The Brasfield & Gorrie Student Design Competition is an annual interdisciplinary design competition composed of teams of students from each department in the 国产BT, Art and Design (CAAD) at Mississippi State University. The goal is to expose students to an interdisciplinary project delivery system to facilitate the design of a structure that incorporates sustainability, innovation and LEED construction principles. It is the goal of the competition to overcome preconceived ideas of the roles traditionally assumed by the various disciplines in the college.
The Mississippi State University Building Construction Science (BCS) degree program was established by the Mississippi Board of Trustees of the Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) in 2006. The program joined the School of Architecture, Department of Art, and Interior Design Program in the 国产BT, Art and Design 鈥 which was established in 2004.
The BCS Program stemmed from a request from the Mississippi Associated Builders and Contractors in1999.
3B & Studio 4: Third-Year Collaborative Studio
ARC 3546: Studio 3B/ BCS 3126: Studio 4
Third-year, spring
The Department of Building Construction Science continues to enjoy excellent support from dedicated construction professionals through their active and voluntary participation in the BCS Industry Advisory Board (IAB). Through its efforts, this board merges the needs and expectations of the construction industry with the academy to form a strong partnership that enhances the quality of the education needed to produce the construction professional of the 21st century. The board supports the BCS department through giving input into and influencing the direction of the program.
A student team participated in the National Roofing Contractor鈥檚 Alliance (NRCA) competition. The alliance's 2019 Construction Management Student Competition was a 鈥渉allmark competition that promotes careers in roofing industry management. The competition is designed to challenge students' roofing knowledge, construction management skills, time management, and organizational and presentation skills.鈥
BCS students operate a student chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors, a national construction industry trade association representing more than 21,000 members.
The Mississippi State University Building Construction Science student team won third place in the Region II Design Build competition in Peachtree City, Georgia, in spring 2018. The competition is sponsored by the Associated General Contractors.
The Building Construction Science degree program has some additional fees for materials, field trips, and other items that enhance our students鈥 education. Theprogram strives to be able to offer comparatively low lab fees thanks to support from alumni and friends.
Students also need to purchase a variety of tools and materials to help them succeed in their studio coursework.
Advising is available to and encouraged of all students.
A signup sheet to meet with your advisor will be posted in the main office.
It is the student鈥檚 responsibility to sign鈥恥p for an advising appointment. If you do not participate in advising, it is assumed that you understand the process and take responsibility for your registration.
