Higher Education

A Matter of Trust

April 13, 2022
https://youtu.be/ghZOIQMSN3k Over the past 15 years, HPM has proudly assisted the University of Alabama in the execution of an ongoing capital development program totaling over $2.2 billion. We have worked alongside the university on unique projects that range from academic buildings to athletic facilities. "One of the values that HPM…
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Reflecting On HPM’s History in Alabama’s (New) Largest City

February 16, 2022
In 2021, U.S. News & World Report announced that Huntsville surpassed Birmingham as Alabama’s most populous city after results from the 2020 Census indicated that its population now exceeds 215,000 people. Huntsville has seen significant economic growth over the past decade, spurred by a surge of projects coming to the…
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10 Ways GIS Helps Schools Make Big Decisions

July 12, 2021
When school district officials are developing a facilities master plan, not only do they have to make crucial decisions about the fate of their district’s properties, but they must also be efficient and accurate. Technology can aid school planners in district planning. Geographical Information Systems (GIS), for example, is a…
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Co-Ops Learn to Lead Through Summer Seminar

July 7, 2021
HPM's Emerging Leaders program provides undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to explore a career in program management while gaining real world experience. As they work alongside industry experts, these students discover the business fundamentals needed to accelerate their careers. Last week, our co-ops gathered at our Birmingham office for…
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Emerging Leaders: A Q&A with a Preconstruction Co-Op Student

November 17, 2020
As a professional services firm, we teach our co-op students more than construction. The Emerging Leaders program exposes students to business acumen, accounting, marketing, and business development in addition to all aspects of construction management. Co-op student Rachel Bengert spent her fall semester working in our Preconstruction Services department. A…
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College Career Fairs in the Time of COVID-19

October 13, 2020
HPM’s Medora Gaddes has found the silver lining in virtual recruitment. The coronavirus pandemic has affected college campuses in countless ways. There are the obvious changes—mask requirements, smaller class sizes, and an increase in virtual learning opportunities—but dig a little deeper and you will discover that the need for social…
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Emerging Leaders: Is the HPM Co-Op Program Right for You?

September 9, 2020
By Medora Gaddes  The best way to kickstart your career success is by combining academics with on-the-job training through a cooperative education program or internship experience. Several full-time HPM employees are former co-op students or interns who have made a career with us in the fields of preconstruction, project management…
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Emerging Leaders: A Q&A with an HPM Co-Op

August 11, 2020
HPM’s cooperative (co-op) education program is a great way for college students to gain real-world experience outside of the classroom. Students who participate in our Emerging Leaders Program are better prepared to enter a competitive workplace. In fact, several of our full-time employees were once HPM co-op students or interns…
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Lasting Partnerships Lead to Innovation in Higher Education

July 24, 2020
With both among the most trusted names in higher education in Alabama, it’s no surprise that HPM and Auburn University have cultivated a fruitful partnership over the years. We share a professional relationship that spans nearly two decades and have produced successful project ventures including residence halls, research facilities, capital…
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