| | Richard | Burt | 334.844.5260 | 334.844.5386 | | rab0011@auburn.edu | | 118 Gorrie Center | BSCI | Richard Burt | B | | PhD, Architecture, Texas A&M University
M.S., Construction Management, Texas A&M University
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, London, England
Recent Classes:
Construction Surveying
Sustainable Construction
Bio:
A good teacher must project authority in the classroom, be knowledgeable in their subject area, be well prepared, and be able to pass on knowledge in a manner that is stimulating to the students. The schedules, lesson plans and assignment strategies must be set at the start of the semester, and students should know at the start what is required to succeed. My core teaching value is, you never stop learning and you never stop learning how to learn
Professional Organizations:
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, London, England
Areas of Specialty:
Sustainable Construction
Earth Building Construction
Construction Education
Construction Activity during Wartime
Preservation of buildings on WWII Battlefields
Research Areas:
Constructability Issues
Education and training in related disciplines
Information technology
International issues
Recycling of construction waste
Sustainable construction techniques
Total quality management
| | | Salman | Azhar, Ph.D | 334.844.5383 | 334.844.5386 | | sza0001@auburn.edu, salman@auburn.edu | | 216 Miller Gorrie Center | BSCI | Salman Azhar, Ph.D | A | | Master of Building Construction website
Ph. D.; Civil Engineering; Florida International University, Miami, Florida
M. Eng.; Structural Engineering; Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand
B.Sc. Civil Engineering; University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
Classes:
BSCI 3400: Structures - II
BSCI 3500: Construction Information Technology - I
BSCI 3550: Construction Information Technology - II
BSCI 4750: Soils and Earth Moving Equipment
BSCI 7060: Research Methods in Building Science
BSCI 7100-005: Information Technology in Construction (Graduate)
Personal Statement:
Dr. Salman Azhar is an Associate Professor in the McWhorter School of Building Science at Auburn University, Alabama. He earned his doctoral degree in Construction Management from the Florida International University, Miami, Florida in 2005. He has over 15 years of research, teaching and construction industry experience by working in USA, Hong Kong, Thailand and Pakistan. Dr. Azhar teaches courses on Structures, IT and Project Management. He has conducted research on Decision Support Systems, IT Applications in Construction, Building Information Modeling and Risk Management. He has published over 75 papers in refereed journals, conference proceedings and edited books. He is the associate editor of the International Journal of Construction Education and Research and editorial board member of ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering.
Professional Organizations:
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM)
International Ferrocement Society (IFS)
Publications:
Azhar, S., Ahmad, I., and Sein, M.K. (2010). “Action Research as a Proactive Research Method for Construction Engineering and Management”. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, 136(1), 87-98.
Azhar, S., and Brown, J. (2009). “BIM for Sustainability Analyses.” International Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 5(4), 276-292.
Azhar, S. (2009). “BIM for Electrical Contractors: Benefits and Current Trends.” Journal of Building Information Modeling, 2(2), 28-29.
Azhar, S. (2008). “Risk Identification, Allocation and Response: A Case Study of Alabama Building Contractors”, Projects and Profits, 8(9), 63-69.
Azhar, S. (2008). Data Warehousing Systems in Construction: Concepts, Architecture and Implementation. VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller Publishing House, Saarbrücken, Germany (ISBN: 978-3-8364-3507-9)
Research Projects:
“Building Information Modeling (BIM): Benefits, Risks and Opportunities for Electrical Contractors”; PI: Salman Azhar; Funding Agency: National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA); September 2008 – August 2009 (completed)
“Building Information Modeling (BIM): Study of Best Practices and Development of an Integrated Cost-Benefit-Risks Model for Owners, Designers and Constructors”; PI: Salman Azhar, Co-PI: Mark Taylor and Anoop Sattineni; Funding Agency: College of Architecture, Design and Construction, Auburn University; Period: April 2008 – August 2009 (completed)
“Investigation of the Safety, Efficiency, and Cost-Effectiveness of Self-Dumping Trash Bins”; PI: Salman Azhar; Funding Agency: Cherokee Pumping Inc., Hampton, Georgia; May 2008 – August 2008 (completed)
“CII Products and their Academic Applicability”; PI: Salman Azhar, Co-PI: Richard Burt; Funding Agency: Construction Industry Institute (CII); May 2009 – May 2010 (completed)
“An Investigation on Viability of BIM for Sustainability Analyses and LEED® Assessment of Buildings”; PI: Salman Azhar, Co- PI: Darren Olsen; Funding Agency: College of Architecture, Design and Construction; December 2009 – December 2010 (completed)
“To Provide Seed Funding for Collaborative Research including MS Curriculum Development, Seminars in Person and Junior Faculty Training (Phase-II)”; PIs: M. Akram Tahir (Pakistan) and Salman Azhar (USA); Funding Agency: Higher Education Commission, Islamabad, Pakistan; July 2007 - August 2007 (completed)
“To Provide Seed Funding for Collaborative Research including MS Curriculum Development, Seminars in Person and Junior Faculty Training (Phase-I)”; PIs: M. Akram Tahir (Pakistan) and Salman Azhar (USA); Funding Agency: Higher Education Commission, Islamabad, Pakistan; May 2006 – July 2006 (completed)
Personal Website:
Areas of Specialty:
Information Technology
Structures
Concrete Technology
Research Areas:
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Automation and robotics in construction
Engineering design issues, problems and solutions
Information technology
International issues
Risk analysis and decision making
Sustainable construction techniques | | | Ben | Farrow | 334.844.5378 | 334.844.5386 | | farrocb@auburn.edu | | 214 Gorrie Center | BSCI | Ben Farrow | F | | B.S., Civil Engineering, Duke University M.S., Civil Engineering, University of Texas
M.B.A., The Owen School of Business, Vanderbilt University
Classes:
BSCI 2350, BSCI3400, BSCI6950
Bio:
Ben Farrow is an Assistant Professor in the McWhorter School of Building Science at Auburn University. After earning an M.S. in Civil Engineering, an MBA, and after working in industry for 15 years, he joined the faculty in 2006. He is heavily invested in teaching Structures classes but also instructs a diverse number of upper-level and graduate courses. He has developed courses for the Design-Build Master’s program as well as the Master of Real Estate Development program. Farrow teaches a class for the school’s distance learning for the Army Corp of Engineers. He coaches Auburn’s ASC Heavy Civil team, and he sponsors the school’s construction honor society, Sigma Lambda Chi. Mr. Farrow's research interest focus on innovation within the construction industry. This includes work on new product development and improved processes to improve construction productivity, safety, and overall quality of work.
Professional Organizations
Beta Gamma Sigma – Business Honor Society
Sponsor of Sigma Lambda Chi – Construction Honor Society
Publications:
Farrow, C. Ben (2009), “Evaluation of a Prototypical Mechanical Wood Truss Ladder”, Automation in Construction Journal, Volume 18, Issue 8, December 2009, Pages 1114-1122, ISSN 0926-5805, DOI:10.1016/j.autcon.2009.07.006. (http://sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6V20-4X5BNY4-1/2/5f07bbdb5e32feeb229636966979fb6d).
Research Projects:
“Post-Tension Chair Research”; PI: C. Ben Farrow; Funding Agency: Atlanta Building Science Alumni. 2008 - Present
“Faculty exploration of a Short Term, Service Learning, Study Abroad Opportunity in Quesimpuco, Bolivia”; PI: C. Ben Farrow, Co-PI: Scott Kramer; Funding Agency: SIFAT. 2008 - 2009
“A Preliminary Study to Measure the Relationship of Lighting to productivity on a Construction Project”; PI: C. Ben Farrow, Co-PI: Bruce W. Smith; Funding Agency: College of Architecture, Design, and Construction; 2008
“Construction Drawings: A Cost/ Benefit Case Study of Weather and Tear Resistant Drawings”; PI: C. Ben Farrow, Co-PI: Bruce W. Smith; Funding Agency: College of Architecture, Design and Construction; 2008
“Gulf Coast Hurricane Evacuation: A Case Study of an Inland County’s ‘At-Risk’ Shelters”; PI: C. Ben Farrow, Co-PI: Paul W. Holley; 2006-2008
“Aggregate Piers and the Construction Classroom”; PI: Farrow, Ben C., Co-PI: Azhar, Salman, Co-PI: Beckler, William. 2007
“Adaptive Reuse of Large Single-Tenant Retail Facilities”; PI: Farrow, Ben C., Co-PI: Roger Killingsworth. 2007
“Procuring Steel through an Early-Release Steel Package”; PI: Farrow, Ben C. 2007
Outreach Projects:
Published continuing education video, Introduction to Storm Water Management for Construction Sites. Auburn University. August 2008.
Co-directed service-learning trip to Quito, Ecuador to help with an addition to Dulce Refugio.
Areas of Specialty
Structures
Business Management
Research Areas:
- Innovative construction technologies
- Design-Build
- Construction process reengineering
- International issues
- Lean construction
- Procurement management
- Safety management
- Sustainable construction techniques
Building Science Building Faculty: Junshan Liu, Mark Taylor, Salman Azhar, and Ben Farrow | | | Michael | Hein, P.E. | 334.844.5380 | 334.844.5386 | | heinmic@auburn.edu | | 201 Gorrie Center | BSCI | Michael Hein, P.E. | H | | M.S., Structural Engineering, Princeton University
B.S., Civil Engineering, Tulane Univertsity
Classes:
BSCI 2400 - Structures I
BSCI 3450 - Reinforced Concrete Structures
BSCI 3500 - CIT 1 - Computational Tools
BSCI 3550 - CIT 2 - Graphic Tools
BSCI 4400 - Temporary Structures
Study Abroad Senior Thesis - 2004; 2005; 2008; 2009
Graduate Elective: Building Great Structures
Graduate Foundations: Structures
Bio:
I seek to educate students of architecture and construction about the powerful physical forces at work when they design and construct buildings. I believe the best way to learn this is first to master the Mathematics and Physics used to quantify structures - best accomplished in the classroom. Equally important is the development of intuition about how buildings work - best learned through the practice of building structures, from models to full size projects. In all of my structures classes I require students to build something useful, preferably in a service-learning student team. On these projects, students not only practice building but also the less tangible arts of communication, teamwork, and public service.
Information Technology (IT) has emerged as the major technological development of our age. As in nearly every human endeavor, the construction industry is finding ways to shape new information tools to operate more efficiently. I incorporate computational and graphical digital applications in my teaching and explore these applications with my students. Together we are creating appropriate IT applications for construction. Armed with these new digital tools, many of our graduates have played a major role in modernizing the construction industry, helping lift it from a collection of trades to a profession.
Professional Organizations:
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Associated Schools of Construction (ASC)
Construction History Society of America (CHSA
Publications: (recent selected)
2010
“Effectiveness of an Online Multimedia Library for Construction Education”, Proceedings of ASC 46th International Conference, Darren Olsen, Junshan Liu, Michael Hein, (30% contribution)
“BIM Undergraduate Capstone Thesis: Student Perceptions and Lessons Learned”, Proceedings of 46th ASC international Conference, Darren Olsen, Junshan Liu, Michael Hein, (30% contribution)
“Measuring Stormwater Quality Improvement through Pervious Concrete Paving”, Proceedings NRMCA Concrete Sustainability Conference, Michael Hein, Mark Dougherty, (60% contribution)
“A Quick Surface Infiltration Test to assess maintenance needs on Small Pervious Concrete Sites”, ASCE Journal of Irrigation and Drainage, Mark Dougherty, Michael Hein, Brent Martina, Bruce Ferguson, under review, (40% contribution)
2009
“Captured Construction: A Digital Media Library of Building a Construction School”, Proceedings, Construction in the Twenty-First Century V, Istanbul, Turkey, Michael Hein, Junshan Liu, May 2009 (50% contribution)
2008
“Construction Challenges of Adaptive Reuse of Historical Buildings in Europe”, International Journal of Construction Education and Research, Michael Hein, Katie Houck, August 2008, (85% contribution)
“Digital Multimedia: A Universal Language for Construction”, June 2008, Proceedings, EdMedia 2008, World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications, Vienna, Austria, Junshan Liu and Michael Hein, July, 2008, (50% contribution)
“Lessons Cast in Pervious Concrete”, Proceedings 44th Annual International Conference of the Associated Schools of Construction, Auburn, AL, Michael Hein, Apr. 2008 (100% contribution)
“Integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) into an ACCE Accredited Construction Management Curriculum”, Proceedings 44th Annual International Conference of the Associated Schools of Construction, Auburn, AL, Apr. 2008, J. Mark Taylor, Junshan Liu, Michael Hein (33% contribution)
2007
“Digital Graphics Literacy for 21st Century Constructors”, Proceedings Construction in the Twenty First Century (CITC IV) Conference, Gold Coast Australia, July 2007, Michael Hein, Junshan Liu (50% contribution)
“Visualizing Construction: A Course in Digital Graphics for Construction Management Students”, Proceedings 43rd Annual International Conference of the Associated Schools of Construction, Apr. 2007, Junshan Liu, Michael Hein (50%)
Fourth edition released of the tutorial, online since 1995. An 11 lesson multimedia interactive tutorial developed for electronic publication on the World Wide Web. Marketed through AU BSCI department and AU Engineering Extension. (100%)
2006
“Learning Pervious: Concrete Collaboration on a University Campus”, Proceedings NRMCA 2006 Concrete Technology Forum, Nashville, TN, May 24, 2006, Michael Hein, Anton Schindler (70% contribution)
2005
“Higher Education: A Global View of Construction through Study Abroad”, Proceedings CITC-III Conference, Athens Greece, Sep. 2005, Scott Kramer, Michael Hein, John Murphy (40% contribution)
2004
“Connecting Faculty, Students, Alumni, and Friends: Designing and Using a Web-based Travel-log during a 5-week European Study Abroad Class”, June 2004, EdMedia 2004 Conference, Lugano Switzerland, Scott Kramer & Michael Hein (50%)
2003
“Teaching Engineering to Technologists, Architects and Constructors”, April 2003, Symposium Proceedings: Teaching and Scholarship in the Grand Tradition of Modern Engineering, Princeton University School of Engineering, Michael Hein (100%)
Research Projects:
2009
Alabama Water Research Resource Institute Grant, Evaluation of Stormwater Quality Improvement through Pervious Concrete Pavement, $25,000 Federal funding with 2:1 matching from CADC, BSCI, and private industry.
2007-2009
Alabama Concrete Industries Association Grant, Concrete furniture competition prizes for Reinforced Concrete classes. $3,000 over five semesters.
2007
Collaborative Projects:
2009
Alabama Water Research Resource Institute Grant, Evaluation of Stormwater Quality Improvement through Pervious Concrete Pavement, $25,000 Federal funding with 2:1 matching from CADC, BSCI, and private industry. Collaboration among Building Science, Architecture, Biosystems Engineering, AU Facilities and various concrete industry partners.
Outreach Projects:
1998-2009
Construction Videotape Series. Designed as practical guides for engineering and construction extension studies; offered through AU Engineering Extension.
Co-developed with Prof. Steve Williams, BSCI:
Developed alone:
2001
Developed and delivered series of three short courses in construction applications using Microsoft software: MS Excel 2002 (6 hrs.), MS Visio 2002 (4 hrs.) , MS PowerPoint 2002 (3 hrs.). http://www.auburn.edu/~liujuns/
1995-present
Produced Trench Safety: A Tutorial for Constructors, an 11-lesson multimedia interactive tutorial distributed on the World Wide Web. Tutorial is designed for engineering and construction extension studies; currently being offered through AU Engineering Extension. On Line Sept 1, 1995; second edition, Sept 1, 1998; third edition May 1, 2003; fourth edition adapted for Blackboard delivery, Sept 30, 2007. see www.trenchsafety.org
Personal Website:
Areas of Specialty:
Information Technology
Structures
Pervious Concrete
Research Areas:
Constructability issues
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Automation and robotics in construction
Education and training in related disciplines
Engineering design issues, problems and solutions
Environment management
Information technology
Innovative construction materials
Innovative construction technologies
Integration of design and construction process
International issues
Recycling of construction waste
Sustainable construction techniques
| | | Paul | Holley | 334.844.5377 | 334.844.5386 | | hollepw@auburn.edu | | 324 Gorrie Center | BSCI | Paul Holley | H | | B.S., Building Science, Auburn University
M.B.A., University of Alabama, at Birmingham
Classes:
BSCI 4600, BSCI 4800, DBLD 7020
Bio:
In construction management education, it is important to provide fundamental information from which students can develop a base of knowledge. It is equally important that this information be clear, concise, and consistent. This provides for a firm educational foundation that is critical in construction education, from which practicality may be elaborated. Accordingly, the application of subject material is not only helpful for visualization and understanding, but is essential in preparing students for immersion into the working construction industry. I believe that regularly searching for improved methods of information delivery is necessary to perpetuate “engaged” education. The culture of learning constantly evolves. Innovation and technology in the construction industry are testaments to this, and must be reflected in the dissemination of both foundational and applied information to students through construction application and experience.
Professional Organizations:
Publications:
Published Books to date:
Holley, P. (2004). Surveying & Layout Fundamentals for Construction, ConstructEd LLC, Auburn, AL; John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ
U.S. Copyright #PA 1-289-428
*Specified for use between 2004 and present at Texas A&M University, Colorado State University, Clemson University, University of Nevada Las Vegas and Auburn University
Published Articles to date:
Holley, P., Liu, J. (2010) Application of Hands-Free Communication Technology in Construction Surveying and Building Layout, Associated Schools of Construction Proceedings, 2010, Boston, MA
Ahn, Y., Pearce, A., Holley, P. (2009) Project Delivery System for Foreign Manufacturers in the United States, International Journal of Construction Education and Research, Vol. 5, Issue 3
Ahn, Y., Holley, P., Kang, J. (2009) Risk Management of Exchange Rates in International Construction, International Journal of Construction Education and Research, Vol. 5, Issue 1
Wallace, L., Clay, M., Holley, P., Hunt, J.D., Abraham, J.E. (2008) Conceptual Validation of Real Estate Development Processes in Spatial Competition Modeling, ACSP‑AESOP 4th Joint Congress Proceedings, Chicago, IL
Farrow, C. & Holley, P. (2008) Gulf Coast Hurricane Evacuation: A Case Study of an Inland County’s “At-Risk” Shelters, Associated Schools of Construction Proceedings, 2008, Auburn, AL
Holley, P. & Dagg, C. (2006) Development of Expanded Multidisciplinary Collaborative Experiences across Construction and Design Curricula, International Journal of Construction Education and Research, Vol. 2, Issue 2
Holley, P. (2006) Admissions Policy Evolution in Professional Programs: A Case Study in Construction Management Advising and Administration, Journal of College Admissions, No. 191, Spring, p. 4-7
Holley, P. (2006) Effectiveness of IT-based Course Material: A Case Study in Publishing and Using a Digital Textbook for Construction Surveying, International Journal of Construction Education and Research, Vol. 2, Issue 1
Gujar, P., Holley, P. (2006) Analysis of Cash Flow Polices and their Impact on Commercial General Contractors in the Southeastern United States, The Proceedings of the International Conference on Construction and Real Estate Management (ICCREM) Orlando, FL, October 2006
Ahn, Y., Holley, P., Cho, S., and Kim, Y. (2006) Construction Project Delivery Systems: A Case Study of Asian Auto Manufacturers in the Southeastern United States, The Proceedings of the Australasian Universities Building Educators Association (AUBEA), Sydney, Australia, July 2006
Gaillard, N., Holley, P., & McMulland, R. (2006) Interdisciplinary Collaborative Educational Experiences: A Case Study of Construction Management and Hospitality Curricula, The 2006 Conference Proceedings of the Southeastern Council on Hospitality, Restaurant and Institutional Education, 2006, Atlanta, GA
Ahn, Y., & Holley, P. (2005) Risk Management of Exchange Rates in International Construction, The International Conference on Construction Engineering and Management, 2005, Seoul, Korea
Holley, P., & Dagg, C. (2005) Multidisciplinary Collaborative Experiences: A Case Study in Sustainable Construction and Design. Associated Schools of Construction Proceedings, 2005, Cincinnati, OH
Holley, P. (2005). Alternative Reference Materials: A Case Study in Publishing a Digital Textbook for Construction Surveying. Associated Schools of Construction Proceedings, 2005, Cincinnati, OH
Dagg, C., & Holley, P. (2004) Collaborative Solutions for Nature Sustaining Design: A Case Study in Multidisciplinary Student Collaboration. Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture, Northwest Regional Proceedings, 2004, Vancouver, BC
Holley, P. (2004). Appropriateness of Real Estate Development Principles in
Construction Education. Associated Schools of Construction Proceedings, 2004, Provo, Utah
Holley, P., & Cook, T. (2004). Professional Program Admissions Policy in a Competitive Environment. Associated Schools of Construction Proceedings, 2004, Provo, Utah
Holley, P., & Kirkpatrick, J. (2003). Condominium Construction on Florida’s Gulf Coast: Opportunity For Profit or Failure? Associated Schools of Construction Proceedings, 2003, Clemson, SC
Collaborative Projects:
BSCI – INDD Construction Product Development
Volkswagen Manufacturing – Design + Build Competition
City of Chattanooga – Design + Build Riverfront Library Development
Areas of Specialty:
Integrated Delivery
Field Operations Management
Project Management
Construction Surveying
Real Estate Development
Research Areas:
Constructability issues
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Design-Build
Cost and financial management
Innovative construction materials
Innovative construction technologies
Integration of design and construction process
| | | Roger | Killingsworth | 334.844.5341 | 334.844.5386 | | killira@auburn.edu | | 222 Gorrie Center | BSCI | Roger Killingsworth | K | | | | | Scott | Kramer, Ph.D | 334.844.5376 | 334.844.5386 | | kramesw@auburn.edu | | 332 Gorrie Center | BSCI | Scott Kramer, Ph.D | K | | B.C.E., Auburn University
M.S.C.E., Auburn University
Ph.D., Purdue University
| | | Junshan | Liu | 334.844.5386 | 334.844.5386 | | liujuns@auburn.edu | | 230 Gorrie Center | BSCI | Junshan Liu | L | | Education:
M.S., Building Science, Auburn University
B.S., Civil Engineering, Shanghai Jiaotong University
B.M., Technological Economy, Shanghai Jiaotong University
Classes:
BSCI 3550, BSCI 3700
Personal Statement:
As a teacher, I believe that my role is not just to help students learn the fundamental content of the course, but to foster critical thinking, to facilitate the acquisition of life-long learning skills, to prepare students to function effectively in a global economy, and to develop problem-solving strategies.
Publications:
Junshan Liu & Scott Kramer. “Sustainable Design & Construction: A Study Abroad Thesis Class in China”. Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference, Boston, MA, 2010.
Junshan Liu, Darren Olson & Michael Hein. “Effectiveness of an Online Multimedia Library for Construction Education”. Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference, Boston, MA, 2010.
Paul Holley & Junshan Liu. “Application of Hands-Free Communication Technology in Construction Surveying and Building Layout”. Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference, Boston, MA, 2010.
Ben Farrow, Junshan Liu & Mark Tatum. “Establishing Curriculum Delivery Preferences of the Net Generation”. Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference, Boston, MA, 2010.
Michael Hein & Junshan Liu. “Captured Construction: A Digital Media Library of Building a Construction School”. Fifth International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century, Istanbul, Turkey, 2009.
Junshan Liu. “Photographing Building Construction”. Proceedings of CRIOCM2008 International Symposium on "Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate", Beijing, China, 2008.
William Moore & Junshan Liu. “Hands-free Communication Devices for Construction”. Proceedings of CRIOCM2008 International Symposium on "Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate", Beijing, China, 2008.
Scott Kramer, Junshan Liu, Bruce Smith & Peter Weiss. “Education Abroad: Designing a 5-week Special Thesis Class in China for American Construction Management Students”. Proceedings of CRIOCM2008 International Symposium on "Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate", Beijing, China, 2008.
Michael Hein & Junshan Liu. “AutoCAD 2009”. A Tutorial for BSCI 3550 (CIT-2) Class, 2008.
Junshan Liu, “EarthWorks with AutoCAD 2009 Step-by-Step”, a manual for BSCI-4980 (thesis) offered by McWhorter School of Building Science at Auburn University, 2008
Junshan Liu & Michael Hein. “Digital Multimedia: A New Language for Construction”. ED-MEDIA--World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications, Vienna, Austria, 2008.
Junshan Liu & Steve Jones. “A Study on Utilization of Digital Photographs in Construction Industry”. Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference, Auburn, Alabama, 2008.
Mark Taylor, Junshan Liu & Michael Hein. “Integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) into an ACCE Accredited Construction Management Curriculum”. Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference, Auburn, Alabama, 2008.
Michael Hein & Junshan Liu. “Digital Graphics Literacy For The 21th Century’s Constructors”, International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century, Golden Coast, Australia, 2007.
Junshan Liu, Michael Hein. “Visualizing Construction: A Course in Digital Graphics for Construction Management Students”, Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference, 2007
Research Projects:
2010 CIF Grant Project. Award research project entitled “A Study of the Effectiveness of using BIM as an Innovated Teaching Tool in an Estimating Course
Hands-free Communication Devices in Construction
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Collaborative Projects:
2009 CADC SEED Grant Project entitled“A Collaborative Study with Chinese Universities on 2010 Shanghai World Expo Projects for Sustainable Urbanization and Sustainable Construction”
Areas of Specialty:
Construction Technology
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
International Education
Research Areas:
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Education and training in related disciplines
Information technology
Innovative construction technologies
International issues
Safety management
Supply chain management
Sustainable construction techniques
Building Science Building Faculty: Junshan Liu, Mark Taylor, Salman Azhar, and Ben Farrow | | | John | Mouton | 334.844.5374 | 3343.844.5386 | | moutojo@auburn.edu | | Gorrie Center 320 | BSCI | John Mouton | M | | Education:
Master of Building Construction
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Bachelor of Science in Building Construction
Northeast Louisiana State University
Monroe, Louisiana
Academic Appointments:
2008—Present
John E. Wilborn Chair in Building Science
College of Architecture, Design and Construction
Auburn University
2003—2008
Senior Advisor to the President
Auburn University
Responsibilities included senior level policy development and decisions plus oversight, leadership and management of Campus Planning, Design and Construction, Operations & Management and Space Management
1996—Present
John E. Wilborn Endowed Chair in Building Science
College of Architecture, Design and Construction
Auburn University
1992—2000
Professor and Department Head
Department of Building Science
Auburn University
1988—1992
Associate Professor
Construction Management Department
California Polytechnic State University
1985—1988
Assistant Professor
Building Construction Program
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
2002 ('01 - '03)
Chair, Auburn University Faculty
Chair, University Senate
Faculty Representative to the Board of Trustees
2000—2003
Auburn University Tenure and Promotion Committee
Past-President, Associated Schools of Construction
Past-Educator Trustee, American Council for Construction Education
Professional Experience:
1980—1985
Principal, Mouton Construction Corporation
Lafayette, Louisiana
1971—1980
J.B. Mouton and Sons
Herlitz Construction
Drum Construction
Research Interests:
Collaborative Practice in Design-Construction
Pre-construction Phase Collaboration
Conceptual Estimating
Risk Allocation in Design-Construction
| | | Darren | Olsen | 334.844.4186 | 334.844.5386 | | dao0002@auburn.edu | | 228 Gorrie Center | BSCI | Darren Olsen | O | | Education:
J.D, University of Mississippi
B.S. Building Construction, University of Florida
LEED® AP
Classes:
BSCI 3650 - Project Controls II
BSCI 2350 - Materials and Methods II
BSCI 7100 Graduate Elective in Project Management
BSCI 4990 Thesis
BSCI 4600 Project Controls III
Personal Statement:
I believe students learn best when challenged and engaged. As a teacher I try to engage the students by providing them a connection between the classroom and the construction industry into which they are heading.
Professional Organizations:
Auburn Green Builders, USGBC Student Organization (Faculty Advisor)
Publications:
-The Chip Voting System: Bridging the Gap between Industry and Faculty During a Curriculum Revision, 2010 ASC National Conference Proceedings
-Effectiveness of an Online Multimedia Library for Construction Education, 2010 ASC National Conference Proceedings
-Professional Credentials – What Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Construction Management Programs Doing, 2009 ASC National Conference Proceedings
-Legislative Update: The LEEDTM Green Building Rating System and Related Legislation and Governmental Standards Concerning Sustainable Construction, The Construction Lawyer, Summer 2005
Research Projects / Collaborative Projects:
Measuring Tape Square: (An innovative tool for under-slab utility layout) Received Provisional Patent
Outreach Projects:
-Extreme Home Makeover, Montgomery Alabama, Spring 2009
-LEED Introduction, Auburn Electric, Spring 2010
Areas of Specialty:
Project Management
Construction Law
Sustainable Construction
Research Areas:
Construction Law
Building Information Modeling (BIM) & LEED
Tree Preservation
Skilled Labor Shortage
Construction process reengineering
Cost and financial management
Education and training in related disciplines
Environment management
Innovative construction technologies
Integration of design and construction process
Recycling of construction waste
Risk analysis and decision making
Sustainable construction techniques
| | | Linda Cain | Ruth | 334.844.5375 | 334.844.5386 | | ruthlin@auburn.edu | | 328 Gorrie Center | BSCI | Linda Cain Ruth | R | | Education:
B. Arch, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Child Development, Auburn University(specializing in the design of environments for children)
Classes:
Special Thesis: Outreach Initiatives
BSCI 1100: History and Introduction to Construction
BSCI 1200: Working Drawings & Specifications
BSCI 2300: Materials Methods & Equipment 1
BSCI 2350: Materials Methods & Equipment 2
BSCI 2008 Summer Study Abroad
Bio:
Professor Ruth is a licensed architect in Alabama and Tennessee and is certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). She joined the Building Science faculty in 2000. Her areas of interest and research are construction history and civic engagement. She has been active in study abroad, service learning, and collaborative outreach initiatives for Auburn City Schools, the Lee County Humane Society, Auburn Daycare Centers, and East Alabama AIDS Outreach. In 2009, she was named the Outstanding Educator of the Year by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America, the nation’s largest organization serving the construction industry.
Professional Organizations:
Selected Publications and Presentations:
Calling All History Buffs: Your Construction Heritage and the AGC. A joint presentation with Professor Brian Bowen, Professor of Practice at Georgia Tech. Presented at the 91st Annual Convention of the Associated General Contractors (AGC). March 19, 2010. Orlando, Florida.
The Built Projects of Collaborations between Design and Construction Education Students and the Contributions of D. K. Ruth. (in press) Proceedings of ConnectED 2010 International Conference on Design Education.
Current & Recent Projects:
“Habitat for Humanity’s Best Friend”. A service learning project of BSCI 1200 Working Drawings & Specifications involving the design and construction of doghouses for the Lee County Humane Society. Supported by funding from the McWhorter School of Building Science; Spring 2010.
“Continuing the Work; the Community Outreach Initiative for Design and Construction”. Funded jointly by the Office of the Vice President for Outreach and the McWhorter School of Building Science; Fall 2010 & Spring 2011.
“The Construction History Textbook Project”. Supported by funding from the Daniel F. Breeden Endowed Grant Program and the College of Architecture Design and Construction; 2008.
“A Community Outreach Center for Design and Construction”. Funded by the Office of the Vice President for Outreach; 2005.
Areas of Specialty:
Civic Engagement / Outreach / Service Learning
History of Construction
Design of Environments for Children
Research/Outreach Areas:
Construction History
Civic Engagement
| | | Anoop | Sattineni | 334.844.5385 | 334.844.5386 | | anoop@auburn.edu | | M. Miller Gorrie Center 330 | BSCI | Anoop Sattineni | S | | Education:
M.S, Civil Engineering; Auburn University
B.E. Civil Engineering, Osmania University (Hyderabad, India)
Classes:
BSCI 2400: Structures-I
BSCI 3400: Structures-II
BSCI 3450: Structures-III
BSCI 3500: Construction Information Technology - I
BSCI 3550: Construction Information Technology-II
BSCI 4400: Temporary Structures
BSCI 7030: Construction Information Management (Graduate)
BSCI 7100: Information Technology in Construction (Graduate)
BSCI 7950: Graduate Seminar
DBLD 7100: Construction Information Management (Graduate)
Personal Statement:
Anoop Sattineni is an Associate Professor at the McWhorter School of Building Science. He has taught at the school since 1997 in various capacities. He currently directs the 'Master of Building Construction' (MBC) program at the school. Prof. Sattineni also directs the custom-MBC program the school is delivering to students in the United States Army Corps of Engineers. His primary areas of research include information and communication technology applications in the construction industry and pedagogical issues related to structures classes to undergraduate students.
Professional Organizations:
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Associated Schools of Construction (ASC)
Publications:
Anoop Sattineni (May, 2009) “Whole Building Design Approach for University Facility Managers: A Template Using Building Information Modeling” Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century. Istanbul, Turkey.
Anoop Sattineni (April, 2009) “Virtual Instruction with a Tablet PC and Student Reaction” ASC: Proceedings of the 45st Annual Conference, Gainesville, FL.
Anoop Sattineni (January, 2009) “Construction Estimating Using Autodesk Revit with Spreadsheets and Databases” International Built & Human Environment Research Week, Salford, UK.
Anoop Sattineni (January, 2009) “Choosing the Correct Building Information Modeling Software: A Case Study of Three US Construction Companies” International Built & Human Environment Research Week 2009, Salford, UK.
Anoop Sattineni (April, 2008) “Outsourcing and Off-Shoring: Options for the US Construction Industry” International Business & Economic Research Journal. May 2008, Volume 7, Number 5, 59-65
Anoop Sattineni and Steve Williams (April, 2008) “Paving New Roads to Knowledge: An Experiment to Enhance Construction Education.” Journal of College Teaching and Learning, April 2008, Volume 5, Number 4, 39-48
Research Projects:
“Application of RFID Tags in a Building Information Model to Monitor Construction Worker Activity on a Job Site” PI: Anoop Sattineni, Co-PI: Salman Azhar; Funding Agency: College of Architecture, Design and Construction, Auburn University; Period: November 2009 - Present
“Application of RFID Tags in a Building Information Model to Monitor Construction Worker Activity on a Job Site” PI: Anoop Sattineni, Co-PI: Salman Azhar and Sara Heatherly; Funding Agency: Construction Industry Fund of Alabama; Period: December 2009 - Present
“Building Information Modeling (BIM): Study of Best Practices and Development of an Integrated Cost-Benefit-Risks Model for Owners, Designers and Constructors” PI: Salman Azhar, Co-PI: Mark Taylor and Anoop Sattineni; Funding Agency: College of Architecture, Design and Construction, Auburn University; Period: April 2008 - August 2009 (completed)
Curriculum Vitae:
Available
Areas of Specialty:
Information and Communication Technologies in Construction
Structures
Research Areas / Interests:
Information and Communication Technology Applications in Construction
Graduate Education in Construction
Pedagogical Issues in a Structures Curriculum | | | Bruce | Smith | 334.844.5431 | 334.844.5386 | | smithb2@auburn.edu | | 334 Gorrie Center | BSCI | Bruce Smith | S | | Education:
M. S. in Construction Management 1999, Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta, GA
B. S. in Business Management 1998, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA
Designations:
AIC Certified Professional Constructor (CPC #1097)
Certifications and Authorizations:
2005 Authorized OSHA Trainer for Construction Safety
Awarded Tenure at Auburn University, August 2009
Promoted to Associate Professor, August 2009
Teaching Experience:
2004 to present – Assistant and Associate Professor, Department of Building Science, Auburn University, Auburn, AL.
- Courses taught:
- Integrated Building Processes II (graduate)
- Building Science Thesis (undergraduate)
- Safety (undergraduate)
- Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings (graduate and undergraduate)
- Scheduling and Project Management (graduate and undergraduate)
- Management Skills for Construction Managers (graduate course)
- Plans and Specifications (undergraduate)
Fall 2009 – Lead Professor in the Study Abroad Program to Italy, in which students completed course work during a 12 week period in Italy.
Summer 2009 – assisted in the Study Abroad Program in which the students completed course work in China over a 6 week period.
Committee Member for Graduate Student Capstone Committee for two graduate students 2008-2009.
Committee Chair for Graduate Student Capstone Committee for one graduate student 2008-09.
Independent Study for one graduate student Spring 2008
Committee Chair for Graduate Student Capstone Committee for two graduate students 2006-2007.
Independent Study for one graduate student Spring 2006.
Committee Chair for Graduate Student Capstone Committee for five graduate students 2005-2006.
2000 to 2004 – Assistant Professor, Construction Technology and Management Department, Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
- Courses taught:
- Plans and Specifications
- Computer Applications for Construction (Including AutoCAD)
- Issues in Construction Management
- Mechanical and Electrical Plans and Specifications
- Field Engineering
1999 - Adjunct Faculty, School of Architecture, Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta, GA
Refereed Journal Publications:
Smith, Bruce W. (2008) Temporary Constrution Lighting of Buildings: An Evaluation of Four Techniques, both Qualitative and Quantitative, The International Journal of Construction Education and Research, Volume 4, Issue 2, May-August 2008
Smith, Bruce W. (2006) “Developing Course Content in Technical Programs: The Balance Between Information and Knowledge” The International Journal of Learning, Vol 13, 2006 (See Presentation #7, See Publications pertaining to Teaching)
Refereed Proceedings Publications:
Smith, Bruce W. and Farrow, C. Ben (2010), Creating a Model to Evaluate Whether the Cost of Improved Temporary Lighting is Off-set by Increased Productivity, Associated Schools of Construction International Proceedings of the 46th Annual Conference, Boston, Massachusetts
Smith, Bruce W. CPC (2009), Developing a New Temporary Lighting System: From identification of the Problem to the Design of the Solution, Associated Schools of Construction International Proceedings of the 45th Annual Conference, University of Florida
Smith, Bruce W. and Farrow, C. Ben (2008), A Preliminary Study to Measure the Relationship of Lighting to Productivity on a Construction Project, Associated Schools of Construction International Proceedings of the 44th Annual Conference, Auburn University, AL
Smith, Bruce W. and Farrow, C. Ben (2008), Construction Drawings: A Cost/Benefit Case Study of Weather and Tear Resistant Drawings, Associated Schools of Construction International Proceedings of the 44th Annual Conference, Auburn University, AL
Smith, Bruce W. and Carroll, Clint MS (2008), Design Options Analysis on a Heat Wrap used on PVC Pipe Connections in Cold Weather Conditions, Associated Schools of Construction International Proceedings of the 44th Annual Conference, Auburn University, AL
Smith, Bruce W.; Farrow, C. Ben; and Walker, Austin (2007), Field Drawings: Evaluating the use of weather resistant and tear resistant medium, Proceedings of the 2007 Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Research Conference, Georgia Tech University, Atlanta, GA.
Smith, Bruce W. (2007), Improving Temporary Lighting for Buildings under Construction: A Cost/Benefit Analysis, Proceedings of the 2007 Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Research Conference, Georgia Tech University, Atlanta, GA.
Smith, Bruce W. and Farrow, C. Ben (2007), Improved Temporary Construction Lighting as a Method of Improving Productivity and Quality, Proceedings of the 15th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC-15), East Lancing, Michigan, July 18-20, 2007.
Smith, Bruce W. and Azhar, Salman PhD (2007), Inadequate and Unsafe Temporary Lighting in Buildings under Construction: Risks, Challenges, and Solutions, Proceedings of Fourth International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century (CITC-IV) Accelerating Innovation in Engineering, Management and Technology, Gold Coast, Australia
Smith, Bruce W. and Williams, Steve (2007), The Effectiveness of a New Heat Wrap on PVC and CPVC Pipe Connections in Winter Conditions, Associated Schools of Construction International Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Conference, Northern Arizona State University,Flagstaff, AZ
Presentations required in conjunction with conference proceedings:
Smith, Bruce W. and Farrow, C. Ben (2010), Creating a Model to Evaluate Whether the Cost of Improved Temporary Lighting is Off-set by Increased Productivity, Associated Schools of Construction International Proceedings of the 46th Annual Conference, Boston, Massachusetts (See Publication #1)
Smith, Bruce W. CPC (2009), Developing a New Temporary Lighting System: From identification of the Problem to the Design of the Solution, Associated Schools of Construction International Proceedings of the 45th Annual Conference, University of Florida (See Publication #2)
A Preliminary Study to Measure the Relationship of Lighting to Productivity on a Construction Project, Associated Schools of Construction International 44th Annual Conference, Auburn University, AL(See Publication #3)
Construction Drawings: A Cost/Benefit Case Study of Weather and Tear Resistant Drawings, Associated Schools of Construction International 44th Annual Conference, Auburn University, AL (See Publication #4)
Design Options Analysis on a Heat Wrap used on PVC Pipe Connections in Cold Weather Conditions, Associated Schools of Construction International 44th Annual Conference, Auburn University, AL (See Publication #5)
Improving Temporary Lighting for Buildings under Construction: A Cost/Benefit Analysis, Proceedings of the 2007 Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Research Conference, Georgia Tech University, Atlanta, GA.. (See Publication #6)
The Effectiveness of a New Heat Wrap on PVC and CPVC Pipe connections in Winter Conditions, Associated Schools of Construction International 43rd Annual Conference, Northern Arizona State University, Flagstaff, AZ (See Publication #8)
Temporary Construction Lighting: A study of the requirements and the impact on the working environment, productivity of the workers, and the quality of work, Proceedings of the World Conference on Accelerating Excellence in the Built Environment, University of Wolverhampton, Birmingham, UK (See Publication #11)
Developing Course Content in Technical Programs: The Balance Between Information and Knowledge, The Learning Conference, June 22-25, Montego Bay, Jamaica (See Journal Publication #2)
Temporary Construction Lighting: An examination of temporary lighting on construction projects, and a look at one improvement technique, Associated Schools of Construction International 42nd Annual Conference, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO. (See Publication #12)
The Validity of Oral Change Orders under Construction Contracts, Associated Schools of Construction International 41st Annual Conference, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH (See Publication #13)
Invited Presenter to a Professional Organization:
2007 and 2008 - Inadequate and Unsafe Temporary Lighting: Challenges, Risks, and Solutions, 18th Annual Construction Safety Conference and Exposition, Feb 12-14, 2008, Chicago, IL, and 17th Annual Construction Safety Conference and Exposition, Feb 13-15, 2007, Chicago, IL.
Poster Presentations:
Smith, Bruce W. CPC and J. Mark Taylor, JD. PhD. (2010) A Construction Management Capstone Course: Study Abroad, Design/Build, Collaboration, BIM, Estimating, Scheduling, Structural Analysis, Associated Schools of Construction International Proceedings of the 46th Annual Conference, Boston, Massachusetts
Flowers, Jessica and Smith, Bruce W. CPC, (2010), A Student Study-Abroad Capstone Project: Programming, Designing, BIM Model, Estimating and Scheduling a University Administration Building Located in Palmanova, Italy, Associated Schools of Construction International Proceedings of the 46th Annual Conference, Boston, Massachusetts
Outreach:
Lead Paint Removal Education – One day seminar in Mobile, AL on July 25, 2008. Two additional seminars are scheduled for February 2009. The seminars are sponsored by a grant with the National Center for Healthy Housing to develop and conduct educational seminars in Alabama on the methods of safe removal of lead paint from homes and residential buildings. Seminars are designed for individuals and contractors.
Safety Training - Currently developing an online construction safety training program with Junshan Liu. The program should be on-line by November 2010.
Industry Education - Speaker at the 17t and 18th National Construction Safety Conferences, held in Chicago in 2007 and 2008.
Promoting International Residential Code Adoption – Wrote a booklet designed to facilitate the adoption of modern building codes by municipalities in Alabama, which promote safer and more energy efficient homes. The project was funded by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), who will reproduce and distribute the publication.
OSHA Training – 10-Hour and 30-Hour OSHA training for contractors and contractors’ employees.
Energy Star Education – Developed materials for educating the public on what Energy Star was about, how it help them, and how to incorporate more Energy Star products and methods into their homes. The distribution of materials is through the Alabama Extension System and booths at various events in Alabama.
Katrina Rebuild Seminars – Conducted four one-day seminars in Mobile and Baldwin Counties promote the use of the International Building Code and modern building techniques in the rebuilding of the coastal areas of Alabama after hurricane Katrina. Two of the seminars were for residential contractors, one was for commercial contractors, and one was for building code officials. The project was funded through a grant from ADECA and the Department of Energy (DOE).
Funded Grants:
2008
Creating an Online OSHA 30 Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training Course.
- Primary Investigators: Bruce W. Smith, CPC and Junshan Liu
- Grant Award: $10,000
- Grantor: Alabama Construction Industry Fund
- Status: In progress (Completion 11-2010)
- The Deliverable is an OSHA approved 30-Hour training course that will be available for students and to construction professionals through the internet. The program will be interactive and meet all the OSHA requirements for the 30-Hour training program for construction.
2007
Promoting the Adoption of International Code Council (ICC) Energy Codes for Residential Construction
- Primary Investigator: Bruce W. Smith,
- Grant Award: $25,000
- Grantor: Alabama Department of Economic and community Affairs (ADECA)
- Status: Completed
- The deliverable publication has a target audience of code officials and government decision makers involved in code adoption. The purpose of the publication is to address the barriers to adoption of the International Residential Code, provide information to overcome the barriers, and provide a path toward adoption for each government body within Alabama. The publication is appropriate for modification to use in other states.
Safe Lead Paint Removal Education in Alabama
- Primary Investigators: Laura Booth and Bruce W. Smith
- Grant Award: $22,500
- Grantor: National Center for Healthy Housing
- Status: In Progress (Completed)
- The deliverable was to conduct two seminars on the safe removal techniques for lead based paint. The seminars were targeted for contractors and owners and are a response to new EPA rules that expand the requirements for the use of safe removal practices during remodeling. The two seminars were conducted in Mobile County, which was the target area.
Awards:
Department of Building Science, Auburn University, “Faculty Advisor Award” 2005-2006
Department of Building Science, Auburn University, “Outstanding Department Service Award”, 2004-2005
Construction Experience:
Summer 2003 – International Contractors, Inc, Chicago, IL. Worked on the analyzing the change order process within the company.
1987 to 1997 – BW Smith Construction, Atlanta, GA. – Served as general contractor on medium to high end residential renovations, light commercial construction, and tenant build-out. The company self-performed carpentry and concrete work.
Prior to 1987 – Served as general contractor in central Illinois. Work included new homes and light commercial projects.
Journeyman carpenter
- Concrete form carpenter on Commonwealth Edison coal fired power plant in Pekin, Illinois
- Residential construction in Pekin, Illinois
- Residential and light commercial work in Sedona, Arizona
- Multi-family residential, light commercial and concrete form work, including “tilt-up” walls in Monterey, California.
Professional Development in Teaching:
The Learning Conference, Montego Bay, Jamacia, Summer 2006
Auburn University Forum on College Teaching and Learning, January 2006
Professional Development in Technical Areas:
MEAC- Training for teaching MEP in Construction Management Programs, Boston, MA, April 6 & 7, 2010
Construction Safety Conference in Montgomery, AL. March 25, 2010
OSHA Trainer Update – University of West Virginia, August 2008
MEAC- Training for teaching MEP in Construction Management Programs, Auburn, Al, March 31 to April 2, 2008
Construction Safety Conference in Montgomery, AL. March 27, 2008
Safety Education – 18th Annual Construction Safety Conference and Exposition, Chicago, IL, Feb 14-16, 2008
Safe Lead Paint Removal Training – National Center for Healthy Housing, Biloxi, LA. January 29 – 30, 2008.
Safety Education – 17th Annual Construction Safety Conference and Exposition, Chicago, IL, Feb 13-15, 2007
ICC training on current MEP code inspection, Austin, TX, Feb 13-17, 2006
Service to the Program, College, and University:
Board Member of the Alabama Construction Industry Fund, appointed fall 2009
Member of the Auburn University Faculty Handbook Committee, 2007 - present
Chair of the Graduate Program Committee, Fall 2006 - 2008
Member of the Library Committee, CADC, Auburn University 2005 - 2007
Service to the Students:
Faculty coach for the NAHB competition, Auburn University, 2005
Faculty Advisor for National Homebuilders Association Student Club, Auburn University, 2004-05
Faculty coach for the NAHB competition, Ferris State University 2004
Professional Organizations:
International Code Council (2006-Present)
Code Officials of Association of Alabama (2007-Present)
Member of Mecosta County Home Builders Association, Michigan
Board of Directors, (2002 and 2003)
Chair of the Program and Education Committee, (2002-2003)
State director for the Michigan Home Builders Association, (2003)
Member of American Concrete Institute, Western Michigan Chapter(2002-2004)
Member of American Institute of Constructors, (2000 to present)
| | | J. Mark | Taylor | 334.844.5305 | 334.844.5386 | | taylojt@auburn.edu | | 232 Gorrie Center | BSCI | J. Mark Taylor | T | | Education:
B.S. - Auburn University (Building Science)
M.S. - University of Florida (Construction Management)
Ph.D. - Texas A&M University (Civil Engineering/Construction Engineering Systems)
J.D. - University of Alabama
| | | Mark | Tatum | 334.844.5426 | 334.844.5386 | | mtatum@auburn.edu | | 219 Gorrie Center | BSCI | Mark Tatum | T | | Education:
M.S., Electrical Engineering, Auburn University
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Auburn University
Recent Classes:
BSCI 3700 – Construction Safety
BSCI 4700 – Mechanical & Electrical Systems
BSCI 7100 – Graduate Elective – Mechanical & Electrical Systems
DBLD 7040 – Integrated Building Processes II
Bio:
Professor Tatum has been licensed as a Professional Engineer in over 30 states. He has also been licensed as an electrical contractor. He returns to Auburn from Ft Lauderdale, FL where he has served as principal and CEO of a consulting engineering company for over 18 years. His design experience in commercial and industrial buildings extends across the United States and to many European countries.
Professional Organizations:
Associated Schools of Construction (ASC)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
Publications:
Radiant Barriers in Roof Insulation Systems
Straw Bale Construction and Building Codes
Establishing Curriculum Delivery Preferences of the Net Generation
Research Projects:
Mechanical & Electrical Lab Exercises and Equipment for Program Enhancement
Hard Hat Heat Sensor to Warn of Worker Overheating
Audio Enhancement Equipment for Field Trips and Large Groups
Areas of Specialty:
Mechanical & Electrical Systems
Control Systems
Building Design & Modeling
Research Areas:
Constructability issues
Construction equipment
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Design-Build
Automation and robotics in construction
Education and training in related disciplines
Engineering design issues, problems and solutions
Environment management
Information technology
Innovative construction materials
Innovative construction technologies
Integration of design and construction process
International issues
Safety management
Sustainable construction techniques
| | | Mike | Thompson | 334.844.5987 | 334.844.5386 | | mkt0006@auburn.edu | | M. Miller Gorrie 316 | BSCI | Mike Thompson | T | | Bio:
Mike Thompson graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Building Science. He has over 30 years of experience in the construction industry ranging from residential and simple tenant renovations to student housing and major healthcare projects. He is both a Licensed General Contractor and a Licensed Residential Contractor in the State of Alabama. Mike is the Visiting Industry Professor, and is teaching Project Controls and Soils.
| | | Peter | Weiss | 334.844.5382 | 334.844.5386 | | weisspm@auburn.edu | | 314 Gorrie Center | BSCI | Peter Weiss | W |  | B. Arch, University of Arizona
M.A. Cornell University
| | | Steve | Williams | 334.844.5379 | 334.844.5386 | | willi14@auburn.edu | | 234 Gorrie Center | BSCI | Steve Williams | W | | Education:
M.S. Civil Engineering; Clemson University 1981
B.S. Civil Engineering; University of Toledo 1975
Classes:
BSCI 2400: Structures I (Statics and Strength of Materials)
BSCI 3400: Structures II (Steel)
BSCI 3450: Structures III (Reinforced Concrete)
BSCI 7050: Executive Issues in Construction
Personal Statement:
After almost 27 years at Auburn University, I still love my job. Although we are currently experiencing the most serious economic downturn since I began in 1982, I find our current students to be enthusiastic, hard working, and optimistic about their futures.
In November of 2009, the McWhorter School of Building Science and Auburn University formally announced the formation of the Center for Construction Innovation and Collaboration. I am honored and excited to be chosen to be the director of the center for the first few years of its existence. Our faculty is exceptionally dedicated and talented, and I believe our collective accomplishments in innovation and collaboration will be significant.
Research Projects:
“Product Development for the Construction Industry Utilizing Collaborative Efforts of the Departments of Industrial Design and Building Science", funded by the Alabama Construction Industry Fund, 2009, Co- Principal Investigator ($25,000).
“Product Development for the Construction Industry Utilizing Collaborative Efforts of the Departments of Industrial Design and Building Science", funded by the Alabama Construction Industry Fund, 2008, Co - Principal Investigator ($25,000).
“Product Development for the Construction Industry Utilizing Collaborative Efforts of the Departments of Industrial Design and Building Science", funded by the Alabama Construction Industry Fund, 2007, Co - Principal Investigator ($25,000).
"A Pilot Project for Innovative Product Development Utilizing Collaborative Efforts of the Departments of Industrial Design and Building Science", funded by the Alabama Construction Industry Fund, 2006, Principal Investigator ($15,000).
“Incorporation of Structural Design and Visualization Software in the CADC Structures Curriculum” funded by the Alabama Construction Industry Fund and College of Architecture Design and Construction Educational Technology Council, Co-Principal Investigator ($20,000).
Recent Outreach:
Architecture and Building Science students in the reinforced concrete classes have poured more than 3000 yd.³ of concrete for Auburn in the surrounding area. The following table lists some of the projects done by students in my class last year.
Class |
Description |
BSCI 3450 |
Basketball court-rural studio-50 yd.³-Spring 2009 |
BSCI 3450 |
Arrow shaped slab-rural studio- 25 yd.³ -Fall 2009 |
BSCI 3450 |
Auburn City Schools - dugout pad at baseball field- 3 yd.³-Fall 2009 |
BSCI 3450 |
Auburn City Schools-Early Education Center-sidewalks-5 yd.³-Fall 2009 |
BSCI 3450 |
Auburn City Schools-Early Education Center-slab behind school-8 yd.³-Fall 2009 |
BSCI 3450 |
City of Auburn-Fire Department-Pad for Burn Area-10 Yd.³-Fall 2009 |
BSCI 7050 |
Auburn City Schools- Dean Road Elementary School-Erosion Control Project |
Areas of Specialty and Research:
Construction Innovation and Collaboration
Reinforced Concrete
Concrete Technology
Engineering Design Issues, Problems and Solutions
Center for Construction Innovation and Collaboration (CCIC) | | | William | Zabel | 334.844.4000 | 334.844.5386 | | whz0001@auburn.edu | | 118 M. Miller Gorrie Center | BSCI | William Zabel | Z | | |
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