Dept. of Construction Management

The Associated General Contractors recently awarded the CSU Department of Construction Management its prestigious AGC ACE Construction Education Award. The award was presented at AGC's Industry & Awards Gala, Colorado's largest commercial building construction event....


UC Merced in Second Year of $1.3B Expansion

Construction crews are in their second year of a massive four-year $1.3 billion expansion of the University of California campus in Merced. The Merced 2020 Project will add about 1.2 million gross sq. ft....


Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine to Open in 2021

A new medical school is coming to Utah County in 2021. Developed by Wasatch Educational, the Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine plans to begin admitting students in August 2021 and will enroll 150 students per year for the first four years and 175 students per year after that....


ARTBA Foundation Announces Key 2018 Scholarship, Awards & Recognition Program Deadlines

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) has announced key deadlines for its 2018 scholarship, awards and recognition programs. They include:Lanford Family Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship Program — Application deadline: April 6Established in 1999, this first-of-its-kind scholarship fund provides post-high school financial assistance to the children of highway workers killed or permanently disabled on the job....



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