Building Construction Science

Chip Crane


Tell us a little about what you do in your role at F.L. Crane.

I stay in touch with and keep in check all 14 divisions thru my liaisons.


Why did your company join our advisory board?

We were one of the original companies that were instrumental in starting the BCS program. My son Ty was in the first graduating class.


What piece of advice do you have for students?

Try and get as much field experience as possible and find the right company fit.

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Mike Upchurch


Tell us a little about what you do in your role at Upchurch.

I handle the business side of Upchurch Plumbing, Inc., including banking, insurance bonding estimating and budgets.


Why did your company join our advisory board?

I joined the MSU IAB to help share my business and life experiences of what I have seen by years working in the industry. I also want to help the BCS program teach the students the things that they will need to work in the construction industry with the trends that I see in the field.

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Patrick Johnston


Tell us a little about what you do in your role at Turner.

My role is to provide guidance and leadership support to each project that I oversee and to ensure that we are delivering upon our contract commitments to each of our clients.


Why did your company join our advisory board?

Turner joined this board as a way to become more involved with the MSU leadership and students and to learn about the curriculum so that we can pair that with our future candidates for hire.

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Drennan Allen

Drennan Allen is a Mississippi State University BCS student.

Brett Sanders


 

 

Tell us a little about what you do in your role at Codaray.

I oversee all operations for multiple projects I’m involved in including scheduling, accounting, and QA/QC

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Scott Kilby


 Tell us a little about what you do in your role at Yates.

As a Chief Estimator, I am responsible for all aspects of the preconstruction process, which involves working with the design team, trade partners, and vendors to find the most cost-effective solutions for our clients. 


Why did your company join our advisory board?

As one of the nation's top contractors, we always look for hard-working, highly motivated, and talented employees. The MSU BCS program does an excellent job of preparing students for a successful future in construction.

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Steven Moore


Tell us a little about what you do in your role at AnderCorp.  

I oversee our management teams for the construction projects ensuring they have all resources and systems needed to perform the work in an efficient and proficient manner.  Also, I assist our Preconstruction team, helping with logistics and scheduling.

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Jeff Emerson


Tell us a little about what you do in your role with MMC?

I lead our team efforts to address the risks associated with our business. These include our QC (Quality Control) Program, Safety, Insurance, Surety, SDI (subcontractor default insurance), Legal, and project management technology such as Procore.

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PryorMorrow PC


For 36 years, PryorMorrow PC has earned the trust of commercial, K-12, collegiate, and healthcare clients. The current owners grew up within the firm, understanding the importance of an honest and principled approach to clients. It’s ingrained in every project, whether architectural, engineering, interior design, or construction administration.

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