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Dr. Namgyun Kim, assistant professor in the Department of Construction Science, is using AI and VR to develop systems to improve workplace safety on construction sites.

Can Virtual Reality and AI Help Construction Workers Avoid Accidents?

A Texas A&M researcher is studying whether immersive jobsite simulations can help prevent workers from becoming desensitized to jobsite hazards.

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Engaged Research with Southeast Texas Coalitions Create Civic Action

Researchers are bridging the gap between living experience and data-driven policy to empower Southeast Texas residents.

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LAUP Honors Inaugural Renowned Alumni Award Recipients

The new department-level award recognizes three exceptional honorees across its landscape architecture, planning, and land and property development disciplines.

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Construction Management vs. Civil Engineering: Which Career Path Is Right for You?

Compare construction management vs. civil engineering. Explore roles, salaries, job outlook, and which career path aligns with your goals.

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Texas A&M and Cal Poly Use Data to Help Communities Prevent Wildfire Risk

Texas A&M and Cal Poly researchers released a free PIRS guidebook helping local governments fix contradictions in local plans that increase wildfire risk.

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Rovers, Regolith, Robots: The Blueprint for the Moon

In an environment of radiation, extreme temperatures and razor-sharp dust, researchers are designing how humans will build, and ultimately survive, on the moon.

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A Smarter Home Could Help Ease the Strain of Dementia Care

Researchers are developing an easy-to-use smart home app for families caring for someone with dementia.

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Architecture Students Achieve IPAL Milestones Before Graduation

Two Texas A&M students passed all six architect licensure exams before graduation, while four others completed IPAL graduate milestones.

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Experts Explain How AI Helps Preserve Historic Heritage, and Why People Still Lead

The Center for Heritage Conservation’s 2026 symposium brought researchers and practitioners together to discuss AI’s most useful roles and its limits in the field.

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Top Construction Management Software Tools

Explore the top construction management software tools, including scheduling, cost control, and AI features. Compare platforms and find the best solution for your projects.