With a storied tradition of blending practical and professional construction education principles, the McWhorter School of Building Science has earned the distinction of being one of the largest and most respected construction management programs in the United States.
Distance Programs
Career Services
The mission of the McWhorter School of Building Science’s Office of Career Services is to facilitate meaningful industry engagement opportunities and career development services that lead to internship and full-time positions.
Study Abroad and International Activities
Traveling study opportunities range from 35-day to semester-long programs in Asia, Europe and Australia/New Zealand.
We are committed to providing our faculty, staff, and students with outstanding special programs that enable them to succeed with both their educational and career goals.
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High School Summer Camps
Building Construction Summer Camp
The annual Building Construction Summer Camp is a week-long camp open to rising 11th-12th graders considering a career in architecture or building science. Students in this camp start the week by learning construction management processes like estimating, scheduling, BIM modeling, materials and methods and safety from our Building Science Faculty, and finish the week using the construction management processes learned to build a structure.
For more information on the High School Summer Camps email Auburn Youth Programs at auyouth@auburn.edu.
BSCI News & Events
CADC Celebrates Creative Scholarship in Extensive SHOWCASE 2025 Exhibition
Twenty-five projects, from prints made from brewer’s yeast to an Alexander Calder-inspired kinetic orchid mobile, are on display at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, representing the College of Architecture, Design and Construction (CADC) faculty’s contribution to SHOWCASE 2025.
BSCI Students Awarded Record Number of National AGC Scholarships
Twelve students from the McWhorter School of Building Science have been awarded scholarships from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), marking the highest number of national AGC scholarships the school has received in a single year.
Affordable Housing Certificate Program
Affordable housing is no longer just a public sector challenge — it’s a cross-disciplinary, market-driving movement demanding well-informed professionals from...
BSCI Faculty Recognized at International Conference
Three McWhorter School of Building Science (BSCI) faculty members were recognized at the 61st Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) International Conference, which took place in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in April.
From sapling to shelter: Cool tool expands mass timber research capabilities
Ask any member of the Auburn Mass Timber Collaborative (AMTC) what they think of the university’s newest tool, and you’ll hear nothing but enthusiasm.
Redden Named New BSCI Undergraduate Program Chair
Associate Professor Lauren Redden has been named the Undergraduate Program Chair in the McWhorter School of Building Science, succeeding Associate Professor Tom Leathem.
Annual Awards Ceremony Honors CADC Community
The College of Architecture, Design and Construction (CADC) recognized excellence, leadership and commitment during its annual awards ceremony held on April 3, 2025.