Awards

Dr. de la Garza was the ninth recipient of the Richard L. Tucker Leadership and Service Award. His participation on CII research teams and activities for nearly three decades made him a model of service both to CII and the Industry. In addition to this esteemed honor, Dr. de la Garza also was awarded as Outstanding CII Instructor for 2013 in recognition for his contributions to engineering, to teaching and to the industry. Read more about MLSoC Participation and Awards at the CII Conference in Orlando

A recent Construction Engineering & Management (CEM) graduate, Tyler Shawcross takes Virginia Tech's motto, "Ut Prosim" (That I may serve) to a whole new level. To merely say that Tyler was an active volunteer with the local Habitat for Humanity chapter would be a tremendous understatement. Read more about Tyler Shawcross Service Leadership Award Established

Dr. McCoy has been selected as one of the Center for Instructional Development and Educational Research's (CIDER) Teachers of the Week and will be recognized the week of May 13th on University websites. CIDER's Teacher of the Week program recognizes effective, engaged, and dynamic teachers who implement a learner-centered pedagogy. Read more about Congratulations to Dr. Andrew McCoy - CIDER Teacher of the Week!

The 2013 Myers-Lawson award was presented to Paul Carter by Mr. Robert Wells, the current Myers-Lawson School of Construction Industry Board Chair, and Director, Dr. Brian Kleiner during the Spring Awards Banquet.  The banquet was held on April 25^th at the Inn at Virginia Tech. Read more about 2013 Myers-Lawson Award Recipient - Paul Carter

Professor John E. Taylor was awarded the university's 2013 XCaliber Award for his  "excellence as an individual involved in teaching with technology."  
Taylor is an associate professor with the Vecellio Construction Engineering and Management Program at the College of Engineering and Principal faculty at the Myers-Lawson School of Construction. Read more about John E. Taylor receives 2013 - XCaliber Award