Construction Mgmt Newletter_Spring2025

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AGC-ND Scholarship

This past year, the AGC of North Dakota listed the MSUM Construction Management program as a CM program students can attend to qualify for their scholarship.

Thank you to the AGC of North Dakota for awarding five MSUM student’s scholarships!

Associated Schools of Construction, Region 4 Student Competition

Nebraska City, NE

This year we had two teams attend the annual Region 4 – ASC Student Competition in Nebraska City, NE. The divisions they competed in were CM@R and General Contracting. Neither team placed, but as always, it was a good learning experience for the students.

Pursuit Competition

GROUP 1

▸ Carson Gast

▸ Benett Person

▸ Jack Belisle

▸ Austin Kantola

▸ Drew Stalboerger

▸ Jackson Martin

GROUP 2

▸ Moise Daugherty

▸ Paul Harder

▸ Blake Greenwaldt

▸ Edison Kramer

▸ Hank Tellers

▸ Thomas Schroeder

This is our eighth year participating in the Pursuit Competition hosted by Ryan Companies USA. In this competition, students respond to an RFP. The design is complete, so a detailed schedule and estimate are part of the proposal.

Apex Builders – Connor Twidwell, Spencer Lake, Blake Greenwaldt, Trista Kees presented in Minneapolis to Ryan Company judges on April 29th. Congratulations seniors!

ONLINEU ACHIEVEMENT

We are beyond thrilled to announce that our Online Construction Management Program has been selected by OnlineU as one of the Best Online Construction Management Programs!

This recognition reflects the hard work, dedication, and passion of our incredible faculty, staff, and students who make this program stand out.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey in construction management, we’re here to provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this dynamic industry.

Thank You to everyone who has supported us along the way!

Here’s to building the future together.

ABC National Convention & Student Competition

Las Vegas, NV

For the first time, six MSUM students competed in the National ABC Student Competition. It was held in February at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV. There were 34 teams competing.

Students competing included:

Jackson Martin, Austin Kantola, Logan Kletscher, Paul Harder, Carson Gast, and Benett Person.

THE COMPETITION

he teams put their construction project leadership skills to the test by completing the same real-life construction management project.

This year’s multiphase project focused on the MiraCosta Health and Wellness Hub, which encompasses 27 acres at the eastern end of MiraCosta College’s Oceanside Campus in Oceanside, California.

Thank You

for the support we received from our industry partners, specifically:

The development includes a state-of-the-art, 30,000-square-foot gymnasium and a 27,000-square-foot Allied Health Building.

Additionally, the entire 27-acre site will undergo enhancements, featuring new concrete, paving, landscaping and walking paths.

What Is MSUM Giving Day?

MSUM Giving Day is an annual tradition, 24 -hour online fundraising event supporting scholarships, programs, facilities, special projects, and learning experiences.

The first MSUM Giving Day took place in April 2019 and was a great success in bringing together alumni, friends, family, faculty and staff.

Events we attended this year include:

�� ASC Region 4 Student Competition

�� ABC National Student Competition

�� The Leadership Seminar

�� The Pursuit Competition

MSUM Giving Day, November 2024

This year, the Construction Management program raised over $8,500! Thank you to our donors! It is much appreciated and allows us to continue to allow our students to attend opportunities available to them that enhances their overall college experience and increases learning opportunities.

3rd Annual Career Fair

We had our 3rd annual CM career fair in September which was a great success!

Thanks to all of the contractors that attended and a special thank you to Jami Crummy from our Career Services office at MSUM for her work that makes this run smoothly!

4 th Annual Career Fair Info

Location: MSUM Christianson Alumni Center

Date: September 16th

Time: 9-11am

Don’t Be a Stranger

A special Thank you to the following industry partners for allowing our students to be onsite and tour their jobsite or facility.

Taracon Precast

McGough Construction

Great States Construction

Rice Builders

Gehrtz Construction Services

Ames Construction

Northern Improvement

Olaf Anderson

If you know of someone interested in a CM degree, send them our way! Please have them contact program coordinator Rachel Axness at: Info-Square rachel.axness@mnstate.edu

Do you have a project in the F/M area for students to take a tour at? Would you like to present to a class on a specific topic? Are you willing to judge Capstone final presentations? Does your company have internship and employment opportunities for students?

If so, please contact

Info-Square rachel.axness@mnstate.edu

Info-Square jay.cournia@mnstate.edu

Info-Square john.green@mnstate.edu

We love to hear from our alumni and industry partners to get them involved and active within our program!

Ames Construction | Moorhead Under Pass Project | Alumni Cameron Moe

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