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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, however JBU's CM Department holds two Company Days a year during which employers from more than 10 construction companies and organizations come to campus to meet and interview students for internships and employment after graduation. 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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Regional and National Competitions

All JBU CM Seniors compete in the ASC/TEXO Student Competition held in Dallas, Texas. Our teams have placed 1st or 2nd in one or more categories for the past 7 years. Additionally, students have the opportunity to compete in the National AIC Ethics Competition, that JBU CM has won for the past 4 years.

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

Our graduates are recruited by regional and national construction companies like Nabholz, Flintco, Crossland, Rausch-Coleman, Structure Tone, Turner, Hensel Phelps, and Caddell. View Assessment and 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.

Admissions Contact

Hannah Averitt

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

Scholarships

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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