Construction Student Association (CSA)

The CM Department houses the Construction Student Association (CSA) at Louisiana State University. It is open to all LSU students majoring in Construction Management. As ambassadors for the Department, CSA strives to advance the education, experience, and employability of its members by fostering professional and peer networking, to provide enhanced opportunities for professional education, and to promote the student agenda to the CM department of the College of Engineering at Louisiana State University. Students are encouraged to participate by applying for membership, attending meetings and planned social events during regular school semesters. Opportunities exist for academic as well as career development through various networking opportunities.

The CSA provides a contact point for students with industry representatives, alumni, employers and the Construction Industry Advisory Council (CIAC), CIAC is a highly regarded industry support group for the LSU Construction Management program. Activities sponsored or facilitated by CSA include:

  • Monthly meetings with a construction company followed by a social
  • Student-Industry mentor program with CIAC
  • Job-Site Visits
  • Networking opportunities
  • Annual Fall Social
  • Annual CSA Banquet
  • Community service projects such as Habitat for Humanity build weekends

For more information about joining CSA, events, or membership eligibility please contact csa@lsu.edu. 

CSA Calendar - Fall 2024

  • September 4th - 1st meeting - MMR @ Surge
  • September 18th - Cajun pipe shop visit @ 2pm
  • October 2nd - 2nd meeting - Cajun @ Red Stick Social 
  • October 23rd - 3rd meeting - RNGD and Best Foot Forward Panel
  • October 24th - CIAC Career Fair (1-4 @PFT) 
  • October 24th - CIAC Networking Social (6-8 @Champions Club in Alex Box Stadium)
  • October 25th - Career Interview Day @ 8-4
  • November 5th - MAPP Jobsite Visit @ 2
  • November 6th - 4th meeting - Structural @ Topgolf @ 6-8:30
  • November 7th - ABC 2024 Clay Shoot Wilderness Gun Club
  • November 12th - Excavator simulator @ 3130 
  • November 14th - CM Alumni Golf Tournament @ Greystone Country Club  
  • November 20th - Fall Social @ Golf Suites 

 

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