Building Construction Science

Spotlight
Michele Herrmann, Esq.

Michele Herrmann’s educational background makes her a unique and valuable asset to the Building Construction Science degree program at Mississippi State University. Her undergraduate studio background in architecture combined with her law degree helps her understand the format of the construction management program’s hands-on, studio-based curriculum and develop projects in that format.

Inside the Classroom: BCS 3213 Electrical Systems

Class: BCS 3213 Electrical Systems

Professor: Edward Kemp

Date: November 20, 2018

Several students participated in wiring components of the recently constructed tiny house built by first-year studio students.

Students were divided up into pairs, and each group was responsible for installing the electrical wiring, boxes, breaker(s), switches and receptacles for their respective circuits.

Inside the Classroom: BCS 3213 Electrical Systems

Class: BCS 3213 Electrical Systems

Professor: Edward Kemp

Date: October 4, 2019

The BCS 3213 class visited a residential project to view electrical components roughed-in as well as the electrical panel and service entrance.

The students were led by Mr. Joyner Williams, chief building official for the city of Starkville.

 

Ford now leading MSU’s Building Construction Science Program

A longtime educator and licensed professional engineer is the new director of Mississippi State University’s Building Construction Science program.

George D. Ford comes to the state’s leading university after serving 14 years in the construction management program and the College of Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University in North Carolina, where he earned a doctorate in educational leadership.

Inside the Classroom: BCS 3213 Electrical Systems

Course: BCS 3213 Electrical Systems 

Professor: Edward Kemp

Date: September 2018

The BCS 3213 Electrical Systems class visited Old Main Academic Center and were hosted by Mr. JD Hardy, associate director of engineering services for MSU's Planning, Design and Construction Administration office.

Architecture

(662) 325-2202

Building Construction Science

(662) 325-8305

Interior Design

(662) 325-0530

Dean's Office

(662) 325-5150