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Engineering interns learn by doing this summer , articleMeet seven engineering students who are making the most of their internships this summer.
Date: Jul 28, 2026 - -
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Rejecting the status quo when building future infrastructure , videoProfessor Tripp Shealy grew up on the east coast, where his family owned a construction company. Helping out on job sites and the impact of coastal hurricanes eventually led to an interest in civil engineering and design. Shealy wants his students to think "in a different way" about construction and believes the future is in industrial prefabrication and distribution where we can quickly rebuild after hurricane events.
Date: Jun 22, 2026 - -
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Rejecting the status quo when building future infrastructure , videoAssociate Professor Tripp Shealy grew up on the east coast, where his family owned a construction company. Helping out on job sites and the impact of coastal hurricanes eventually led to an interest in civil engineering and design. Shealy wants his students to think "in a different way" about construction and believes the future is in industrial prefabrication and distribution where we can quickly rebuild after hurricane events.
Date: Jun 15, 2026 - -
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Carter Machinery bolsters collaboration with Virginia Tech Engineering on workforce development , videoThis kickoff event celebrated the growing collaboration between Carter Machinery and Virginia Tech, highlighting a shared commitment to shaping the future of mining and quarrying through innovation, education, and industry collaboration. Faculty, industry leaders, and students from mining and minerals engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, and the Myers‑Lawson School of Construction came together to explore interdisciplinary projects and emerging career pathways. Speakers discussed the industry’s urgent need for talent in data, automation, optimization, and how this support helps prepare the next generation to build safer, more productive, and more fuel‑efficient operations. As technology rapidly transforms aggregate mining and construction, new roles are being created, and opportunities are expanding. This event represents how bridges between industry and academia are helping Virginia Tech students prepare for exciting, future‑focused careers.
Date: May 11, 2026 - -
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Class of 2026: Tyler Tierney builds with purpose through service in construction , articleUndergraduate service experience and leadership roles have prepared the Outstanding Senior in Building Construction for a career in the construction industry.
Date: Apr 29, 2026 - -
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A better built environment , articleVirginia Tech connects its extensive research ecosystem with forward-looking construction firms, public agencies, and workforce partners through the Coalition for Smart Construction.
Date: Mar 11, 2026 - -
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Students help lead construction projects with Student Affairs Facilities , articleKyle Hendricks, Sydney Sokol, and Gracie Cornish spent their internships in attics, crawl spaces, job sites, and construction meetings that most students never see.
Date: Dec 12, 2025 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Andrew McCoy talks about 3D printing homes , articleMcCoy shared the current landscape of housing in Virginia and how this emerging technology might be harnessed to reduce costs and improve efficiency. He broke down how the process works, the challenges of attempting to shift to it, and how he and his colleagues are working to overcome those hurdles.
Date: Dec 01, 2025 - -
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1st Lt. Joshua Daas named Virginia game Hokie Hero , articleDaas '23 is deployed to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of operations as an engineer and an explosives ordnance disposal platoon commander.
Date: Nov 24, 2025 - -
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Cadet honored with flag detail at Georgia Tech game , articleCadet Brendan Scott traveled to Atlanta with the Hokies to receive the flags at Saturday’s football game.
Date: Oct 10, 2025 - -
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Student Affairs Facilities and Operations helps build the student experience , articleThe team approaches renovation projects with a clear purpose of enhancing the student experience. The recent opening of Choolaah, an Indian BBQ in the Hokie Grill, highlights the role campus facilities play in creating a welcoming and accessible environment for students.
Date: Oct 07, 2025 - -
Video Item3D printed concrete homes: Engineering Explained , video
What is the process of 3D printing homes with concrete? What are the pros and cons of a 3D printed house? How are 3D printed houses different from regular wooden homes? How durable is a 3D printed house? Andrew McCoy, associate director for research and innovation, Myers-Lawson School of Construction at Virginia Tech, and director of the Virginia Center for Housing Research, explains. Want to learn more? Visit here: https://made.vt.edu/
Date: Sep 25, 2025 - -
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Tanyel Bulbul appointed faculty fellow , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 15 years, Bulbul makes significant research contributions to automation in design and construction.
Date: Sep 12, 2025 - -
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Walid Thabet awarded professorship , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 1997, Thabet is a pioneer in what is now commonly referred to as “smart construction,” with seminal research and innovation in building information modeling.
Date: Sep 12, 2025 - -
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Researchers tackle construction industry challenges with support of new pilot funding , articleThe Coalition for Smart Construction at Virginia Tech launched a seed grant program centered around key areas of interest in the construction industry, providing recipients with resources to strengthen their projects so that they can secure external funding.
Date: Aug 25, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech expert tells legislators that innovation could drive down housing costs in U.S. , articleAndrew McCoy, professor in the Myers-Lawson School of Construction, testified before a U.S. House subcommittee about how emerging construction technologies, paired with forward-thinking policy, can curb the housing crisis.
Date: May 28, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech strengthens future of the construction industry , articleTo mark Construction Safety Week, the Myers-Lawson School of Construction is highlighting its new construction safety leadership major — one of the first of its kind in the nation. Launched in 2024, the program is preparing students to become leaders in an industry where safety is paramount and the stakes are high.
Date: May 02, 2025 - -
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Thomas H. Mills III honored with emeritus status , articleThe leader of the Center for Innovation in Construction Safety, Health, and Well-being, Mills focused on research to improve the welfare of construction workers and established a student career fair that now attracts more than 200 companies annually.
Date: Apr 18, 2025 - -
Video ItemConstruction starts on latest Solar Decathlon design , video
Professor of Architecture and Co-director of Virginia Tech's Center for Design Research, Joseph Wheeler M.A. '95, works with students from the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design as well as the College of Engineering to create a sustainable building for the new Solar Decathlon competition called Gateway Decathlon. Students build onto the floor trusses they designed with Van Metre's Director of Design and Estimating, Darek Jadlowski '10.
Date: Mar 13, 2025 - -
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Journalist resource: Experts look ahead to the top stories of 2025 , articleWith the Trump administration’s promises of transformative policies across the economy, international relations, and climate action, Virginia Tech's experts are ready to add insights and context to your stories. To schedule an interview with any of our experts on the top stories of the year, email mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Jan 23, 2025 -
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