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, the newest concentration in the University of �鶹������ý at Lafayette’s , is already its fastest growing. Now, students are gaining hands-on experience with industry-leading surveying technology that mirrors the equipment they’ll use in their careers.

Launched in the Fall 2025 semester with an inaugural class of 50 students, the has grown to more than 110 students, making it the fastest-growing concentration in the College of Engineering, said Dr. Ahmed Khattab, the college’s dean. He expects enrollment to continue increasing as the Fall 2026 semester nears. 

To support that growth — and prepare students for �鶹������ý’s evolving construction workforce — the College of Engineering recently added advanced Trimble surveying technology through the generosity of alumni, supporters and an industry partnership with Navigation Electronics Inc., a leader in surveying and geospatial technologies.

“Construction is being transformed by technology,” Khattab said. “Our responsibility is to ensure our students graduate ready to lead that transformation. This investment allows them to learn with the same technologies they will use throughout their careers while reinforcing our commitment to producing workforce-ready graduates for �鶹������ý and beyond.”

The new technology gives students hands-on experience with site layout, mapping, data collection and project management. 

is offered as a concentration within �鶹������ý Lafayette’s , the only bachelor’s degree of its kind in �鶹������ý. Students combine classroom instruction with practical experience in estimating, scheduling, project management, surveying and construction operations.

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