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SCHOOL, LOCATION, PROGRAM CONTACT STUDENTS (PER YEAR) GRADUATES (PER YEAR) OVERVIEW University of Denver Denver, Colo. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management Eric Holt (720) 955-7385 eric.holt@du.edu 100 100 With an emphasis on the business of the built environment, the Burns School programs are designed to equip students with the skills necessary to succeed in construction. Degrees provide students with an understanding of the full life cycle of the built environment while acquiring expertise in a specific education discipline of their choice. East Carolina University Greenville, N.C. Department of Construction Management Syed M. Ahmed (252) 328-6958 ahmeds@ecu.edu 400 75 The school offers a residential construction management certificate and graduate courses that lead to a master's degree in construction management. The certificate provides the advanced knowledge and information needed to work as a professional, and the graduate program prepares students to take on managerial and leadership positions. University of Florida Gainesville, Fla. M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Construction Management Sallie Schattner (352) 273-1180 sallieas@ufl.edu 275 75 The school offers a residential emphasis as an option for those students who want to take courses that focus on residential construction, and the program helps prepare students with the professional capabilities to plan, direct and co- ordinate activities involved with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities and systems. Georgia Southern University Statesboro, Ga. Department of Civil Engineering and Construction Management Dr. John B. Dryden (904) 478-8003 jdryden@georgiasouthern. edu 380 60 The program is designed to produce leaders with the analytical, organizational, technical and communication abilities to direct complicated construction oper- ations. The curriculum provides a blend of management, business, communica- tions, science, math, liberal studies, architectural, engineering and construction courses to prepare students for careers. Horry Georgetown Technical College Conway, S.C. Construction Management Technology David Lewis (843) 349-7109 david.lewis@hgtc.edu 20 8 The program produces students capable of filling entry- and mid-level supervi- sory positions. It allows those already employed in the industry to enhance their skills and prepare for advancement. The program focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to supervise an ongoing construction project, stay under cost, maintain high quality and build to specifications. Iowa State University Ames, Iowa Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering Department Larry Cormicle (515) 294-8299 cormicle@iastate.edu 300 60 The curriculum blends engineering, management and business sciences into the study of the processes of construction, whereby the plans and specifications of designers are converted into physical structures and facilities. Graduates must possess strong fundamental knowledge of engineering design and man- agement principles, and they enjoy a 100 percent placement rate. John A. Logan College Carterville, Ill. Construction Management Technology Mike DeMattei (618) 985-2828 mikedemattei@jalc.edu 35 20 The program prepares students for managerial positions and has a good work- ing relationship with local Habitat for Humanity chapters. Students are involved with building two Habitat for Humanity houses per year. The homes are fabri- cated and erected in the school's 10,000-sq.-ft. shop; then they are taken down, transported and erected in neighboring towns. Kennesaw State University Atlanta, Ga. Construction Management Charner Rodgers (470) 578-4221 charner14@kennesaw.edu 325 70 Located in metro Atlanta, the program is at the center of large-scale homebuild- ing activities and has a close relationship with homebuilding companies. It offers year-round internships with these local firms, and the school was named NAHB Student Chapter of the Year for 2016 and 2017 and won the NAHB Student Chapter Competition for 2017. Kent State University Kent, Ohio Construction Management Anthony Mirando (440) 488-1741 amirando@kent.edu 50 50 The curriculum covers all aspects of managing the construction process, from subcontractor selection to estimating, on-site management, scheduling and contracts, all the way through closeout. Students are required to complete an internship that gives them hands-on experience, and they are paired with pro- fessors who have expansive construction knowledge and experience. Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, La. Construction Management Charles Berryman (225) 578-6986 cberryman@lsumail.net 800 17 0 The program has core classes related to the fundamentals of construction and an Industry Emphasis Area (IEA) for residential construction. The undergrad IEA in residential construction includes national student competitions with NAHB as well as a senior residential capstone project. The school also offers an online Master of Science in Construction Management degree. Michigan State University East Lansing, Mich. Construction Management Tim Mrozowski (517) 353-0781 mrozowsk@msu.edu 200 55 The program is a blend of technical, managerial and business-related courses leading to careers that provide opportunities for future upper leadership positions. Upon graduation, students initially take jobs in field positions such as project engineer, field engineer and assistant superintendent, or office positions in estimating, scheduling and procurement. LABOR SHORTAGE: Construction Management 40 February 2017 QR QualifiedRemodeler.com