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,…
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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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
Will’s Internship with Turner
Construction Management junior Will Denny talks about his internship experience with Turner and gives advice to students interested in CM.
Transfer Student Profile: Eddie Gammon
Eddie Gammon joined the University of Washington after a career as a carpenter. In our interview, Eddie offers insight into the transfer student experience and what he hopes to get out of the degree.