School of Planning, Design and Construction at Michigan State University

School of Planning, Design and Construction at Michigan State University The MSU School of Planning, Design & Construction programs are Construction Management, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Urban & Regional Planning.

The School of Planning, Design and Construction (SPDC) is a part of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) at Michigan State University. It consists of four separately accredited programs: Construction Management, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture and Urban & Regional Planning. Under the leadership of Dr. Scott G. Witter, faculty and staff work daily to provide a quality edu

cational experience for students in these fields, encouraging the creativity and innovation that drive these industries.

First week of classes done, and we're ready for the weekend!
09/04/2026

First week of classes done, and we're ready for the weekend!

We're feeling pretty good about the first week of class 😎SPDC students are back in action and ready to advance industry ...
09/03/2026

We're feeling pretty good about the first week of class 😎

SPDC students are back in action and ready to advance industry and innovate for the future!

Make sure to keep up with SPDC on all our socials to follow everything our amazing faculty and students accomplish this year!

Are you as excited for the start of the semester as we are?!We love to see the hallways come alive as students return fo...
09/02/2026

Are you as excited for the start of the semester as we are?!

We love to see the hallways come alive as students return for the fall semester.

Be sure to stay connected so you can see all the wonderful things happening at SPDC this year!

We're half way through the first week of class!SPDC started the new academic year with welcome activities for new studen...
09/02/2026

We're half way through the first week of class!

SPDC started the new academic year with welcome activities for new students to learn about the school, join breakout sessions focused on our four unique programs - Construction Management, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, and Urban & Regional Planning - and hear from fellow students.

2026-27 is going to another great one at SPDC!

The 2026 Peter & Linda Riguardi Travel Fellowship was a great success!Students from all four programs at SPDC visited Lo...
09/01/2026

The 2026 Peter & Linda Riguardi Travel Fellowship was a great success!

Students from all four programs at SPDC visited London, touring project sites and historic examples of built environment planning, design and construction.

This experiential learning opportunity is vital to preparing SPDC students for professional success as leaders and innovators in industry.

Thank you to Peter & Linda Riguardi, whose endowment sponsors this learning experience, and thank you to everyone involved that makes this trip possible!

The new academic year starts today!In preparation, SPDC faculty and staff came together for the annual Kick-Off Meeting,...
08/31/2026

The new academic year starts today!

In preparation, SPDC faculty and staff came together for the annual Kick-Off Meeting, sharing updates, discussing pressing issues, and enjoying team building exercises !

We also had special guests drop in from other departments as well as the CANR Dean, Matthew Daum, Ph.D.

Everyone here is excited for another great year at SPDC!

SPDC faculty and staff are excited to welcome the 2026-27 academic year!
08/31/2026

SPDC faculty and staff are excited to welcome the 2026-27 academic year!

RSVP NOW!The deadline to register for the 2026 SPDC Speaker Series is September 3rd!Join us the evening of September 10t...
08/31/2026

RSVP NOW!

The deadline to register for the 2026 SPDC Speaker Series is September 3rd!

Join us the evening of September 10th for a moderated panel discussion that examines the intersection of SPDC's four programs on a major project.

This FREE event offers CEUs from AIA, AICP, and the LA-CES for qualifying professionals.

Construction Management Instructor, Daniel Bollman will host a six-person panel as they dive deep into the work behind the Hudson's Detroit development that's re-shaping downtown.

Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP today!

Students and interested professionals are invited to hear from and engage with:

Trevor Wilson - Senior Development Manager, Bedrock Detroit
James Kramek - Project Executive, Barton Malow
Michelle Kleinman - Design Architect, SHoP Architects
Stacey Tobar - Landscape Architect, Hamilton Anderson at time of project (currently Principal, OHM Advisers)
Lauren Minch - Interior Designer, Pophouse Design
Kevin Schronce - Associate Director (Design Director), City of Detroit Planning and Development Department

The deadline to register for the 2026 SPDC Speaker Series is September 3rd!Thursday, September 10th, SPDC will host a si...
08/27/2026

The deadline to register for the 2026 SPDC Speaker Series is September 3rd!

Thursday, September 10th, SPDC will host a six-person panel discussion with members of the team behind the Hudson's Detroit development that's re-shaping downtown.

This event is open to students and professionals interested in examining how the disciplines of SPDC's four programs - Construction Management, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, and Urban & Regional Planning - intersect in the planning and ex*****on of a major project.

Attending this FREE event qualifies for CEUs from the AIA, AICP, and LA-CES

Join us from 5-7pm in the MSU Union Ballroom as Construction Management Instructor, Daniel Bollman moderates the panel's conversation with:

Trevor Wilson - Senior Development Manager, Bedrock Detroit
James Kramek - Project Executive, Barton Malow
Michelle Kleinman - Design Architect, SHoP Architects
Stacey Tobar - Landscape Architect, Hamilton Anderson at time of project (currently Principal, OHM Advisers)
Lauren Minch - Interior Designer, Pophouse Design
Kevin Schronce - Associate Director (Design Director), City of Detroit Planning and Development Department

Space is limited and event is sure to fill quickly, so RSVP now to secure your seat!

To learn more, stay updated, and RSVP, visit: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/2026-spdc-lecture-series

Or to RSVP immediately, visit: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3XcOvt2JEAepZeS

SPDC welcomes our new teaching specialist, Andrea Polverento, to the Urban & Regional Planning program!Holding a Bachelo...
08/26/2026

SPDC welcomes our new teaching specialist, Andrea Polverento, to the Urban & Regional Planning program!

Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture and Natural Resources Communications and a Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Michigan State University, Andrea is a land use planner, educator, and eighth-generation farmer whose work bridges land use planning, agriculture, conservation, and community development.

We are excited to have Andrea join us for another excellent year!

Learn more about Andrea at:
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/spdc-welcomes-new-teaching-specialist

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