Del E. Webb School of Construction

Willmeng is proud of our relationship with Arizona State University and to be a part of the Sun Devil community. With nearly 100 current team members who are ASU graduates, it's a true privilege to be continually involved with ASU and the professionals who come out of the school. We're excited to celebrate James Murphy, who has been recognized as an honoree of the Sun Devil 100 program by the ASU Alumni Association for 10 consecutive years! His journey from ASU to leading Willmeng is a testament to his dedication, vision, and leadership. Congratulations, James, on this well-deserved recognition — we're lucky to have you at the helm of our team.

After nearly two decades of teaching at ASU’s Del E. Webb School of Construction, Professor Danielle Feroleto continued the tradition of taking her class to tour two local general contractors. This year, we thank Okland Construction and CHASSE Building Team for sharing their space, insights, and resources with the students. These tours are a highlight of the semester, offering students examples of strong branding and marketing on display in successful companies. Many thanks to Barry Chasse, Lisa Fernandez, Jason Light, and Aidan Curley for their hospitality and for connecting curriculum and construction in a real-world setting.

The Del E. Webb School of Construction thanks Burns & McDonnell, specifically Kelsey Bowman, MBA, CSPO and Cody Duplisea, P.E., PMP, for teaching CON 598 - Project Managment Principles this week. This class demonstrates Industry-Integration as it is a collaboration with Burns & McDonnell and Project Management Institute. None of this would be possible without Dr. Daniel Mehrabi, Ph.D., PMP.

Del E. Webb School of Construction?graduates are highly sought after, with a nearly 100% job placement rate for students who earn a bachelor's degree in?#construction?management and technology. ? Since its founding in 1957, the school has adapted with the times to incorporate modern?#technology?and hands-on?#internship?experiences into its curriculum. ? Learn more about opportunities at the school known for training construction management and?#engineering?leaders. https://ow.ly/U9tg50TRXKx??????? #students?#careers?#leaders?#college?#parents?#ASUEngineering

??Reflecting on the DBIA National Conference & Expo 2024!?? Earlier this month, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the?Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) National Conference & Expo 2024?in Dallas, Texas. This outstanding experience significantly enhanced my understanding of the?Design-Build delivery method. Hearing perspectives from?owners, designers, and contractors?through various discussion panels broadened my knowledge and deepened my understanding of?collaboration, risk allocation, and team decision-making?in Design-Build projects. Some of the event highlights included: The session on?“Optimizing Team Decision-Making and Risk Allocation with Progressive Design-Build,”which provided valuable strategies for advancing project outcomes. Alex Banayan’s session, where he shared insights from his book?The Third Door, inspiring us to break down barriers and overcome fear to unlock new opportunities for success. The conference also offered fantastic networking opportunities, allowing me to connect with many industry leaders and fellow Design-Build professionals. I was especially grateful to shadow?Jim Whitaker, FAIA, FDBIA and?Thom Kurmel, DDes, AIA, DBIA, FHFI whose advice and shared experiences were incredibly inspiring. A heartfelt thank you to the?Del E. Webb School of Construction,?chair Tim Becker, and?DBIA ASU Student Chapter Advisor David Grau ?for providing me the opportunity to participate in this conference. #DBIA #DBIAConference2024 #ProgressiveDesignBuild

The Sigma Lambda Chi International (SLC) Chapter at Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University upheld its ideal of service by volunteering this weekend. The Del E. Webb School of Construction is proud of our students learning to work at a crew and benefiting those in need. Thank you, Faculty Advisor Kristen Hurtado!

The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Student Chapter at Arizona State University appreciates Ryan Abbott of Clayco for presenting at its November monthly meeting. Ryan spoke about current Clayco projects and offered a curiosity-provoking perspective of the high-tech integrated future of construction. Del E. Webb School of Construction students Dagan Graham and Luke Bishop contributed to the presentation by adding their perspectives as Clayco interns.

Industry-Integration, a guiding principle for the Del E. Webb School of Construction, was demonstrated this morning by The PENTA Building Group. Ray Gonzales and Alex Ortega taught planning of tribal game construction projects. Thank you!

The Del E. Webb School of Construction will be hiring an Administrative Associate to support the program starting mid-December 2024. Not required, yet it is preferred to have someone with experience working at a construction company. Please help us find the perfect person for this role. https://lnkd.in/gGCEqHMZ

The Del E. Webb School of Construction thanks Jake Speck of Kiewit for teaching CON 495 today on the topic of Planning Light Rail Construction Projects. The class was sponsored by the Arizona Chapter AGC, who provided donuts and an invitation for our students to engage with AGC. Thank you, Corey Foster, for the amazing energy and career development recommendations.