Faculty Q&A: Lingzi Wu
April 1, 2023
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
March 16, 2023
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.
March 6, 2023 Kicks off Women in Construction Week!
March 6, 2023
Learn more about womens' contributions and struggles as the minority in this industry in this piece for Seattle's Daily Journal of Commerce by UW's Darlene Septelka.
Alumni Profile: Prutha Chiddarwar
February 16, 2023
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
February 15, 2023
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
February 3, 2023
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"
February 3, 2023
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.
Empowering Women in Construction with Tess Wakasugi-Don
January 20, 2023
Tess Wakasugi-Don, Principal and Senior Project Manager of GLY Construction, is the first female principal in the firm's 52-year history. Watch her interview construction management senior, Lisa Benjamin.
Will's Internship with Turner
December 14, 2022
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
November 16, 2022
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.