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Chip Mansfield

Nov 6
3 min

Evolution of Construction Education

In the early 1970s, colleges and universities began recognizing construction as a distinct discipline, separate from civil engineering or ar

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Scholars study new methods for safer digging near jobsite buried utility lines

Richard Nira

Oct 10
1 min

Scholars study new methods for safer digging near jobsite buried utility lines

AUGUST 24, 2022 On the jobsite, buried utility lines pose a threat of serious injury or death to excavator operators; excavation mishaps...

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Sarah Wilson

Oct 10
6 min

Demolition Woman

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 Professor seeks to turn trash into new, sustainable structures Buildings that face demolition could soon be transformed...

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Steve Nellis

Sep 18
1 min

Construction degree meeting demands for skilled construction industry workers in Central Florida

Some sectors including building construction, specialty trade contractors, and heavy and civil engineering construction are expected to grow

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Let's Join Forces to Make Construction Education the Best

Chip Mansfield

May 31
3 min

Let's Join Forces to Make Construction Education the Best

National accreditation of construction education programs guarantees consistent excellence through rigorous standards put in place ...

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Opportunities for Women in the Construction Industry

Chip Mansfield

May 31
2 min

Opportunities for Women in the Construction Industry

Women bring a unique perspective to the construction industry. Their attention to detail, focus on safety, and ability to collaborate...

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Chapter One: The Birth of the American Council for Construction Education

stevenellis4

May 11
6 min

Chapter One: The Birth of the American Council for Construction Education

As the construction process became more technical in terms of the types of materials, tools and equipment being used,.

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Accreditation of Construction Education Programs

stevenellis4

May 11
3 min

Accreditation of Construction Education Programs

This document was developed utilizing many resources and historical documents.

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stevenellis4

May 11
2 min

Historic Overview of Accreditation

Accreditation of post-secondary education in the United States grew out of attempts in the late 1800’s by certain colleges and universities

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Chip Mansfield

Mar 8
5 min

A BLUEPRINT FOR CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION

Organic buildings are the strength and lightness of the spider’s spinning, buildings qualified by light, bred by native character to...

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