SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
ACCE Announces Idris Soliu as Recipient of the Dupree Construction Education Fund Scholarship
Supporting the Next Generation of Construction Management Educators
Mr. Idris Soliu
Ph.D. candidate in Construction Management at the University of Washington
The American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) is pleased to recognize Mr. Idris Soliu, a Ph.D. candidate in Construction Management at the University of Washington, as a recipient of the Dupree Construction Education Fund Scholarship. This scholarship supports promising construction professionals pursuing advanced degrees and preparing for careers in higher education, helping develop the next generation of faculty who will educate and inspire future construction industry leaders.
Idris brings a valuable combination of academic knowledge, practical industry experience, and a passion for teaching to his doctoral studies. As a Quantity Surveyor and construction management instructor, he understands the importance of connecting classroom instruction with the practical challenges and decisions construction professionals face on the job.
His research at the University of Washington focuses on adopting the circular economy in the built environment and the role of technology in construction. These areas of study are increasingly relevant as the construction industry explores new approaches to resource efficiency, sustainability, innovation, and project delivery.
Through his research and teaching, Idris hopes to prepare future construction managers to embrace emerging technologies, think critically, and make informed decisions that help build a more efficient, sustainable construction industry.
A Commitment to Construction Management Education
Beyond his doctoral research, Idris is committed to a faculty career in an ACCE-accredited construction management program. His goal is to bring practical construction experience into the classroom, giving students a strong foundation in industry principles and real-world applications.
Idris recognizes that today's construction management graduates must navigate a rapidly advancing industry with evolving expectations. By combining academic instruction with industry perspectives, he hopes to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to become effective construction professionals and future industry leaders.
Reflecting on the scholarship and his professional aspirations, Idris shared:
“I am grateful to the ACCE Dupree Scholarship and its investment in future construction educators. My goal is to help students connect classroom learning to the decisions they will make on real projects. I look forward to contributing to construction management education and staying involved with ACCE.” - Idris Soliu
Investing in the Future of Construction Education
The Dupree Construction Education Fund Scholarship reflects ACCE's ongoing commitment to strengthening construction management education by encouraging qualified industry professionals and scholars to pursue careers in academia.
The scholarship provides awards of up to $5,000 to individuals pursuing an advanced degree in construction management who aspire to teach in an ACCE-accredited construction management program. Eligible applicants must have been accepted into a master's or Ph.D. program in construction management at an institution with an ACCE-accredited undergraduate program.
By supporting future educators like Idris Soliu, ACCE helps ensure construction management programs continue to benefit from faculty who bring industry experience, innovative research, and a commitment to student success into the classroom.
ACCE congratulates Idris Soliu on receiving the Dupree Construction Education Fund Scholarship and looks forward to his continued contributions to construction management education and the construction industry.
Learn More About the Dupree Construction Education Fund Scholarship
Are you a construction industry professional considering a career in higher education? The Dupree Construction Education Fund Scholarship may help support your pursuit of an advanced degree and your goal of becoming a construction management educator.
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CEO/President, American Council for Construction
