Professor Chris Lee Delivers Special Lecture on US Construction Technology Trends to GS Engineering & Construction
On November 15, Professor Hyun Woo "Chris" Lee delivered a special lecture to a delegation of 25 directors and senior managers from GS Engineering & Construction, one of Korea's largest contractors. The lecture, titled Technology Trends in US Construction, was part of the group's Innovation Training Program during their visit to the United States. Professor Lee highlighted cutting-edge advancements in construction technology, including…
Prof. Chris Lee Presents Insights on Public-Private Partnerships (P3) for Electric Bus Base Conversion to Washington State Transportation Commission
On October 15, 2024, Prof. Hyun Woo “Chris” Lee presented findings of his research project to the Washington State Transportation Commission, focusing on the application of public-private partnerships (P3) for converting electric bus bases to support a zero-emission fleet. Funded by King County Metro through the UW Mobility Innovation Center, the project aimed to assess…
CEI awards Collaborative Seed Grants to boost AI data centers, EV charging infrastructure - Clean Energy Institute
Transportation is responsible for 39% of Washington’s total greenhouse gas emissions. Strategically expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI) is crucial to support the electrification of this sector, as existing research consistently demonstrates a strong correlation between public EVCI availability and EV ownership at both national and municipal levels. However, reports have revealed that EVCI planning often neglects the specific needs and challenges…
2024 CMAA PNW Scholarship Recipients
Six UW CM students from across our undergraduate and graduate programs were recognized on June 20th at the CMAA Pacific Northwest Chapter annual awards dinner with $44,000 in scholarships. Each recipient has demonstrated success in the classroom, leadership, and perspective on challenges facing the construction management field today. Thanks to the CMAA membership for their…
2024 Student Award Winners
UW Construction Management students were recognized for excellence at the 2024 UW Construction Management Hall of Fame Celebration. Undergraduate Excellence in Academic Achievement: Ben Olliffe Undergraduate Excellence in Service and Student Activities: Catherine Dang, Shane Patterson, Cole Magruder Undergraduate Junior Excellence Award: Anthony Stoyanov Excellence in Academic Achievement | Graduate Evening Program: Fatima Bentaleb Excellence…
