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Safety concerns for construction workers go beyond physical injuries, says expert , articleAccording 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.
Date: Jul 09, 2024
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Community leaders find connection and support at first-ever Small Towns Conference , articleA 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.
Date: Jun 24, 2024 -
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Myers-Lawson School of Construction celebrates alumni and students , articleThe school celebrated a successful year by honoring its top graduates and alumni during an awards banquet.
Date: Jun 12, 2024
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NREL: Zero Energy Design Designation Sets Collegiate Building Science Programs Apart , article"I don't know of any other designations like it," said Georg Reichard, professor and head of the Department of Building Construction at Virginia Tech. "It is really laudable that DOE has stepped into this vacuum and is recognizing programs of study to fill the void of a topic area that is really not covered in any accreditations."
Date: Jun 10, 2024 -
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Undergraduate research integrates robotic devices and engineering majors , articleKereshmeh Afsari, construction engineering and management assistant professor, mentors four undergraduate students across engineering disciplines to improve safety and efficiency for stormwater pollution prevention inspections at construction job sites.
Date: Jun 04, 2024 -
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Six outstanding alumni inducted into Virginia Tech Academy of Engineering Excellence , articleThe academy welcomed its newest class in May and brought its total membership to 185 alumni who have achieved exceptional career successes.
Date: May 22, 2024 -
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Class of 2024: Connor Hetman and Abbie Vancini recognized for Outstanding Service , articleServing as ambassadors for their respective programs, these seniors have spent their time giving back to the Myers-Lawson School of Construction and the students within it.
Date: May 08, 2024 -
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Researchers search for solutions to construct a comprehensive workforce , article“A lot of companies present what they're doing as a best practice, and yet in some cases, they don’t even know if it works within their own organization because the data isn’t there,” said Josh Iorio, assistant director for the Myers-Lawson School of Construction.
Date: May 07, 2024
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Roanoke EDA commits funds to support affordable housing efforts , article Date: Jun 26, 2024 -
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Contracting Business: Are You an Inclusive Employer? , article Date: Jun 03, 2024
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