Safety Research

OSHA Susan Harwood Virtual Reality Fall Protection safety training (2018)

OSHA Susan Harwood Virtual Reality Excavation safety training (2019)

OSHA  Susan Harwood Virtual Reality Residential Construction safety training (2020)

Research Interests

The Use of Mixed Reality (Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Holograms) on the Construction Jobsite

Virtual Reality (VR) Safety Training

Productivity Improvement

Jobsite Safety Management

Hispanic Worker Safety Training

Site Material Management/Logistics

Construction Pre-Planning

Construction Scheduling

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Construction Quality Control

Industry Experience

Commercial Construction Job Site Management for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Projects

Contract Manager for Purdue University Facilities (Summer New/Renovation Projects)

Consultant for Commercial, Residential, and Industrial Projects

Current Courses

Construction Planning & Scheduling topics

Construction Safety Management topics

Commercial Concentration topics

Ireland Study Abroad (International Construction Management in Ireland)

Industry Engagement

Instructor, Construction Site Supervision Certificate (CSSC) Program; Purdue University (2011-present)

Instructor, Superintendent Career Training (SCT) Program; Carpenters International Training Center, Las Vegas NV (2013-present)

Current Positions Held

Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America

    - Faculty Advisor, Purdue University Student Chapter

    - Member, AGC Safety & Health Committee

 Sigma Lambda Chi International Construction Honorary

   - International Secretary/Treasurer

Honors & Awards

Purdue University Book of Great Teachers (2018)

Purdue University Charles B. Murphy Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award (2016)

Purdue Polytechnic James G. Dwyer Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching (2016)

Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America National Outstanding Educator Award (2005)

Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) International Outstanding Educator Award (2012)

ASC National Teaching Award (2003)

BCM Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award (2015, 2013)

BCM Donald C. Ellison Excellence in Teaching Award (2016, 2012)

BCM D. Dorsey Moss Excellence in Teaching Award (2016, 2000)

Licenses & Certifications

Associate Constructor, No. 560; American Institute of Constructors Certification Commission

Construction Safety & Health Technician - CHST, No.14429 (June 2026); Board of Certified Safety Professionals

Instructor, OSHA 10/30 hour for Construction (June 2023)