Ashley Williamson
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Article ItemA 3D printer could build your next home, affordably , article
In an effort to find new solutions to ease the affordable housing crisis, Virginia Tech researchers are partnering with Virginia Housing to create 3D-printed concrete homes.
Date: Nov 22, 2024 -
Article ItemAlum's research into lactation spaces born out of parental experience , article
BioBuild, an interdisciplinary program at Virginia Tech, is home to researchers looking for sustainable and bio-inspired solutions in the built environment. For Erin Nuckols ‘23, the inspiration came in the form of a challenging experience with lactation rooms.
Date: Oct 01, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech dedicates Hitt Hall , article
Located off West Campus Drive, Hitt Hall features state-of-the-art spaces for construction education and research.
Date: Sep 23, 2024 -
Article ItemStudents build a playground for a Costa Rican community , article
Seven Virginia Tech students and their professor travel to Costa Rica to take part in a service-learning trip, seeing a semester-long project come to life.
Date: Sep 23, 2024 -
Article ItemNew major aims to make the construction industry safer, one student at a time , article
The new major in construction safety leadership aims to build a safer future on job sites around the world.
Date: Sep 13, 2024 -
Article ItemMyers-Lawson School of Construction celebrates alumni and students , article
The school celebrated a successful year by honoring its top graduates and alumni during an awards banquet.
Date: Jun 12, 2024 -
Article ItemUndergraduate research integrates robotic devices and engineering majors , article
Kereshmeh Afsari, construction engineering and management assistant professor, mentors four undergraduate students across engineering disciplines to improve safety and efficiency for stormwater pollution prevention inspections at construction job sites.
Date: Jun 04, 2024 -
Article ItemResearchers search for solutions to construct a comprehensive workforce , article
“A lot of companies present what they're doing as a best practice, and yet in some cases, they don’t even know if it works within their own organization because the data isn’t there,” said Josh Iorio, assistant director for the Myers-Lawson School of Construction.
Date: May 07, 2024 -
Article ItemClass of 2024: Jessica Fikac builds up those around her , article
Senior Jessica Fikac, named construction engineering and management outstanding senior, is preparing to walk across the stage, but her life-long love for learning will bring her back for graduate school.
Date: May 02, 2024 -
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Article ItemVirginia Tech's women in construction provide a catalyst for change , article
Women in the construction industry are on a mission to introduce more people to possibilities in a dynamic world through the Myers-Lawson School of Construction at Virginia Tech.
Date: Mar 27, 2024 -
Article ItemThese women students are building the future of the construction industry , article
To celebrate Women’s History Month, students in the Myers-Lawson School of Construction talk about their passion and their reasons for pursuing careers in construction.
Date: Mar 06, 2024 -
Article ItemTwo sports, two degrees, and a whole lot of opportunity , article
Cole Beck, a dual Division I athlete, engineer, and soon-to-be Master of Science graduate, reflects on his time on and off the field and track at Virginia Tech.
Date: Dec 12, 2023 -
Article ItemEngineering students restore Costa Rican community’s gathering place , article
During the 10-day service-learning trip, the seven students and their professor lived out ‘Ut Prosim’ and worked through a language barrier.
Date: Oct 27, 2023 -
Article ItemResearch workshop gives voice to disability community , article
A group of community disability consultants weighed in on a diverse set of design projects this summer during a technology “playdate” at Virginia Tech.
Date: Sep 28, 2023