Congratulations to BCT’s Class of 2026!

Congratulations to BCT’s Class of 2026!

Congratulations to our newly minted Building and Construction Technology graduates in the #UMassAmherst #ClassOf2026! Graduates of the Building and Construction Technology (BCT) program at UMass Amherst have demonstrated exceptional resilience, creativity, and a strong commitment to advancing sustainable and innovative practices in the built environment. Through rigorous academic work and hands-on field experience, this year’s graduates are well prepared to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving industry. The department takes great pride in their accomplishments and looks forward to the meaningful contributions they will make as professionals, leaders, and agents of change. Congratulations to the Class of 2026, and welcome to a growing and dynamic network of BCT alumni. For more images and a full class listing, visit the page linked below. We also have more images and videos posted on Facebook. https://www.umass.edu/bct/for-students/bct-alumni/graduating-class/bct-class-of-2026/...
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Congratulations to BCT’s Class of 2025!

Congratulations to BCT’s Class of 2025!

Congratulations to our newly minted Building and Construction Technology graduates in the #UMassAmherst #ClassOf2025! As graduates of the BCT program at UMass Amherst, you have demonstrated resilience, creativity, and a deep commitment to sustainable and innovative practices in the built environment. Your hard work, both in the classroom and out in the field, has prepared you to take on the challenges of a rapidly evolving industry. We are proud to have been part of your journey and excited to see the impact you will make as professionals, leaders, and changemakers. Congratulations, Class of 2025!!! And welcome to our ever-growing network of alumni. For more images and a full class listing, visit the page linked below. We also have more images and videos posted on Facebook. https://www.umass.edu/bct/for-students/bct-alumni/graduating-class/bct-class-of-2025/...
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Congratulations to BCT’s Class of 2024!

Congratulations to BCT’s Class of 2024!

Congratulations to our newly graduated Building and Construction Technology students in the #UMassAmherst #ClassOf2024! Welcome to our ever-growing network of #alumni. We all had a great time during commencement. All the best to you all for your next professional steps! For more images and a full class listing, visit the page linked below. We also have more images and videos posted on Facebook. https://www.umass.edu/bct/for-students/bct-alumni/graduating-class/bct-class-of-2024/?nocache In addition to our undergrads, we congratulate our graduate students and those that completed our graduate certificate, some of whom attended a celebration where the following group shot was taken....
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Seth Lawrence-Slavas Presents the First BCT Lecture of Spring 2022

Seth Lawrence-Slavas Presents the First BCT Lecture of Spring 2022

Seth Lawrence-Slavas, President and Principal at Wright Builders Inc. (and BCT Alumnus!), presented a lecture titled Affordable High Performance Construction and the COVID Era. As material prices soar, labor availability plummets and shipping delays cause mass chaos in the building world, there remains the need to provide affordable, safe, energy efficient housing for the majority of the population. Mr. Lawrence-Slavas explored the real-life world of project development, estimating, physical construction and how to manage the unexpected and expected consequences of the virus. https://youtu.be/c1oFWZGulus Links Wright Builders Inc....
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BCT Lecture: Affordable High Performance Construction and the COVID Era

BCT Lecture: Affordable High Performance Construction and the COVID Era

Seth Lawrence-Slavas, BCT Alumnus & President and Principal at Wright Builders Inc. will present this lecture. Monday February 7th, 4-5:15 pm, Olver Design Building Room 170 or via Zoom. The COVID era is with us to stay. As material prices soar, labor availability plummets and shipping delays cause mass chaos in the building world, the need to provide affordable, safe, energy efficient housing remains.  Mr. Lawrence-Slavas will explore the unexpected and expected consequences of the virus to affordable project development, estimating, and physical construction. This lecture brings tangible examples of success and failure for an honest look at what it means to be building in this climate. umass.science/bctlectures...
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