CIAC Newsletter

Fall 2025

In This Edition

Spotlight

Portrait of Richard Burt at the National Academy of Construction induction ceremony.

Dr. Richard Burt '93 '00 Inducted into the NAC

Former student Dr. Richard Burt '93 '00, McWhorter Endowed Chair and Head of the McWhorter School of Building Science, has been elected to the National Academy of Construction (NAC) Class of 2025, one of the highest honors in the industry.

The NAC recognizes leaders who have made significant contributions in construction education, innovation, safety, technology, and professional practice. Dr. Burt has spent his career advancing educational excellence, expanding global learning opportunities, and championing technology-driven approaches to historic preservation.

“This is a tremendous honor, not only for me personally, but also for the McWhorter School of Building Science, Auburn University, and my alma mater, Texas A&M University,” Burt said in July.

Burt was officially inducted at the NAC Annual Meeting in October.

Minutes

Spring 2025 Board Meeting Minutes

An overview of leadership updates, program momentum, and committee outcomes from the Spring 2025 CIAC Board Meeting.

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Endowments

CIAC Donors & Endowments

Celebrating the supporters and endowments that fuel student success and strengthen the future of Construction Science.

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Photos

A male student holds up a sign that reads "First Day of Class."

Fall at a Glance

Recap moments reflecting the work and accomplishments of the fall semester.

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Career Fair

COSC Career Fair Sets New Record

More than 900 recruiters met 1,000 Aggies at the largest construction college career fair in the country.

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Faculty

Anne McGowan and a student pose by a safety demonstration table.

Teaching Safety, Shaping Leaders

The legendary “Safety Anne” prepares Aggies to lead safer, smarter, and more productive job sites.

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Alumni

A woman wearing safety gear while working on a construction site.

Women in Construction

Aggie women are shaping projects and opening doors for the next generation.

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Alumni

R.T. Hoog and Trevor Mangold in safety vests and hard hats at the Creek View High School construction site.

Friends Build Hometown High School

Two Aggies who grew up in Medina Valley ISD now lead the construction of the district's $264 million campus.

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Curriculum

A group of students in safety gear stand in front of their Constructionarium builds.

The Constructionarium Journey

Aggie students take on full-scale structures in the U.K., gaining the practical skills that define tomorrow’s construction leaders.

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Impact

A student in a hard hat and yellow high-visibility vest spreads wet concrete from a mixer truck while being supervised by an instructor. Another student in safety gear observes.

CMAP: Fast Track Into Construction

The construction apprenticeship program jump-starts careers through hands-on training and paid industry internships.

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Upcoming Events

A long table lined with hundreds of white hard hats.

Save the Date for 2026 Events

See what’s ahead for Construction Science: major events, student competitions, industry networking, and milestone ceremonies.

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