Myers-Lawson School of Construction Celebrates Women In Construction Week

Student group Building Women in Construction on a site visit

In an industry where women make up just 10.9% of the workforce, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the second week of March is designed to highlight those women and break down any barriers or misconceptions. It's the reason the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWiC) created Women in Construction Week back 1998. Read more about Myers-Lawson School of Construction Celebrates Women In Construction Week

The Virginia Builders Foundation Tees Up the Myers-Lawson School of Construction for Success with Annual Golf Tournament

The Myers-Lawson School of Construction (MLSoC) alumni and industry partners played with a purpose at the 2021 Virginia Builders Foundation (VBF) Golf Tournament. The annual event, which took place on October 21, 2021, teed up $25,000 for student scholarships. Read more about The Virginia Builders Foundation Tees Up the Myers-Lawson School of Construction for Success with Annual Golf Tournament

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The Spring 2023 MLSoC Hardhatting Ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Moss Arts Center, located at 190 Alumni Mall, Blacksburg, VA 24061. The ceremony will begin at 4:00 P.M. and will be followed by a reception for graduates and their families. Doors will open at 3 p.m.

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Reception - Following the ceremony, food will be provided in a tent outside of the Moss Arts Center.

The Fall 2022 MLSoC Hardhatting Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at the Lyric Theatre, located at 135 College Ave, Blacksburg, VA 24060. The ceremony will begin at 4:00 P.M. and will be followed by a reception for graduates and their families. We ask that students arrive by 3 p.m. so we can line them up.

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Students in the Myers-Lawson School of Construction are putting their classroom skills to the test out in the field this summer. Follow along throughout the summer as we show you some of the internships our students are taking part in.

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As part of thier senior requirements, Construction Engineering and Management (CEM) students take our Capstone Course where they apply theory over two semesters working collaboratively to develop a competitive proposal summarizing their design and construction solutions.  The top five team finalists present to industry leaders on Capstone Day. Learn more about the requirements here.

The Spring 2022 MLSoC Hardhatting Ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at the Moss Arts Center, located at 190 Alumni Mall, Blacksburg, VA 24061. The ceremony will begin at 4:00 P.M. and will be followed by a reception for graduates and their families. We ask that students arrive by 3 p.m. so we can line them up.

Parking - Moss Arts Center parking website

Reception - Following the ceremony, food will be provided in a tent outside of the Moss Arts Center.