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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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Article ItemSafety concerns for construction workers go beyond physical injuries, says expert , article
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the construction industry has one of the highest rates of suicide among professions, with 6,000 workers dying by suicide in 2022, compared to 1,000 who died from a construction-related work injury. Virginia Tech’s Brian Kleiner, head of the Myers-Lawson School of Construction explains why, the challenges they face, and what can be done to help workers in the industry.
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Article ItemCommunity leaders find connection and support at first-ever Small Towns Conference , article
A partnership between the university and the Virginia Municipal League brings town leaders from across the commonwealth to the Virginia Tech Southwest Center in Abingdon to cultivate more robust relationships and bolster rural communities.
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Article ItemMyers-Lawson School of Construction celebrates alumni and students , article
The school celebrated a successful year by honoring its top graduates and alumni during an awards banquet.
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