Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality in Building Science Education

Renovations Complete in Gorrie Room 227

Recent renovations to Room 227 in Gorrie Center, home to the McWhorter School of Building Science, included two video screen display walls, multiple glass boards that function as writing surfaces, new carpets and paint.

Building Science Students Compete in Virtual Competition

Every semester, students from the McWhorter School of Building Science compete in regional competitions hosted by the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC).

BSCI Alumni Spotlight: Kathryn Crowley ’13

Kathryn Crowley is a 2013 graduate of the McWhorter School of Building Science and works as a superintendent at JE Dunn Construction in Tampa, Florida, managing teams in the field.

Auburn Launches Doctoral Program in Building Construction

Last fall, the McWhorter School of Building Science welcomed students to the first Ph.D. program in building construction in the state of Alabama.

BSCI Alumni Spotlight: Paul Hedgepath ’05

Paul Hedgepath is 2005 graduate of the McWhorter School of Building Science and the Director of Virtual Construction for M.J. Harris Construction Services in Birmingham, Alabama, where he leads all BIM operations.

Field Lab Manager Mike Hosey Shares Knowledge and Skills

Mike Hosey teaches Construction Field Lab, the service learning course that is a graduation requirement for every McWhorter School of Building Science student.

Milwaukee Tool Donates Field Lab Equipment

Milwaukee Tool, an industry leader in developing solutions for construction trades, has generously provided a gift-in-kind in tools and equipment to used at the Robins & Morton Field Lab.

Utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Monitor Construction Safety

There has been a significant number of researches to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities resulting from non-compliance with PPE standards.

Auburn Building Science Faculty Honored with Awards

Several McWhorter School of Building Science faculty have received awards from various organizations this past year.