George H. Berghorn, LEED AP BD+C, CGP
Affiliated Programs/Initiatives/Projects:
- American Correctional Association Sustainability-Oriented & Environmentally Responsible Practices.
- Green Prisons.
- MSU Domicology Research Group.
- MSU Housing & Education Research Initiative.
- Construction Management Education and Research Lab.
- MSU Sustainable Bioproducts Program.
George H. Berghorn is an assistant professor of construction management in the School of Planning, Design and Construction at Michigan State University, and he advises Sigma Lambda Chi. He also serves as the Residential Competition Team Coach and oversees the coordination of Construction Management Education and Research Lab. He earned a PhD in construction management from MSU and a Master of environmental studies degree from Yale University. Berghorn is a LEED Accredited Professional in Building Design and Construction, and a Certified Green Professional from the National Association of Home Builders. He has worked on funded projects related to the feasibility of building deconstruction and material reuse, barriers to increasing mass timber building construction in the U.S., reuse of salvaged lumber in cross laminated timber, the role of construction activities in aquatic invasive species introduction and spread, building science education, and electric utility training. Prior to his career in higher education, Berghorn was a site superintendent and construction project manager in the U.S. and a policy director for a statewide trade association.
MSU Mass Timber STEM facility wins Forest Stewardship Council Leadership Award
Published on October 25, 2021
MSU students take 2nd place at the 2021 National Association of Home Builders Student Competition
Published on March 18, 2021
MSU students win first place again at the National Association of Home Builders Student Competition
Published on February 11, 2020
MSU Construction Management program expands engagement with student organizations
Published on November 20, 2019
MSU received $247K U.S. Forest Service grant to develop tool for cross-laminated timber in commercial building construction
Published on June 20, 2019
MSU Student Builders and Contractors Association receives 2nd place for NAHB Outstanding Student Chapter Awards
Published on April 2, 2019
MSU Construction Management’s George Berghorn receives Outstanding Educator Award
Published on March 28, 2019