Construction Industry Advisory Council (CIAC)
The Construction Industry Advisory Council (CIAC) is your gateway to some of the best construction industry professionals in the nation. Since 1998, CIAC has been committed to supporting and promoting the Texas A&M construction science department. With a CIAC membership, you’ll have priority access to our outstanding current students and graduates.
Become a member
Support and inspire the construction professionals of tomorrow by joining CIAC today. There are four types of membership:
Individual
Individual members are representatives who support the department and participate in CIAC events. There are two levels of individual membership: annual and lifetime. While all individual members are invited to participate in CIAC activities and meetings, only lifetime members may vote on CIAC matters.
Individual Membership Application
Business entity
Business entity members are industry sponsors who pay annual dues of $3,500. In turn, the companies designate two representatives to participate in the council’s activities.
Secure your membership by contacting the Industry Relations Office at 979.862.7354 or ciac@arch.tamu.edu.
Association
Associate members are representatives of professional organizations that are invited by the Executive Committee to be members of the CIAC and participate in council events. Associate Members are not required to pay dues, but may vote on CIAC issues.
Emeritus
Emeritus members are distinguished constructors whose expertise are valuable assets to CIAC membership. They are approved by the executive committee and encouraged to participate in all council activities. Emeritus members are not required to pay dues and are non-voting members of the council.
Business entity benefits
Business members of the CIAC impact students and faculty through direct department connections. Their benefits include:
- Opportunities to direct research and study activities on behalf of the CIAC
- Preferential consideration for intern positions
- A guaranteed position at the fall and spring career fairs with meals, parking and interview space provided at no additional cost
- Access to employment statistics and average starting salaries
- A four-top table for representatives at the Department of Construction Science Annual Spring Scholarship Banquet at no additional cost
- Opportunities to speak in construction management classes and student chapters
Secure your membership by contacting the Industry Relations Office at 979.862.7354 or ciac@arch.tamu.edu.
Membership in action
The CIAC meets throughout the year to transact business, propose changes to academic programs, and offer departmental updates. The executive committee, consisting of the president, vice president, and chair of each subcommittee, guides CIAC activities.
Construction Industry Relations Information CIAC By-Laws
Upcoming Important Dates
View the calendar for upcoming meetings Download 2024–2026 Important Dates
| Event | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career Fair | |||
| Spring | Thursday & Friday, February 20–21 | Thursday & Friday, February 19–20 | Thursday & Friday, February 18–19 |
| Fall | Thursday & Friday, September 18–19 | Thursday & Friday, September 17–18 | Thursday & Friday, September 16–17 |
| Board Meeting | |||
| Spring | Friday, April 11 | Friday, April 24 | Friday, April 23 |
| Fall | Friday, October 24 | Friday, October 30 | Friday, October 29 |
| Scholarship and Awards Banquet | |||
| Spring | Thursday, April 10 | Thursday, April 23 | Thursday, April 22 |
| CIAC Innovation and Research | |||
| Summer | Friday, May 19 | Friday, May 15 | Friday, May 14 |
| Summer Luncheons | |||
| College Station | Tuesday, July 8 | Tuesday, July 7 | Tuesday, July 6 |
| Austin | Wednesday, July 9 | Wednesday, July 8 | Wednesday, July 7 |
| San Antonio | Thursday, July 10 | Thursday, July 9 | Thursday, July 8 |
| Houston | Wednesday, July 16 | Wednesday, July 15 | Wednesday, July 14 |
| Dallas | Thursday, July 17 | Thursday, July 16 | Thursday, July 15 |
| Harlingen | Tuesday, July 22 | Tuesday, July 21 | Tuesday, July 20 |
| Tailgate | Saturday, August 30 BTHOutsa | TBD | TBD |
On-campus meetings
The CIAC conducts business meetings each fall and spring semester to discuss funding, curriculum, membership, and research issues. The spring on-campus meeting will coincide with the department’s annual scholarship and awards banquet.
Meeting minutes
- Spring 2023 Board Meeting Minutes
- Fall 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
- Spring 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
- Fall 2021 Board Meeting Minutes
- Spring 2021 Board Meeting Minutes
- Fall 2019 Board Meeting Minutes
- Spring 2019 Board Meeting Minutes
Summer luncheons
The CIAC hosts summer luncheon meetings in Austin, College Station, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, and Harlingen every year. The meetings provide updates on the Department of Construction Science to CIAC partners across the State of Texas. CIAC members and guests from construction-related businesses are encouraged to attend.
Summer presentations
- 2023 Summer Luncheon Presentation
- 2022 Summer Luncheon Presentation
- 2021 Summer Luncheon Presentation
- 2020 Summer Luncheon Presentation
- 2019 Summer Luncheon Presentation
- 2018 Summer Luncheon Presentation
Biennial reports
Annual reports document the history and accomplishments of the CIAC, and include members, activities, and budget information.
Contact information
Hernan Guerra Santos
Industry Relations Coordinator; Senior Lecturer
979.458.0156 Email Hernan Guerra Santos