Teaching
I teach and develop courses that connect research-backed methods with real-world practice in construction, facilities management, and procurement. My goal is to help students build durable professional skills—critical thinking, structured decision-making, and leadership—while gaining hands-on familiarity with the tools and processes used in industry.
Teaching Approach
My teaching emphasizes active learning, real-world application, and continuous industry relevance.
Real-World Projects
I integrate actual project documents, scopes, and execution strategies from my industry engagements directly into course assignments. Students work with real RFPs, construction schedules, and cost data rather than textbook exercises alone.
Hands-On Workshops
Every course includes structured workshop sessions where students apply concepts in simulated or live scenarios—from building CPM schedules in Primavera P6 to preparing competitive proposals using industry-standard procurement formats.
Industry-Current Content
Course material is continuously refreshed through my active research program and professional engagements. Topics like AI adoption in FM, progressive design-build, and ESG-driven facility strategy enter the classroom as they emerge in practice.
Team-Based Instruction
Drawing on experience as a military training supervisor and co-instructor for professional education programs, I design courses that develop both individual expertise and the collaborative skills essential to AEC project teams.
Graduate Courses
M.S. and Ph.D. level courses in the ETCM department and cross-listed programs.
| Course | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CMET 6000 New | AI in Construction and Facilities Management | Integration of AI technologies in construction project delivery and FM operations. Covers AI-driven document analysis, estimating, scheduling, project administration, and ethical considerations for AI adoption. |
| CMET 6270 | Operation of Constructed Facilities | Facilities planning and management including strategic planning, financial management, real estate considerations, procurement of engineering services, and legal concepts impacting FM functions. |
| CMET 6240 | Safety & Risk Management | Accident causation theory, hazard risk calculation, hierarchy of controls, designing for safety, and the IARM framework (Identification, Assessment, Response, and Management) for construction risk. |
| CMET 5000 | RFP Development, Responses & Procurement | Procurement and purchasing fundamentals, elements of effective RFPs, scope of work development, proposal evaluation, and practices that increase fairness, transparency, and accountability. |
| CMET 4073/5000 | Leadership, Team Performance & Organizational Strategies | Foundational leadership models, self-awareness, time management, leadership traits and skills development, strategic thinking, and formulating a personalized leadership philosophy. |
| CMET 6180 | Alternative Project Delivery Methods | Comparison of delivery methods (DBB, DB, CMAR, P3, JOC), delivery method selection using multi-criteria decision analysis, planning and proposal management, and post-award administration for each method. |
| CMET 6145 | Facilities Management Financial Analysis | Time value analysis, financial risk and return, debt and equity financing, lease analysis, capital budgeting and forecasting, and financial decision-making for facility organizations. |
| CMET 6160 | Research and Analytical Methods | Research design for the built environment, survey methodology, case study methods, qualitative and quantitative approaches, statistical testing, and academic writing for construction and FM research. |
| CMET 6275 | Advanced Construction Means and Methods | Detailed study of construction processes, equipment selection and optimization, engineering principles applied to production operations, and contemporary practices in construction technology. |
Undergraduate Courses
Core and elective courses in the Construction Management program.
| Course | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CMET 2221 | Construction Means and Methods | Comprehensive overview of construction methods, materials, and equipment for building and heavy civil projects. Covers planning, equipment selection, crew productivity estimation, and optimization of field operations. |
| CMET 3123 | Cost Estimating | Methods for preparing construction cost estimates, engineering production and cost analysis, and determining labor and equipment resources. Uses Microsoft Excel and HeavyBid estimating software. |
| CMET 4126 | Project Scheduling and Control | Planning, scheduling, and controlling construction projects using CPM, resource management, cost control, and reporting. Hands-on work with Primavera P6 and 4D schedule visualization with Synchro. |
| CMET 4129L | Construction Planning Lab | Applied laboratory course integrating scheduling, estimating, and project controls in a simulated project environment. |
| ETFS 3150 | Adult Learning Theory in Safety | Training needs assessment, instructional design, and delivery skills for implementing industrial safety training programs. Aligned with ASSP competency domains for EHS practitioners. |
Professional & Industry Training
Beyond the university classroom.
Invited Presentations & Professional Education
In addition to university teaching, I regularly deliver professional training and invited presentations to industry audiences. I co-developed and deliver a multi-session Procurement Training Program through the Center for Procurement Excellence, and have presented to organizations including IFMA, APWA, NECA, COAA, and the Canadian Healthcare Engineering Society.
Professional Training & Speaking
I regularly deliver workshops, webinars, and invited presentations on procurement, facilities benchmarking, and construction workforce topics. If your organization is interested, let’s connect.
Contact MeApplied Research
My courses draw directly from active research projects. See the full portfolio of current work and the four core research themes.
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