Architecture and Construction

Discover the dynamic world of Architecture and Construction, where creativity meets excellence.  The programs at MSU offer a comprehensive pathway to careers that shape skylines and build communities.  Join us and be part of creating the spaces where we live, work, and play.

Beyond the hammer and hard hat: Don’t overlook unique career opportunities in construction industry

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Are you an entry-level job seeker looking in accounting or finance, information technology, human resources, project management, engineering, customer service, or administration? Are you a woman or minority seeking an industry with career growth and upward mobility?

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You might be surprised, but there are construction and skilled labor jobs that are remote

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Revit 2017 Essential Training: MEP (Imperial)

Taught by Eric Wing
MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) design is one of the major components of the BIM chain—and Revit is the design…

Revit 2026: Essential Training for Architects

Taught by Paul F. Aubin
Autodesk Revit is the industry-standard tool for practicing building information modeling, or BIM. In this course, author and consultant Paul…

Bluebeam: Managing Construction Drawings Digitally

Taught by Jim Rogers
Construction drawings can come in many shapes, sizes, and formats, but the industry is moving toward a paperless environment. To…

Bluebeam: Draw Layouts & Detail

Taught by Jim Rogers
In the AEC industry, there are many of us who do not have full-blown CAD skills. Superintendents, project managers, estimators,…

AutoCAD Facilities Management: Occupancy

Taught by Shaun Bryant
Computer-aided facilities management (CAFM) is a three-step process. Once you have 1) defined the available area and 2) developed areas…

AutoCAD Facilities Management: Space Management

Taught by Shaun Bryant
Once you have measured the available area in your facility, the next step in computer-aided facilities management (CAFM) is to…

Real Estate Photography: Kitchens

Taught by Scott Hargis
For real estate and architectural photographers, a kitchen can be the most challenging room to photograph. Shiny, reflective surfaces and…

ArchiCAD 22 Essential Training

Taught by Thiago Santos Mundim
ArchiCAD is an award-winning tool used by architects worldwide. It’s powerful and packed full of the features needed to design…

Revit 2017 Essential Training: Structure

Taught by Eric Wing
Revit 2017 is a great program for structural engineering, offering cutting-edge tools for creating design alternatives, building simulations, and publishing…

Revit 2017 Essential Training: MEP (Metric)

Taught by Eric Wing
MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) design is one of the major components of the BIM chain—and Revit is the design…

Learning Real Estate Photography

Taught by Scott Hargis
Real estate photography is the art of making a property look its best—and doing so in a reasonable amount of…

Architectural Photography: Exteriors

Taught by Richard Klein
An effective photo of a building captures the personality of the architecture and its designer’s vision. In this course, photographer…

Learning Bluebeam 2017

Taught by Jim Rogers
Bluebeam Revu has changed modern construction documentation. A revolutionary PDF program, Bluebeam can convert 2D and 3D drawings from almost…

Revit 2017 Essential Training: Architecture (Metric)

Taught by Paul F. Aubin
Learn the basics of using Revit 2017 for architectural design. This course is designed for students who have no prior…

Revit: View Range

Taught by Paul F. Aubin
Floor plans are an essential part of any Revit project. And one of the most critical (and confusing) aspects of…

Revit: Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

Taught by Paul F. Aubin
In this series, there’s a little something for every Revit designer—beginners and seasoned users alike. Each video focuses on a…

Architectural Photography: A Fine Art Approach

Taught by Justin Reznick
Chicago is known for its architecture: beautiful, classic buildings with incredibly detailed exteriors and interiors. It’s a great place to…

Revit: Architectural Families

Taught by Eric Wing
Revit families are an incredible feature, offering libraries of ready-made objects that can be used in CAD drawings or customized…

Revit Templates: Views and Sheets

Taught by Paul F. Aubin
Start customizing your Revit templates to save time and create consistent starting points for every architect in your office. This…

Architectural Photography: Interiors

Taught by Richard Klein
Whether you’re photographing a room for an architectural magazine, for a real-estate ad, or for an interior decorator friend, interior…

Alumni Connections

  • Madison, MS
  • President Malouf Construction
Meet George
  • Starkville, MS
  • Chief Operating Officer NexGen Crane & Rigging
Meet Brent
  • Birmingham, AL
  • Project Manager Brasfield and Gorrie, LLC
Meet Cole
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • Chief Operating Officer Brown Industrial Construction, LLC
Meet Gerald

Rob Ivy

Alumni
  • Brentwood, TN
  • Chief Financial Officer Lee Company
Meet Rob
  • Houston, TX
  • Committee Member ASCE/SEI XX - Criteria for the Design and Construction of Foundations
Meet Ryan
  • Birmingham, AL
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Meet Blake
  • New York, NY
  • Architect Centric Architecture
Meet Brooke
  • Birmingham, AL
  • Project Manager Hoar Construction
Meet Will
  • Starkville, MS
  • Summer Intern Thrash Commercial Contractors, Inc.
Meet Andrew
  • Macon, GA
  • Architect BTBB, Inc
Meet Will
  • Cordova, TN
Meet Keairra

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