TEACHING

TEACHING ACTIVITIES 

Instructor, BCN 3611C: Construction Estimating I (Undergraduate) 

Fall 2016 - present

University of Florida  

• Introduce classification of work, take-off techniques and basic estimating principles  

• Apply the estimating principle to residential and commercial projects  

• Introduce estimating software including On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, BIM 360, Autodesk Revit, and Assemble Systems  

• Manual takeoff skills for excavation, concrete, masonry, metal, wood, doors and windows, finishes according to CSI MasterFormat 

Instructor, BCN 1582: International Sustainability (Undergraduate) 

Fall 2020 - present

University of Florida  

• Introduce key concepts related to sustainable development worldwide  

• Introduce key environmental and resource issues and effects on humankind  

• Climate change issues and international plans and sustainable community movements worldwide 

Instructor, DCP 7790: Paradigms and Theories of Inquiry (Doctoral Core I) 

Spring 2023-Present 

University of Florida  

• Overview of different paradigmatic positions, the linkages between epistemology, theoretical perspectives, research methodology, and application of practice  

• Illustrate the concepts and linkages of paradigms with in-depth reading and critical discussion

Instructor, BCN 5789C: Construction Project Delivery (Graduate Capstone) 

Spring 2021 

University of Florida  

• Formulate the overall design of the project and prepare a 3D virtual model  

• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop a complete estimate of project cost 

• Organize the elements of the project into a viable construction work plan and schedule, set up a project administration system  

• Organize, present, and defend the technical and financial data of the project and prepare a project proposal from a commercial development/investment perspective 

Instructor, Advanced BIM for Const. Mgmt. (Graduate) 

2012-2016 

University of Texas at San Antonio  

• Introduce BIM tools including Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360, Tekla, and Synchro  

• Introduce research areas including Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Sensor, Laser Scanning, Mobile device implementation  

• Advise students on developing research in information technology for construction domain 

Instructor, BIM for Const. Mgmt. (Undergraduate) 

2012-2016 

University of Texas at San Antonio  

• BIM Definition, standards and Guidelines  

• BIM Software for 3D Building Design and Modeling including Revit, Navisworks  

• Automatically Quantity Takeoff from 3D building model  

• Animation and simulation of the construction process with BIM software  

• Clash detection and coordination among different trades

Instructor, Sustainable Building Practice (Undergraduate) 

2012-2016

University of Texas at San Antonio  

• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system  

• Life Cycle Costing (LCC)  

• Green Building Delivery  

• Sustainable Materials and Construction 

Lecturer, Construction Information System (Graduate level class) 

2011  

• Collaborated on BIM software class targeted at 40 graduate students  

• Gave lectures on Revit Architecture, Revit MEP, Navisworks, QTO and estimating with BIM tools  

• Answered students’ questions in lab sessions 

Coach, Undergraduate BIM Competition Team 

2010- 2012  

• Helped prepare selected undergraduate students for BIM Competition  

• Gave lectures on modeling skills using BIM software such as Revit, Navisworks etc 

• Gave lectures on QTO and estimating using BIM software packages

Lab Assistant, Computer and Graphic Communications 

2010- 2011  

• Taught Revit Architecture to undergraduate students  

• Answered questions from students  

• Helped students achieve their dream house projects

Teaching Assistant, Temporary Structure 

2007- 2009  

• Graded home works, quizzes, and exams  

• Answered students’ questions in lab sessions

INTERNATIONAL TEACHING 

Instructor, IISP 500: Sustainable Building Practice 

2015 

This course was selected by Monterrey Tech University in Mexico as their study abroad elective class. Gave lectures on the following topics:  

• High-Performance Green Building Design and Construction  

• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system  

• Life Cycle Costing (LCC)  

• Green Building Delivery  

• Sustainable Materials and Construction