Tieg Murray Archives - 91ԭƬ /tag/tieg-murray/ K-12 + Higher Education Market Coverage Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:59:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.5 /wp-content/uploads/2026/01/cropped-SCN_favicon-32x32.png Tieg Murray Archives - 91ԭƬ /tag/tieg-murray/ 32 32 Board Member Spotlight: Tieg Murray Brings National K-12 and Higher Education Expertise to 91ԭƬ /2026/03/09/board-member-spotlight-tieg-murray-brings-national-k-12-and-higher-education-expertise-to-school-construction-news/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:57:07 +0000 /?p=54775 91ԭƬ (SCN) was excited to welcome Tieg Murray to the 2026 Editorial Advisory Board.

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]]> Murray was excited to see Arlington High School in Massachusetts, a Skanska project, come to fruition in 2025.| Photo Credit: Robert Benson Photography

By Lindsey Coulter

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Tieg Murray is a new member of the Editorial Advisory Board

91ԭƬ(SCN)was excited to welcomeTieg Murraytothe2026Editorial Advisory Board.AsVice President of Market Strategy and Creative Services for Skanska USA Building,Murrayleads strategic planning to strengthen market differentiation across core sectors, including education. Over the last 19 years at Skanska, Murray has advanced from Marketing Coordinator to senior leadership roles, driving growth strategies for higher education, K-12,scienceand technology.

In her time at Skanska,Murray has seen a lot of evolution across theeducation and research world— andbelieves that highereducationisin a moment of real transformation.

“Students’ needs are shifting,and breakthroughs in science, medicine and technology are happening faster than ever,” Murray said.“Being part of a team that helps campuses adapt to those changes has made the work deeply meaningful for me.We’renot just constructing buildings.We’reshaping environments that will support the next generation of students,researchersand innovators.”

SCN spoke with Murry about the evolution of science and research facilities, futuretrendsand big projects on the horizon.

SCN:What first drew you to the educationsector, andwhat’skept youinvestedover time?

Murray:I’mdrawn to university projects and their ability to shapethestudentexperience and influence the future.That interest has grown into a real passion for university science facilities—their complexity, precisionand the incredible innovation thathappens within those spaces—make them my favorite projecttype thatSkanskadelivers.Highered campuses haveauniqueenergy.They’replaces where ideas takeshapeand communities thrive. Knowing Skanska is trusted to build spaces that will directly support the next generation of researchers, educators and students is what keeps me invested and inspired in the work every day.

SCN:Science and research environments have evolved rapidly in recent years.What’sbeen the most significant shift since you began working in this space?

One of the biggest shiftsisthe evolution ofscience and research environments.Labs weretraditionally built around a singledisciplinewith very defined boundaries. Today… science buildings are intentionally interdisciplinary, more technologically driven and built with flexibility at their core.They’redesigned to support rapid change, encouragecollaborationand adapt to research needs wecan’teven predict.Watchingthisevolutionmakesthe work more excitingand more challenging.It’sreinforced just how critical thoughtful planning and true industryexpertisehave become.

SCN:Looking ahead, how do you see education environments—particularly science and STEM spaces—needing to adapt?

Over the next five to10years, science and STEM environments will need to become even more flexible andforward-looking. Research is evolving too quickly for buildings to be tied to a single purpose, which makes adaptability essential.We’reseeing a strong shift toward spaces that can be reconfigured with ease, support emergingtechnologiesand encourage collaboration across disciplines. Open labs, sharedequipmentandpurpose-builtcollaboration areas are no longer“nice to have”features.They’rebecoming fundamental to how innovation and learning take place on campuses.

At the same time, institutions are facing increasing pressure tooperatemore efficiently and more responsibly. Sustainability,resilience,and performance are now central considerations in planning and delivering new facilities. Universities are working hard to reduce energy use and managelong-termoperating costs, allwhile supportinghighly complexresearch programs.Skanska is helping campuses meet these demands by delivering high-performing, resilient facilitiesthat supportcutting-edgeresearchwhile lowering energy consumption and lifecyclecosts.

SCN:What projects are youexcited to see come to fruition?

The Simmons University with the new Living Learning Center in Boston, now in progress.
The Simmons University with the new Living Learning Center in Boston, now in progress. | Photo Credit: Simmons University

On the East Coast,I’mproud ofwhat’saheadforSimmons University with the new Living Learning Centerin Bostonand at the University of Virginia with the Paul and Diane Manning Institute of BiotechnologyinCharlottesville. These are the kinds of facilities that will open doors for studentsand createricher learning experiences,whilegiving researchers the spaces they need to push discovery forward.

On the West Coast,in Seattle,the University of Washington’s Magnuson Health Sciences T-Wing Renovation isa great exampleofhowwe’rehelping institutions breathe new life into older facilities so they can keep pace with rapidly evolving scientific needs. Seeing an aging building transformed into a place that supports modern research isexciting andrewarding.

In theK-12 world, projects like the Beaverton High School Modernizationin Oregon, Rye Ranch Elementaryin Florida,and the new Arlington High SchoolinMassachusetts,remind me why this work matters so much. These schools will shape the daily experience of younger students,giving them safe, inspiring,futureready spaces where they can learn and grow.

Ultimately, acrossall these regions and project types, what excites me most is how each facility will directly support student success, research advancement, and community impact, and how Skanska continues to be a trusted partner in shaping the future of education.

Watch for more insights from Murray and other Editorial Advisory Board membersthroughout the year.

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