LSU Construction Management

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Congratulations to Katherine Shannon on graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Biology!

As one of our student workers, Katherine has been a valued part of the Construction Management department since her first week at LSU, making a lasting impact on our office and community.
“As a first-generation, out-of-state student, I never expected LSU to make as much of a lasting impact as it did. The Construction Management office has been a part of my undergraduate education since my first week at LSU. Every day gave me a new opportunity to explore campus and further my role in the Baton Rouge community.”

Katherine will continue her education through the CARE accelerated nursing program at LSU Health New Orleans and plans to graduate in May 2028 with a Bachelor of Nursing, her second degree.

Congratulations, Katherine! We are so proud of you and excited to see all you accomplish in this next chapter.

Congratulations to Colin Gele on graduating with a degree in Construction Management along with minors in Business Administration and Technical Sales!

During his time at LSU, Colin served as the 2025–2026 CSA Executive Aide and Co-Captain of the LSU ABC Competition Team, making a lasting impact on both CSA and the Construction Management department.

Originally from New Orleans, Colin will begin his career in Baton Rouge as a Project Engineer with LEMOINE in preconstruction.

“Being a part of CSA and LSU CM will always be one of the most meaningful and rewarding chapters of my life, and I can’t say thank you enough for the opportunities LSU has given me.”

Congratulations, Colin! We can’t wait to see all you accomplish.

Congratulations to all of our Construction Management seniors who graduated this semester! Each of you has made a lasting impact on both the Construction Management department and the Construction Student Association. We are proud of all you have accomplished and can’t wait to see the impact you make in the industry.

The CIAC Legacy Dinner was an unforgettable evening celebrating leadership, legacy, and the impact of our industry.

A huge thank you to our outstanding Legacy Panel featuring Edward Rispone, Pepper Rutland, Lenny Lemoine, Kenny Freeman, and Lane Grigsby, with a special surprise appearance from Roland Toups. Your insight, experience, and stories made the night truly memorable.

Special thanks as well to moderator Ken Naquin for leading such an outstanding discussion, and to Bryan Wesley for organizing and bringing this incredible event to life.

LSU Research Bites: Stronger Concrete From Plant Waste May Advance More Sustainable Construction Practices

The cells of plants, unlike those of humans, have a tough “wall” that surrounds each of them. This is composed of structural components that enable plants to grow upright without a skeleton and create materials like wood. One of the materials in plant cell walls is cellulose.

Given the amount of agricultural waste produced by crops such as sugarcane and rice in Louisiana, experts have explored a range of ways to put the leftover plant cell wall material to use.

At LSU, researchers are studying how cellulose can be formed into tiny yet very strong crystals that can be used as reinforcing fillers in materials like concrete, among other applications.

Read full article here:
https://www.lsu.edu/blog/2026/05/rb-concrete-gavilanes.php

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Congratulations to Kasra Banijamali, PhD student in Construction Management, on being selected for the CM PhD Rising Star Award for the 2025–2026 academic year, in recognition of your excellence in research, teaching, and service. Congratulations!

Congratulations to Mohammad Sadequl Islam, PhD student in Construction Management, on being selected for the CM PhD Excellence in Teaching Award for the 2025–2026 academic year! This recognition reflects his outstanding dedication to student success and excellence in teaching. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved achievement!

Wishing all of our Construction Management students the best of luck on final exams this week!