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Program Details

 

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Internships

Potential employers like to see that graduates have gained practical experience through summer internships. So, in addition to the practicum provided through on-campus course work and various service projects, each student is required to work for a construction company for at least one summer (a minimum of 400 hours) during his or her college career. This fulfills the requirements of the CM 2431/2441 course sequence.

Summer internships are typically paid jobs secured by a student's own effort. JBU's CM Department and Career Development Center can sometimes assist students in their search. After an internship is complete, the student fills out a one-page form describing their work activity. This form is reviewed by the instructor and mailed by the CM Department to the employer for verification and comment.

Clubs and Competitions

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Eagle Construction Company

Our Construction Management students not only learn about construction, but also apply their knowledge on the job through JBU's student-run, Eagle Construction Company (ECC). 

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Construction Management Club

JBU's CM Club is chartered by the Arkansas Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and the American Institute of Contractors (AIC). It organizes and sponsors field trips, guest speakers, and the annual Top Hammer Competition.

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Samaritan's Purse Disaster Competition

Each year JBU hosts teams from several college in an annual disaster shelter competition. Our team took first place last year! More Info

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Top Hammer Competition

During JBU's Top Hammer Competition, CM students compete in a number of field activities including plate-walks, block-carries, nail-drives, level-eyes, and obstacle courses. The competition follows an Eagle Construction lab and takes place in the fall semester.

Eagle Construction Company

Our Construction Management students not only learn about construction, but also apply their knowledge on the job through JBU's student-run, Eagle Construction Company (ECC). The company performs all the typical activities of a residential or small commercial builder.

Through the ECC, seniors manage the construction of several small residential or commercial building projects. This includes dealing with permits, schedules, budgets, materials purchasing and subcontractors. By providing labor for the project, freshmen meet the CM 1112 and CM 1122 course requirements.

“At JBU, we want to incorporate Christian ethics in the classroom by teaching the process of construction from a biblical viewpoint.” 

Jim Caldwell

Professor

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Fun Facts

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Long Legacy

JBU's Construction Management Program is the 2nd oldest university program teaching construction in the United States. We enjoy an 80-year history of producing outstanding graduates!

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Heavily Recruited

Four graduating seniors were recruited by Turner Construction in Dallas, one by Kiewit Building in Colorado and the rest with regional commercial contractors. View Assessment & Employment Rates.

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National Exam

JBU students have an 80% pass rate on the National Constructor Certification Exam — well above the national pass rate of 62% for the same period of time.

Scholarships

Prospective Construction Management Students

JBU offers a scholarship specific to Construction Management students - Academic Competitive Scholarships

For further information, please contact:

  • Hannah Averitt, Admissions Counselor for Engineering and Construction Management
    hannaha@jbu.edu
    479-524-7204 


Construction Management Scholarships from Outside Organizations


Associations

Associations provide a professional link between JBU students and the construction field. Graduates find that the involvement they begin as students continues to be valuable throughout their career.


Accreditation

John Brown University's Construction Management program is one of 67 baccalaureate degree programs accredited in accordance with the standards and procedures of the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE), http://www.acce-hq.org (210-495-6161). 

JBU is also a member of the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) and is recognized by the Arkansas Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), the Arkansas Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and the American Institute of Constructors (AIC).

For more information on accreditation, please visit the ACCE website.

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