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 smart PPE, AI, and laser scanning. This knowledge-sharing session reflects the department’s commitment to global knowledge exchange and industry collaboration.
Category: Construction Management
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 policy barriers that may hinder agencies from entering P3 agreements and to identify industry best practices for project and contract development.
Mix Masters: At a UW lab, students are testing ways to give concrete a solid future.
Nestled in a former airplane hangar in the sprawling former Navy base at Magnuson Park, construction and engineering students from the University of Washington stress-test recipes for concrete—one of the world’s most used substances. Made with a combination of cement, water and aggregates, some type of concrete has been produced by every civilization since the Babylonians. Now, university students are joining in the centuries-long quest to refine and perfect this essential material at the University of Washington Center for Education…
Paving the way: Our next generation of women construction leaders
Women in Construction Week is a time to celebrate and raise awareness of women’s contributions to this traditionally male-dominated industry. At the University of Washington, a dynamic cohort of women majoring in construction management within the College of Built Environments are embarking on their journey to enter the construction industry. Their vision, leadership, and determination serve as inspiring examples to other young women considering majoring in CM. Darlene Septelka, professional teaching fellow in the UW Department of Construction Management, interviewed…
Dawgs Victorious at ASC Region 6&7 Reno Competition
Emerging from a competitive field of nearly 1400 their peers in an open national competition, the Sustainable Building team snagged the first place trophy in the ASC Region 6&7 Reno Competition, edging out Cal Poly and the University of Florida. 55 universities from 22 states were represented by student teams. According to the pre-problem statement by the Sustainable Building competition sponsor, Skanska, “In keeping with the goal to drive green thinking into our culture and ways that we work, this…
CM Transfer Students Receive Andrew Eker and Mary Hughes Endowed Scholarship
Transfer students in the UW Construction Management program are automatically considered for the need-based Andrew Eker and Mary Hughes Endowed Scholarship. When the e-mail arrives that they’ve been granted the scholarship, they may have to double check that it’s real! Donors Andrew Eker and Mary Hughes are familiar with the heavy lift transfer students face starting at UW; Andrew was a transfer student to the program before he earned a BS in Building Construction. Although they are now based in Alaska,…
CM Senior Jacob Bess wins AGC CLC Scholarship
The Associated General Contractors AGC Education and Research Foundation is proud to announce that this year’s Construction Leadership Council (CLC) Scholarship was given to Jacob Bess, a senior in the Construction Management program at the University of Washington. Jacob’s dedication to his studies and his active involvement in various industry-related organizations are a testament to his commitment to excellence. In addition to his academic pursuits, Jacob serves as the Vice-President of the American Concrete Institute student chapter and is a…
Celebrating First Generation CM Students
Among the students pursuing the BS in Construction Management, 25.6% of them are first generation college students. On November 8, we acknowledge the National First Generation College Celebration on the anniversary of the Higher Education Act of 1965. We celebrate the students and families with bold goals to #BeTheFirst Teaching Assistant Professor Darlene Septelka shared her story on LinkedIn.
Husky 100: Ari Lazowski
Ari Lazowski, B.S. Construction Management; B.S. Real Estate Class of 2023 “People don’t always associate construction and compassion– but my path at UW has been built on both. Construction is the possibility of new worlds, those worlds are more promising through ripples of kindness, perseverance, and community. I believe UW has strengthened my faith in all of these, guiding my path forward.”
Lewis Foundation 2023 Scholarship Winner: Edgar Conde
Class of 2023 BS in CM student Edgar Conde won the Lewis Scholarship during his senior year, which helped support his academic work during his senior capstone. Read Edgar’s story on the Lease Crutcher Lewis blog.