Hands-On Construction Management Program
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville's construction management and construction safety management programs prepare students to meet today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.
Our high-impact programs offer a blend of science and technology, strengthened by a student-centered approach to learning and industry-driven laboratories. This unique atmosphere allows students to work together to problem-solve on construction site issues and reinforces the importance of communication in completing a project.
Partner with us and support opportunities to shape the construction professionals of the future.
Explore our labs and beyond
Learn more about the unique offerings of our construction management and construction safety management programs.
UW-Platteville stands apart through its student-centered approach to learning. Our classes include hands-on projects and engaging with the latest industry technology and software. Students also participate in construction site visits and have access to research opportunities, internships, and networking events.
Ways to Give
Thank you for your interest in supporting the construction management and construction safety management programs. All funding opportunities are customizable and can be spread over multiple years.
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Lab naming opportunities and equipment sponsorship
- Safety Lab – Located in Room 120, Russell Hall $150,000
- Safety Lecture Room – sponsored by Staab Construction
- Commercial Construction Lab $150,000
- Road and Infrastructure Lab $150,000
- Equipment Sponsorship $50,000
Additional opportunities
- Scholarship $25,000
- Student assistantship $25,000
- Endowed professor $1,000,000
- Endowed chair $2,000,000
- School of Construction within the College of BILSA $5,000,000
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A donation to establish an endowed fund at the UW-Platteville Foundation to sustain the ongoing efforts of the construction management program and hands-on labs.
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An employer’s matching gift will maximize a donor’s gift to the UW-Platteville Foundation.
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions or volunteer hours made by their employees. To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, please enter your employer's name below. If your company is eligible, request a matching gift form from your employer, and send it completed and signed with your gift. We will do the rest. Some companies match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses.
Program Engagement Opportunities
Partner with UW-Platteville to increase student engagement, build brand visibility, and optimize your workforce pipeline. Here are a sampling of the events, student organizations, and facilities that you can support.
Partnership Stories
Record-breaking growth in UW-Platteville’s construction management program
The Fall Construction Networking Event reached an exciting milestone with a sold-out crowd and the most companies in attendance to date. The event welcomed more than 65 companies and 190 representatives, including 117 UW-Platteville alumni returning to connect with the next generation of professionals.
Milwaukee Tool makes major donation to Construction Management Program
In a bold investment in the future of construction, Milwaukee Tool donated more than $70,000 worth of professional-grade tools, equipment and safety gear to the UW-Platteville Construction Management program.
Constructing victory: UW-Platteville team nails top five finish in national contest
The UW-Platteville ABC Construction Management Competition Team showcased their exceptional talent by placing fourth overall in a national competition in Las Vegas that mirrors the challenges of real-world construction management.
UW-Platteville labs enhanced by Miron Construction gift
In a recent show of its continued support of UW-Platteville's Construction Management and Construction Safety Management programs, Miron Construction Co., Inc. donated a mini-excavator – giving students greater access to hands-on experience in the programs.
Staab Construction makes significant pledge to Construction Management Program
Staab Construction Corporation has pledged $100,000 to support UW-Platteville's Construction Management program. The Staab Construction Safety Lecture Room will house class lectures where students can then apply what they have learned through hands-on application in the labs.
Findorff’s equipment donation enhances Construction Lab
In its latest show of support to the UW-Platteville Construction Management and Construction Safety programs, Findorff donated a telehandler, to be used in the university’s Construction Lab.
Construction Lab Campaign kicks off with lead donations from industry partners
The UW-Platteville Construction Management program announced the official kickoff of its Construction Lab Campaign, thanks to lead donations from Findorff and Portzen Construction, including monetary support, equipment and scholarships.
For questions or to better understand the needs of the construction management and construction management safety programs, contact Gretchen Bockenhauer.