Our AGC chapter’s outreach & strategic advisor Tarek El Aouji, BCT’25 won alongside his brother Jad El Aouji, EE’26 the regional Hult Prize Competition at UMass Amherst in 2023 for their carpooling app called Reela. Started three years ago in Lebanon and now launching in the U.S., Reela aims to change how people move and…Continue Reading How a Construction Student Turned His Construction Knowledge into Building the Future of Transportation
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Fall 2023
First Chapter Meeting 9/13 Goodell Hall Site Tour 10/3 Revit Tutorial 10/25 Explore-A-City: Boston 11/4 Blueprint Workshop 11/16 Final Chapter Meeting – Gingerbread Construction 9/13 And that’s a wrap! Head over to our instagram @umassagc to view more content…Continue Reading Fall 2023
Spring 2024
First Chapter Meeting + OSHA Kickstarter 2/7 Computer Science Building Tour 2/21 DIY Night – Popsicle Stick Bridges 3/6 AGC 2024 National Conference March Spring Break Project Management Workshop 4/1 Northampton Wastewater Treatment Plant Site Tour 4/17 Club Hike: Mount Sugarloaf 5/3 Field Day 5/7 Thank you to our graduating officers Oliver and Max! Max…Continue Reading Spring 2024
Spring 2023 Recap
First Chapter Meeting Feb 13, 2023 Event Summary: UMass AGC members learned about our plans for the semester through a fun presentation We unveiled our new instagram @umassagc !! Learned about scholarships and opportunities with AGC MA from a representative Marion Jones OSHA-10 Kickstarter Feb 21, 2023 Event Summary: Members and community got the opportunity…Continue Reading Spring 2023 Recap
UMass AGC Stadium Bridge Rehabilitation Project
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
2023 AGC Annual Convention
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
OSHA Training FAQ
Q: How long do I have to complete the OSHA training? A: Once you are enrolled you have 18 months to open up the training and start. Once you start, you have 180 days to complete the training. Q: Where/How do I pick up the OSHA card once I complete the training? A: Once you…Continue Reading OSHA Training FAQ
Pumpkin Chunkin ’22
December 1, 2022 While planning AGC’s semester events, an idea emerged ? let’s build a catapult and launch pumpkins! We decided that we are the construction club, after all, so why not?? So, with the expertise and experience from Alec (our new E-Board member) combined with some internet research, we set out purchasing materials and…Continue Reading Pumpkin Chunkin ’22
My Internship in the Construction Industry
By: Tom Toscano November 1, 2022 This past summer I had the privilege of working as an intern in the construction industry. My experience provided me with a wealth of knowledge regarding the day-to-day operations of contractors, project managers, and designers on a large scale project, some of which will be shared in this blog…Continue Reading My Internship in the Construction Industry
Fall 2022 Weekly Emails
Here are our weekly emails for the semester… check them out! This semester we’re featuring sections on sustainable construction, construction as art, and weekly construction fun. 9/11/22 Greetings Everyone! Welcome to Fall 2022 semester! We hope you’re off to a great start! Here are some updates to kick-off AGC this year! AGC Updates:Wednesday September 14th, 2022Goal Setting Mixer: Marston…Continue Reading Fall 2022 Weekly Emails