LSU announces launch of new Art Favre School of Construction
The $107 million project includes two new bachelor’s degrees, an unrestricted endowment and a 148,000-square-foot building, officials said.
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LSU is poised to transform its School of Construction with a major endowment and a state-of-the art new building, thanks to massive donations from an LSU alum and Louisiana construction tycoon, the school announced Tuesday.
LSU names construction school, building after Art Favre, Performance Contractors following new donation
Following a new financial gift from Art Favre, founder and owner of Baton Rouge-based Performance Contractors, LSU has named its new School of Construction after the industrial construction executive. The university announced at a press conference Tuesday afternoon that Favre has gifted an undisclosed sum to establish a permanent endowment for the school, now known […]
LSU announces launch of new Art Favre School of Construction
BATON ROUGE — Supported by an eight-figure philanthropic commitment, LSU will launch the Art Favre School of Construction within its College of Engineering and offer two new bachelor's degree programs in construction engineering, the university announced on Tuesday.To support the program, the university will build a new department building, to be named the Performance Contractors Construction & Advanced Manufacturing Building, after alumnus Art …
LSU's New Construction School Announces $107M Art Favre Facility and New Degrees
The Education Magazine November 11, 2026 The construction industry is changing with the growing use of automation, advanced technologies, and modern building methods. These developments are increasing the demand for skilled professionals, prompting universities to strengthen construction education and prepare students for evolving workforce needs. In Louisiana, LSU’s new construction School is expanding its role […]
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