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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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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 - -
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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Lindsay Lally awarded professorship , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than seven years, Lally enjoys supporting future leaders in the construction industry by sharing real-world examples drawn from her career as an engineer and by bringing industry partners into the classroom.
Date: Sep 12, 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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17 faculty members named College of Engineering Dean’s Fellows , articleThe 2025 cohort will lead initiatives to grow large-scale research centers in support of the College of Engineering’s strategic plan.
Date: Sep 04, 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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Faculty receive state-funded 4-VA grants for collaborative research , articleThe 13 funded projects involve partnerships with peers at universities across the commonwealth and investigate areas of strategic interest for Virginia.
Date: Aug 20, 2025 - -
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Brian Kleiner named to National Academy of Construction , articleKleiner, the Vorster-Kleiner Director of the Myers-Lawson School of Construction, was recognized for his contributions to health, well-being, and safety in construction and for his leadership in construction education and research.
Date: Jul 03, 2025 -
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