BE PhD Candidate Ori Borjigin received the Best Research Poster award at the 2026 Construction Industry Institute (CII) Annual Research Conference in Denver, CO on July 22nd, 2026. The poster featured research on the I-90 Digital Twin project, which is a collaboration between the Mobility Innovation Center, and faculty from the Departments of Construction Management and Civil and Environmental Engineering. View the poster here
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BE PhD Student Awarded Renewable Energy Scholarship for Equity-Driven EV Infrastructure Research
Abdul-Razak Alidu, a second-year Ph.D. student in the Built Environments at the University of Washington, has been awarded the Renewable Energy Scholarship Foundation (RESF) Scholarship in recognition of his research and leadership in equitable transportation electrification and clean energy infrastructure planning. Alidu’s research focuses on the equitable planning of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, including charger allocation, station capacity sizing, and life-cycle cost analysis. His work aims to develop data-driven frameworks that support cost-effective investment in EV infrastructure while ensuring…
CM Senior Sarah Young Named to 2026 Husky 100 at UW
Sarah Young, a construction management student at the University of Washington, has been named to the 2026 Husky 100, recognized for her leadership, hands-on learning and industry experience across research, competitions and internships.
Darlene Septelka to Retire in 2025
The College of Built Environments honors the retirement of Teaching Associate Professor and Professional Faculty Fellow Darlene Septelka along with three architecture faculty members.
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 a dozen papers and engaging in meaningful exchange with global peers. Their contributions underscore our commitment to advancing scholarship and promoting academic excellence on the international stage.
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.
CM Welcomes Dr. Amos Darko
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…
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.
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.
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.