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SCHOOL, LOCATION, PROGRAM CONTACT STUDENTS (PER YEAR) GRADUATES (PER YEAR) OVERVIEW Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, Tenn. Land Development and Residential Construction Management Duane Vanhook (615) 494-8737 duane.vanhook@mtsu.edu 50 40 The land development and residential concentration is one of only a few such concentrations offered in the U.S. The school offers a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management degree with the land development and residential concentration. The concentration works closely with members of the local construction industry. University of Minnesota – Twin Cities Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn. Construction and Facility Management A. Peter Hilger (612) 624-8831 aphilger@umn.edu 175 35 The residential track is delivered in close cooperation with the Building Science and Technology program in the school's College of Engineering. The focus on residential building science is blended with the project management disciplines in order to provide a robust combination for graduates entering the residential building sector. Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, Minn. Construction Management Rachel Axness (218) 477-2828 rachel.axness@mnstate. edu 90 25 The program educates students to manage, coordinate and supervise a con- struction project from conceptual development through owner acceptance. It utilizes real-life examples to help prepare graduates for a management role within the construction industry, and the faculty has industry experience that the school implements through course work. Montgomery College Rockville, Md. Construction Management Mario Parcan (240) 567-7616 mparcano@ montgomerycollege.edu 150 25 The school offers courses that lead to a certificate or an Associate of Applied Science degree in construction management. Students have the option to pursue these programs of study or enroll in specific courses to upgrade their professional skills. Most courses have a lab component to provide practical, hands-on learning for graduates. University of Nebraska – Lincoln Lincoln, Neb. Construction Management Melissa Hoffman (402) 554-4482 melissa.hoffman@unl.edu 400 40 In addition to an active NAHB student chapter and residential competition team, several courses expose students to residential codes, methods and materials. Students acquire requisite technical skills in construction including BIM, safety, estimating, scheduling and project management, with business skills in account- ing and finance, cost control and contracts. University of New Mexico Albuquerque, N.M. Construction Management Susan Bogus Halter (505) 277-1395 sbogus@unm.edu 30 10 Bachelor's and master's degrees help prepare students for construction man- agement positions by providing them a foundation in basics such as scheduling, cost estimating, safety and equipment management. Students can join the Lobo Builders student group, which is affiliated with NAHB and competes in its annual student competition. Northcentral Technical College Wausau, Wis. Residential Building Steve Wittenberg (715) 803-1422 wittenbe@ntc.edu 10 8 The program provides practical hands-on experience for students interested in entering the construction industry. Student responsibilities include framing to finishing a site-built home. The curriculum is infused with a focus on energy standards and guidelines and, upon completion of the house, a consultant tests and rates it for energy efficiency. Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, Ky. Construction Management Dr. Ausbra McFarland (859) 572-3625 mcfarlanda1@nku.edu 200 35 Students are required to complete internships in the construction industry and are encouraged to work for companies that are closely aligned with their career interests. Because of the additional business management skills taught in the program, graduates are uniquely positioned and capable of running construc- tion projects shortly after graduation. Northern Michigan University Marquette, Mich. Construction Management Heidi Blanck (906) 227-2190 hblanck@nmu.edu 45 30 The program equips students with the skills to coordinate all phases of building construction, including estimating, scheduling, preconstruction and interpreting scopes of work as well as writing contracts, purchasing materials and working alongside subcontractors and vendors to ensure project success. Real-world opportunities help enhance the student learning experience. University of North Texas Denton, Texas Construction Engineering Technology Michael Shenoda (940) 369-5263 michael.shenoda@unt.edu 40 30 The program is a hybrid of construction management and structural engineering so that students have the capability to perform field engineering tasks as well as construction management roles when they graduate. The school has courses that focus on up-and-coming areas of concern within the industry, such as sustainability and lean construction. Oklahoma State University Stillwater, Okla. Construction Management Technology Dr. Heather Yates (405) 744-5712 heather.yates@okstate.edu 220 40 Oklahoma State offers classes that relate to residential construction, but to date the school does not have a formal degree emphasis in residential construction. Each year the school has at least two graduates who join the residential field. An interdisciplinary approach offers students specialized course work in all phases of construction. 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