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. The program is fully accredited by ACCE.
Auburn faculty have a strong history of involvement in the leadership of construction organizations in the United States such as ACCE, AGC Education & Research Foundation, National Roofing Contractors Association, CIB and the Associated Schools of Construction.
The McWhorter School of Building Science has long had a strategic priority to provide enriching educational experiences through the provision of High Impact Educational Practices (HIEP). One of the school’s signature HIEP’s is student engagement in Service/Community Service-Learning projects. This is consistent with AU Strategic Priority #4: Enhance Public Engagement.
The Robins and Morton Construction Field Lab is utilized to conduct site-specific safety training, prefabrication work and project administration. All Building Science students are required to take this class and all students taking this class earn an OSHA 30-hour safety card. The lab also supports student organizations such as the Associated General Contractors Student Chapter and the Design-Build Institute of America Student Chapter in the execution of their service projects.