The College of Built Environments honors the retirement of Teaching Associate Professor and Professional Faculty Fellow Darlene Septelka, who has been a remarkable educator, mentor and leader and has left a lasting mark on the UW community.
Category: Construction Management
CM Department Showcases Research at International Conference
Our department had a strong presence at the CIB World Building Congress (WBC2025), one of the largest international conferences in the building and construction fields. Four faculty members and five Ph.D. students from our department participated, contributing to over …
Students Shine at ASC Regional Competitions
Emelia Swanson and Luke Takechi took 1st place in the Alternates Competition at the ASC Regional Competitions in Reno, with other CBE students earning top honors in various categories. All participants gained valuable hands-on experience and connected with industry professionals. …
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…
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. …
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,
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 …
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. …
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!…
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 …