Chip Mansfield

Kennesaw State University's Bachelor of Science in Construction Management is one of the largest construction management programs in the United States. The department offers both Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Construction Management, along with undergraduate certificates and a minor, creating multiple pathways for students entering or advancing within the profession.

For Joy Svoboda, involvement with the American Council for Construction Education has always been about more than accreditation. It is about people…bringing construction industry professionals and educators together, creating opportunities for students, developing future leaders, and strengthening the connection between what happens in the classroom and what happens in the construction industry.

Colorado State University's Department of Construction Management has prepared generations of professionals to shape the built environment with skill, integrity, and vision. As the department celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2026, it stands as one of the country's most respected construction management programs—combining academic excellence, hands-on learning, innovative research, and deep industry engagement to prepare graduates for successful careers in every sector of the construction indus