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Graduates of the Myers-Lawson School of Construction aren't simply shaping communities through buildings and infrastructure. They are the visionaries who transform construction challenges into opportunities for social and environmental progress, constructing a more sustainable and equitable world.

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The Myers-Lawson School of Construction is a pioneering and highly-ranked institution that combines rigorous academic training with practical, hands-on experience in the construction industry.

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Building Construction

Building Construction at Virginia Tech is a premier source for dynamic, practical, and innovative building construction knowledge balanced with academic inquiry in undergraduate, graduate, and professional education.

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Construction Engineering and Management

Construction Engineering and Management at Virginia Tech empowers students with the vital technical expertise, leadership abilities, and professional acumen needed to excel in the construction sector or pursue advanced studies.


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    Experts available: Tariffs & stock market volatility, invisible dangers of radon, red dye no. 3, and more , article

    The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including tariffs and the stock market, radon awareness, red dye no. 3, confirmation hearings, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.

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    Radon: The invisible danger to homes and health , article

    The National Cancer Institute lists radon as the second-leading cause of lung cancer behind smoking. Much of Southwest Virginia is at high risk for this colorless, odorless gas, which threatens indoor air quality and poses long-term health threats. Philip Agee, an assistant professor of building construction at Virginia Tech explains the risks and how to test.

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    Creating a Safety Culture in Undergraduate Education Symposium , article

    The National Academy of Construction, the National Academy of Engineering’s Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment (BICE), the Federal Facility Council (FFC), and Virginia Tech will be cohosting NAC's Safety Culture Symposia in Washington, DC on Thursday, February 27, 2025.

Become a Myers-Lawson Hokie

Submitting your application to Virginia Tech is the first step in joining the ranks of our accomplished alumni. Still want to learn more? Visit us in Blacksburg anytime, and get a current student’s perspective by contacting one of our school ambassadors.

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