CM News
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SPDC Opposes SEVP’s Modifications
Published on July 10, 2020
On behalf of the School of Planning, Design and Construction, we strongly oppose the Student and Exchange Visitor Program’s (SEVP) modifications to temporary exemptions for nonimmigrant students taking online courses during the fall 2020 semester. -
SPDC degree programs receive STEM designation
Published on May 8, 2020
Three SPDC degree programs in landscape architecture and urban and regional planning have received STEM designation. -
MSU construction management alum helping to build COVID-19 alternate care facility
Published on April 20, 2020
Michigan State University alumnus Jack Brierton is helping to build one of three alternate care facilities in the Chicago area for COVID-19 patients. -
Construction Management alum receives CANR Alumni Service Award
Published on February 25, 2020
Doug Cron to receive 2020 CANR Alumni Service Award at ANR Week. -
MSU students win first place again at the National Association of Home Builders Student Competition
Published on February 11, 2020
MSU's Residential Construction Management Competition team took first place that the National Association of Home Builders Student Competition for the second year in a row! -
MSU student receives Outstanding Student Award from the National Association of Home Builders' Student Chapter
Published on February 4, 2020
Construction Management senior, Alex Beem, received the Outstanding Student Award from the NAHB Student Chapter in Las Vegas, on Jan 22. Join us in congratulating Alex regarding this great achievement! -
MSU receives $1.2M NSF grant to study intelligent social network interventions
Published on December 13, 2019
A MSU trans-disciplinary team receives NSF grant to develop a research model of intelligent social network interventions. -
2019 Message from the Director: SPDC celebrates 15th anniversary
Published on December 13, 2019
The School of Planning, Design and Construction, a young school established in 2004, celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2019. -
MSU Construction Management program expands engagement with student organizations
Published on November 20, 2019
Announcing the addition of two construction management-related student organizations: The Sigma Lambda Chi (SLC) International Construction Honor Society and the Professional Women Builders (PWB) Student Organization. -
Former American Greetings’ President and CEO John Beeder to speak at SPDC Industry Seminar Series in October
Published on August 23, 2019
Featured speaker John Beeder, retired president and CEO of American Greetings will present on “Accelerating Company Strategy with a Dynamic Built Environment.” -
SPDC students received first-place at MSU’s 21st University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum
Published on June 24, 2019
Three students from SPDC received first-place awards in April at MSU’s 21st University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum. -
MSU received $247K U.S. Forest Service grant to develop tool for cross-laminated timber in commercial building construction
Published on June 20, 2019
The MSU Construction Management program was selected by the U.S. Forest Service to develop a construction time and cost estimating tool for use of CLT in commercial building construction. -
MSU construction management junior Katie Cross receives $3.5K scholarship from the Associated General Contractors of Michigan
Published on May 1, 2019
Katie Cross, a construction management junior, was awarded the $3,500 H.L. “Bud” Conrad Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship from the Associated General Contractors of Michigan Endowment Fund. -
Two MSU Interior Design faculty members received the 2019 Interior Design Educators Council Community Service Award
Published on April 17, 2019
Interior Design Associate Professor and Program Director Suk-Kyung Kim, PhD; and assistant professor Linda Nubani, PhD, received the 2019 Interior Design Educators Council Community Service award at the 2019 IDEC Conference on March 5-9 in Charlotte, NC. -
Panel of construction industry leaders engaged audience at Feb. 13 SPDC Industry Seminar Series at Michigan State University
Published on April 10, 2019
The MSU School of Planning, Design and Construction held its 13th Industry Seminar Series event on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in East Lansing. The event featured a panel of four industry leaders. -
MSU Student Builders and Contractors Association receives 2nd place for NAHB Outstanding Student Chapter Awards
Published on April 2, 2019
On Feb. 20, 2019, the MSU Student Builders and Contractors Association won 2nd place for the Outstanding Student Chapter Awards at the National Home Builders Association International Builder’s Show. -
MSU Construction Management professor delivers keynote address at 12th annual Symposium on Sustainable Development in New Delhi, India
Published on March 28, 2019
Matt Syal, PhD, professor of construction management in MSU’s SPDC, attended the 12th annual Symposium on Sustainable Development in New Delhi, India. He served as the symposium chair and delivered the keynote address. -
MSU students place first at the 2019 National Association of Home Builders Competition
Published on March 13, 2019
On Feb. 20, 2019, the MSU Construction Management Residential Construction Competition team took first place out of a competitive field of 37 four-year university teams from across the U.S. at the NAHB Student Competition in Las Vegas. -
Harbor Bay Real Estate Advisors’ Mark Bell engaged audience at the April 2018 SPDC Industry Seminar Series
Published on March 12, 2019
The MSU School of Planning, Design and Construction held its 12th Industry Seminar Series event on April 20, 2018, in East Lansing. -
MSU Construction Management program dominates at National Association of Home Builders Show award’s ceremony
Published on February 28, 2019
Construction management students, faculty and alumni from MSU’s School of Planning, Design and Construction received several awards at the National Association of Home Builders International Builders’ Show on Feb. 20 in Las Vegas.