BCM Alumni News - Spring 2013


Featured Story:

Leadership Change in BCM

There has been a leadership change in the Department of Building Construction Management.

Robert Cox, who has served as department head for seven years, has been appointed the College of Technology's associate dean for globalization and engagement. He started his new position in January.

Zarjon Baha, a 30-year veteran of the department, has been appointed interim department head while a search for Cox's replacement takes place.

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News Briefs:

BCM class notes - Feb. 2013

Class notes: rock blasting, wind turbine construction and a Top 20 Under 40 award.

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Students enhance disaster restoration curriculum with certification

Six building construction management majors completed an extra certification this fall as part of the disaster restoration and reconstruction management program (DRRM). The three-day water damage restoration technician (WRT) training took place at Hydro Lab in Cicero, Ind.

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NAHB competition team improves 18 places in one year

Many students and faculty do not know much about the BCM competition teams that have thrived for so long at the University. Recently, the Residential Construction Team has made it a goal to move back up the ranks at the annual NAHB competiion.

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Saudi Arabia experience includes study abroad, internship

Students and faculty from Purdue's Department of Building Construction Management visited Saudi Arabia for a second straight year last spring.

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WICM projects help Girl Scouts

Women in Construction Management (WICM) is a student-led organization in the BCM department that promotes careers for women in the construction industry through educational opportunities, social networking and community service.

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NECA stays busy with competitions, engagement

The mission of the Purdue student chapter of National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) is to explore the vast opportunities that exist in the electrical construction industry via its interaction with construction professionals worldwide.

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Meet the six BCM Ph.D. students

The Building Construction Management doctoral students invite you to learn a bit more about them and their research.

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BCM students featured in recruitment stories

Two BCM students were featured in recruitment stories during the fall 2012.



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