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’ 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’s responsibility to sign‐up 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.
The Department of Building Construction Science at Mississippi State University is designed to prepare students for careers in construction and construction-related fields. The studio-based program is one of just two programs of its kind in the nation.
Building Construction Science Banquet 2019
The 2019 annual Awards and Recognition Banquet for the Mississippi State University Building Construction Science Program was held on May 2 at the Mill Conference Center in Starkville.
To be eligible for building construction science scholarships at Mississippi State University, students must fill out the general scholarship application by the appropriate deadline.
The BCS Women’s Forum is an organization established to support females in the Department of Building Construction Science. The group discusses obstacles faced by women in the construction industry and supports networking and mentorship opportunities. All students are welcome to join.
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Student Chapter is a university-affiliated student organization for building construction science, architecture, and engineering majors. This organization is responsible for helping plan and run events for the Building Construction Science Program such as skeet shoots, career fairs, lunch-and-learns, and several other opportunities for students to connect and network with companies. ABC is also responsible for helping promote the ethical standards set forth in being a construction professional.