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Video ItemLaying the foundation for affordable housing , video
With a $1.1 million grant from Virginia Housing, an organization dedicated to providing affordable housing for the commonwealth, experts in Virginia Tech's College of Engineering and the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design are partnering to build more affordable homes, and they are using a 3D concrete printer to do it.
Date: May 20, 2025 - -
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Second cohort of Dean's Fellows advances College of Engineering strategic plan , articleOver the past year, 17 faculty members were given an inside look at how to create large-scale, transdisciplinary research centers with the potential for big impact.
Date: May 19, 2025 - -
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Experts available: Air travel concerns, AI scams, papal conclave begins this week, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news including., air travel anxiety, AI-enhanced scams, the conclave, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: May 05, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech Board of Visitors names new student representatives for 2025-26 , articleThomas Feely and Katherine “Katie” Drinkwater will serve as undergraduate and graduate/professional student representatives, respectively. These representatives act as important liaisons between the university’s governing board and the broader student population.
Date: May 02, 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 Feely strengthens Hokie experience through service , articleFeely champions the idea of serving others, using his experiences at Virginia Tech to help better the lives of other students.
Date: Apr 30, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech earns national recognition for collaborative approach to construction , articleEngineering News-Record has named Virginia Tech as its 2025 MidAtlantic Owner of the Year, underscoring the university’s innovative use of its facilities function as a platform for student learning and cross-campus collaboration.
Date: Apr 22, 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 - -
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Meet the Corps of Cadets leaders for the spring semester , articleThese leaders make up the cadet chain of command and are responsible for the planning and operations of the corps every day.
Date: Apr 18, 2025 - -
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Brian Kleiner appointed as Vorster-Kleiner Endowed Director’s Chair , articleThe director of Myers-Lawson School of Construction, Kleiner oversees an innovative school offering a comprehensive and unified platform for innovation and excellence in construction education, research, and outreach.
Date: Apr 18, 2025 - -
Video ItemBuildLAB offers a creative workspace for students , video
The BuildLAB is an on-campus machine and woodworking space where students can work on academic and personal projects, supported by the Myers-Lawson School of Construction at Virginia Tech. The lab's goal is to embody Virginia Tech's philosophy of applied learning by fostering a supportive environment for innovation of all kinds.
Date: Apr 11, 2025 - -
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Engineering Giving Day donors offer challenge to inspire the next generation of Hokies , articleSpanning three generations of Virginia Tech alumni, the May family donates $50,000 to encourage participation in Giving Day 2025.
Date: Feb 12, 2025 - -
Video ItemBreaking ground on the future of construction , video
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for HITT Contracting’s new headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia. The Coalition for Smart Construction at Virginia Tech, an initiative that leverages the expertise and support research of faculty in Northern Virginia and Blacksburg, will occupy 40,000 square feet on the ground floor of the new building.
Date: Feb 04, 2025 - -
Video ItemDemonstrating how radon moves through homes , video
Philip Agee, assistant professor of building construction in the Myers-Lawson School of Construction, uses the Heat, Air, and Moisture (HAM) house to demonstrate building physics. The model is also used to visualize how radon can flow from a building's foundation into the air. The CDC has chosen the last week of January to observe Radon Awareness Week, and Agee is also using the model to bring awareness of the invisible dangers of the gas. For more information on radon and how to test for it visit: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/radiological-health/indoor-radon-program/testing/
Date: Jan 29, 2025 - -
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Experts available: Tariffs & stock market volatility, invisible dangers of radon, red dye no. 3, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including tariffs and the stock market, radon awareness, red dye no. 3, confirmation hearings, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Jan 27, 2025 - -
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Radon: The invisible danger to homes and health , articleThe National Cancer Institute lists radon as the second-leading cause of lung cancer behind smoking. Much of Southwest Virginia is at high risk for this colorless, odorless gas, which threatens indoor air quality and poses long-term health threats. Philip Agee, an assistant professor of building construction at Virginia Tech explains the risks and how to test.
Date: Jan 24, 2025 - -
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Class of 2024: Natalia Ayala-Torres builds a brighter future for Hokie engineers , articleNatalia Ayala-Torres has spent her time in college embodying Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) by giving back to the same program that set her on a path to engineering at Virginia Tech
Date: Dec 19, 2024 - -
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Class of 2024: Alex Sherbak ends undergraduate education in building construction on the perfect note , articleAlex Sherbak, graduating in fall 2024, prepares for a career in construction after a collegiate experience filled with industry partnerships and hands-on experiences.
Date: Dec 17, 2024 - -
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The most important building material for the future of construction? Collaboration , articleBy inspiring collective brainstorming among industry and government leaders, Virginia Tech is laying the foundation for its Coalition for Smart Construction.
Date: Dec 13, 2024 - -
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A 3D printer could build your next home, affordably , articleIn 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 -
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