Author: Tori Crockett
The AGC Education & Research Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026–2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship Program, awarding $512,500 in renewable scholarship commitments to 139 outstanding students representing 61 colleges and universities across the United States. Made possible through the generosity of endowed scholarship funds and donors, these scholarships invest in the next generation of construction professionals. Selected from more than 300 completed applications, recipients were chosen through a rigorous evaluation process that included a comprehensive application review. Unlike many scholarship programs, the AGC Education & Research Foundation’s selection process extends beyond the written application. Scholarship finalists participate in personal interviews with construction industry professionals, providing applicants the opportunity…
Building the Future: Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship Applications Are Open! The future of the construction industry starts with today’s students. The AGC Education & Research Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2027–2028 Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship Program, providing financial support and national recognition to students preparing for careers in commercial construction. Thanks to the generosity of AGC members, local chapters, industry partners, and individual donors, the Foundation awards more than 150 scholarships each year to outstanding students pursuing construction-related degrees. These scholarships not only help offset the cost of higher education but also recognize students who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to the construction industry. …
The AGC Education & Research Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 AGC Outstanding Student Chapter Awards. These awards recognize student chapters that exemplify AGC’s core values of Skill, Responsibility, and Integrity while making a meaningful impact on their members, campuses, communities, and the construction industry. The Outstanding Student Chapter Awards provide an opportunity for chapters across the country to showcase their accomplishments and earn national recognition in one of four categories: New/Emerging AGC Student Chapter Award Recognizes student chapters in their early years that have demonstrated exceptional growth in membership, engagement, industry involvement,…
Use Your Voice to Shape the Future of Construction! For more than 50 years, the James L. Allhands Essay Competition has challenged construction students to think critically about the future of the industry and share innovative ideas that can make a lasting impact. Established by the late James L. Allhands—one of the founding members of AGC and a prolific author of construction-related publications—the competition recognizes an outstanding student essay on a topic that advances technological, educational, or vocational expertise within the construction industry. The AGC Education & Research Foundation is now accepting entries for the 2027 James L. Allhands Essay Competition, inviting students to explore one of today’s…
Bring the Jobsite to the Classroom: Applications Now Open for the 2027 Robert L. Bowen Industry Residency Program What happens when construction educators step out of the classroom and onto an active jobsite? They return with first-hand industry experience that transforms the way they teach. The AGC Education & Research Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2027 Robert L. Bowen Industry Residency Program, an immersive professional development opportunity that connects construction faculty with AGC member companies for meaningful, hands-on industry experience. Unlike a traditional jobsite tour, the Industry Residency Program places faculty directly on a project team, working alongside…
Know an Educator Who Inspires the Next Generation? Nominate Them Today! Exceptional educators do more than teach—they inspire, mentor, and prepare the next generation of construction professionals. The AGC Education & Research Foundation is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the 2027 Outstanding Educator Award, recognizing faculty members whose passion, innovation, and leadership are shaping the future of the construction industry. Each year, this prestigious national award honors an outstanding educator who has demonstrated excellence in the classroom while fostering meaningful connections between academia and industry. Whether through innovative teaching methods, impactful mentorship, or a commitment to preparing students for successful careers, these educators leave a lasting impression on…
The AGC Education and Research Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of a new endowed scholarship fund made possible through the leadership and generosity of Monadnock Construction. This new scholarship reflects Monadnock’s commitment to strengthening the construction industry’s workforce and investing in the next generation of leaders. Through this permanent endowment, the Foundation will award scholarships annually in Monadnock’s name–supporting students pursuing careers in construction and helping to ensure a strong, talented pipeline for the future. Monadnock’s engagement with the Foundation builds on a shared belief in the transformative power of education and opportunity. The firm’s leadership has expressed…
As construction activity continues across the country, AGC Foundation scholarship recipients are spending their summers gaining hands-on experience with AGC member companies. From commercial building projects and heavy civil construction to estimating and field operations, these internships help students apply what they learn in the classroom to the field. At the same time, students create incomparable relationships with industry professionals. The AGC Education & Research Foundation is excited to highlight several scholarship recipients who are spending their summers learning from AGC member firms and contributing to projects that shape communities nationwide. Julian Rash, a rising senior at the University of…
The AGC Education and Research Foundation is proud to celebrate a major milestone for the Arkansas Construction Education Foundation (ACEF) following the groundbreaking of its new 40,000-square-foot workforce training facility in Arkansas. Earlier this year, Cass Sobek of Kiewit Infrastructure was named the recipient of the 2026 Bowen Prize for Great Builders for his outstanding leadership on Arkansas’ transformative 30 Crossing Project. In connection with the award, the AGC Education and Research Foundation donated $50,000 toward ACEF’s new workforce training campus to support the future of construction education and skilled trades training in Arkansas. The new facility will include 24,000…
The AGC Education and Research Foundation is proud to recognize two outstanding students from the University of North Texas who were selected by 2026 Outstanding Educator Award recipient Dr. Orlando Bagcal to receive scholarship support through the Foundation’s Outstanding Educator program. As part of the award, Dr. Bagcal was allowed to direct two $2,500 scholarships to deserving students who exemplify leadership, academic achievement, and a passion for the construction industry. He selected Ashley Aragon and Gerardo De La O, both graduating seniors in UNT’s Construction Management program. Ashley Aragon Ashley Aragon, a first-generation college student and President of the Association…