News & Events

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.

2025 CADC Grad Day
Join the College of Architecture, Design and Construction for a celebration of spring 2025 CADC graduates and their families and...

Summer in the City: Making heat stress everyone’s responsibility on construction sites
Have you ever noticed a construction worker on a hot summer day securing asphalt shingles to a roof under the relentless 100-degree sun?

Building Science Alumnae Building Big in Denver
Alumnae of the McWhorter School of Building Science (BSCI) are making a big impact in Denver’s growing construction market, turning their Auburn education into successful careers in the Mile High City.

Alum Aims to Build Students’ Futures as Member of IEB
Matt Shelby ‘07 knows a little something about building.

BSCI Faculty Member Recognized at Regional Conference
Dr. Kenneth Sands, an Assistant Professor in the McWhorter School of Building Science, has been honored with an Outstanding Conference Paper Award by the American Society of Engineering Education—Southeastern Section (ASEE-SE).

Influential real estate leader Andrew Baum to speak at Auburn
The Winchester Institute at Auburn University is hosting a lecture, “The Property Company of the Future,” presented by Andrew Baum, emeritus professor at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School, on Thursday, April 17 at 6:00 pm on the Auburn campus.

Ph.D. Student Found Just the Right Spot at Auburn
It may seem odd that Muhammad Umer, a Ph.D. student in the McWhorter School of Building Science (BSCI), has spent much of his graduate career working with a dog.

CADC Announces 2024–25 Seed Grant Awardees
The College of Architecture, Design and Construction (CADC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024–25 CADC Seed Grant Awards, which provide funding to support faculty research, scholarship and creative work. Eighteen projects were selected, totaling more than $100,000.

Spring Career Fairs Open Doors for Students and Industry Professionals
It’s no surprise that career fairs are valuable for students and companies alike, creating pathways for career growth and talent acquisition.

CADC Alumni Named to BBJ’s 2025 40 Under 40
Three alumni of Auburn’s College of Architecture, Design and Construction (CADC). have been named to the Birmingham Business Journal’s (BBJ) 2025 40 Under 40, recognizing emerging professionals making a significant impact on the city of Birmingham.

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