Competitions
Our various student groups participate in annual competitions, including the following. Interested in participating? Follow the links to learn more.
- Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 1 Construction Management Competition. This competition brings hundreds of students from the Northeast along with faculty and industry partners together for a long weekend of challenge and fun. Learn More...
- National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Student Competition. This competition focuses on residential development and construction and is held at the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. Learn More...
- National Collegiate Landscape Competition. Hosted by the National Association of Landscape Professionals, this event has been the landscape industry's career-defining event for 50 years, helping students launch their futures and employers discover top talent.
Design-Build Program
UMass DesignBuild (UMDB) brings together students from the UMass Building and Construction Technology Program and the UMass Department of Architecture to design and build innovative, small-scale, affordable housing for under-served communities in Western Massachusetts.
Our mission is to provide transformational educational experiences that empower our students to become ethical leaders in their chosen professions.
As energy codes in Massachusetts continue to become more stringent, UMDB projects continue to improve on energy efficiency while also reducing embodied carbon through the incorporation of alternative sustainable materials including wood fiber insulation, locally-sourced wood products, and compressed straw-bale wall assemblies.
Internships
Our students pursue summer or winter internships in their respective programs. Those are important components of their education because they provide hands-on experience and help build practical skills needed to address real-world environmental challenges. Internships also offer valuable networking opportunities and insight into potential career paths in the field. Depending on curricular requirements, internships can be credited, but that is not always necessary.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Students in NRC and ENVISCI have the opportunity to find research experiences in our various labs while pursuing their undergraduate degree. Some research opportunities are paid positions and students can earn valuable credit as they are conducting resume-building research.