A waterpark project in Florida helped Missouri State University construction management and interior design students prove they can compete with the best in the nation. A team of students finished in the top four at the 2026 Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) Student Chapter Competition. It is part of the MCAA Annual Convention, which took place March 15-19 … [Read more...] about Blueprints for success
Missouri State University construction management and interior design students demonstrated industry-level skills at the 2025 Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 4 Competition. The teams, comprising 36 students, earned multiple top finishes. The students showed they can compete with the nation’s top construction programs. “This level of success reflects the … [Read more...] about Construction and interior design students shine at regional competition
Hard work, teamwork and Bear pride carried Missouri State University’s construction management students to a trivia victory at the 2025 MCAA GreatFutures Forum. Held from Oct. 9-11 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the event focused on learning, networking and industry growth. The MCAA (Mechanical Contractors Association of America) hosts the forum each year. It brings together … [Read more...] about Construction students celebrate a national title
Meet Missouri State University alumna Carly Hendrickson, a project engineer at Newkirk Novak Construction Partners, who is breaking barriers and transforming communities through construction. Hailing from Prairie Village, Kansas, Hendrickson’s path to this role was shaped not only by her academic experiences, but also by an unexpected twist life brought her way. A turn … [Read more...] about Making waves in a male-dominated field
Hailing from Osborn, Missouri, a small farming town in northwest Missouri, Travis Peaslee’s path to Missouri State University has been anything but conventional. After serving as a crew chief in the United States Air Force in Destin, Florida, he decided to embark on a new chapter in Springfield, Missouri, alongside his brother. “I served six years of active duty in the … [Read more...] about From military service to construction management