BCT is now a member of the Associated Schools of Construction

Building and Construction Technology at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst has recently been awarded membership status in the Associated Schools of Construction. This membership benefits our program through networking opportunities, an annual international conference, student competitions and award programs. For more information, visit the ASC website (link below) or contact Alexander Schreyer at BCT. About ASC: The  Associated Schools of Construction is a professional association for the development and advancement of construction education, where the sharing of ideas and knowledge inspires, guides and promotes excellence in curricula, teaching, research and service. The ASCWeb is headquartered in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, within the School of Construction at The University of Southern Mississippi. The Associated Schools of Construction's corporate office is located in Ft. Collins, Colorado. The ASC is the international association representing the interests of both academic and industry professionals interested in institutional construction education. The ASCWeb site is an information resource which collects, analyzes, evaluates, packages and disseminates information to facilitate accurate communication and decision-making within academic,...
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Wood Structures Symposium

Join Building and Construction Technology this fall for the 2011 Symposium on Wood Engineering, Architecture and Construction at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. This year’s topics focus on building green with wood.Presenters from North America and Austria provide new developments in achieving energy efficiency and sustainability in an exciting 2 day seminar. Topics: Smart building physics detailing in wood Passive House design Innovative structural wood systems Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) construction Save the Date: September 8-9, 2011 Program and Registration: http://www.woodstructuressymposium.com/...
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Professor Emeritus, Joseph S. Larson, appointed to Fisheries and Wildlife Board

By: In the Loop Joseph S. Larson, professor emeritus of Environmental Conservation, has been reappointed by Gov. Deval Patrick to a five-year term as a member of the state Fisheries and Wildlife Board. The Board has policy, regulatory and personnel authority for the state Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. The board has oversight for rare and endangered species. Concurrent with the board appointment he also serves as a member of the state Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Scientific Advisory Committee. Larson, along with Brandi Van Roo of Framingham State University and lawyer John F. Creedon of Brockton, were sworn in by Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murray on June 10 at a ceremony in Westborough. June 29, 2011....
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