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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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Myers-Lawson School of Construction's 20th Anniversary , videoFor 20 years, the Myers-Lawson School of Construction has been shaping leaders in the nation’s critical construction industry. We spend an evening celebrating with the two visionary founders, A. Ross Myers and John R. Lawson II.
Date: Jun 05, 2026 - -
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Mining for talent: Carter Machinery supports training a next-generation workforce , articleThrough support from the heavy equipment company, engineering students will be well equipped to lead the mining workforce into the future.
Date: May 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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Myers-Lawson School of Construction's 20th Anniversary , videoFor 20 years, the Myers-Lawson School of Construction has been shaping leaders in the nation’s critical construction industry. We spend an evening celebrating with the two visionary founders, A. Ross Myers and John R. Lawson II.
Date: May 06, 2026 - -
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Class of 2026: Emma Kate Maxwell establishes a home through leadership in construction , articleUndergraduate service experience and leadership roles have prepared the Outstanding Senior in Construction Engineering and Management for a career in the construction industry.
Date: May 05, 2026 - -
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Undergraduate builds hand-carved guitar in university lab , videoPayson Kelley, a building construction and commercial real estate double major, has made use of resources in the BuildLAB to design and build everything from a hand‑carved guitar to custom furniture using professional‑grade tools. These hands‑on experiences help prepare future construction leaders to understand the craft behind the work they’ll one day manage.
Date: May 04, 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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March Aspire! Awards champion leadership on and off campus , articleMarch honorees demonstrated the impact of leadership in learning, relating, and heroic decision-making.
Date: Apr 03, 2026 - -
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Robots and AI are tackling some of the biggest challenges in construction , articleResearchers, in collaboration with Procon Consulting, are developing a coordinated team of robots, drones, and technology such as artificial intelligence sensing and computer vision designed to enable continuous, remote monitoring of construction sites.
Date: Mar 17, 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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Policy research program builds pathways from research to actionable solutions , articleFour faculty members representing four colleges, one school, and three departments were named fellows or scholars in the +Policy Network’s 2025-26 policy research cohort, each receiving up to $10,000 to turn policy ideas into real-world solutions.
Date: Feb 26, 2026 - -
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Constructing a life of service , articleThe Clark Scholars Program supports the next generation of engineering leaders, like Joe Tramontano '25, now a Myers-Lawson School of Construction graduate student who's worked on building projects on the Blacksburg campus.
Date: Jan 05, 2026 - -
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Class of 2025: From Peru to project engineer, Catherine Caputo builds her future , articleConstruction engineering and management senior Catherine Caputo turned mission work into a career, with internships, research, and global competition wins along the way.
Date: Dec 10, 2025 - -
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College of Engineering's Major Grants Initiative to fuel large-scale, interdisciplinary research , articleNine research teams received funding for innovative collaborations that will pave the way for large-scale, transformative research funding.
Date: Dec 01, 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 - -
Video ItemReimagining how affordable homes are built , video
Students from around the university volunteered their time with the Myers-Lawson School of Construction and Habitat for Humanity to build the framing of a home using an innovative new method. This PAVE (Prefabricated Approaches and Volunteer-based Enhancements) method uses prefabrication to reduce cost and time, while providing volunteers hands-on experience in real-world applications and community service.
Date: Nov 12, 2025 - -
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After a football rain delay, alumnus creates a game plan for student success , articleA new scholarship funded by Terra Constructs CEO Babur Mian ’92, M.S. ’94 addresses the hidden costs of bridge experiences, making construction industry internships more accessible for Myers-Lawson students.
Date: Nov 10, 2025 -
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