In pursuit of our vision for a more just and beautiful world, the College of Built Environments continues to implement an important part of our strategic framework: growing our capacity for collaborative interdisciplinary work with the goal of advancing climate solutions. We are excited to announce that Dr. Amos Darko has joined the Construction Management faculty as part of our interdisciplinary faculty cohort. Dr. Darko brings with him a wealth of expertise and experience in sustainability, sustainable built environment, sustainable…
Category: Construction Management
2023 SeaBEC Scholarship Winners
The Department of Construction Management is proud to announce the award of Seattle Building Enclosure Council scholarships to CM graduate students Meghana Emani and Melissa Ordoñez!
CM Students at American Concrete Institute’s Conference & Bowling Ball Competition in San Francisco
Eight CM students traveled with faculty member Fred Aguayo to San Francisco to participate in the American Concrete Institute’s Bowling Ball Competition.
Chair Giovanni Migliaccio speaks at Matute Remus Cathedra 2023
Last month, Chair and Professor Giovanni Migliaccio was invited to lecture at the University of Guadalajara, through the Centro Universitario de la Costa, as a keynote for the Matute Remus Cathedra 2023. Focusing his speech on administration methods, administration vs. bidding and contracting, the status of administration methods in the US, classification of administration methods, status of administration methods in the US, and separate contracting of design and construction services”, among other topics. Migliaccio’s broad focus and establishment of the…
Q&A: CM welcomes new faculty member Lingzi Wu
The Department of Construction Management is thrilled to welcome Lingzi Wu as she joins the department as part of the college’s new faculty cohort.
A reason to celebrate: awarding of a posthumous degree
Eric was a good-hearted soul, and though his life was tragically cut short in August 2022 due to a ranching accident in Colorado, he accomplished so much, including achieving his dream of attending and playing football for the University of Washington.
Alumni Profile: Prutha Chiddarwar
Prutha Chiddarwar graduated with a masters in Construction Management in December 2020. In this interview, she discusses her transition from architecture to construction management and describes the current work she does as an estimator in pre-construction.
‘Girls Can’t Do That:’ For 50 Years, Darlene Septelka Has Proven That Old Construction Adage Wrong
The construction veteran, who has worked in myriad roles across the globe for half a century, reflects on her journey as a trailblazer for women in the industry.
Construction Management Students Awarded Andrew Eker Endowed Scholarship
This Fall, construction management students, Jacob Best, Austin Chang, and Eddie Gammon were awarded support from the Andrew Eker Endowed Scholarship. This scholarship transforms the possibilities for our transfer students.
Construction Management Students Competed in the “Battle in Seattle”
Two UW CM Department teams competed at the annual NWCCC (Northwest Construction Consumer Council) Student Bid Competition, affectionately known as the “Battle in Seattle”. The “UW Construction Company” team, led by Anik Das, was recognized for their innovative ideas that included an onsite concrete batch plant and a QR code inventory tracking system.