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ARTICLES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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ACCE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT
Howdy ACCE Friends As part of our continued communication effort, we are highlighting specific accredited programs within the ACCE...
Steve Nellis
Dec 1, 20232 min read
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Dr. Charles Berryman, PhD, CPC Professor, Construction Management Department Chair Chair of the Contractors Educational Trust Fund (CETF)...
Steve Nellis
Nov 13, 20231 min read
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Evolution of Construction Education
In the early 1970s, colleges and universities began recognizing construction as a distinct discipline, separate from civil engineering or ar
Chip Mansfield
Nov 6, 20233 min read
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Scholars study new methods for safer digging near jobsite buried utility lines
AUGUST 24, 2022 On the jobsite, buried utility lines pose a threat of serious injury or death to excavator operators; excavation mishaps...
Richard Nira
Oct 10, 20231 min read
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Demolition Woman
NOVEMBER 16, 2022 Professor seeks to turn trash into new, sustainable structures Buildings that face demolition could soon be transformed...
Sarah Wilson
Oct 10, 20236 min read
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Construction degree meeting demands for skilled construction industry workers in Central Florida
Some sectors including building construction, specialty trade contractors, and heavy and civil engineering construction are expected to grow
Steve Nellis
Sep 18, 20231 min read
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ACCE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT
Howdy ACCE Friends As part of our continued communication effort, we are highlighting specific accredited programs within the ACCE...
Chip Mansfield
Sep 5, 20233 min read
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ACCE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT
Founded in 1927, the University of Houston is the largest public research university in Houston and the third-largest university in Texas.
Chip Mansfield
Sep 1, 20232 min read
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ACCE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT
After generations of delivering a high-quality education, Alfred State College knows how to assist first-generation college students
Chip Mansfield
Sep 1, 20233 min read
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ACCE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT
Illinois Governor William H. Bissell signed the law creating Illinois State Normal University (ISNU) on February 18, 1857
Chip Mansfield
Sep 1, 20232 min read
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Let's Join Forces to Make Construction Education the Best
National accreditation of construction education programs guarantees consistent excellence through rigorous standards put in place ...
Chip Mansfield
May 31, 20233 min read
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Opportunities for Women in the Construction Industry
Women bring a unique perspective to the construction industry. Their attention to detail, focus on safety, and ability to collaborate...
Chip Mansfield
May 31, 20232 min read
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Chapter One: The Birth of the American Council for Construction Education
As the construction process became more technical in terms of the types of materials, tools and equipment being used,.
stevenellis4
May 11, 20236 min read
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Accreditation of Construction Education Programs
This document was developed utilizing many resources and historical documents.
stevenellis4
May 11, 20233 min read
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Historic Overview of Accreditation
Accreditation of post-secondary education in the United States grew out of attempts in the late 1800’s by certain colleges and universities
stevenellis4
May 11, 20232 min read
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ACCE Applies for Change in Scope of Recognition from Council for Higher Education Accreditation
ACCE is requesting a change to its Scope of Recognition from the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The ACCE Board of...
Steve Nellis
Mar 14, 20232 min read
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A BLUEPRINT FOR CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION
Organic buildings are the strength and lightness of the spider’s spinning, buildings qualified by light, bred by native character to...
Chip Mansfield
Mar 8, 20235 min read
784 views
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