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Work ethic earns professor a place in Canadian Academy of Engineering

Demand for Samuel Ariaratnam’s skills as a teacher, researcher and expert in his field is sure to grow with his latest prestigious professional honor.
Photo of two men holding a plaque awarding faculty from ASU's construction program Best Paper. Caption: Mounir El Asmar (left) accepts the Best Paper award from Charles Berryman, construction management department chair at Louisiana State University. Photo courtesy of Louisiana State University

ASU cements status as a top construction program at 2018 Construction Research Congress

ASU researchers won the Best Paper award at the 2018 American Society of Civil Engineers’ Construction Research Congress in New Orleans, and ASU will host the Congress for the first time in 2020.
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Honoring outstanding contributors to construction and civil engineering

On March 2, 2018, the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment hosted their annual Academy of Distinguished Alumni and Hall of Fame awards ceremony and dinner.
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Building a legacy of construction excellence at major competition

Construction management and engineering students in the Fulton Schools earned top rankings at the Associated Schools of Construction annual competition.
Two men in hard hats talking at a construction site. Caption Mounir El Asmar (at right) has been recognized by a national construction industry organization as a leader in research that is advancing innovative methods for managing engineering and construction projects. Photographer: Jessica Hochreiter/ASU

Leading the way on creative collaboration in construction project management

Breaking new ground on methods for managing engineering and construction projects is earning national recognition for Fulton Schools faculty member Mounir El Asmar.
Portrait of Samuel Ariaratnam. Caption says: Samuel Ariaratnam, a construction engineering professor and program chair, was appointed for a 16-month term to serve on national committee studying the safety of the nation’s propane pipeline systems. Photographer: Tim Trumble

Propane pro: Ariaratnam named to national committee studying safety of pipeline infrastructure

Samuel Ariaratnam was named to a National Academies committee created as part of the PIPES Act, signed by former President Barack Obama in June 2016.
Photo of David Grau teaching in a classroom. Caption says "As an educator, David Grau has developed and implemented innovative instruction strategies. As a researcher, he is providing the construction industry improved methods for cost-effectively planning and managing projects. Photographer: Jessica Hochreiter/ ASU"

Construction profession peers laud Grau’s outstanding contributions as educator and researcher

A Fulton Schools faculty member garners two of a construction industry organization’s major awards, spotlighting his work in the classroom and in improving industry practices through research.
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Photo of clear awards lined up with a caption of "The School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment hosted the School’s first awards ceremony and dinner, inducting two members into the Hall of Fame, and five alumni in the Academy of Distinguished Alumni. Photographer: Jessica Hochreiter/ASU"

Tradition revived: Honoring outstanding contributors to construction and civil engineering

The School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment hosted its first awards ceremony and dinner, inducting two members into the Hall of Fame and five alumni into the Academy of Distinguished Alumni.
Portrait of Marcus Denetdale with a caption of "A veteran, student org leader and new program manager for Construction in Indian Country, doctoral student Marcus Denetdale has done it all in pursuit of his third degree from ASU. Photo by Pete Zrioka/ASU. "

Navajo veteran explores engineering pathways, mentors Native students

A veteran, student org leader and new program manager for Construction in Indian Country, doctoral student Marcus Denetdale has done it all in pursuit of his third degree from ASU.
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Construction programs lauded for enhancing educational efforts

A major industry group spotlights the rising academic quality of the Fulton Schools’ construction programs.
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Global impact of Gibson’s construction planning expertise helps earn prestigious honor

An award for his research on the front-end construction project planning process and its worldwide application is a special career highlight for Fulton Schools Professor G. Edward Gibson Jr.

Jeffrey Capaci — Outstanding Undergraduate

Helping lead a team in a national construction management and engineering student competition and internship positions in a variety of construction and engineering industries were highlights of Jeffrey Capaci's undergraduate years

Thomas Fyffe II — Outstanding Undergraduate

After nine years in the U.S. Marine Corps, Thomas Fyffe II returned to his family roots in the construction industry. As a student, he did community service to aid the disabled, homeless veterans and Habitat for Humanity.

Bearup brings building expertise to construction profession’s next generation

ASU construction management and engineering students are getting the benefit of Professor of Practice Wylie Bearup’s four decades of experience in the building industry.
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Construction management competition can be career-building experience

Construction management and construction engineering students can find camaraderie – and possibly jobs – at the challenging Associated Schools of Construction annual Reno competition.

ASU grad combines art, construction skills to help honor fallen firefighters

A Del E. Webb School of Construction School alum had a key role in building a new state memorial honoring those who sacrificed to protect the lives of others.
Engineering Career Exploration Night builds a culture of engineers from day one.

Industry engagement efforts pay dividends for student career opportunities and the curriculum

College Avenue Commons awarded Gold ‘green building’ certification

The new home of the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment and the Del E. Webb School of Construction receives highly sought-after recognition for its sustainable, environment-friendly design and construction.
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Date range August 2018 – August 2015