University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Construction Systems

A Unit of the Durham School

Organizations

Extracurricular activities, which are essential to the professional development of most students, revolve around the student and professional societies which are available locally and on the campus.

Student Chapter of Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)

Student Chapter of Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
There is a very active student chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Student AGC member constructors participate in local, regional and national society activities and conferences.
AGC Nebraska Chapter site | National site
Contact: Prof. Ronald Haggin
Sigma Lambda Chi Sigma Lambda Chi
SLC International Site
Contact: Prof. Ronald Haggin
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Nebraska Chapter, likewise, encourages student participation.
ASHRAE Nebraska Chapter | National Site
Contact: Dr. Lily Wang, Architectural Engineering
Student Consortium of Specialty Contractors (S C S C)

Student Consortium of Specialty Contractors (S C S C)
This is the newest student chapter. It formed in the Fall of 2005.
Contact: Prof. Stuart Bernstein
Design - Build Institute of America - Student Chapter (DBIA)

Design - Build Institute of America - Student Chapter (DBIA)
Our new student chapter of the Design - Build of America (DBIA) has been very active since it began in the Fall of 2004. Student DBIA members come from Construction Systems, Architectural Engineering and Civil Engineering Programs on the Omaha Campus. The student chapter members have participated in local, regional and national society activities and conferences.
DBIA Mid-America Chapter site | National site
Contact: Prof. Keith E. Pedersen

Most construction students actually work in the area of their career study, either part time or full time. This opportunity is unique to a city campus such as ours. Graduates find this in-school, "unofficial co-op" experience to be of tremendous advantage when seeking employment after graduation. Some construction organizations simply will not hire people who have not spent at least some summers in construction. We strongly advise, and try to help our majors to undertake, such vital experience-gathering activities.

 

Contact Us:

For further information about a Construction major, contact:

Christine A. Warren

or

Dr. James D. Goedert

For more information about the College of Engineering, contact:

Alma Ramirez-Rodgers

For further information about the admissions process, scholarships and financial aid, or other programs of the UNL College of Engineering on the Omaha campus, contact:

University of Nebraska, Omaha Office of Admissions
Eppley Administration Building 101
Omaha, NE 68182-0005
(402) 554-2393
or (800) 858-8648