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Department of Civil Construction and Environmental Engineering

Camerson Stephenson stands next to a large tree in a forest.

Dec 13, 2024

New perspectives near to home

With NC State being just an hour away, self-professed homebody Cameron Stevenson ‘24 knew it was where he wanted to earn his degree in construction engineering. 

Afternoon sunlight streams through the fall foliage at Wolf Plaza

Dec 5, 2024

NC State announces 2024-25 Goodnight Early Career Innovators

NC State announced its 2024-25 class of Goodnight Early Career Innovators today. This program recognizes and rewards promising NC State early-career faculty whose scholarship is in STEM or STEM education. The 25 faculty selected will receive $22,000 ­for each of the next three years to support their scholarship and research endeavors. 

Dean Jim Pfaendtner, left, presents Francis de los Reyes with the 2024 RJ Reynolds Award.

Nov 19, 2024

40th RJ Reynolds Award Recipient Francis de los Reyes Conducts Research at the Interfaces

Francis de los Reyes, Glenn E. and Phyllis J. Futrell Distinguished Professor of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, was honored with the 2024 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Award for Excellence in Teaching, Research and Extension on Nov. 11. 

Francis de los Reyes III, Glenn E. and Phyllis J. Futrell Distinguished Professor wears green lab gloves and white lab jacket and protective goggles while holding a sample in a container.

Oct 21, 2024

Francis de los Reyes III awarded Camp Applied Research Award by WEF

This award recognizes a WEF member who demonstrates a unique application of basic research or fundamental principles through the design or development of a wastewater collection or treatment system. 

a large wave is cresting beneath a blue sky

Oct 9, 2024

New tool aims to boost ocean-based renewable energy

Researchers have created a new modeling tool that can be used to help develop marine hydrokinetic energy projects. 

a roaring river rushes by a road. half of the road has been washed away by the river

Oct 9, 2024

How can you tell whether a road is safe after a flood?

How do you test the safety of roads, dams and bridges? And what do engineers have to consider when rebuilding roadways? These experts have answers. 

a multi-lane highway is blocked with mud and debris

Oct 8, 2024

How has flooding from Helene affected transportation in western NC?

We had questions about how Hurricane Helene has affected roadways and traffic in western North Carolina. So we talked to an expert. 

Traffic light sign under water

Oct 3, 2024

How do you restore power after a flood?

A brief overview of what needs to be done to safely restore power after a flood. 

a row of windmills is silhouetted against a sunrise

Oct 2, 2024

Model projects energy storage needs for fossil fuel-free energy system

The model offers policymakers critical information for long-term energy system planning.