Faculty News Archive

A Message from Richard Benson, Dean of the College of Engineering

January 21, 2014 To the Virginia Tech faculty and staff: It has been my custom to give you an update on the College of Engineering at the start of each semester. ................................................................................................................. Please permit me a word or two about three Virginia Tech presidents. Read more about A Message from Richard Benson, Dean of the College of Engineering

Virginia Tech Ranked in the top 5 for Construction Methods & Materials

DesignIntelligence has released their 2014 rankings of the Best US Architecture Schools.  Hundreds of design educators and professionals participated in the 2014 survey to identify the profession’s biggest challenges, as well as just how design education is evolving to reflect those challenges and which schools are really producing students best equipped for the profession today. Read more about Virginia Tech Ranked in the top 5 for Construction Methods & Materials

Professor shares insights on the Inca Road with the Smithsonian, Discovery Channel

Christine Fiori stands on the Inca Road at Machu Picchu.

At Virginia Tech, Christine Fiori is the associate director for the Myers-Lawson School of Construction. In the classroom, she teaches subjects including building materials and the use of heavy equipment in construction operations. Read more about Professor shares insights on the Inca Road with the Smithsonian, Discovery Channel

Dr. Garvin appointed to AIAI Board

Dr. Michael Garvin, MLSoC's expert of infrastructure development, financing, and planning

Congratulations, Dr. Mike Garvin, principal faculty member of Myers-Lawson School of construction, and associate professor in the Via Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, upon becoming an Advisory Board Member for the Association for the Improvement of American Infrastructure (AIAI). Read more about Dr. Garvin appointed to AIAI Board

A high-performance construction education program for industry professionals

The Virginia Center for Housing Research at Virginia Tech and the Residential Energy Services Network, also known as RESNET, are working together to educate builders on best practices for high-performance construction through the new netPLUS Energy School. Read more about A high-performance construction education program for industry professionals

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