Michael D'Agostino
Bio
Michael J. D'Agostino serves as the Construction Management Program Administrator for the Sweeney Programs of Construction Management at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, Massachusetts. A construction educator with more than two decades in higher education and over 35 years of industry experience, he is dedicated to preparing the next generation of construction professionals through experiential learning, industry engagement, and applied education.
Prior to joining academia, D'Agostino owned and operated a successful family construction and energy business, providing him with extensive experience in project management, estimating, operations, business leadership, and client relations. He brings this practical perspective into the classroom while fostering strong partnerships between academia and the construction industry.
Under his leadership, the Sweeney Programs have expanded industry engagement, strengthened student organizations, enhanced laboratory-based learning, increased experiential opportunities, and further developed relationships with leading construction firms and professional organizations. He also serves as advisor to several student organizations and is actively involved with numerous industry associations throughout New England.
Education
Accomplishments
- More than 35 years of professional experience in construction management, business operations, and higher education.
- Recipient of the CMAA New England Educator of the Year Award.
- Helped lead and support the continued national recognition and growth of Wentworth's Construction Management programs.
- Instrumental in expanding industry partnerships, advisory board engagement, student mentoring initiatives, and experiential learning opportunities.
- Developed innovative laboratory experiences emphasizing sustainable construction practices, including the Zero-Waste Concrete Laboratory.
- Advisor to multiple student organizations
- Recipient of the CMAA-NE 2026 Educator of the Year
- CMAA-NE Board of Directors
Research Interests
- Artificial Intelligence in Construction Management Education
- Experiential Learning and Workforce Development
- Industry–Academic Partnerships
- Construction Leadership and Professional Development
- Emerging Construction Technologies
- Sustainable Construction Practices and Innovation