We are Hiring: Facilities and Events Manager

We are Hiring: Facilities and Events Manager

Job Summary The Facilities and Events Manager for the John W. Olver Design Building is responsible for the day-to-day operational management, facilities and events oversight, and instructional infrastructure support for a complex, high-use academic facility which houses three departments: Architecture, Building and Construction Technology, and Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning. The position balances competing priorities across multiple departments and stakeholders while advancing shared operational goals and maintaining a high level of customer service.Serves as the primary operational liaison among faculty, staff, students, campus service units, and external partners. This position ensures that building facilities, instructional spaces, technologies, and event infrastructure are maintained and operated effectively in support of the academic, research, outreach, and public engagement missions of the participating departments.The Facilities and Events Manager oversees building operations; develops and maintains productive relationships with campus partners including Facilities and Campus Services, Environmental Health and Safety, and Information Technology; and manages processes that ensure classrooms, studios, labs, exhibition spaces, and collaborative environments remain safe, functional,...
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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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2026 BCT Awards and Scholarships Announced

2026 BCT Awards and Scholarships Announced

The annual Environmental Conservation awards picnic is traditionally where we honor the current year’s group of BCT award and scholarship recipients. This is always an exciting part of the academic year because we can shine a light on outstanding student achievements and provide scholarship support for our well-deserving students. The complete list of the 2025-26 award and scholarship winners is shown below the image and more pictures from the event can be found at the end of this post and here. Congratulations to all the recipients!!! We are tremendously proud of you all!!! 2025-26 Award Recipients BCT Outstanding Senior Award Brennan Ibbitson Associated General Contractors of Western Massachusetts: Building and Construction Technology Endowment Ana Guaman, Cadighan Gladu Building and Construction Technology Alumni Scholarship for Academic Merit Lucas Oles Building and Construction Technology Alumni Scholarship for Leadership Brennan Ibbitson Harry L. Folsom Award from the Donald B. Hyde Memorial Scholarship Fund D'jackyna Celestin Harry and Virginia Braconier Scholarship Tom Peti Henry E. Zottoli Memorial Scholarship TJ Michel, John Bowler Gallery...
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Enroll Now in Our Summer 2026 Online Courses

Enroll Now in Our Summer 2026 Online Courses

Our BCT Summer 2026 online courses are now available on UMass University+. These are open to you whether you are a matriculated student or not and can provide valuable skills as well as credits towards your major or minor. Want to complete a BCT Minor? You can use these courses for that. Available Courses: Energy Efficient Housing (BCT 211) Energy conservation in contemporary residential construction. Emphasis on: energy efficient building materials, products and construction technology; alternative energy sources; passive solar design; environmental concerns, regulatory issues and building codes. Construction Estimating (BCT 314) Any successful building construction project relies on accurate and consistent cost estimates. This course provides students with the skills and background to perform construction estimating, bidding, and cost management. Lectures will cover quantity take-off from construction documents and estimate costs for material, labor, equipment, overhead, and profit. Students are required to prepare and submit a formal bid which details an estimate for a building construction project. Furthermore, students will also be introduced to leading construction estimating software utilized in...
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Sign up now for our Summer 2026 Pre-College Program: BCT’s Sustainable Building Lab

Sign up now for our Summer 2026 Pre-College Program: BCT’s Sustainable Building Lab

BCT is this year again offering a summer pre-college program for high-schoolers that are interested in construction and in finding out how to make buildings sustainable! Rising 10th–12th graders get a feel for what college is like while earning two (2) college credits that can be applied towards the Building and Construction Technology Program (BCT) at UMass, or others. Enroll NOW to save your child’s spot in these exciting programs! BCT's Sustainable Building Lab Discover how buildings shape the world – and how to make them better! Join us for two action-packed weeks at UMass Amherst where high school students will dive into the world of building design, construction, and sustainability. This isn’t just sitting in a classroom – it’s about designing, building, and exploring the future of the built environment. This pre-college course is dedicated to investigating sustainability in the Built Environment with a series of hands-on activities that will explore:  Digital design using the computer-aided design (CAD) software Sketchup Energy efficiency in residential and commercial...
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