2025 TSACS D+CM

Monday, February 10, 2025 12:00 PM
Friday, February 14, 2025 5:00 PM

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2025 TSACS D+CM EXPO

The D+CM Expo is hosted by the Robert R. Taylor School of Architecture and Construction Science on the historic campus of Tuskegee University. Our mission is to connect our students with the newest developments in the architecture, construction, and design industries. This is accomplished through a week-long event featuring career fairs, seminars, and workshops. This year, companies are invited to attend the in-person event February 10th-14th, 2025!

Monday, February 10th, 2025 (Willcox C Building Multipurpose Room)

***Required for all Architecture and CSM Students***

1:00 PM - 1:15 PM CT | Welcome & D+CM Expo Overview

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM CT | 2025 TSACS D+CM Expo Keynote

2018 TSACS Architecture Graduate and Newly Licensed Architect

Jordan Crawford, AIA, NOMA

Jordan Crawford is a graduate of Tuskegee University and a licensed architect with seven years of experience in light and heavy commercial projects. He has played a key role in a variety of developments, from large-scale mixed-use projects such as Atlanta’s Midtown Union to undergraduate research labs and facilities.

As a senior design manager and lead design consultant at WSP, Jordan currently oversees multiple projects under the ATLNext program, supporting the expansion of Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

Beyond his technical contributions to the design industry, he is passionate about mentorship, facilitating workshops and serving on the advisory board for Atlanta’s Global Impact Academy—a STEM magnet high school in South Fulton County that serves a predominantly Black student population. A strong advocate for professional empowerment, Jordan emphasizes the importance of licensure and certification while investing in specialized expertise.

2:15 PM - 4:00 PM CT | Navigating Success during the D+CM Expo

Includes Networking Break, Refreshments Served*

Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 (Willcox A Building)

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM CT | Company Table Setup, Continental Breakfast for Companies

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CT | Open Career Fair - Click Link for Floor Plan

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT | Career Fair Day 1

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learning Session: Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) + BIM Modeling for Career Readiness
***Required for Architecture / CSM Freshmen, CSM Sophomores, All Students Encouraged***
Alumni Highlight: Mariah Stewart, DPR Project Engineer and MEP Coordinator
Presenter: Keonia Woods, DPR VDC Sr. Project Engineer

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT | Company Lunch

Architecture Representatives - Willcox A 2nd Floor Team Room

Construction Representatives - Willcox A Room 104

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM CT | Career Fair Day 1

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CT | Company Mixer and Reception (Margaret Murray Washington Rotunda) ***Business Attire***

Wednesday, February 12th, 2025 (Willcox A Building)

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM CT | Company Table Setup, Continental Breakfast for Companies

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT | Career Fair Day 2

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learning Session: Understanding the Construction Lifecycle and the Important Roles of a Preconstruction Professional and Project Manager
***Required for Architecture / CSM Freshmen, CSM Sophomores, All Students Encouraged***
Presenter: Keenan Arnold (Balfour Beatty, Senior Preconstruction Manager)
Presenter: Travis Alford (Balfour Beatty, Senior Project Manager)

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT | Company Lunch, Grab & Go

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM CT | Career Fair Day 2

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Learning Session: The Design-Build Process - Pairing Architecture and Construction

***Required for Architecture / CSM Freshmen, CSM Sophomores, All Students Encouraged***

Presenter: Michael Moore (Performance Services, Business Development Manager)

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CT
Learning Lesson: Bridging Connections: Robert R. Taylor, MIT, and Graduate School Opportunities
***Required for Architecture / CSM Freshmen, CSM Sophomores, All Students Encouraged***

Presenter: Nandini S. Choudhury, LCSW, MPH (MIT, Department of Architecture)

Required for all Architecture + CSM Students

New Event 2025 TSACS D+CM Symposium

Design from the Ashes: Creating Spaces of Resilience

The 2025 Design and Construction Management Expo invites faculty members, graduate students, and design professionals to submit papers and posters for the Faculty and Studio Symposium. This year's theme, Design from the Ashes: Creating Spaces of Resilience, explores innovative approaches to designing built environments that foster resilience, regeneration, and sustainability in the face of adversity—be it from natural disasters, social disruptions, or environmental challenges.

Theme Overview: As we confront increasingly frequent environmental and social challenges, architecture and design play a pivotal role in creating spaces that not only withstand disruption but emerge stronger, more adaptable, and more connected to the communities they serve. The symposium will examine how design can transform areas of devastation into foundations for resilience, recovery, and regeneration.

Note: The Symposium is a student-based event; however, professionals are welcome to attend.

Thursday, February 13th, 2025 (Willcox C Building, Multipurpose)

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CT | NAHB, AGC, and ABC Informational

11:00 AM - 12:00 AM CT | AIAS and NOMAS

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT | NOMAS Charrette

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM CT | Symposium

Friday, February 14th, 2025 (Willcox C Building, Multipurpose)

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT | Symposium

Career Fair and Interview Logisitics

Student Interviews

Companies are encouraged to review student résumés prior to the Expo career fair. Students who wish to be considered for pre-selected interviews have provided their résumés and/or work samples in the links below. Please note that the documents shared do not include all student résumés, only those from students seeking consideration for pre-selected interviews. Some students have already committed to employment opportunities, while others may request sign up for "walk-up" interviews during the career fair.

2025 Architecture Resumes - Access Link

2025 CSM Resumes - Access Link

This year, TSACS will use SignUpGenius to digitize the student interview sign-up process. Once your company has identified the students it wishes to interview, please email them directly and provide the sign-up access link to confirm their intent to interview, as well as the date and time for their interview during the Expo.

Please note that it is not mandatory for companies to pre-select students for interviews. Sign-up forms can be printed and placed on company tables during the career fair for any students seeking "walk-up" opportunities. Sign up for “Walk-up” interviews are encouraged Tuesday, February 11th from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM.

Career Fair Table

Expect a 6-foot table, a black tablecloth, and two task chairs. Free-standing banners are welcome; however, please tuck them behind your table or directly to the side to clear the walkway. Company-branded tablecloths and handouts are welcome. If you would like to showcase projects, we suggest the use of an IPAD or laptop that can hold charge or be recharged during the lunch hour. This suggestion is due to possible trip hazards and unforeseen Wi-Fi/electrical issues.

Note: If your company needs to mail items prior to the career fair, please make sure your items are delivered by Wednesday, February 5th, 2025. The mailing address is provided below. Please also note, TSACS is unable to ship your items back. Arrangements should be made to drop off at an Auburn or Montgomery shipping location following departure from the Expo.

ATTN: Ms. Terrell Jones

Robert Taylor School of Architecture and Construction Science and Management (TSACS)

Tuskegee University

Wilcox Bldg C, Rm 115

1200 W. Montgomery Rd.

Tuskegee, AL 36088

Travel Logisitics

Expo Location:

Tuskegee University Willcox A Building (1200 West Montgomery Road, Tuskegee, AL 36088)

***Campus Access and Security:***

To access campus, all company reps must visit the security office across from the main campus gates. In preparation of this security checkpoint, please complete the form on the following page - Link. Under “how long is your visit,” please note “TSACS D+CM Expo - Tuesday/Wednesday 8 or 16 hours.”

Flight and Hotel Accommodations:

If you are flying into Atlanta, GA, please consider hotel arrangements in Auburn, AL. If you are flying into Montgomery, AL, please consider arrangements in Eastchase. Hotel accommodations are not available on Tuskegee University’s campus.

Directions:

From Birmingham, AL, take Interstate 65 South to Montgomery, then transfer to Interstate 85 North. From Mobile, AL, take Interstate 65 North to Montgomery, then transfer to Interstate 85 North. From Montgomery, AL, take Interstate 85 North to the Tuskegee/Franklin exit (Exit #32). Turn RIGHT off the exit onto Pleasant Springs Drive (Co. Rd. 50/30). Go approximately 2 miles, then turn LEFT onto Franklin Road (Co. Rd. 30). Go approximately 3 miles to the end of Franklin Rd. Take a LEFT at the traffic light onto "Old" Montgomery Rd. You will see the entrance to Tuskegee University on your left.

From Atlanta or Columbus, GA, or Auburn, take Interstate 85 South to the Tuskegee/Notasulga exit (Exit #38). Turn LEFT off the exit onto Tuskegee Airmen Blvd. (Hwy. 81). Stay on this highway (approximately 2 miles) through several 90-degree turns and you will end up on North Main Street. You will see Burger King on your left. Turn RIGHT at the first traffic light onto "Old" Montgomery Rd. Go straight through the next traffic light on "Old" Montgomery Road until you see the east end of the campus (you'll need to go several blocks further to enter through the main gate). Go to the next traffic light and you will see the main entrance to Tuskegee University on your right.

Parking:

Parking is available between the Willcox A & C Buildings, behind the Emory dorms, and near Chappie James Arena.