Student Organizations in Construction
Academic organizations offer guest speakers, learning chances, scholarships, and conferences. Joining these groups can enhance your educational experience and provide valuable opportunities for networking and professional development.
Associated General Contractors
The AGC is a leading association in the construction industry, representing contractors and construction-related firms in the United States. The student chapter attends conferences, learning about the latest construction technology and techniques. Members are eligible for scholarships.
Advisor: Joe Levens
Upcoming events and leadership
American Concrete Institute
The American Concrete Institute is a leading international organization dedicated to advancing the knowledge and expertise related to concrete in construction. The student chapter arranges construction site visits to get hands-on exposure to concrete processes.
Advisor: Seth O'Brien
Upcoming events and leadership
Design-Build Institute of America
DBIA Student Chapters develop strong working partnerships between students and industry professionals, regarding the education and research objectives required for the continued growth and excellence of design-build.
Advisor: Norman Philipp
American Society of Safety Engineers
ASSE student chapter provides opportunities to gain additional leadership skill training that assist them in their committee work as well as their job.
Advisor: Brian Welch
Upcoming events and leadership
International Interior Design Association
IIDA is a global professional networking and educational organization committed to advancing the interior design profession. In the student chapter, attend monthly meetings with speakers who are in the Design field.
Advisors: Denise Bertoncino and Holly Page-Sagehorn
Mechanical Contractors of America
MCA student chapter promotes mechanical contracting among the students. Participate in competitions and win national titles, solving mechanical challenges.
Advisor: Shannon Nicklaus
Upcoming events and leadership
Sigma Lambda Chi Mu Chapter
International Construction Honor Society provides recognition to outstanding students in construction curricula. Sigma Lambda Chi is the society that offers students the opportunity to be recognized locally and internationally for their academic accomplishments as a construction major.
Advisor: Dennis Audo
MCA Student Chapter at Pitt State clinch national win and $20,000 prize.
School of Construction students emerged as champions in the “Final Four” MCAA Student Chapter Competition in Phoenix, Arizona, hosted by the Mechanical Contractors Association of America.
The challenge: install three 1000-ton cooling towers, six 6000-mbh boilers, a sewer heat recovery system, heat exchangers, pumps, piping, and supporting infrastructure as part of a new energy facility that would heat and cool several buildings on the National Western Center campus.
Jack on Construction Conference in L.A.
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is a leading trade association in the United States representing the construction industry.
The AGC holds an annual conference known as the AGC Convention, which brings together construction professionals, industry leaders, and affiliated organizations for networking, educational sessions, and discussions on various topics related to the construction industry.