CIAC Fall 2016 Geaux Build Newsletter

GEAUX BUILD is published for the benefit of the LSU Construc on Industry Advisory Council, the LSU Construc on Management Alumni Chapter, and the LSU Bert S. Turner Department of CM.

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Bert S. Turner Department of Construc on Management & Construc on Student Associa on

CIAC • ALUMNI • LSU CM • CSA

LSU Construc on Management Alumni Chapter

October 2016  Vol 13  Issue 1

Featured Ar cle Inside This Issue...

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ADVISORY COUNCIL (CIAC) Le er from the CIAC President • 3 Annual Banquet • 4

CM ALUMNI CHAPTER (CMAC)

Visualizing the Future of the CM Department In August 2012, the Bert S. Turner Department of Construc on Management collaborated with faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners to develop a 5‐ year strategic plan to support the department’s vision to become a School of Construc on. The strategic plan included eight key strategies and twenty‐two ini a ves focusing on improving areas such as student learning, increasing re‐ search, and improving the department’s visibility. We are excited to announce that all twenty‐two ini a ves have been completed by the Department a year and half earlier than planned!

Alumni Spotlight • 10 HIGHLIGHTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

BERT S. TURNER DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Dr. Charles Berryman, the CM Department Chair, led the strategic planning process from planning to implementa on.

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“In looking back on the last three and a half years, I am amazed at what the de‐ partment has accomplished,” Berryman said. “The Department has grown in all academic programs with over 900 students seeking some form of a CM degree, the largest student body in the department’s history. The Master of Science in Construc on Management was granted accredita on by the American Council for Construc on Educa on (ACCE). Addi onally, 68 curriculum changes were implemented and labs have been added to several courses to enhance student learning.”

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Addi onal highlighted accomplishments include: • Developed curriculum concentra ons in four industry areas: Industrial, Commercial, Residen al, and Highway.

• Mapped course assessments to twenty student learning outcomes using the American Council for Construc on

Educa on (ACCE) standards.

• Integrated the OSHA Construc on Safety & Health Cer ficate and the LSU Dis nguished Communicator Cer ficate into the CM curriculum.

• Launched an online Master of Science in Construc on Management program and an online Post Baccalaureate

Cer ficate program.

• Developed social media sites (Facebook, Twi er, and LinkedIn) and joint newsle ers to keep stakeholders up‐to‐ date.

NEXT STEPS “Our accomplishments are significant, and our success did not happen by accident,” Berryman said. “It was the result of the hard work and dedica on of many people, including alumni and industry leaders.”

Over the next few months, the faculty and staff will begin the next strategic planning cycle. A Strategic Planning Workshop is scheduled for the beginning of the spring semester to help refine the plan and set benchmarks to con nue the vision. In addi‐ on, we will con nue to communicate with alumni and key industry leaders to gather workforce needs and demands.

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CIAC’s IMPACT! Le er from the 2016‐2017 CIAC President Kathy Trahan

Now, more than ever, the world of Louisiana construc on is in the spotlight. With thousands of residents and businesses displaced by the recent historic flooding and looking for a way to rebuild, residen al and commercial construc on will play a cri cal role in the rebuild of affected areas of our state. Now, add the industrial construc on projects slated for the near future and construc on management professionals will be in even greater demand.

LSU Construc on Management students are recruited from all over the country, o en by our own alumni. Your ac ve par cipa on in the LSU Construc on Industry Advisory Council (CIAC) allows you to play a significant role in shaping the future of the programs and building rela onships with the students so that you will gain a compe ve hiring advantage as you bid on all the upcoming work in residen al, commercial, and industrial construc on management.

With the investment in the remodel of Patrick Taylor Hall amid so many budget cuts, it is evident that construc on management is gearing up for growth. When you add that to the infusion of program funds being provided to all post‐ secondary construc on management programs in the state by the Louisiana Licensing for Board for Contractors, we are posi oned to provide the best resources available to deliver stronger candidates than ever before. With a Masters in Construc on Management now available online, students have access to learn any place and any me. This flexibility shows the commitment to your con nued professional development in an ever‐changing and ever‐challenging market.

Your board and commi ees are very engaged and involved with the LSU Construc on Management faculty led by Dr. Charles Berryman. Together, we collaborate on how funds will be applied for department enhancement, par cipate in program audits, iden fy resources, provide guest speakers, par cipate in coaching students for best interview prac ces and a end the Construc on Interview Day. All of these efforts are focused on the delivery of world‐class graduates.

With all of the growth and rebuilding efforts underway, there is no more cri cal me for you to be engaged in LSU’s CIAC commi ees and its board to ensure that the students gradua ng from the program will meet your company’s needs. Join us as we con nue to improve a program that will con nue to deliver the best candidates for the best companies right here in Louisiana!

Kathy Trahan CIAC President 2016‐2017

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Construc on Industry Advisory Council Annual Banquet and General Membership Mee ng The LSU Construc on Industry Advisory Council (CIAC) held its Annual Banquet and General Membership mee ng on May 5, 2016, at the Lod Cook Alumni Center. Held each spring, the banquet brings together board members, officers, and general members to celebrate the CIAC’s many accomplishments and to announce the new Board of Directors.

Josh Rounds, the 2015‐2016 CIAC President, welcomed members, gave an update on the status of the advisory council and spoke about the recent dona on to LSU’s Bert S. Turner Department of Construc on Manage‐ ment. The $400,000 dona on, the largest to date, was made possible by membership dues and fundraising efforts by the CIAC and money received as a result of contribu ons made by contractors when renewing their licenses.

Members also heard updates from LSU Construc on Management Department Chair, Dr. Charles Berryman, and Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors’ Execu ve Director, Michael McDuff. The featured guest speaker was Dan Borne, Louisiana Chemical Associa on (LCA) President and voice of Tiger stadium. A endees shared a laugh as Borne told stories about his posi on as the public announcer for the LSU football and basketball games.

Commi ee chairs from the six CIAC commi ees (Finance and Governance, Curriculum and Accredita on, Depart‐ ment Enhancement, Student Enhancement, Membership and Fundraising, and Publicity and Promo on) presented status updates and spoke about accomplishments over the past year. From industry site visits to mentor socials, the commi ees were busy giving back to the CM Department and its students.

(Josh Rounds and Dan Borne)

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(Officers and Board at 2016 Annual Mee ng and Banquet)

Construc on Industry Advisory Council 2016 CIAC Golf Tournament and Fundraiser The Construc on Industry Advisory Council (CIAC) hosted its annual fundraising golf tournament on Friday, April 22, 2016 at Carter Planta on in Springfield, Louisiana. More than 90 golfers par cipated. A er enjoying breakfast, par cipants played 18 holes of golf, followed by lunch and an awards ceremony.

Over $6,000 was raised to promote the CIAC and to support LSU’s Bert S. Turner Department of Construc on Man‐ agement. LSU’s Bert S. Turner Department of Construc on Management program currently has one of the largest student enrollments in the country among universi es with construc on programs. CIAC members provide guid‐ ance in determining how money raised is spent and how the department grows and evolves.

The tournament’s winning team represented the Lemoine Company—and included David Beard, William Davidson, Jonathan Moore, and Brad Yarborough.

The CIAC would like to thank the sponsors, commi ee members, volunteers, and players.

This year’s major sponsors included: MMR Group (tournament shirts); CenterPoint Energy (food); Louisiana Cat (food); Performance Contractors (beverage cart); Alliance Safety Council (closest to the hole); PALA Group (longest drive); Sealevel Construc on (longest drive); Insula ons Inc. (hole sponsor); Regal Construc on (hole sponsor); Work Box (hole sponsor); CenterPoint Energy (hole spon‐ sor); Stuart & Company (hole sponsor); Triad (hole spon‐ sors).

Commi ee members included: Omer Hebert (Turner Industries); Renee Barbier and Mackenzie Thibodeaux (Alliance Safety Council); Kaycee Belanger (Arkel); Steven Fleury (TOPCOR); Theresa Jones (Theresa B. Jones Con‐ sul ng).

Membership and Fundraising The Membership and Fundraising Commi ee would like to thank all of the LSU CIAC past members for their con nued support. We are proud of our loyal members who have been with us over the years and look forward to another great year. We plan to con nue to reach out to those in the construc on industry or who support the construc on industry for new members.

If you are interested in becoming a member or know of an individual or organiza on that may be interested in joining, please contact the chair at ohebert@turner‐ industries.com.

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Construc on Industry Advisory Council 2016‐2017 OFFICERS AND BOARD Kathy Trahan ‐ President Alliance Safety Council Rudy Comeaux ‐ President Elect The Lemoine Company, LLC

Curriculum and Accreditation The Curriculum and Accreditation Review Committee is looking forward to another great semester. The Guest Lecture Series continues to bring in‐ dustry professionals who volunteer their time and skills to benefit the stu‐ dents of the CM Department. These professionals provide firsthand knowledge about the construction process. We are always looking for guest lecturers for the semester. If you are interested in speaking to a class, please contact ciac@lsu.edu.

Travis Blair ‐ Treasurer Pala Interstate, LLC Ryan Day ‐ Secretary Primoris Service Corpora on Josh Rounds ‐ Past President Performance Contractors, LLC Sco Couper Pala Interstate, LLC Steve Fleury Structural Preserva on Systems Mike Barber Cajun Constructors, Inc. Ken Naquin Louisiana AGC Thom Bonner L.S. Womack, Inc Glen Gulino ISC Constructors, LLC Marc Bourgeois Regal Construc on, LLC Gerrard Dela e Turner Industries Group, LLC Kenny Freeman Petrin Corpora on Art Favre Performance Contractors, Inc. Lane Grigsby Cajun Industries, LLC Paige Humphries LSU Alumni Representa ve Dr. Charles Berryman LSU CM Chair Stephanie Heumann LSU CM Faculty Member

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Brad Reese with MAPP Construc on spoke to CM 1011 students this spring.

Student Enhancement The Student Enhancement Commi ee is hard at work planning a terrific 2016‐2017 academic year. Plans for the upcoming Mentor/Mentee program are under way. Students can sign up to be paired with a mentor from a con‐ struc on discipline of their choice. Our CID Interview Panel Discussion team has also begun their quest to secure commitments for the guest panelist and choose topics of discussion best suited for sharpening students’ interview skills. Student field trips are off to an exci ng start with arrangements al‐ ready underway for several educa onal jobsite visits. The Student Enhance‐ ment Commi ee is looking forward to con nued success providing students with industry support and educa onal opportuni es throughout the fall 2016 semester.

Department Enhancement This year’s primary goal for the Department Enhancement Commi ee is to catalog and generate supplemental data on exis ng lab materials. The first step will be to catalog materials and exhibits currently on hand, and then so‐ licit feedback from the department on the crea on of supplemental data for instruc on and self‐guided modules. Once data is collected, the commi ee will then give feedback to cover any gaps that may be present in the materi‐ als on hand and address further requests and needs. In addi on, the com‐ mi ee will offer assistance in the transi on into new lab space.

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Angela La no‐Geier ABC New Orleans Bayou Chapter

Stephen Miller

Insula ons, Inc.

Alison Paz

Alliance Safety Council

Glen Gulino

ISC Constructors, LLC

Duane Smith

Alliance Safety Council

Mario Rispone

ISC Constructors, LLC

Mackenzie Thibodeaux Alliance Safety Council

Kevin Rispone

ISC Constructors, LLC

Dianna Braud

Alliance Safety Council

Monty Bueche

ISC Constructors, LLC

Renee Barbier

Alliance Safety Council

Chris Thompson

ISC Constructors, LLC

Karen Sparks

Alliance Safety Council

Nathan Gulino

ISC Constructors, LLC

Sheri Bankston

Alliance Safety Council

Jonathan Metz

ISC Constructors, LLC

Karen Anderson

Alliance Safety Council

Keith Durousseau

Keiland Construc on

William Dufrene

Alliance Safety Council

William Crain

Kiewit

Kathy Trahan

Alliance Safety Council

John Hampton

Louisiana Agencies, LLC

Bo Markovic

B & K Construc on Company, LLC

Chris Vaccar

Leevac Industries

Doug Barber

Barber Brothers Contrac ng Co, LLC

Mikelyn McGuire

Leevac Industries

Jayme Ellender

BASF Corpora on

Ken Naquin

Louisiana AGC

Brian Schneider

Bayou Lacombe Construc on

Thom Bonner

L.S. Womack, Inc.

Jeff Plauche

Boh Bros Construc on

Sunny Mo

LSU Construc on Management

Danny Cavalier

Brand Energy & Infrastructure

Anthony Garcia

Mammoet USA

Jud Jacobs

Brasfield & Gorrie

Brad Reese

MAPP Construc on

Michael Park

Broadmoor, LLC

Mark LaHaye

MAPP Construc on

John Manion

Broadmoor, LLC

Ross Dupre

Milton J. Womack, Inc.

Steven Michel

Broadmoor, LLC

Chris Scheumack

MMR Constructors, Inc.

Chris Jones

Brock Services, LLC

Henry Vadnais

MMR Constructors, Inc.

Euclid Michel

Cajun Constructors, Inc.

Stephen Moore

Moore Construc on

Marty Brodnax

Cajun Constructors, Inc.

Sco Couper

Pala‐Interstate, LLC

Paul Nola

Cajun Constructors, Inc.

Travis Blair

Pala‐Interstate, LLC

Todd Grigsby

Cajun Constructors, Inc.

Stephen Fer

Lee Mayeux

Cajun Constructors, Inc.

Jeffrey Murray

Pala‐Interstate, LLC

Mike Barber

Cajun Constructors, Inc.

Monica Ellender

Pala‐Interstate, LLC

Ka e Reynolds

Cajun Constructors, Inc.

Jessup Coots

Pala‐Interstate, LLC

Melissa Schultz

Cajun Constructors Inc.

Jace Kuhlmann

Palmisano Contractors

Chip Dupuy

Cajun Deep Founda on

Nick Moldaner

Palmisano Contractors

Chris Usry

Cajun Industries, LLC

Jason Williams

Pat Williams Construc on, Inc.

Clay Barden

Cajun‐IDC

Art Favre

Performance Contractors, Inc.

Neil Rome

Cajun‐IDC

Josh Rounds

Performance Contractors, Inc.

Rita Hernandez

Center Point Energy

Brent Boe’

Performance Contractors, Inc.

Vic Weston

Contractors Educa onal Trust Fund

Jason Creech

Performance Contractors, Inc.

Brad Roberts

CORE Construc on

Timmy Boudreaux

Performance Contractors, Inc.

Michael Cascio

DR Horton, Inc.

David Theriot

Performance Contractors, Inc.

Paul Friloux

Excel Maintenance Services

Corey Dinkel

Performance Contractors, Inc.

Donald Monk

Fluor Corpora on

Weylin Guidry

Performance Contractors, Inc.

Trey Crawford

Grady Crawford Construc on

Jus n Craig

Performance Contractors, Inc.

Shane Kirkpatrick

Group Contractors

Brandon Wilson

Performance Contractors, Inc.

Barry Kilpatrick

Iberia Bank

Jus n Kinchen

Performance Contractors, Inc.

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Pala‐Interstate, LLC

Construc on Industry Advisory Council Dylan Schroeder

Performance Contractors, Inc.

Lance McCann

Performance Contractors, Inc.

Kenny Freeman

Petrin Corpora on

Lynn Arceneaux

Primoris Service Corpora on

Ryan Day

Primoris Service Corpora on

Conrad Bourg

Primoris Service Corpora on

Marc Bourgeois

Regal Construc on, LLC

Jessica Galin

Regal Construc on, LLC

Josh Causey

Repcon, Inc.

Thomas Russell

Russell Pool Company, Inc.

Ryan Gootee

Ryan Goo ee General Contractors

Gerard Whi le

Shavers‐Whi le Construc on

Richard Roth

Sealevel Construc on

Michael Mayeux

Southern Delta Construc on

Tim Furnish

Specialty Applica on Services, Inc.

Robert Luke

Standard Constructors, Inc.

Tyler Tramonte

Stuart & Company General Contractors, LLC

Gareth Reardon

Synery Glass Company, LLC

Todd Foust

The Foust Group, LLC

Rudy Comeaux

The Lemoine Company, LLC

Philip Garcia

The MCC Group

Stephen Scallan

The McDonnel Group

Jeffrey Proctor

The McDonnel Group

Theresa Jones

Theresa B Jones Consul ng

Steven Fleury

Topcor

Construc on Interview Networking Social

Patrick Taylor Site Tour

Jeremiah Worthington Triad Electric & Controls Robert Evans

Triad Electric & Controls

Kyle Wilkinson

Triad Electric & Controls

Clayton Mounger

Triad Electric & Controls

Gerrad Dela e

Turner Industries Group, LLC

Omer Hebert

Turner Industries Group, LLC

Randy Rebowe

Turner Industries Group, LLC

Chad Bradley

Turner Industries Group, LLC

Carlos Guidry

Turner Industries Group, LLC

Troy Bergeron

Turner Industries Group, LLC

Bruce Magee

United Rentals Trench Safety

Paul Senac

Voelkel McWilliams Construc on

Tim Thigpen

Westgate

Nicole Favalora

Woodward Design & Build

Mentor Program Meet & Greet

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CM Alumni Chapter

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Alumni Chapter

Alumni Spotlight: Steven Fleury Steven Fleury, a 1992 graduate, has supported the LSU Construction Management De‐ partment for over 15 years. In 1998, he helped establish the LSU Construction Manage‐ ment Alumni Chapter, where he served as their second president. Additionally, he serves on the Construction Industry Advisory Council’s (CIAC) board and served as president of the board in 2011.

Steven’s decision to pursue his Bachelor of Science in Construction degree from LSU was an easy one. As a teen, he worked with his uncle on construction projects. “Seeing the process of tearing something down and then rebuilding was very rewarding. Every job was different. I can still drive by houses that we remodeled in the eighties and remember my role on the project,” Steven said.

When Steven moved on to college, he quickly noticed the value in his degree. “There was so much opportunity in the construction industry back when I graduated and still today. During my time at LSU, I creat‐ ed lasting contacts that have supported me throughout my career. And now as a member of the alumni group, I have developed some of the closest friends of my life. The best part is I now have an endless resource of construction knowledge from which to pull.”

Now as the CM Alumni Chapter President and a CIAC Board Member, he is happy to give back to the department. He has spent countless hours promoting the value of LSU Construction Management and has worked tirelessly to improve the current program. “I want to help the LSU Construction Management Department to become the best in the coun‐ try,” he said.

Steven has served on the Alumni Chapter’s Golf Tournament committee since 1999. Each year, proceeds from the event go directly to the students participating in the Associate Schools of Construction Region V Student Competition.

“Students really need to get involved and to begin networking while in college. The competition teams and the Con‐ struction Student Association are a great start,” he said. “Students also need to work internships during their college years. When I was in college, everyone in the program had field experience and was working part‐time to make ends meet.”

Throughout his career, Steven has had the opportunity to recruit and to train recent graduates. “I have been given the opportunity to evaluate my employees’ strengths and support their weakness so they can be prosperous,” he said. “An important piece of advice is ‘always be professional.’ As CM Alumni, we need to seize every opportunity to raise the level of professionalism and ethics in our industry.”

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LSU Construc on Management

Note from the Chair Dr. Charles Berryman A er several years of hard work from faculty, staff, and industry, the Bert S. Turner Department of Construc on Management is maturing. We can now provide the stu‐ dents with a mul tude of op ons and the industry with tools to be er select their future employees. The Department has a lot to offer students: 

Bachelor of Science in Construc on Management  Post Baccalaureate Cer ficate in Construc on Management  Master of Science in Construc on Management  Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Science with a concentra on in Construc on Management The Bachelor of Science degree program, accredited by the American Council of Con‐ struc on Educa on (ACCE), has quickly become one of the best and most recognized CM undergraduate programs in the country. The degree has five Industry Emphasis Areas (IEA): Industrial, Commercial, Highway, Residen al, and Military. In addi on, the degree integrates two minors—Business Administra on and Technical Sales. Stu‐ dents can also receive a cer fica on as an Associate Constructor (AC) through the American Ins tute for Construc on (AIC) and can obtain an OSHA Construc on Safety & Health cer ficate by comple ng nine OSHA courses that are inte‐ grated within the CM curriculum. Moreover, we have cer fied CM instructors and classes so our students can be recog‐ nized as a LSU Dis nguished Communicator at gradua on.

The Post Baccalaureate Cer ficate (PBC), offered 100% online, is the only one of its kind in the U.S. with over 140 ac ve online students. It was created by faculty and industry to help those interested in furthering their knowledge about con‐ struc on and to help individuals change careers into construc on. The PBC is also used for career change graduate stu‐ dents whose who want to enroll in our Master’s program.

The Master of Science degree is now the largest master’s program in the College of Engineering. It is offered on campus and 100% online, and offers paths for Professionals (online), Execu ve (campus), and Researchers (campus).

The Doctor of Philosophy offered on campus is focused on those wan ng to be future tenure track faculty members at major universi es at home or abroad.

With over 900 ac ve students in these programs, construc on firms (especially those involved with the CIAC) now have the opportunity to be er select their future employees. When a company interviews one of our students, we encourage the company to inquire about the student’s involvement with the student compe ons, the Construc on Student Asso‐ cia on (CSA), LSU’s Dis nguished Communicator cer fica on, the OSHA Construc on Safety & Health cer ficate, and Sigma Lambda Chi (construc on honor society). In addi on, companies should ask the students if they have passed the AIC AC exam and the senior exit exam. Students who retain the knowledge gained through their me at LSU will easily pass both of these exams and will be in a great posi on to start working for any construc on firm.

We have come a long way in a short me, and there is more to come. Thank you all for your support and hard work to get these programs to this level of excellence!

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LSU Construc on Management

LCMI Celebrates One Year The Louisiana Chemical Manufacturing Ini a ve celebrated its one year anniversary at their annual conference on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at the Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel. LCMI shared its successes and outlook for the upcoming year with over 120 a endees present.

The conference featured several keynote speakers and panelist discussions from local, state, and federal leaders. This included the following dis nguished guests, Dr. Rick Koubek, Provost LSU; Dr. Judy Wornat, Interim Dean LSU College of Engineering; Chris Masingill, Co‐Chairman Delta Regional Authority; Nick Lalpuis, Regional Administrator US Department of Labor; Tom Yura, BASF Corpora on; Dan Borne, President Louisiana Chemical Associa on; and Ava Dejoie, Execu ve Director, Louisiana Workforce Commission.

LCMI received the U.S. Department of Commerce “Inves ng in Manufacturing Communi es Partnership” (IMCP) in July 2015. Since receiving the designa on, the partnership has grown to over 90 partners from across the chemical manufac‐ turing industry. To date, the LSU LCMI team has successfully secured over $2 million in federal funding, and has en‐ dorsed over 100 million dollars in federal grant proposals that are s ll pending.

For more informa on on the LCMI, email Rebecca Harris at rharris9@lsu.edu.

“Opportuni es and Challenges facing our Chemical Industry” Panel

“Building a Global Chemical Manufacturing Community” Keynote

From le , James Chappell, LED; Rhoman Hardy, Shell; Moderator Dan Borne, LCA; Ken Naquin, LAGC; Alex Reed, Tulane University; Jamie Setze, Capital Regional Planning Commission.

Thomas Yura, BASF Corpora on.

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LSU Construc on Management

MSCM Program Now Accredited by the ACCE LSU's Master of Science in Construc on Management program (offered 100% online and on‐campus) was recently granted accredita on by the Board of Trustees of the American Council for Construc on Educa on (ACCE). It is one of five graduate degree programs recognized na onally. The accredita on was announced recently at the 2016 ACCE Annual Mee ng. The Program has maintained the stringent standards of ACCE, and has proven to the Board, through a visi ng team of its peers and industry prac oners, that the pro‐ gram is worthy of accredita on.

The American Council for Construc on Educa on was established in 1974 to be a leading global advocate of quality construc on educa on, and to promote, support, and accredit quality construc on educa on programs around the world. ACCE is recognized by the Council for Higher Educa on Accredita on as the accredi ng agency for four‐year baccalaureate degree programs in Construc‐ on, Construc on Science, Construc on Management, and Construc on Technology, as well as the accredi ng agency

for two‐year associate degree programs of a similar nature.

The undergraduate program was established in 1972, and con nues to maintain its accredita on.

LSU CM will host the 2018 Construc on Research Congress conference The LSU CM Department will host the next Construc on Research Congress, the prime construc on engineering and management conference, in New Or‐ leans, Louisiana, in April 2018. The conference is organized every two years by the Construc on Research Council of the ASCE Construc on Ins tute.

Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!

Let the good mes roll in New Orleans for CRC2018.

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LSU Construc on Management

LSU Online CM Update During Spring and Summer Commencement, the CM Department awarded eleven Master of Science in Construc on Management degrees and thirty‐eight Post Baccalaureate Cer ficates in Construc on Management. We are proud of the accomplishments of our graduates and wish them all the best! GEAUX BUILD!

Spring PBC Graduates: Jesse Butler, Kyle Hignite, Heather Hogan, La’Tisha O’Bear

Spring MSCM Graduates: Chris na Boyle, Lorenzo Ellis, Jared Miller, J. Douglas Smith

ONLINE GRADUATES Post Baccalaureate Cer ficate Spring 2016

D'Juan Armstead Mitchell Blanchard Jesse Butler Stephen Carbaugh Michael Chamberlain Andrew Courville William Dean Jack Demers Jocelyn Garrison Cresente Gotangco

Summer 2016 Kyle Hignite Heather Hogan Cameron Horton Kathleen Leo Joseph Newman La'Tisha O'Bear Ruby Sanford Adam Skidmore James Whitaker

Louis Bara ni Joshua Broussard Michael Sco Crutcher Corey Dinkel Charon Dixon Samuel Dugan Nathan Foshee Alexander Gardere Jeff Jacobie Jeffrey Justus

Shawn Macomber Francis Okafor Aaron Severio Adam Trosclair Jose Turrubiates M Keith Wasdin Brandon Wilson Michael Switzer Sarah Pinkney

Master of Science in CM Spring 2016 Jason Allen Chris na Boyle Lorenzo Ellis Nick Hardy

Summer 2016 Jared Miller Amy Schissel J Douglas Smith Sco Trueman

Mickey Cheramie Jessica Galin Linda Sonnier

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LSU Construc on Management Faculty Research Highlight: Dr. Christofer Harper Dr. Christofer Harper is an assistant professor and holder of the McCollister Family Professorship, who joined the Bert S. Turner Department of Construction Management at LSU in August 2014. Before joining LSU, Dr. Harper worked in California, Colorado, Illinois, Hawaii, and Minnesota—where he gained over 13 years of construction related experience ranging from a plumbing subcontractor of residential and commercial pro‐ jects to a program manager/owner’s representative of hospitality, education, and medical projects. His industry experience covered many different types of projects, delivery methods, and contracting approaches. His responsibilities as a foreman, pro‐ ject manager, and program manager included leading, managing, and administering construction and maintenance projects in value from $100,000 to over $120 million.

Dr. Harper received his B.S. (2005), M.S. (2007), and Ph.D. (2014) in civil engineering with a focus on construc on engineering and management from the University of Col‐ orado. He is a Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Profes‐ sional (AP) and holds a Six‐Sigma Cer fica on in quan ta ve and qualita ve research sta s cs. He is an ac ve member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the Construc on Research Coun‐ cil (CRC) of the ASCE, the Construc on Management Associa on of America (CMAA), and has served as the Com‐ mi ee Research Coordinator for the Transporta on Research Board (TRB) AFH10 Construc on Management Com‐ mi ee since 2015.

His primary areas of research are in project delivery, contrac ng, project management and administra on, decision support systems, emerging technologies, and alterna ve energy. In par cular, Dr. Harper is a part of a na onal re‐ search team conduc ng a study in regards to the use of collabora ve partnering on highway construc on projects. Furthermore, Dr. Harper is also conduc ng research on project team integra on for regional public infrastructure projects. Ul mately, these two studies are providing Dr. Harper with resources and informa on to answer his defini ve research ques on: “How can project stakeholders form the “right” team for any type of construc on project?” Although this may seem as a difficult ques on to answer, many studies (including Dr. Harper’s current and previous studies) have realized that the people involved in a construc on project are the en es that can make a project successful or a failure.

Forming a team of individuals that focuses on the project and is willing to work together is an ideal team, but the process for crea ng the “right” team is s ll a work in progress.

Dr. Harper has also ventured into the realm of alternative energy re‐ search. An ongoing study is collecting data from sustainably‐built residen‐ tial homes in the Ninth Ward of New Orleans. These residences have been built since Hurricane Katrina and include the use of multiple renew‐ able energy source such as Solar Power and Geothermal Heat Pump Sys‐ tems.

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LSU Construc on Management The focus of Dr. Harper’s study is collecting actual installation and energy use data from the residences for geothermal heat pump systems to compare to similar residences that are not using geothermal as an energy source. The cost‐benefit analyses will help to understand the advantages and disadvantages of using geother‐ mal energy for heating and cooling residences in South Louisiana.

His most recent research grant entails revising a decision support tool for the South Dakota Department of Transportation by advancing the use of technologies to assist with their winter maintenance operations. Alt‐ hough LSU is not located in a winter climate, Dr. Harper’s work experience in winter climates and past re‐ search experiences in developing decisions support tools lead to his team receiving this grant, which will kick off in September 2016.

Accolades Carol J. Friedland, Assistant Professor Dr. Friedland was accepted into the Louisiana Discovery, Integra on, and Applica on Fellowship Program. She was selected by Louisiana Sea Grant based on her poten al to develop innova ve approaches to coastal research.

Charles Pecquet, Instructor Dr. Pecquet was selected to receive the 2016 William A. Brookshire Award for Teaching Excellence. The award honors full‐ me faculty members in the College of Engineering who demonstrate the highest levels of excellence inside the classroom.

Marwa Hassan, Professor Dr. Hassan was promoted from Associate Professor to the rank of Professor.

New Faculty Yongcheol Lee, Assistant Professor Dr. Lee will be teaching CM 1102 Construc on Plan Reading during the Fall 2016 semester.

He comes to us from the Georgia Ins tute of Technology.

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Construc on Student Associa on Le er from the CSA President The 2016 fall semester began in the midst of South Louisiana experiencing major rehabilitation and recovery from the historic (and unprecedented) flooding. Our prayers and thoughts go out to all of the CM friends who were affected. Now more than ever, is a great time to fulfill CSA’s goal of giving back to the community. The CSA looks forward to getting students involved in giving back to those who have promoted and helped us become such a successful student organization.

Our organiza on is kicking off the year with an increase in student member‐ ship and student involvement. In the past three years, the number of mem‐ bers in the Construc on Student Associa on has almost doubled each year.

Students are ge ng more involved by par cipa ng on compe on teams, volunteering to help with CIAC events, and engaging in site visits that lead to

construc on industry openings.

CSA’s primary goal is to expand career opportunities and encourage community involvement. Being a member of the CSA gives students a competitive advantage that allows them to excel in communicating and networking while preparing them for entry into the construction industry. There are many exciting events scheduled this semester to bring students and industry members together. From CSA meetings and socials, participating in the mentorship pro‐ gram, and Construction Interview Day, students are provided with unlimited resources to help prepare for what is to come after graduation.

Early involvement is a major key and CSA encourages students to join during their freshman year. As they progress through their CM degree, students become more familiar with the industry they will soon enter. All that is required to become an amazing CSA member is a desire to learn, a posi ve mindset, and a passion for construc on management.

Without a doubt, I believe the 2016‐2017 school year will be the best thus far!

Ameenah Henderson, CSA President Contact Info: csa@ gers.lsu.edu

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Fall 2016 Schedule

September 8: September 10: September 22: September 28: October 4: October 19: October 24: October 27: October 28: November 1:

First CSA Mee ng CSA Tailgate CIAC Mentor Program Meet & Greet CSA Bowling Night Second CSA Mee ng CSA Bowling Night CID Panel for Interview Skills CID Networking Social Construc on Interviewing Day Third CSA Mee ng (elec ons)

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2016–2017 CSA Officers

Ameenah Henderson President Jacob Godeaux Vice President Blake Johnson Treasurer Charles Farley Secretary Kerry Abshire Public Rela ons

From le , Farley, Godeaux, Henderson, Johnson, Abshire

Sigma Lambda Chi On April 12, 10 undergraduate students and one grad‐ uate student were installed into the Upsilon Chapter of Sigma Lambda Chi (SLC) honor society at Louisiana State University. The induc on ceremony took place at the Construc on Student Associa on mee ng in the Business Educa on Complex.

The honor society now has 16 ac ve members, which include Tucker A away, Steven Baye, Andrew Bordelon, Meghan Brunet, Nathaniel Duxbury, Lorenzo Ellis, Eric Frantz, Alexander Inabnet, Parker Johnson, Nolan Melt‐ zer, Ryan McNichol, Brenton Scardina, Thomas Smith, Hunter Stone, Blake Taylor, and Wisam Zeidan Dr. Gabriel Trahan, instructor of construc on management, is the faculty advisor to the 16 student members, all of whom are construc on management majors.

Sigma Lambda Chi is an interna onal honor society within the construc on industry. To be installed by the chapter,

undergraduate students must be at least junior level with a GPA in the upper 20% of qualified students in the pro‐ gram. Graduate students must have completed one year with a GPA in the upper 30% of qualified graduate stu‐ dents in the program.

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In this issue, we would like to recognize a few of the companies that employ our CIAC members:

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