SACRAMENTO CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT EDUCATION FOUNDATION
PROGRAM
Department Chair
Gareth Figgess
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Professor Gareth FIggess, Chair of the Department of Construction Management at California State University, Sacramento has an Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management, both from California State University, Sacramento.
Professor Anderson’s work with students includes:
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Faculty Advisor for the Construction Management Student Association (CMSA).
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Faculty Advisor for US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015
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Faculty Advisor for 2016 SMUD Tiny House Competition
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Faculty Teaching Coach for ASC’s annual regional student competition, a competition that CSUS dominates every year!
Professor Figgess is well-respected amongst his students and peers and is a valued partner with SCMEF.
Program Goals​
To prepare students for the demands of their profession, our nationally-accredited Construction Management Program offers a broad curriculum emphasizing engineering fundamentals, construction management , business administration, art, the humanities, social sciences, and analytical and communication skills. Our emphasis is practical: in the classroom, students learn from current case studies and solve real-world problems provided by full and part-time faculty, alumni and advisors from the industry. The summer and part-time employment in construction that we help our students obtain augments theoretical knowledge.
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To learn more about the CM Program, visit the department’s website
Construction Management Student Association
2023-2024 CMSA Officers
Mason Davidson - President
Fernando Gonzalez - Vice President
Joel Gonzalez - Treasurer
JR Reyes - Secretary
Bryan Hernandez Rincon - Event Coordinator
Jorge Raya Perez - Event Coordinator
Diego Menard - Social Media Coordinator
Sac State CM Alumni Chapter
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The Construction Management Chapter was organized in 2010 for the purpose of promoting the common interests of its members and the benefit of the University and its alumni.
These interests include:
•Engaging alumni with the University
•Enriching the learning experience for students through alumni classroom involvement
•Providing scholarship opportunities for students
•Ensure the Sac State CM department is recognized as the premier construction management program in the country
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To inquire about becoming part of the Sac State CM Alumni Chapter, please email jaime.dent@csus.edu
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OUR STUDENTS
Competitions
Students build their skills through participation in student competitions where rigorous training and instruction by industry coaches provide actual field-level experiences.
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CM Alumni
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We will be a driving force in the mentoring of current students and the support of our Sac State Construction Management program by building a strong alumni membership and providing opportunities for participation from alumni and local industry.
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CM Graduates
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“Remarkable industry support, 100% job placement, passionate students, excellent professors, and continued outstanding performance in national competitions arguably render our Department of Construction Management (CM) the keeper of one of the nation’s top Construction Management programs.” - Lorenzo M. Smith, Ph.D., Dean, College of Engineering and Computer Science, California State University, Sacramento
STUDENT COMPETITIONS
2023 ASC Region 6 & 7 Student Competition
34th Annual ASC Region 6 & 7
Student Competition Goes Virtual
33rd Annual ASC Region 6 & 7
Student Competition in Reno
In February, the Associated School of Construction (ASC) held the Region 6 & 7 Student Competition in Reno, Nevada. Sacramento State Construction Management Students brought home three third-place finishes at this year’s competition. More than 50 universities consisting of 207 teams and 1,540 students competed in this year’s event. Award criteria include estimating, bidding, planning, scheduling, presentation skills, creativity, understanding of sound construction techniques, and thoughtful methodologies. It was great that SCMEF was able to help coordinate coaches and assist in the fundraising to support the students participating in the event. I want to thank all the coaches, company sponsors, SCMEF members, the participating CSUS facility, and others that make this event possible. Congratulations to the CM Department and students for another great showing at the competition. Mike Wills, President
Heavy Civil Team
Design Build Team
Open Concrete Team
ASC Region 3 Concrete Solutions Competition in Chicago
The Sac State Construction Management department is proud to announce another historical first-place win for their Concrete Solutions team. This illustrious team has achieved 12 national wins in the past seven years, placing every time they compete. To date, the team has achieved nine 1st place wins, one 2nd place win, and two 3rd place wins.
INTERNSHIPS
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Sac State CM Students
Summer Internship at Granite Construction
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IN THE FIELD
Students visiting a Lund Construction Project
See News section for the latest student project visits.