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In Fall 2021, our student chapter was approached by the UMass Amherst Physical Plant about replacing the decking on a footbridge near McGuirk stadium. At the time, the bridge was out of service and in dire need of repair. The existing wood decking was rotting, and holes were visible to the small stream situated below!…Continue Reading UMass AGC Stadium Bridge Rehabilitation Project

By Varuna Desai, Sean McDonough, Max Harkness, Lucia PanMay 1, 2023 The 2023 AGC Annual Convention On Sunday, March 12, 2023, four UMass AGC chapter students departed for the 2023 AGC National Convention at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The convention began on March 13 and lasted through March 16. This venue offered…Continue Reading 2023 AGC Annual Convention

AGCers! Thanks for coming to our events this semester. Here’s a summary of what we did together… February Had our first chapter meeting: March Heard from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s Scott Michalak: April Toured the Newman Center construction site on campus: Hiked Bare Mountain: May Hosted Field Day on the Quad: We will…Continue Reading Spring 2022 Semester Recap

By Nate Wright, Kitty Lovell, Kevin Brooks, and Sam EsquivelMay 1, 2022 The 2022 AGC Annual Convention After receiving the national Resilient Student Chapter Award, we (UMass AGC) were invited to the 2022 Annual AGC Convention in Grapevine, Texas to present our chapter’s work and receive the award. Here’s a summary and reflection on the…Continue Reading The 2022 AGC Annual Convention

By Eric LeeApril 1, 2022 The idea of zero waste has been a common theme when discussing sustainability and one’s contribution to the environment. Although it can be a challenge, achieving a zero-waste goal for a construction project is possible if proper guidelines are followed.  The very first place to raise awareness and set goals…Continue Reading Implementing Zero-Waste Strategies in Construction Planning and Execution

By Nate WrightMarch 1, 2022 Hey everyone. I wrote this post over a year ago over winter break when I become very interested in sustainable building practices and green buildings. After becoming more aware of humans’ negative impact on the Earth and its ecosystems, I just don’t see any reason to NOT strive for the…Continue Reading Sustainable Building Materials

by Sam EsquivelFebruary 1, 2022 Opinion:  Massachusetts’ Complete Streets contract design specs and subsequent policy are examples of great programs, but slow the needed infrastructure renewals and upkeep across the state.  Should there be a better, faster, more efficient way of granting towns and cities in the state funding for infrastructure in a manner consistent…Continue Reading Trials and Tribulations of Road Upkeep

by UMass AGCJanuary 10, 2022 We are proud to announce that UMass AGC, for the 2020-2021 academic year, has been awarded the AGC Outstanding Student Chapter Award by AGC of America! In addition to a cash prize, we are invited to present our chapter at AGC’s Annual Convention in Grapevine, Texas. Here is an exerpt…Continue Reading UMass AGC Wins AGC Outstanding Student Chapter Award!

10/18/2021 Hey everyone! Here’s your weekly AGC News: Upcoming Events: AGC Club HikeTomorrow, Tuesday 10/19 from 5-6:30pm at Sugarloaf Mountain in South DeerfieldWe will meet at Haigis Mall and leave at 5pm. Spend time with AGGers and enjoy the beautiful fall foliage! Carpooling is encouraged. Let us know you’re coming here. Other Construction Related Events: BCT Lecture…Continue Reading Fall 2021 Weekly Emails

AGCers! We had an absolute blast hanging with y’all this semester. Here’s a summary of what we did together… September Had our first chapter meeting: Attended a blueprint workshop with Kyle Murphy: October Toured the construction at the South Deerfield Wastewater Treatment Plant: Hiked Sugarloaf: November Discussed Race and Discrimination with Ken Canty: Heard from…Continue Reading Fall 2021 Semester Recap