Teaching

Courses Taught

1. COSC 690: Theory of Research in Construction Management

3 credits, Texas A&M University

Spring 2010

Introduction to research, research tools, proposal writing and research reports; emphasis placed on research planning and design; review of literature through qualitative and quantitative research methodologies; emphasis on defining research problems in construction science and the development of research proposals.

2. COSC 689: Architectural and Construction Robotics

3 credits, Texas A&M University

Spring 2021

Introduction to topics related to hardware, programming, fabrication and materials as related to advancements in automated fabrication within the field of architecture/construction science. Beyond teaching the basics of utilizing industrial robotics in the field of architecture/construction, the course develops skills in hands-on simulation, on-line programming, visual programming, tool design, and automated workflow development. Students work within a lab environment to develop their expertise in using robotic equipment safely. With co-instructor, Mehdi Farahbakhsh.

3. COSC 689: Life Cycle Cost Analysis—Long-term Sustainability

3 credits, Texas A&M University

Fall 2010, Spring 2012

Foundation in Life-Cycle Cost Analysis computation within the context of current issues in (1) environmental sustainability, and (2) evidence-based thinking. Lean construction also discussed as a strategy to overcome the hurdle of first cost.

Developer of first course on Life Cycle Cost Analysis in the Department of Construction Science at Texas A&M

4. COSC 663: Sustainable Construction

3 credits, Texas A&M University

Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2019

Contribution of materials and methods to meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs; overview of international, national and local programs promoting sustainable construction; characteristics of the components of successful sustainable construction projects; theories and practices through case studies.

5. COSC 648: Graduate Capstone

3 credits, Texas A&M University

Spring 2015, Spring 2016

For students preparing to enter the construction industry; project and program management of construction projects; winning new work; construction company creation, operations and change accommodation; leadership and management; risk management; managing people; using technology; considering the environment; and the application of lean and target value construction.

6. COSC 631: Advanced Productivity and Lean

3 credits, Texas A&M University

Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021

Introduction to lean history, concepts and methods; deduction of basic training modules in lean project delivery; application of lean management in construction projects.

7. COSC 621: Advanced topics in Construction Project Scheduling

3 credits, Texas A&M University

Spring 2011

Advanced techniques used in scheduling and evaluation progress in construction project control; development of strategies for overcoming overruns; resource allocations; case studies.

8. COSC 603: Construction Scheduling

3 credits, Texas A&M University

Spring 2013

Construction scheduling process utilizing current techniques including critical path method, precedence method, program evaluation and review techniques, and probabilistic method; development of parameter estimates for activities that relate to the construction of a building project; work packages sequenced, planned and leveled to develop a working project execution document; development of procedures to monitor actual field progress; computer application in project scheduling. (3-0). Credit 3. Prerequisite: Graduate level.

9. COSC 489: Lean Construction

3 credits, Texas A&M University

Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Fall 2013

Introduction to lean history, concepts and methods, deduction of basic training modules in lean project delivery; application of lean management to construction projects.

Developer, with Jose Fernandez-Solis, of first course on Lean Construction at Texas A&M University

10. COSC 475: Construction Project Planning

3 credits, Texas A&M University

Fall 2009, Spring 2010

Development of parameter cost estimates for activities that relate to the construction of a building project; work packages sequenced, planned and leveled to develop a working project execution document; development of procedures to monitor actual field progress.

11. COSC 175: Construction Graphics Communications

3 credits, Texas A&M University

Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019

Learn to visualize, interpret, and communicate graphical geometry employed in construction design and engineering, to include the graphical analysis of problems. Includes the utilization of sketching applications, computer aided design, and basics of building information modeling software. An introduction of commonly employed quantitative tools in construction is covered.

12. COSC 153: Introduction to the Construction Industry

3 credits, Texas A&M University

Fall 2010

Characteristics of the construction industry; types of construction companies; contracts; people involved in a project, their responsibilities and interrelationships; evolution of a project; interpreting working drawings; construction bonds; contract documents.