RWU Earns Best Rookie Team at National Home Builders Competition
Interdisciplinary student team from RWU’s Cummings Institute for Real Estate received top honors at collegiate competition in Las Vegas.
Richard L. Bready Applied Learning Laboratories
A hub of laboratories, project rooms and open spaces dedicated to hands-on, collaborative teaching and learning.
Welcome to the Richard L. Bready Applied Learning Laboratories, a hub of labs, project rooms and open spaces dedicated to hands-on, collaborative teaching and learning. With our focus on experiential learning and cutting-edge industry trends, the School of Engineering, Computing and Construction Management (SECCM) develops students equipped with the skills and real-world experiences to meet the challenges facing the engineering and design build industries. SECCM faculty have a state-of-the-art facility to deliver the highest quality educational experience to our students – the next generation of engineering, computing and construction management professionals. Boasting 100 percent placement into jobs or graduate school, SECCM's enrollment continues to grow, and the Richard L. Bready Applied Learning Laboratories will accommodate future growth by providing a collaborative hub for applied learning.
About the Building
Located in the heart of campus, the three-story building gives students the opportunity to test designs and apply new skills in a laboratory environment. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and tools, the Richard L. Bready Applied Learning Laboratories is RWU's commitment to ensuring that our exceptional academic programs include a rigorous, cutting-edge experiential component.
A Laboratory for Student Learning
During the construction phase, the Richard L. Bready Applied Learning Laboratories was a “living laboratory” for student learning. Our project partner Shawmut Construction and Design provided behind-the-scenes access and real-time construction lessons for students, while our professors built hands-on lessons about the Richard L. Bready Applied Learning Laboratories into courses.
Breaking Ground on the Richard L. Bready Applied Learning Laboratories
Against the backdrop of bulldozers poised in the midst of constructing the building, Roger Williams University held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 25, for the new Richard L. Bready Applied Learning Laboratories. Also at the ceremony, the University announced it is naming the building for Richard L. Bready, the former Nortek Inc. CEO and Chairman who is concluding 11 years as chair of the RWU Board of Trustees.
Our Project Partner
Shawmut Design and Construction is the construction management firm leading the Richard L. Bready Applied Learning Laboratories project. In addition to their extensive experience in academic construction, Shawmut is one of the top employers of RWU graduates and they will be collaborating with SECCM faculty to deliver an educational program on all aspects of the project delivery.
Recent News
RWU Announces First Shawmut Scholars to Graduate Directly into Construction Careers, New Four-Year Scholarships for Fall 2025
Building on the program’s success, Shawmut Design and Construction and Roger Williams University continue Shawmut Scholars program, providing access to education and shaping the next generation of talented leaders in the construction industry.
Lee Selected for Prestigious North Star Collective Faculty Fellowship
The Assistant Professor of Construction Management wants to pave the way for a more diverse faculty and student population within the field while furthering her research in project delivery and construction mental health concerns.
Roger Williams University President Establishes the Miaoulis Women in Engineering Scholarship
President Ioannis Miaoulis honors his granddaughters and supports students majoring in engineering.
Celebrating Excellence: Students Honor Professors for Going Above and Beyond
The Professor of the Semester Award honors six faculty members for their outstanding teaching and mentorship, with more than 100 student nominations highlighting their dedication to student success.
