Auburn University McWhorter School of Building Science

Industry Executive Board member Nancy Juneau has been elected to the National Academy of Construction (NAC)’s Class of 2026!

Juneau, CEO of Juneau Construction Company, was elected by her peers and will be recognized during the NAC’s Annual Meeting on Sept. 25, 2026, in Nashville, TN.

With years in the industry, graduate student Oscar Miguel Pagan-Santana believes construction management is far more than schedules and budgets.

After more than two decades with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters, he understands how early decisions in planning, estimating and contract administration shape a project’s success long before construction begins. That mindset led him to pursue the Executive Certificates program in the McWhorter School of Building Science, where he is strengthening the leadership and technical skills that have defined his distinguished career.

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The BSCI Summer Career Expo is fast approaching!

Join us June 17, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Harbert Family Recruiting Center to connect and network with companies across the construction industry.

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Busra Yucel, a recent doctoral graduate, received the Outstanding Doctoral Student Award from the Auburn University Graduate School this spring.

A recipient of the Presidential Graduate Research Fellowship, she holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Yildiz Technical University and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Bogazici University, both of which are located in Turkey. She also earned a Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence from Harbert College of Business.

“I am grateful for this recognition and for the opportunity to contribute to research and teaching in a field that is actively evolving through innovation,” said Yucel. “This award feels like a meaningful milestone in a journey shaped by curiosity, persistence and the incredible people I’ve met along the way.”
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students applied their construction knowledge to five Service Learning projects this spring, continuing Auburn University's outreach commitment to assisting community non-profits.

As part of the School’s Service Learning program, the students—working in groups under the direction of BSCI faculty—gained hands-on experience while helping address the critical needs of organizations and individuals.

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Recent graduate Irfan Anwar was recognized in Auburn University’s 2026 Research Symposium for his work in advanced sensing and construction automation.

Anwar’s award-winning research project, “Automated Identification of Visually Similar Construction Materials Using Robotic Hyperspectral Imaging,” explores how advanced sensing technologies can improve construction automation and decision-making.

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Today’s trip is to the St. Andrews Conservation Area and an opportunity to visit the Old Course.

The first full day of our United Kingdom Study Abroad trip is underway!

This morning, students explored the Dean Conservation Area in Edinburgh—an active part of the city where historic buildings are still lived in today.

Seeing how older structures are maintained and integrated into modern city life helps students better understand the real‑world challenges construction managers face when working in established built environments—and why conservation matters.

Where will they head next?

Fifteen years into a career defined by complex industrial projects and thoughtful leadership, Stephen Coady ‘09 has been recognized as Alabama AGC’s Young Professional of the Year, an honor that reflects both his professional excellence and the relationships that have shaped his path.

For Coady, Director of Pre-construction at G.A. West & Co., Inc. in Birmingham, the award is deeply personal because it represents the trust and respect of the people he works alongside every day.

Congratulations! 👏