FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (October 01, 2026) – Sundt Construction recently joined industry partners in support of a $1 million endowment for the creation of the Beavers Endowed Distinguished Professorship of Infrastructure at Northern Arizona University.
Sundt’s $100,000 contribution, alongside industry partners and The Beavers, will support faculty, curriculum development and industry-focused learning experiences within NAU’s Steve Sanghi College of Engineering. As the college’s first endowed faculty position, the professorship will help connect students with the knowledge and practical insights needed to succeed in Arizona’s growing infrastructure sector.
The endowment was established by The Beavers Charitable Trust and five construction companies to help ensure students gain the skills and industry perspective needed to meet the demands of a growing infrastructure sector. Representatives from Sundt and other leading general contractors are providing input on curriculum and course content for the university’s engineering and construction management programs.
“Supporting programs that connect students with real-world construction experience is important to Sundt,” said Emily Dwosh, Sundt community relations manager and Sundt Foundation executive director. “Through our partnership with Northern Arizona University, we can help prepare the next generation of construction professionals and strengthen the industry’s talent pipeline.”
Sundt has worked with NAU’s construction management program since the late 1990s, building a longstanding relationship through recruiting events, sponsorships and curriculum support. Sundt employee-owners frequently guest lecture for the program and provide industry guidance on course content and development.
About Sundt
Sundt Construction, Inc. (www.sundt.com) is one of the country’s largest and most respected general contractors. The 136-year-old firm specializes in transportation, water and wastewater, advanced facilities, heavy industrial and mining, building, concrete and renewable power work and is owned entirely by its 5,200-plus employees. Sundt is distinguished by its diverse capabilities and experience, unique employee-ownership culture and depth of self-perform expertise in multiple trades. Much of Sundt’s workforce is comprised of skilled craft professionals who, together with the company’s administrative employees, enable Sundt to fulfill its mission to be the most skilled builder in America. Sundt has 13 offices throughout California, Arizona, North Carolina, Texas, Washington, Utah and Florida and is currently ranked the country’s 42nd largest construction company by ENR, the industry’s principal trade magazine.
