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Spring 2026 Events

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First Day of Classes

πŸ“… January 12, 2026

The spring semester begins.

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Welcome Back CoSci Lunch

πŸ“… TBD

A casual luncheon to reconnect with faculty, staff, and students at the start of the semester.

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Social Mixer for Career Fair

πŸ“… February 18, 2026 πŸ•• 6:00–9:00 PM πŸ“ Legends Event Center

An informal evening networking event designed to connect industry representatives with students ahead of the Career Fair.

Several students meet with companies at their booth.

Construction Career Fair

πŸ“… February 19, 2026 πŸ•• All day πŸ“ Legends Event Center

Employers and CIAC members participate and engage with the next generation of construction professionals.

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Sweet Treats for CoSci

πŸ“… TBD

A tasty opportunity for faculty, staff, and students to gather informally during the semester.

Students listen to a in-field presentation during a job site field trip.

COSC 153 Field Trip

πŸ“… March 28, 2026

An on-site field experience for students enrolled in COSC 153 Introduction to the Construction Industry.

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Scholarship & Awards Banquet

πŸ“… April 23, 2026 πŸ“ Bethancourt Ballroom, Memorial Student Center

An annual event recognizing student achievement, leadership, and contributions from our valued industry partners.

βœ‰οΈ RSVP email with details to follow.

CIAC 2025 board meeting.

Spring Board Meeting

πŸ“… April 24, 2026 πŸ“ Rudder Tower

CIAC board members and departmental leadership meet to discuss current initiatives, strategic goals, and opportunities for collaboration.

βœ‰οΈ RSVP email with details to follow.

A long table lined with hundreds of white hard hats.

Spring Hard Hat Ceremony

πŸ“… May 4, 2026 πŸ“ Rudder Theatre

A ceremony recognizing spring graduates as they prepare to enter the construction workforce. Graduates are presented with a commemorative hard hat ahead of their graduation.

A female speaker gives a research presentation in a classroom.

Research & Innovation Symposium

πŸ“… May 15, 2026

A showcase of current research and emerging innovations within the Department of Construction Science.

βœ‰οΈ RSVP email with details to follow.

Spring 2026 Competitions

ASC Region 6 & 7

Team
Faculty Lead
Dates
Coaches
(Prev. Years)
Location
Mechanical
Hernan Guerra
Feb. 4-7, 2026
Dynamic Systems
Reno, NV
Electrical
Jonathan Houston
Feb. 4-7, 2026
Reno, NV
Pre-Construction
Guy Cooke
Feb. 4-7, 2026
Reno, NV
Integrated Project Delivery
Hernan Guerra
Feb. 4-7, 2026
Turner
Reno, NV

ASC Region 5

Team
Faculty Lead
Dates
Coaches
(Prev. Years)
Location
Commercial
Gary Boldt
Feb. 17-18, 2026
Joeris
Dallas, TX
Heavy Civil
TBD
Feb. 17-18, 2026
Dallas, TX
Design-Build
Team 1
Giles Albeano
Feb. 17-18, 2026
Austin Commercial
Dallas, TX
Design-Build
Team 2
Giles Albeano
Feb. 17-18, 2026
Austin Commercial
Dallas, TX

NAHB

Team
Faculty Lead
Dates
Coaches
(Prev. Years)
Location
Production Homes
Lane Wright
Feb. 17-19, 2026
Orlando, FL.

Roofing Alliance

Team
Faculty Lead
Dates
Coaches
(Prev. Years)
Location
Roofing Competition
Zhenyu Zhang
Jan. 21, 2026
King of Texas Roofing
Las Vegas, NV

Asphalt Road-eo

Team
Faculty Lead
Dates
Coaches
(Prev. Years)
Location
Undergraduate
Charles Gurganus
TBA
March 2026
Buda, TX
Graduate
Charles Gurganus
TBA
March 2026
Buda, TX

Summer 2026 Events

CIAC Summer Luncheon Series

Connect with fellow CIAC members, department leadership and regional alumni during our annual summer luncheon series.

βœ‰οΈ RSVP email with details to follow.

Upcoming Luncheons

πŸ“ College Station β€” July 7, 2026 πŸ“ Austin β€” July 8, 2026 πŸ“ San Antonio β€” July 9, 2026 πŸ“ Houston β€” July 15, 2026 πŸ“ Dallas β€” July 16, 2026 πŸ“ Harlingen β€” July 21, 2026

Summer Hard Hat Ceremony

πŸ“… August 6, 2026 πŸ“ Rudder Theatre

A ceremony recognizing summer graduates as they prepare to enter the construction workforce. Graduates are presented with a commemorative hard hat ahead of their graduation.

Three students hold their new hard hats while standing behind letters that read "COSC."

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