Construction Management /news/ en Powering the Future: Milwaukee Tool makes major donation to UW-Platteville’s Construction Management Program /news/powering-future-milwaukee-tool-makes-major-donation-uw-plattevilles-construction-management-program <span>Powering the Future: Milwaukee Tool makes major donation to UW-Platteville’s Construction Management Program</span> <div> <a href="/news/powering-future-milwaukee-tool-makes-major-donation-uw-plattevilles-construction-management-program" hreflang="en"><img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2025-09/Tool.jpg?itok=RjzZrRue" width="220" height="124" alt="Milwaukee Tool donated a wide array of industry-relevant equipment, including top-tier power tools, cordless light equipment solutions and personal protective equipment (PPE). " title="Milwaukee Tool donated a wide array of industry-relevant equipment, including top-tier power tools, cordless light equipment solutions and personal protective equipment (PPE). "> </a> </div> <div><p>The $70K+ tool donation equips students with industry-grade tools, marking a milestone partnership that advances hands-on learning and prepares the next generation of construction professionals.</p> </div> <span><span>Christine O Bellport</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-09-29T10:36:52-05:00" title="Monday, September 29, 2025 - 10:36">Mon, 09/29/2025 - 10:36</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/powering-future-milwaukee-tool-makes-major-donation-uw-plattevilles-construction-management-program" rel="tag" title="Powering the Future: Milwaukee Tool makes major donation to UW-Platteville’s Construction Management Program" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Powering the Future: Milwaukee Tool makes major donation to UW-Platteville’s Construction Management Program</span></a></li><li></li></ul> Mon, 29 Sep 2025 15:36:52 +0000 Christine O Bellport 2991 at /news Bockenhauer receives Outstanding Faculty/Instructional Academic Staff Academic Advisor Award /news/bockenhauer-receives-outstanding-facultyinstructional-academic-staff-academic-advisor-award <span>Bockenhauer receives Outstanding Faculty/Instructional Academic Staff Academic Advisor Award</span> <div> <a href="/news/bockenhauer-receives-outstanding-facultyinstructional-academic-staff-academic-advisor-award" hreflang="en"><img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2025-07/GretchCover.jpg?itok=cTmgEgfW" width="220" height="124" alt="“It's been a tremendous honor to help elevate the program into its own Bachelor of Science in construction management, which was officially approved with our first graduating class in Fall 2020,” said Bockenhauer." title="“It's been a tremendous honor to help elevate the program into its own Bachelor of Science in construction management, which was officially approved with our first graduating class in Fall 2020,” said Bockenhauer."> </a> </div> <div><p>Bockenhauer, known for her longstanding dedication to student success, has received an award recognizing excellence in academic advising.</p> </div> <span><span>Christine O Bellport</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-07-21T07:04:33-05:00" title="Monday, July 21, 2025 - 07:04">Mon, 07/21/2025 - 07:04</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/bockenhauer-receives-outstanding-facultyinstructional-academic-staff-academic-advisor-award" rel="tag" title="Bockenhauer receives Outstanding Faculty/Instructional Academic Staff Academic Advisor Award" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Bockenhauer receives Outstanding Faculty/Instructional Academic Staff Academic Advisor Award</span></a></li><li></li></ul> Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:04:33 +0000 Christine O Bellport 2956 at /news Constructing victory: UW-Platteville team nails top five finish in national contest, emphasizing high-impact program /news/constructing-victory-uw-platteville-team-nails-top-five-finish-national-contest-emphasizing-high <span>Constructing victory: UW-Platteville team nails top five finish in national contest, emphasizing high-impact program</span> <div> <a href="/news/constructing-victory-uw-platteville-team-nails-top-five-finish-national-contest-emphasizing-high" hreflang="en"><img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2025-05/ABCcover.jpg?itok=978Eo7u4" width="220" height="124" alt="UW-Platteville ABC Construction Management Team (left to right): Logan Niesen, Mitchell Gudenkauf, Doug Karker, Shelby Krause, Abbigail Spilde, Isaac Dommer and Nathan Schley." title="UW-Platteville ABC Construction Management Team (left to right): Logan Niesen, Mitchell Gudenkauf, Doug Karker, Shelby Kraus, Abigail Spilde, Isaac Dommer and Nathan Schley."> </a> </div> <div><p>A team of construction management students tackled an intense challenge on a national stage. Their performance highlights a program that blends skill, leadership and hands-on experience.</p> </div> <span><span>Christine O Bellport</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-05-07T07:56:56-05:00" title="Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - 07:56">Wed, 05/07/2025 - 07:56</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/constructing-victory-uw-platteville-team-nails-top-five-finish-national-contest-emphasizing-high" rel="tag" title="Constructing victory: UW-Platteville team nails top five finish in national contest, emphasizing high-impact program" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Constructing victory: UW-Platteville team nails top five finish in national contest, emphasizing high-impact program</span></a></li><li></li></ul> Wed, 07 May 2025 12:56:56 +0000 Christine O Bellport 2939 at /news UW-Platteville labs enhanced by Miron Construction gift /news/uw-platteville-labs-enhanced-miron-construction-gift <span>UW-Platteville labs enhanced by Miron Construction gift</span> <div> <a href="/news/uw-platteville-labs-enhanced-miron-construction-gift" hreflang="en"><img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2024-05/Group%20photo.jpg?itok=_2fMeMgh" width="220" height="124" alt="UW-Platteville and Miron Construction celebrate gift" title="Representatives from UW-Platteville and Miron Construction celebrate the donated mini-excavator."> </a> </div> <div><p>In a recent show of its continued support of UW-Platteville's Construction Management and Construction Safety Management programs, Miron Construction Co., Inc. donated a mini-excavator – giving UW-Platteville students greater access to hands-on experience in the programs.</p> </div> <span><span>Alison S Parkins</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-05-28T09:19:28-05:00" title="Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - 09:19">Tue, 05/28/2024 - 09:19</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/uw-platteville-labs-enhanced-miron-construction-gift" rel="tag" title="UW-Platteville labs enhanced by Miron Construction gift" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about UW-Platteville labs enhanced by Miron Construction gift</span></a></li><li></li></ul> Tue, 28 May 2024 14:19:28 +0000 Alison S Parkins 2814 at /news UW-Platteville launches new partnership in construction safety training for WisDOT /news/uw-platteville-launches-new-partnership-construction-safety-training-wisdot <span>UW-Platteville launches new partnership in construction safety training for WisDOT</span> <div> <a href="/news/uw-platteville-launches-new-partnership-construction-safety-training-wisdot" hreflang="en"><img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2024-04/Gretchen%20Bockenhauer.jpg?itok=oY0HRUwt" width="220" height="124" alt="Gretchen Bockenhauer"> </a> </div> <div><p>Faculty in the Construction Safety Management program have been working on a partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the last two years to provide construction safety training for WisDOT staff in all regional offices.</p> </div> <span><span>Alison S Parkins</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-04-08T08:47:06-05:00" title="Monday, April 8, 2024 - 08:47">Mon, 04/08/2024 - 08:47</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/uw-platteville-launches-new-partnership-construction-safety-training-wisdot" rel="tag" title="UW-Platteville launches new partnership in construction safety training for WisDOT" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about UW-Platteville launches new partnership in construction safety training for WisDOT</span></a></li><li></li></ul> Mon, 08 Apr 2024 13:47:06 +0000 Alison S Parkins 2791 at /news Construction Networking Event continues to grow /news/construction-networking-event-continues-grow <span>Construction Networking Event continues to grow</span> <div> <a href="/news/construction-networking-event-continues-grow" hreflang="en"><img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2024-03/Construction%20Networking1.jpg?itok=ZODYIMQT" width="220" height="124" alt="Construction Networking Event"> </a> </div> <div><p>The bi-annual Construction Networking Event has set a new company attendance record for the spring event. More than 40 construction companies and over 200 construction management, construction safety management and civil engineering students were in attendance at this spring’s event.</p> </div> <span><span>Alison S Parkins</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-03-08T11:32:38-06:00" title="Friday, March 8, 2024 - 11:32">Fri, 03/08/2024 - 11:32</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/construction-networking-event-continues-grow" rel="tag" title="Construction Networking Event continues to grow" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Construction Networking Event continues to grow</span></a></li><li></li></ul> Fri, 08 Mar 2024 17:32:38 +0000 Alison S Parkins 2776 at /news Staab Construction makes significant pledge to UW-Platteville Construction Management Program Fund /news/staab-construction-makes-significant-pledge-uw-platteville-construction-management-program-fund <span>Staab Construction makes significant pledge to UW-Platteville Construction Management Program Fund</span> <div> <a href="/news/staab-construction-makes-significant-pledge-uw-platteville-construction-management-program-fund" hreflang="en"><img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2024-01/Staab.jpg?itok=pQQxr8fp" width="220" height="124" alt="Staab Construction" title="Staab Construction Corporation"> </a> </div> <div><p>Staab Construction Corporation, located in Marshfield, Wisconsin, has pledged $100,000 to support the Construction Management program at UW-Platteville.</p> </div> <span><span>Alison S Parkins</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-01-29T18:49:35-06:00" title="Monday, January 29, 2024 - 18:49">Mon, 01/29/2024 - 18:49</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/staab-construction-makes-significant-pledge-uw-platteville-construction-management-program-fund" rel="tag" title="Staab Construction makes significant pledge to UW-Platteville Construction Management Program Fund" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Staab Construction makes significant pledge to UW-Platteville Construction Management Program Fund</span></a></li><li></li></ul> Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:49:35 +0000 Alison S Parkins 2767 at /news Construction management students compete in national competition, place among top schools /news/construction-management-students-compete-national-competition-place-among-top-schools <span>Construction management students compete in national competition, place among top schools</span> <div> <a href="/news/construction-management-students-compete-national-competition-place-among-top-schools" hreflang="en"><img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2023-05/construction%20management%20team.jpg?itok=nZSyqGTK" width="220" height="124" alt="Pictured from left to right are Evan Meyers, Logan Neisen, Zach Wynstra, Colton Ervin, Mike Dzierzynski and Jon Beyer. " title="Pictured from left to right are Evan Meyers, Logan Neisen, Zach Wynstra, Colton Ervin, Mike Dzierzynski and Jon Beyer. "> </a> </div> <div><p>A team of construction management students recently traveled to Kissimmee, Florida, for the 2023 Construction Management Competition at the Associated Builders and Contractors Convention, where they competed against 21 other teams and took home fifth place.</p> </div> <span><span>Alison S Parkins</span></span> <span><time datetime="2023-05-31T12:22:39-05:00" title="Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 12:22">Wed, 05/31/2023 - 12:22</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/construction-management-students-compete-national-competition-place-among-top-schools" rel="tag" title="Construction management students compete in national competition, place among top schools" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Construction management students compete in national competition, place among top schools</span></a></li><li></li></ul> Wed, 31 May 2023 17:22:39 +0000 Alison S Parkins 2680 at /news Findorff’s equipment donation enhances Construction Lab /news/findorffs-equipment-donation-enhances-construction-lab <span>Findorff’s equipment donation enhances Construction Lab</span> <div> <a href="/news/findorffs-equipment-donation-enhances-construction-lab" hreflang="en"><img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2023-03/Findorff%20Donation.jpg?itok=ebD6t1t6" width="220" height="124" alt="UW-Platteville and Findorff representative stand in front of donated telehandler. "> </a> </div> <div><p>In its latest show of support to the Construction Management and Construction Safety programs, Findorff donated a telehandler, to be used in the university’s Construction Lab. Officials from UW-Platteville celebrated the arrival of the new equipment last week and remarked on the impact it will have on students’ experience in the program.</p> </div> <span><span>Alison S Parkins</span></span> <span><time datetime="2023-03-13T08:28:21-05:00" title="Monday, March 13, 2023 - 08:28">Mon, 03/13/2023 - 08:28</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/findorffs-equipment-donation-enhances-construction-lab" rel="tag" title="Findorff’s equipment donation enhances Construction Lab" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Findorff’s equipment donation enhances Construction Lab</span></a></li><li></li></ul> Mon, 13 Mar 2023 13:28:21 +0000 Alison S Parkins 2626 at /news Construction Networking Event builds connections between students, industry /news/construction-networking-event-builds-connections-between-students-industry <span>Construction Networking Event builds connections between students, industry</span> <div> <a href="/news/construction-networking-event-builds-connections-between-students-industry" hreflang="en"><img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2023-03/Construction%20Networking%20Event1.jpg?itok=bC1VEYYY" width="220" height="124" alt="Spring 2023 Construction Networking Event"> </a> </div> <div><p>Now in its third year, UW-Platteville’s bi-annual Construction Networking Event has been growing in popularity, with last month’s spring event hitting record attendance.</p> </div> <span><span>Alison S Parkins</span></span> <span><time datetime="2023-03-10T07:39:48-06:00" title="Friday, March 10, 2023 - 07:39">Fri, 03/10/2023 - 07:39</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/construction-networking-event-builds-connections-between-students-industry" rel="tag" title="Construction Networking Event builds connections between students, industry" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Construction Networking Event builds connections between students, industry</span></a></li><li></li></ul> Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:39:48 +0000 Alison S Parkins 2624 at /news