Costel Pleşcan is a researcher affiliated with Universitatea Transilvania din Brașov whose scholarly work focuses on higher education in construction-related disciplines, with particular attention to educational adaptation, pedagogical innovation, and entrepreneurial training. With 11 published documents, 48 citations, and an h-index of 4, his research demonstrates a growing and focused impact within the fields of engineering education and applied educational studies. A central theme of his work is the transformation of university education in response to systemic challenges, most notably examined through his recent open-access publication on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on construction education. In this research, he analyzes how universities adapted teaching, learning, and assessment processes during periods of disruption, highlighting both the challenges faced and the innovative strategies adopted to sustain educational quality. His work places strong emphasis on entrepreneurial training for construction students, recognizing the importance of equipping future professionals with adaptive skills, innovation capacity, and practical problem-solving abilities in uncertain economic and social contexts. By exploring curriculum adjustments, digital learning environments, and institutional responses, his research contributes to a deeper understanding of resilience and modernization in engineering and construction education. Costel Pleşcan’s scholarly output reflects an interdisciplinary orientation, bridging technical education, pedagogy, and entrepreneurship, and aligning academic training with labor market and industry needs. Overall, his research supports the development of flexible, student-centered, and innovation-driven educational models, offering valuable insights for educators, academic leaders, and policymakers seeking to strengthen construction and engineering education in times of rapid change and global uncertainty.