DOUGLAS D. GRANSBERG, PhD, PE, CCE
  Construction Science Division University of Oklahoma 830 Van Vleet Oval, Room 162 Norman, Oklahoma 73019-6141  

Work: 405-325-6092; fax: 405-325-7558;  dgransberg@ou.edu  

  

Credentials:

Ph.D., Civil Engineering,  University of Colorado at Boulder, Major: Construction Engineering Management, 2004. 

M.S., Civil Engineering, Oregon State University, Dual Major: Construction Engineering Management and Transportation Engineering, 1979.

B.S., Civil Engineering, Oregon State University, 1974. 

Graduate (Commandant's List), U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, 1984, (a two year nonresident professional curriculum equivalent to a Master's Degree in Military Science which teaches management, communications skills, government, and military science). 

Graduate, Air University, Air Command and Staff College, 1988, (a one year resident professional curriculum equivalent to a Master's Degree in Aerospace Science and Technology which teaches management, communications skills, international relations, and aerospace science and technology). 

Honor Graduate, U.S. Army Engineer School Basic and Advanced Officer Courses respectively (a combined total of 9 months resident education in construction management, scheduling, soils, structures, explosives, safety, and military subjects). 

Registered Professional Engineer, Oregon, 1978, No. 9989; Texas, 1995, No. 80392, Oklahoma, 2000, No.19876,

Certified Cost Engineer, 1997, No. 1664.  

Designated Design-Build Professional, 2003

Summary of Experience:

1999- present: Associate Professor, Construction Science Division, The University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma.

1994-1999: Associate Professor, Construction Engineering Technology, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas.  

1994-present:  Principal Consulting Engineer, Gransberg & Associates, Norman, Oklahoma.

1974-1994: Engineer Officer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, worldwide assignments.                                                               

See Professional Experience Section below for details

Peer-Reviewed Archival Journal Articles:

  1. Gransberg, D.D. and M. Zaman, “Analysis of Emulsion and Hot Asphalt Cement Chip Seal Performance,” Journal of Transportation Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 131, (3) March, 2005, pp.

  2. Gransberg, D.D. and K.R. Molenaar, “Life Cycle Cost Award Algorithms for Design-Build Highway Pavement Projects,” Journal of Infrastructure Systems, ASCE, Vol. 10 (4), December, 2004, pp. 167-175.

  3. Gransberg, D.D. and K.R. Molenaar, “Analysis of Owner’s Design and Construction Quality Management Approaches in Design-Build Projects” Journal of Management in Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 20 (4), October, 2004, 9 pages.

  4.  Gransberg, D.D., S. Senadheera, and I. Karaca, “Calculating Roller Requirements for Chip Seal Projects,” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, Vol. 130 (3), June, 2004, pp. 1-7.

  5.  K.F.  Robson and D.D. Gransberg, “Preparing Cost Engineers for Today’s Construction Industry Challenges,” Cost Engineering, Journal of AACE, International, Vol. 46 (2), February, 2004, pp. 11-13.

  6. Gransberg, D.D. and K.R. Molenaar, “A Synthesis of Public Design-Build Source Selection Methods” Journal of Construction Procurement, Vol. 9 (2), November, 2003, pp. 40-51.

  7. Gransberg, D.D., I. Karaca, and, W.R. Burkett “Quantifying Seal Coat Surface Condition Using Digital Image Processing Based On Information Theory,” International Journal of Pavement Engineering, Vol. 3 (4), March, 2003, pp 197-205.

  8.  Kasturi, S.R. and D.D. Gransberg, “Time Management- A Design-Builder’s Perspective” Cost Engineering, Journal of AACE, International, Vol. 44 (9) September, 2002, pp. 16-23.

  9. Molenaar, K.R., and D.D. Gransberg, “Design-builder Selection for Small Highway Projects,” Journal of Management in Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 17 (4), October, 2001, pp. 214-223.

  10.  Gransberg, D.D. and C.A. Joplin, “Developing Construction Claims for Arbitration: An Arbitrator’s Viewpoint,” Cost Engineering, Journal of AACE, International, July, 2000, pp. 29-31.

  11. Cuvalci, O., D. D. Gransberg and B. Green, "Experimental Visibility Measurement Technique," Journal of Experimental Techniques, Society of Experimental Mechanics. Vol. 24 (4), July/August 2000, pp.33-36.

  12.  Gransberg, D.D., and S.P. Senadheera, “Design-Build Contract Award Methods for Transportation Projects,” Journal of Transportation Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 125 (6), November, 1999, pp. 565-567.

  13.  Khan, H.K., S.P. Senadheera, D.D. Gransberg, and R. Stemprok, “Influence of Pavement Surface Characteristics on Nighttime Visibility of Objects,” Transportation Research Record 1692, Transportation Research Board, National Research Foundation. November, 1999, pp 39-48.

  14.  Gransberg, D.D., H.L. Reynolds, and J. Boyd, “Measuring Partnered Project Performance,” Cost Engineering, Journal of AACE, International, October, 1999, pp. 39-44.

  15. Joplin, C.L. and D.D. Gransberg, “Tort Liability Review for Roadway Lighting Design,” ITE Journal, Institute of Transportation Engineers, Vol. 69, (9), September, 1999, pp.38-41.

  16. Gransberg, D.D., W.D. Dillon, H.L. Reynolds, and J. Boyd, “Quantitative Analysis of Partnered Project Performance,” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, Vol.125 (3) June, 1999, pp 161-166.

  17.  Gransberg, D.D. and J.P. Basilotto, “Cost Engineering Optimum Seaport Capacity,” Cost Engineering, Journal of AACE, International, September, 1998, Vol. 40 (9), pp. 28-32.

  18. Gransberg, D.D., “A Review of Methods to Estimate Optimum Haul Fleet Production” Cost Engineering, Journal of AACE, International, Vol. 40, (3), March, 1998, pp. 31 -35.

  19. Gransberg, D.D. and M.A. Ellicott, “Best Value Contracting Criteria” Cost Engineering, Journal of AACE, International, Vol. 39, (6), June, 1997, pp. 31-34.

  20. Gransberg, D.D. “Optimizing Haul Unit Size and Number Based on Loading Facility Characteristics,” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, Vol. 122, No. 3, September, 1996, pp. 248 - 253.

  21. Gransberg, D.D., "An Engineer's Analysis of Turkey's 21st Century Potential from the Study of Its Construction Industry," Teknik Iletisim, Vol. 10, December 1994, pp. 32-34.

Peer-Reviewed Archival Journal Articles and Proceedings Papers (In press):

  1. Gransberg, D.D., K,R. Molenaar, S. Scott and N. Smith, “Implementing Best-Value Procurement in Highway Construction Projects” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, submitted September 2004.

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Proceedings Papers (Peer-Reviewed Full Paper)

  1. Gransberg, D.D., B.D. Pidwerbesksy, and D.M.B.James, “Comparison of North American and New Zealand Chip Seal Design Methods,” 2005 Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Toronto, Ontario,  (accepted for publication in June, 2005).

  2. Gransberg, D.D. B.D. Pidwerbesky, R. Stemprok, and J. Waters. “Measuring Chip Seal Surface Texture with Digital Imagery,” 2005 Transit New Zealand International Conference on Surface Friction for Roads and Runways, Christchurch, New Zealand (Accepted for publication in May 2005).

  3. Gransberg, D.D., and K.R. Molenaar, "Applying Life Cycle Evaluation Criteria to Design Build Highway Projects" Proceedings,  2005 CIB W92/T23/W107 International Symposium on Procurement Systems, Las Vegas, Nevada (Accepted for publication in February 2005).

  4. Gransberg, D.D., “Case Studies in Chip Seal Program Excellence in the United States,” 2005 Transportation Research Board, Paper 05-0714, Washington, D.C. January, 2005.

  5. Gransberg, D.D. and J. Diekmann, “Quantifying Pavement Life-cycle Cost Inflation Uncertainty,” 2004 Transactions, AACE, International, Washington, DC, June, 2004, pp. R.08.01-R.08.11.

  6. Badillo-Kwiatkowski, G.M. and D.D. Gransberg, “Managing Design-Build Project Security Issues Risk," 2004 Transactions, AACE, International, Washington, DC, June, 2004, pp. R.11.01-R.11.04.

  7. Gransberg, D.D., Badillo-Kwiatkowski, G.M. and K.R. Molenaar, “Project Delivery Comparison Using Performance Metrics,” 2003 Transactions, AACE, International, Orlando, Florida, June, 2003, pp. DRM 02.01 – 02.06.

  8. Gransberg, D.D. and K.R. Molenaar, “Life Cycle Design Criteria for Design-Build Transportation Projects,” Proceedings, Construction Research Congress, ASCE, Construction Institute, March, 2003, pp. 1-9.

  9. Cuvalci, O., B.T. Tanju, D.D. Gransberg, and B.L.Green,  “Roadway Lighting Contrast Calculations Using CCD Video Imaging Technology,” Proceedings, Third Biennial World Conference on Integrated Design and Process Technology, Society for Design and Process Science, Berlin, Germany, July, 1998, Vol. 5, pp. 75-80.

  10. Cuvalci, O., B.T. Tanju, D.D. Gransberg, B.L.Green, and N.J. Gransberg, “Design and Analysis of Luminance, Illuminance Measuring System Using Video Images,” Proceedings, Third Biennial World Conference on Integrated Design and Process Technology, Society for Design and Process Science, Berlin, Germany, July, 1998, Vol. 5, pp. 66-74.

  11. Russell, S.A., H.G. Thorvilson, B.L. Green, and D.D. Gransberg. “Ultraviolet Radiation as an Ant Repellent,” Proceedings, Second World Conference on Integrated Design and Process Technology, Society for Design and Process Science, Austin, Texas, December, 1996, pp. 241-244.

  12. Gilman, A. and D.D. Gransberg, “Stabilized Mixtures of Coal Combustion By-Products Reinforced with Synthetic Fibers,” Proceedings, First Trabzon International Energy and Environment Symposium, Trabzon, Turkey, July 1996, pp. 701-706.

  13. Gransberg, D.D., “Selecting an Interdisciplinary Design-Build Contractor Using Utility Theory,” Proceedings, First World Conference on Integrated Design and Process Technology, Society for Design and Process Science, Austin, Texas, December 1995, pp. 249-253.

Proceedings Papers (Peer-Reviewed Abstract):

  1. Gransberg, D.D., and E. Douglas, “Implementing Project Constructability,” 2005 Transactions, AACE, International, New Orleans, Louisiana, (accepted for publication in June, 2005).

  2. Corotis, R.B. and D.D. Gransberg, “Discount Rate Issues For Life-Cycle Decision-Making,” Proceedings, 4th International Workshop on Life-Cycle Cost Analysis and Design of Civil Infrastructure Systems, Transportation Research Board, Cocoa Beach, Florida (accepted for publication in May, 2005).

  3. Gransberg, D.D., and D.M.B.James, "Comparison of Canadian and United States Chip Seal Practices," 2004 Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,  June, 2004, TR364-1-10.

  4. Molenaar, K.R., and D.D. Gransberg, "A Framework for Classifying Best-Value Award Systems for Highway Construction Projects," 2004 Proceedings, Design-Build in Transportation Conference, DBIA, Baltimore, Maryland, April, 2004.

  5. Gransberg, D.D., and M.E. Villarreal, “Construction Project Performance Metrics” 2002 Transactions, AACE, International, Portland, Oregon, June, 2002, pp. CSC.02.01-CSC.02.05.

  6. Bajaj, A., D.D. Gransberg, and M.D. Grenz,   “Parametric Estimating for Design Costs” 2002 Transactions, AACE, International, Portland, Oregon, June, 2002, pp. EST.08,01 – EST.08.06.

  7. Stemprok, R., and D.D. Gransberg, "Correcting Roadway Lighting Designed by Luminance and Small Target Visibility Methods for Variations in Highway Geometry", 2002 Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Montreal, Quebec, June, 2002, pp. t-52, 1-9.

  8. Gransberg, D.D., E. Silay, and I. Karaca, "Economic Analysis Of Intermittent Passing Lane Geometric Design For Low Volume Rural Highways," 2002 Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Montreal, Quebec, June, 2002, pp. t-23, 1-9.

  9. Gransberg, D.D., “Awarding Damages in Construction Claims Arbitration” 2001 Transactions, AACE, International, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 2001, pp. CDR09.01-CDR09.03.

  10. Conte, A.S.I., and D.D. Gransberg, “Lean Construction: From Theory to Practice,” 2001 Transactions, AACE, International, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 2001, pp. CSC10.01-CSC10.05.

  11. Gransberg, D.D.  “Measuring the Impact of Legislative Restrictions on Public Project Delivery Systems” 2001 Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Victoria, British Columbia, June, 2001, pp. C17.1-C17.8.

  12. Gransberg, D.D., D.F. Runde, and J. Stergios, "Impact of Innovative Highway Construction Contract Methods,” 2000 Transactions, AACE, International, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, June 2000, pp. PM.02.1-6.

  13. Karaca, I., D.D. Gransberg, and W.R. Burkett, “Seal Coat  Evaluation Using Information Theory,” Proceedings, ASCE, Texas Section Conference, Austin, Texas, March 1, 2000, pp. 243-252.

  14. Gransberg, D.D., S.P. Senadheera, and I. Karaca, “Seal Coat Constructability Program,” 1999 Transactions, AACE, International, Denver, Colorado, June, 1999, pp 11.1-11.8.

  15. Gransberg, D.D., and H.L. Reynolds, “Partnering Public Construction Projects,” Proceedings, SAME, Annual Conference, Houston, Texas, April, 1999, pp. 2.1- 2.16.

  16. Gransberg, D.D., H.L. Reynolds, A. Gilman and H.G. Gokdogan, "Formal versus Informal Partnering," Proceedings, ASCE, Texas Section Conference, Dallas, Texas, September, 1998, pp. 317-327.

  17. Gransberg, D.D., E. Silay and I. Karaca, "Super Two Geometric Section Benefit-Cost Analysis," Proceedings, ASCE, Texas Section Conference, Dallas, Texas, September, 1998, pp. 349-358.

  18. Gilman, A. and D.D. Gransberg, “Factorial Design of Stabilized Coal Combustion By-Products Reinforced with Fibers,” Proceedings, Fifth International Conference on Composites Engineering, ICCE, Las Vegas, Nevada, July, 1998, pp.315-316.

  19.  Gransberg, D.D. and S.P. Senadheera, "Highway Construction Design-Build Methods," Proceedings, ASCE, Texas Section Conference, South Padre Island, Texas, April, 1998, pp. 1-8.

  20. Gransberg, D.D. and M.A. Ellicott, “Life Cycle Project Management,” 1997 Transactions, AACE, International, Dallas, Texas, July 1997, pp. 21-25.

  21. Gransberg, D.D., “Evaluating Best Value Contract Proposals,” 1997 Transactions, AACE International, Dallas, Texas, July 1997, pp. 41-44.

  22.  Gransberg, D.D. and M. A. Giaccardo, “Value Engineering Architecture: The Single Wythe Brick Wall,” Proceedings, Second World Conference on Integrated Design and Process Technology, Society for Design and Process Science, Austin, Texas, December, 1996, pp. 249-258.

  23. Gransberg, D.D. and M.A. Ellicott, “Best Value Contracting: Breaking the Low Bid Paradigm,” 1996 Transactions, AACE, International, Vancouver, British Columbia, June 1996, pp.  51-54.

  24.   Gransberg, D.D., “Planning and Executing Construction Engineering Technology Capstone Projects,” Proceedings, American Association for Engineering Education, Gulf Southwest Section, San Antonio, Texas, March 1996, pp. 220-224.

  25.  Bell, S. A. and D.D. Gransberg, “A Review and Analysis of the Design-Build Construction Contracting Method,” Proceedings, American Association for Engineering Education, Gulf Southwest Section, San Antonio, Texas, March 1996, pp. 861-864.

  26. Gransberg, D.D., "Optimizing Haul Fleet Production," Proceedings, ASCE, Texas Section Conference, El Paso, Texas, October, 1995, pp. 11-20.

  27. Gransberg, D.D., "Application of Queuing Theory to Port Planning and Operation," Proceedings, Second Annual International Transportation Management Conference, International Transportation Management Institute, New York, New York, May 1995, pp. 47-57.

  28. Gransberg, D.D., "Turkey: The Japan of the 21st Century?", Proceedings, Strategic Studies Institute on Turkish-United States Relations in an Evolving International Order, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, November 1994.

 Monographs (Peer-reviewed):

  1.  Gransberg, D.D., and C. Lopez del Puerto, Proposing for Design-Build Success: A Primer to Marketing Design-Build Professional Services, Submitted to the Society for Marketing Professional Services, Alexandria, Virginia, August 2004.

  2. Gransberg, D.D., “Vertical Construction Performance in Massachusetts Lags Far Behind Other States,” Pioneer Institute for Public Policy Research, Center for Restructuring Government, Policy Directions Paper No. 6, Boston, Massachusetts, January, 2000.

  3. Gransberg, D.D., “The Cost of Inaction: Does Massachusetts Need Public Construction Reform?” Pioneer Institute for Public Policy Research, Center for Restructuring Government, White Paper No. 7, Boston, Massachusetts, September, 1999. 

  4. Gransberg, D.D. and G.C. Clemmons, "Railroad Trackbed Design Using Hot‑mix Asphalt," National Asphalt Paving Association Information Series, No. 74, 1979.

Books, book chapters, and edited proceedings:

  1. Editor, Construction Project Controls Professional Practice Guide, AACE-International, ISBN 1-885517-43-2, Morgantown, West Virginia, co-editor is James Koch, 2002, 648 pages.

  2.  Editor, Project Delivery Methods Professional Practice Guide, AACE-International, ISBN 1-885517-35-1, Morgantown, West Virginia, co-editor is Keith Molenaar, 2001, 850 pages.

  3.  Essay for Chapter 12, “The Role of the Architect in the Design-Build Project,” Architect’s Studio Handbook by T.L. Patterson, McGraw-Hill, 2001, pp. 622-628.

  4. Editor, Construction Cost Estimating Professional Practice Guide, AACE-International, ISBN: 1-885517-22-X, Morgantown, West Virginia, 2000, 920 pages.

  5. Contributed Chapter Problems for 7th Edition, Engineering Economic Analysis, by Donald G. Newnan, Engineering Press, Austin Texas, 1998.

  6. Co-editor, Proceedings, Second World Conference on Integrated Design and Process Technology, Society of Design and Process Science, Austin, Texas, March, 1996.

Books in press or preparation:

  1. Preparing for Design-Build Projects: A Primer for Owners, Engineers, and Contractors, ASCE Press, with James Koch and Keith Molenaar, Completed manuscript submitted to publisher September, 2003, expected publication date in early 2005.

  2. Construction Equipment Management for Engineers, Estimators, and Construction Managers, CRC Press, Inc. with Calin Popescu and Richard Ryan, contract to deliver initial manuscript in January 2005; manuscript is currently 70% complete.

Editor-reviewed articles, and other publications:

  1. Gransberg, D.D.  “Design-Build in Transportation from the Research Perspective” Journal of Leadership and Management in Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 3 (3), July, 2003, pp. 133-136.

  2.  Gransberg, D.D. and K.R. Molenaar, “Design-Build Implementation: Life Cycle Cost Based Award,” Design-Build Dateline, DBIA, Vol. 9 (11), November 2002, p.12.

  3. Gransberg, D.D., and K. Robson, “Educating the Next Generation of Construction Professionals,” The Military Engineer, SAME, Vol. 94 (617), May, 2002, pp. 35-36.

  4.  Gransberg, D.D., “Managing Project Construction: Roles and Responsibilities of the PM,” Cost Engineering, Journal of AACE, International, Vol. 44 (9) September, 2002, pp. 11.

  5.  Allen, L.N., D.D. Gransberg, and K.R. Molenaar, “Partnering Successful Design-Build Contracts in the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest Division,” The Military Engineer, SAME, Vol., 94 (616), March, 2002, pp.47-48.

  6. Gransberg, D.D., “Scoring Design-Build Proposals for Military Construction Projects,” The Military Engineer, SAME, Vol. 93 (609), January-February, 2001, pp.23-24.

  7. D. D. Gransberg, and, W.R. Burkett, “Review of Masonry & Concrete Construction by K. Nolan,” Cost Engineering, Journal of AACE, International, Vol. 42, No. 11, November 2000, p. 13.

  8. Gransberg, D.D., “Change Procurement Laws,” Engineering New Record, December, 6, 1999, pp.71

  9. Gransberg, D.D., and J.P. Basilotto, “Megaships: A Word of Caution,” TR News, Transportation Research Board, National Research Council, No. 196, May-June 1998, pp. 9.

  10. Gransberg, D.D. and D.B. Bundock, “Bringing the Classroom to the Jobsite,” Constructor, The Associated General Contractors of America, July 1995, pp. 28-30.

  11. Rapp, E.G. and D.D. Gransberg, "Increasing the Engineer Force Structure: How SAME Can Help," The Military Engineer, May 1986.

  12. Gransberg, D.D., "Value Engineering for Contractors," The Military Engineer, September 1983.

  13. Gransberg, D.D. "A Different Type of Training Project," Engineer Magazine, Spring 1982.

Research and Technical Reports:

  1. Gransberg, D.D., and K,R. Molenaar, Best Practices of Life Cycle Performance Criteria Used for Design and Construction for Transportation Projects, Submitted to the DBIA Education and Research Foundation, December, 2003.

  2. Gransberg, D.D., and K,R. Molenaar, State of the Practice In Life Cycle-Oriented Design and Construction for Transportation Projects, Submitted to the DBIA Education and Research Foundation, January, 2003.

  3. Scott, S, K.R  Molenaar, and D.D. Gransberg, Best Value Procurement for Highway Construction Projects, Interim Research Report submitted to the National Cooperative Highway Research Program, Transportation Research Board, February 2003.

  4. Gransberg, D.D., and M. Zaman, Comparing the Performance of Emulsion Versus Hot Asphalt Chip Seal Projects in the Texas Department of Transportation’s Atlanta District, OU Transportation Research Report, Submitted to Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturer’s Association, August, 2002.

  5. Gransberg, D.D., and K.R. Molenaar, Design-Build Contracting for Transportation, Instructors Manual, Washington State Department of Transportation, Olympia, Washington, July, 2001.

  6. Gransberg, D.D., and K, Molenaar, Design-Build Contracting for Engineered Projects Workbook, ASCE, Reston, Virginia, May, 2001.

  7.  Senadheera, S., D.D. Gransberg, and T. Kologlu, Seal Coat Field Manual, Research Report TX- 1787-P, Submitted to Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, February, 2001.

  8.  Isler, U., P.W. Jayawickrama, and D.D. Gransberg, Subgrade Repair and Stabilization Using In-Situ Vitrification, Research Report TX- 99/1860-1, Submitted to Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, June, 2000.

  9. Gransberg, D.D., K. Robson, and J. Koch, Construction Cost Engineering Workbook, ASCE, Reston, Virginia, October, 2000.

  10. Gransberg, D.D., and K, Molenaar, Design-Build Contracting for Transportation Workbook, ASCE, Reston, Virginia, October, 2000.

  11. Gransberg, D.D. S. Senadheera and T. Kologlu, Recommended Modifications to the Seal Coat Specifications from Statewide Seal Coat Constructability Review, Research Report TX- 98/0-1787-2R, Submitted to Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, March, 2000.

  12. Gransberg, D.D., Project Planning and Control Workbook, ASCE, Reston, Virginia, March, 2000.

  13. Gransberg, D.D., J. Koch and K, Molenaar, Design-Build Contract Administration Workbook, ASCE, Reston, Virginia, January, 2000.

  14.  Gransberg, D.D., S. Senadheera, B. Green, O. Culvaci, and K. Burkett, Evaluation of Roadway Lighting Systems Designed by Small Target Visibility (STV) Methods, Final Research Report TX-99/0-1704-8, Submitted to Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, November, 1999.

  15.  Gransberg, D.D., S. Senadheera, E. Silay, and I. Karaca, Proposed Geometric Design for Two-Lane, Two-way Highway Intermittent Passing Section (Texas Super Two), Research Report TX- 98/7-3951-1S, Submitted to Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, October, 1998.

  16. Gransberg, D.D., H. L. Reynolds, and J. Boyd, Evaluation of the TxDOT Partnering Plus Program, Research Report No. TX-97/0-1729-1S, Submitted to Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, October, 1998.

  17. Gransberg, D.D., S. Senadheera, and I. Karaca, Analysis of Statewide Seal Coat Constructability Review, Research Report TX- 98/0-1787-1R, Submitted to Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, October, 1998.

  18. Gransberg, D.D., Design-Build Contracting Workbook, ASCE, Reston, Virginia, August, 1998.

  19.  Gransberg, D.D., S. Senadheera, B. Green, O. Culvaci, A. Gilman, and J. Alvarez , Visibility Calculation from Video Images Using Different Techniques, Research Report TX-97/0-1704-6R, Submitted to Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, August, 1998.

  20. Gransberg, D.D., S. Senadheera, E. Silay, and I. Karaca, Economic Evaluation of Super Two Highway Design Geometry, Research Report TX- 98/7-3951-2R, Submitted to Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, August, 1998.

  21. Gransberg, D.D., S. Senadheera, E. Silay, and S.M.Z. Rahman, Analysis of an Improved Two-Lane, Two-Way Highway Geometric Section (Texas Super Two) Research Report TX- 98/7-3951-1R, Submitted to Texas DOT, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, March, 1998.

  22. Joplin, C.A. and D.D. Gransberg, Analysis of Risk Management and Tort Liability For Roadway Lighting Design, Research Report TX- 97/0-1704-5R, Submitted to Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, December, 1997.

  23. Gransberg, D.D., S. Senadheera, B. Green, O. Culvaci, A. Gilman, J. Alvarez, and M. Khan, Quantitative Analysis of Visibility for Roadway Lighting Design, Research Report TX-97/0-1704-4R, Submitted to Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, November, 1997.

  24.  Gransberg, D.D., H. L. Reynolds, and J. Boyd, Quantitative Analysis of the TxDOT Partnering Plus Program, Research Report No. TX-97/0-1729-2R, Submitted to Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, November, 1997.

  25. Thorvilson, H.G., B.L. Green, D.D. Gransberg, and R. Ipser, Protecting Electrical Equipment from Red Imported Fire Ants, Final Research Report No. EPRI WO 4292-1, Submitted to the Electric Power Research Institute, Lubbock, Texas, November, 1997

  26. Gransberg, D.D., S. Senadheera, J. Valerius, and M. Rumi, Design-Build Contracting for Highway Projects in Texas, Research Report TX-97/7-3916-1F, Submitted to Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, September, 1997.

  27.  Gransberg, D.D., and S. Senadheera, Draft Specifications for Design-Build Contracting for Highway Construction Projects in Texas, Research Report TX-97/7-3916-2R, Submitted to Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, September, 1997.

  28. Gransberg, D.D., S. Senadheera, B. Green, and O. Culvaci, A Review of the Design of Roadway Lighting by Small Target Visibility (STV) Methods, Research Report TX-97/0-1704-3R, Submitted to Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, June, 1997.

  29. Gransberg, D.D., S. Senadheera, B. Green, and O. Culvaci, Evaluation of Roadway Lighting Systems Designed by STV Methods Experimental Plan #2, Research Report TX-97/0-1704-2R, Submitted to Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, June, 1997.

  30. Gransberg, D.D., S. Senadheera, J. Valerius, and M. Rumi, Best Practices in Design-Build Contracting for Highway Projects in Texas, Research Report TX-97/7-3916-1R, Submitted to Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, April, 1997.

  31. Gransberg, D.D., H. L. Reynolds, and J. Boyd, Evaluation of Past and Future Partnering Efforts, Research Report No. TX-97/0-1729-1R, Submitted to Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, February, 1997.

  32. Gransberg, D.D., B.L. Green, S. Senadheera, and O. Cuvalci, Evaluation of Roadway Lighting Systems Designed by STV Methods Experimental Plan #1, Letter Report No. TX-97/0-1704-1R, Submitted to Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, March, 1997.

  33. Thorvilson, H.G., B.L. Green, D.D. Gransberg, and R. Ipser, Protecting Electrical Equipment from Red Imported Fire Ants, Annual Research Report No. EPRI WO 4292-1, Submitted to the Electric Power Research Institute, Lubbock, Texas, March 1997.

  34. Thorvilson, H.G., B.L. Green, D.D. Gransberg, and T. Slowik, Protecting Electrical Equipment from Red Imported Fire Ants, Semi-Annual Research Report No. EPRI WO 4292-1, Submitted to the Electric Power Research Institute, Lubbock, Texas, August 1996.

  35. Gransberg, D.D. and M.A. Giaccardo, “Preliminary Design and Cost Analysis of Pre-Engineered Steel Structures and Reinforced Single-Wythe Brick Walls for Use in Light Commercial Buildings- Phase I,” Final Report of Tusha Research Study, Texas Tech University, December 1, 1995.

  36. Gransberg, D.D., M.R. Grammer, and R.D. Kendrick, Design-Build and Military Construction Workbook, Corps of Engineers Training Management Directorate, No. 425-FY95 (PROSPECT), Huntsville, Alabama, August 1995.

  37. Gransberg, D.D., "Funding Engineer Operations in Countries Involved in Low Intensity Conflicts," Air University Report, No. 88‑1070, May 1988.

  38. Gransberg, D.D. and G.C. Clemmons, "A Summary of Railroad Roadbed Design, Construction, and Maintenance Practices," Transportation Research Institute Report, No. 80‑17, July 1980.

Funded Research Projects and Grants:

At University of Oklahoma

Principal Investigator, "Development of Life Cycle Evaluation Criteria for Design-Build Transportation Projects,” 2002-2005, Design-Build Institute of America, $49,039. 

Principal Investigator, " Road Surface Texture Measurement Using Digital Image Processing,” 2004-2005, Transfund New Zealand, pass through funding with Fulton Hogan Ltd, $40,000 of total $99,000.

Principal Investigator, "Evaluate Texas Department of Transportation Chip Seal Best Binder Performance Using Pavement Management Information System Data,” 2004-2005, Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions Inc. $17,000.

Co-Principal Investigator, “Maximum Chat Utilization in Asphalt Paving at the Tar Creek Superfund Site Test Road” 2004-2007, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, $520,948.

Co-Principal Investigator, “Development of an AASHTO Design-Build Request-for-Proposals Specification Guide,” 2004-2005, NCHRP Project 20-7/172, Transportation Research Board, pass through funding with University of Colorado. $14,000 of total $75,000.

Principal Investigator, “Develop and Implement Heavy-Highway Construction Management Curriculum,” 2004-2008, Peter Kiewit and Sons, Inc., $16,000.

Co-Principal Investigator, “Best-Value Procurement Methods for Highway Construction Projects,” 2002-2004, NCHRP Project 10-61, Transportation Research Board, pass through funding with Trauner Consulting Services, Inc. $31,543 of total $299,952.

Principal Investigator, "International Synthesis of Chip Seal Best Practices,” 2003-2004, NCHRP Project 35-02, Transportation Research Board, $25,000.

Principal Investigator, "Develop Guide for Marketing Design-Build Professional Services,” 2003-2004, Society for Marketing Professional Services, $10,000.  

Senior Consultant, “Report to Congress on the Effectiveness of Design-Build” 2002-2003, Federal Highway Administration, pass through funding with AECOM Consulting and University of Colorado, $8,000 of $100,000.

Principal Investigator, “Comparison of Seal Coat Performance in TxDOT’s Atlanta District,” 2002, Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturer’s Association, $10,000.

Principal Investigator, “WSDOT Design-Build Education Program Development,” 2001-2002, Washington State Department of Transportation, pass through funding with University of Colorado, $12,350 of total $110,000.  

Principal Investigator, “Applying Parametric Estimating Techniques to Estimating Engineering Design Fees,” 2001, Multitech Engineering Inc., Salem, Oregon, $1,500.

Principal Investigator, “Seal Coat Constructability Review,” 1999-2000, Texas Department of Transportation, pass through funding with Texas Tech University, $26,389.

Principal Investigator, “Quantify the Impact of Restrictive Legislation on Construction Project Performance,” 1999-2000, Pioneer Institute for Public Policy Research, Boston, Massachusetts, $14,000.

Senior Consultant, “Economic Analysis of In Situ Stabilization for Subgrade Repair and Stabilization, Phase I” 1999-2000 with Montec Associates Inc. of Butte, Montana, funded by the National Science Foundation SBIR Program, $3,000.

Co-Principal Investigator, “Companion Application Online Teaching Modules,” Hard Dollar Inc., 2000, $14,000.

Fellow, Faculty Fellowship Program for Big 12 Universities, 2001, $1,652.

Grant Writer, Wittenberg Engineering Scholarship, 2001, $1,000.

Grant Writer, Heavy Highway Competition Team Sponsorship, HeavyBid, Inc. 2001-2004, $2,100.

Grant Writer, Cost Estimating Software Grant, WinEstPro, 2000, $100,000.

Grant Writer, Cost Estimating Software Grant, HeavyBid, 2000, $120,835.

 At Texas Tech University

Principal Investigator, “Subgrade Repair and Stabilization Using In-Situ Vitrification,” 1999- 2001, Texas Department of Transportation, $750,000.

Co-Principal Investigator, “Use of Whole Tires and Fly Ash in Earth Retaining structures,” 1998- 2000, Texas Department of Transportation, $220,000.

Principal Investigator, “Seal Coat Constructability Review,” 1997- 1999, Texas Department of Transportation, $352,000.

Principal Investigator, “South Plains Traffic Safety Database Development,” 1998-1999, South Plains Safe Communities Coalition, $18,500.

Principal Investigator, “Develop Improved Two-Lane-Two-Way Highway Geometric Section,” 1997- 1998, Texas Department of Transportation, $89,000.

Co-Principal Investigator, “Evaluation of Backfill Materials and Installation Methods for High Density Polyethylene Pipe Culverts,” 1997- 1999, Texas Department of Transportation, $217,000.

Co-Principal Investigator, “Evaluate Uses for Scrap Tires in Transportation Facilities,” 1997- 1998, Texas Department of Transportation, $57,000.

Principal Investigator, “Design-Build Contracting for Highway Construction,” 1996-1997, Texas Department of Transportation, $75,000.

Principal Investigator, “Evaluate the Effectiveness of Current and Future Partnering Efforts,” 1996- 1998, Texas Department of Transportation, $170,000.

Principal Investigator, “Evaluation of Roadway Lighting Systems Designed by Small Target Visibility (STV) Methods,” 1996-1999, Texas Department of Transportation, $367,000.

Co-Principal Investigator, “Protecting Electrical Equipment from Red Imported Fire Ants,” 1996 - 2000, Electric Power Research Institute, $195,797.

Principal Investigator, “ Preliminary Design and Cost Analysis of Pre-Engineered Steel Structures and Reinforced Single-Wythe Brick Walls for Use in Light Commercial Buildings- Phase I,” 1995, Tusha Research Fund, $8,000.

Researcher, “Southwest Center for Advanced Technological Education - Faculty Development Task”, 1995-1996, National Science Foundation, $170,000.

Principal Investigator, “Operational Testing of the Automated Weapons Effects Signature Simulator,” 1988 -1989, Department of the Army, $1.3 million.

Grant Writer, Cost Estimating Software Grant, WinEstPro, 1998, $100,000

Grant Writer, Project Management Software Grant, Primavera Systems, 1997, $117,000

Grant Writer, SureTrak Scheduling Software Grant, Primavera Systems, Inc. 1995, $48,000.

Grant Writer, Timberline Hardware Grant, West Texas AGC, 1995, $200.

Grant Writer, P3 for DOS Scheduling Software Grant, Primavera Systems, Inc. 1994 $65,000.

Grant Writer, Precision Estimating Software Grant, Timberline Software Inc. 1994, $45,000. 

Professional Practice and Experience:

     August 1999 - now: Associate Professor, Construction Science Division, The University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma.  Teaching both graduate and undergraduate courses in Construction Science and Contract Administration.   Courses cover subjects such as cost estimating (using Timberline Precision Estimating and HCSS Heavy Bid software), project management (using Primavera P3 and SureTrak software), design-build contracting, quality control/quality assurance, construction contract administration and construction materials and methods.  Conducting research in alternative project delivery methods, constructability, heavy highway construction methods, and numerical analysis to quantify the qualitative.  Appointed as technical advisor to the Oklahoma Governor’s Task Force on Construction Law.  

   January 2002 - now: Adjunct Professor, Department of Civil Engineering Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, Teaching graduate courses in Construction Engineering Management.  Teach construction scheduling and project management using Primavera P3 and SureTrak software.

     August 1994 - August 1999: Associate Professor, Department of Engineering Technology, Graduate Faculty, Department of Civil Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas. Teaching undergraduate courses in Construction Engineering Technology and Construction Management.  Courses covered subjects such as cost estimating (using Timberline Precision Estimating software), project management (using Primavera P3 and SureTrak software), cost and profit analysis, construction contract administration and site safety.  Conducting research in optimal analysis of construction equipment systems, design-build contracting, partnering, and assorted transportation engineering problems.  Appointed to Texas Department of Transportation State Technical Advisory Panel for Construction and Maintenance and as External Advisor on Road Management Issues to the New Zealand Chartered Institute of Transport.

      August 1994 - now: Consulting Engineer, Lubbock, Texas and Norman, Oklahoma. Consultant to several U.S. and international construction companies as well as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, the Federal Highway Administration, the US Agency for International Development, the New York City Transit Authority, and Fannie Mae, providing cost engineering, scheduling, design-build contracting, construction management, value engineering, contract dispute resolution, arbitration, and expert witness testimony services.  Clients also include Morrison-Knudsen International of Denver, Tetra Tech, Inc. of Pasadena, the City of Greenville, Texas, US Forest Service in Alaska, Atkins Americas of Oklahoma City, and Wilbur Smith Associates of Falls Church, Virginia. Developed and presented a series of five 20 hour executive development seminars on Design-Build Contracting for the US Army Corps of Engineers Huntsville Division. Developed and presented a ongoing series 16 hour executive development seminars on Design-Build Contracting and Construction Cost Engineering for the American Society of Civil Engineers.  Retained to provide various engineering, project management, and consulting services for Kolin Insaat, a major international construction and engineering corporation headquartered in Ankara, Turkey.  Arbitrator for construction disputes and expert witness in litigation.  See Consulting Client List below for details.

     June 1974 - August 1994: Engineer Officer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, retired at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.  Final assignment as Area Engineer, Europe District, Area Office, Ankara Turkey.  Contracting Officer for $50 million U.S. funded construction program.  Supervised a staff of 26 professionals located at five offices throughout Turkey and Northern Iraq with an annual operating budget of  over $1.0 million.  Responsible for construction management, contract administration, negotiation of change orders and claims, financial management, OSHA compliance inspections, quality assurance, and customer relations. Also provided technical consulting services, quality control, and construction management to an additional $140 million NATO funded construction program in the region. Monitored contractor progress, schedules, and conducted acceptance inspections for NATO.  Provide technical, legal, and construction contracting support to U.S. contingency operations such as Kurdish refugee relief and Turkish earthquake recovery operations.  Head of Agency and member of US Country Team in Turkey. Responsible to the U.S. Ambassador for consultation and notification of all Corps of Engineers activities throughout the Republic of Turkey.  Major projects included the construction of a new hospital, five dormitories, three satellite communications facilities, a water treatment plant, several environmental remediation efforts, and a myriad of smaller military facilities. Other key assignments:

        August 1985 - June 1987 Director of Public Works, United States Military Training Mission to Saudi Arabia, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Supervised a staff of two professional engineers, a registered architect, two technicians, and about thirty contractor personnel.  Responsible for real property maintenance, new construction, and master planning for seven U.S. communities throughout the Kingdom.  Managed a total of $11 million worth of facility upgrade and new construction projects.  Supervised the design, preparation of plans and specifications, official cost estimates, contract negotiations, scheduling, acceptance inspections, and safety, sanitary, fire and electrical code compliance inspections. Developed master plans and budgets for long range facility construction programs for each installation.  Represented the U.S. government in negotiations with the Saudis on real property and engineering component to developing security assistance programs.

         May 1984 - July 1985 Resident Engineer, Fargo Project Office, Saint Paul District, Corps of Engineers, Fargo, North Dakota.  Supervised a staff of one professional engineer and one technician.  Responsible for construction management and contract administration of eight flood control projects worth $18 million located in North Dakota and Minnesota. Represented the government in contract negotiations, modifications, work orders, claims and disputes.  Ensured contractor compliance with plans, specifications, quality control, safety, and environmental protection programs. Dealt directly with state and local officials on matters of legal, funding, and public relations.

      December 1984 - May 1985 Lecturer (part time), Civil Engineering Department, College of Engineering, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota.  Taught two undergraduate construction courses: Design and Construction of Utility Systems and Construction Quality Control.

   January 1983 - May 1984 Project Manager, Engineering Division, St. Paul District, Corps of Engineers, St. Paul, Minnesota.  Supervised the efforts seven professional engineers, ten technicians, and four clerical personnel.  Responsible for the preparation of design concepts, plans, specifications, environmental impact statements, official cost estimates, financial management, construction schedules, and contract administration for three major flood control projects totaling $31 million.  Personally represented the government at public meetings.  Dealt directly with public officials and prepared annual Congressional Testimony for each project.  Additional responsibility as the District Value Engineering Officer and Research and Development Coordinator.  Developed a computer scheduling system that predicted peak design workload periods in time to contract for Architect/Engineer services in a timely manner.

        January 1982 - January 1983 Project Engineer, Lock and Dam 1 Project office, St. Paul District, Corps of Engineers, St. Paul, Minnesota.  Supervised a staff of three professional engineers, and four technicians.  Chief government negotiator for two construction contracts worth $4.1 million.  Responsible for monitoring contractor quality control, construction scheduling, change order cost estimates, payrolls, union work rules, and compliance with plans and specifications.  Personally conducted job site daily safety inspections and OSHA mandated safety meetings.  Prepared key construction reports on fund status, payment schedules, and construction progress. Authorized contractor payments of about $400K per month.

      January 1980 - January 1982 Construction Company Commander, 864th Engineer Battalion, Fort Lewis, Washington. Supervised five engineers, and 150 heavy equipment operators and mechanics.  The organization consisted of a rock crushing plant, an asphalt plant, a mobile concrete plant, and an extensive construction equipment repair facility.  This job would be the civilian equivalent to a General Manager for a medium sized Concrete and Asphalt paving company (annual volume of $1.5 million).  Responsible for the development of and adherence to construction schedules and cost estimates. Prepared construction drawings, detailed work schedules, equipment selection, safety programs, environmental abatement plans, construction drainage design, aggregate design, asphaltic concrete mix design, and Portland Cement concrete mix design to meet applicable project plans and specifications.

     October 1974 - August 1977 Engineer Officer, 78th Engineer Battalion, Ettlingen, Germany.  Held successive positions as engineer platoon leader, staff engineer, company executive officer, and company commander.  In last position, supervised four engineers and 130 men with various construction and engineering skills.  Responsibilities much the same as Fort Lewis assignment except unit was focused on building construction.  

Honors and Awards:  

2003, Toulmin Medal, Society of American Military Engineers award for best journal paper of the year;

2003, Design Excellence Program Certificate, GSA, Public Buildings Service for “contributions to quality and lasting achievement in Federal design.”

2003; Associated Schools of Construction; National Teaching Award;

2002, AACE, International, Cost Engineering Technical Excellence Award;

2002, University of Oklahoma Student Association Outstanding Faculty Award;

2001, Texas Department of Transportation Research Top Ten Innovations in 2001 Research Award for Evaluation of Roadway Lighting Systems Designed by Small Target Visibility (STV) Methods Project;

2001, Sigma Lamda Chi Construction Honor Society;

2000, Texas Department of Transportation Research Top Ten Innovations in 2000 Research Award for Improved Highway Geometry (Super-Two) Project;

1999, Texas Department of Transportation Research Top Ten Innovations in 1999 Research Award for Seal Coat Constructability Review Project;

1997, Associated General Contractors of America, Dallas Chapter, Construction Educator of the Year;

1997, AACE, International, Outstanding Technical Committee Chair;

1996, George and Gertrude Hanger Abell College of Engineering Faculty Excellence Award;

1996, Society for Design and Process Science Service Award;

1996, Tau Alpha Pi Department of Engineering Technology Outstanding Instructor 1995-1996;

1996, Phi Beta Delta International Scholar Honor Society;

1984, Young Engineer of the Year (Society of American Military Engineers);

1979, National Asphalt Paving Association National Competition for Engineering Students. 

Holder of the United States of America Legion of Merit Medal, four awards of the Meritorious Service Medal as well as a number of lesser military awards and decorations.

Selected for Who’s Who in Science and Engineering 1996. 

Professional Organization Membership and Service:

Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering, International; since 1994; Chairman, Construction Special Interest Group (formerly General Construction Technical Committee; 96-now); Committee; Member, Certification Exam Review Sub-Committee (98-now); Journal reviewer (94-now).

American Society of Civil Engineers; since 1974; Member, Highway Division, Construction & Maintenance of Highways Technical Committee (98-now), Member, Construction Institute (01-now); Reviewer, ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, (01-now); Member, Construction Research Council (02-now).

Design-Build Institute of America; since 1995; Member, Education & Research Committee (97-now); Designated Design-Build Professional National Examination Committee, (2002-present).

Society of American Military Engineers; since 1974; President, Ankara, Turkey Post (92-94); President, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia Post (86-87); Vice President, Minneapolis Post (82-84).

National Society of Professional Engineers; since 1978.

Oklahoma Society of Professional Engineers; since 1999.

Associated Schools of Construction; since 1997; University Representative (97-99); Journal Reviewer (98-now).

Society for Design and Process Science; since 1995; Founding member; Proceedings co-editor (96-99).

Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars; since 1996.

Army Engineer Association; since 1984; Life Member.  

Other Service to the University and the Profession

·          Technical Adviser to the Governor’s Task Force on Construction Law, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 1999-present.  

·         National Innovative Contracting Subject Matter Expert, Federal Highway Administration, Washington, DC, 2004-present.

·         Elected to Board of Directors, Foundation for Pavement Preservation, 2004- present.

·         Appointed to the National Register of Peer Professionals by the Director of the Government Services Administration, Washington, DC, 2002-present.

·         Appointed to the Advisory Committee for the Construction & Properties Division, Department of Central Services, State of Oklahoma, 2005- present.

·          University of Oklahoma ROTC Advisory Committee Member, 2000-present.

·          Chair, University of Oklahoma College of Architecture Academic Appeals Board, 2002 - present.

·          Construction Science Division, Graduate Research Coordinator and Scholarship Chairman.

·          Selection Panel Member, Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Phase II, Construction Manager at Risk Project, University of Oklahoma, Architect & Engineering Services, October 2003.  

·          University of Oklahoma Holmberg Hall Construction Manager Selection Committee Member, November, 2001.  

·          External Faculty Development Referee, Proposal for “Development of the New Civil Engineering Course: Building Cost Estimating in Metric.” University of Texas, Vice President & Dean Graduate Studies, Austin, Texas, Fall 2000.

·          External advisor on Road Management Issues to Chartered Institute of Transport in New Zealand, 1997- 1999.

·          State Technical Advisory Panel Member; Texas Department of Transportation Research Management Committee 8: Construction and Maintenance and Research Management Committee 1: Pavements. 1995-1999.

·         Construction Dispute Arbitrator; City of Lubbock, Texas; May 1995 – March 1997.   

·         Coach, Associated Schools of Construction/Associated General Contractors of America Student Construction Management Competition Team, 1997-present.  ASC/AGC Heavy-Civil Regional Champions, 2002.

Research, Technical, And Professional Presentations (*invited presentation, paid travel)

  1. “Chip Seal Excellence: A Summary of the International Synthesis,” Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC, January 2005.

  2. “NCHRP 35-02 Chip Seal Best Practices,” Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC, January 2005.

  3. “Marketing Design-Build Professional Services,” National Capitol Chapter, DBIA, Washington, DC, January 2005.*

  4. “Construction Manger at Risk Contracting for Airport Projects,” Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority, November, 2004.*

  5. “Parametric Estimating for Design Fees,” AACE-I, Oklahoma City Chapter, November, 2004.*

  6. “Quantifying Pavement Life-cycle Cost Inflation Uncertainty,” AACE, International Conference, Washington, DC, June, 2004.

  7. “Chip Seal Binder Performance: Skid Resistance and PMIS Scores,” Texas Department of Transportation, Lufkin, Texas, May 2004; Bryan, Texas, July 2004, and Austin, Texas, August 2004. *

  8. “Comparing the Project Performance of Emulsion versus Hot Asphalt Chip Seals in Texas,” Texas Department of Transportation, Seguin, Texas March, 2004. *

  9. “Comparison of Chip Seal Binder Performance with Lightweight Aggregate,” Texas Department of Transportation, Waco, Texas, January 2004. *

  10.  “Analysis of Emulsion and Hot Asphalt Cement Chip Seal Performance,” Pavement Preservation Seminar, Foundation for Pavement Preservation, Austin, Texas, October 2003. *

  11. “Project Delivery Comparison Using Performance Metrics,” AACE, International Conference, Orlando, Florida, June, 2003.

  12. “Parametric Estimating for Highway Construction,” Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, March, 2003. *

  13. Comparing the Project Performance of Emulsion versus Hot Asphalt Chip Seals in Texas,” AEMA Annual Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, March 2003.*

  14. “Design-Build Time Management,” AACE-I, Oklahoma City Chapter, October, 2002.*

  15.  “Managing Risk and Cost During the Design Phase of Design-Build Projects,” Flintco, Inc. Corporate Preconstruction Services Group Conference, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, May 2002.*

  16. “Project Delivery Methods,”  AACE, International, Genesee Valley Section Spring Conference, Rochester, New York, March, 2002.*

  17.  “Design-Build and Construction Management Contracting, 2001 Construction Law,” University of Oklahoma Continuing Education, Norman and Tulsa, Oklahoma, September 2001.*

  18. “Design-Build in Transportation,” PBS&J Strategic Business Perspectives Conference, Houston, Texas, July, 2001.*

  19. “Design-Build in Transportation: The Research Perspective,” Design-Build Institute of America, Design-Build in Transportation Conference, Denver, Colorado, April, 2001, Plenary Speaker.*

  20. “US Design-Build Theory and Practice,” Brazilian Institute of Lean Construction, Sao Paulo, Brazil, October 2000, with Dr. Keith Molenaar.*  

  21. “Chip Seal Constructability Review,” Pavement Preservation Seminar, Foundation for Pavement Preservation, Austin, Texas, October 2000*

  22. "Impact of Innovative Highway Construction Contract Methods,” AACE, International Conference, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, June 2000.

  23. “Design-Build Contracting,” Oklahoma Plumbing and Air Conditioning Contractors Association, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, April, 2000.  “Best Practices for Seal Coat Construction and Maintenance Projects,” Texas Department of Transportation Annual Maintenance Conference, Austin, Texas, March, 2000.*

  24. “Life Cycle Thinking: Design-Build in Highway Construction, the 40 Year Road,” Design-Build Institute of America; National Conference, Dallas, Texas, October, 1999.

  25. “Partnering Construction Projects,” 1999 International Public Works Congress, American Public Works Association, Denver, Colorado, September, 1999.*

  26. “On Time and under Budget – Tried and True Construction Project Delivery Methods,” 1999 International Public Works Congress, American Public Works Association, Denver, Colorado, September, 1999.*  

  27. “ The Cost of Inaction: Does Massachusetts Need Public Construction Reform?” Pioneer Institute for Public Policy Research, Center for Restructuring Government, Boston, Massachusetts, September, 1999.*

  28. “Developing Construction Claims for Arbitration: An Arbitrator’s Viewpoint,” AACE, International Conference, Denver, Colorado, June, 1999.

  29. “Seal Coat Constructability Program,” AACE, International Conference, Denver, Colorado, June, 1999.

  30. “Subgrade Stabilization Using In-Situ Vitrification,” Texas Department of Transportation, Annual Research Conference, San Antonio, Texas, June, 1999.*

  31. “Awarding Design-Build Highway Contracts Based on Life Cycle Pricing,” Design-Build in Transportation Conference, DBIA, Salt Lake City, Utah, April, 1999.*

  32. “Best Practices in Seal Coat Construction Projects,” Texas Department of Transportation, District Engineer and Division Directors Conference, Austin, Texas, April, 1999.*

  33. “Partnering Public Construction Projects,” Proceedings, SAME, Annual Conference, Houston, Texas, April, 1999.

  34. “Design Build Contracting,” Construction Specifications Institute, Lubbock, Texas, November, 1998.

  35. “Super Two Highway Geometry,” Caprock Chapter, ASCE, Lubbock, Texas, November, 1998.

  36. “Seal Coat Constructability Review,” Texas Hotmix Asphalt Paving Association, Austin, Texas, October 1998.*

  37. “Formal versus Informal Partnering,” and “Super Two Geometric Section Benefit-Cost Analysis,” ASCE-Texas Section, Dallas, Texas, September, 1998.  

  38. “Roadway Lighting Contrast Calculations with CCD Video Camera,” and “Design of Luminance Measuring System,” Society for Design and Process Science, Berlin, Germany, July 1998.

  39. “Measuring Partnered Project Performance,” AACE, International Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio, June, 1998.

  40. “Super Two Highway Geometry for Texas Rural Highways,” Texas Department of Transportation, Annual Research Conference, San Antonio, Texas, June, 1998.*

  41. “Highway Construction Design-Build Methods,” ASCE-Texas Section, South Padre, Texas, April, 1998.

  42. “Information Theory Application to Calculate Evaluating Small Target Visibility Method,” Illumination Engineer Society Conference, Phoenix, Arizona, March, 1998.*

  43. “Critical Competencies in the Construction Engineering Technology Curriculum,” ASEE-Gulf Southwest Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, March, 1998.  

  44.  “Design-Build Contracting: A DPW Perspective,” U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, World-wide Director of Public Works Conference, Washington, D.C., December, 1997.*

  45. “Evaluating Small Target Visibility Method as a Design Metric,” Illumination Engineer Society Conference, Seattle, Washington, August, 1997.*

  46. “Design-Build Quality and Cost Issues,” Southwest Division, Corps of Engineers, Dallas, Texas, July, 1997.*

  47. “Evaluating Best Value Proposals,” and “Life Cycle Project Management,” AACE, International Conference, Dallas, Texas, July, 1997.

  48. “Evaluating Past and Current Partnering Efforts,” Texas Department of Transportation, Annual Research Conference, Arlington, Texas, June, 1997.*  

  49. “Innovative Construction Contracting Practices,” Corps of Engineers, Military Construction Conference, Louisville, Kentucky, June, 1997.*

  50. “Project Management, Cost Control, and Scheduling,” International Society for Measurement and Control Conference, Amarillo, Texas, May, 1997.*

  51. “Value Engineering the Design Process,” Fannie Mae Executive Seminar, Washington, DC, February, 1997.*  

  52. “Best Value Contracting Criteria,” AACE, International Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, June, 1996.  

  53. “Design-Build Contracting- The Elements of Success,” Corps of Engineers, Military Construction Conference, Louisville, Kentucky, June, 1996.*

  54. “An Analysis of Integrating Pre-Engineered Steel Structures and Reinforced Single-Wythe Brick Walls,” 7th North American Masonry Conference, Notre Dame, Indiana, June 1996.*

  55. “Planning and Executing Construction Engineering Technology Capstone Projects,” ASEE-Gulf Southwest Conference, San Antonio, Texas, March, 1996.

  56. “Selecting an Interdisciplinary Design-Build Contractor Using Utility Theory,” Society for Design and Process Science, Austin, Texas, December, 1995.

  57. “Optimizing Haul Fleet Production,” ASCE-Texas Section, El Paso Padre, Texas, October, 1995.

  58. “Application of Queuing Theory to Port Planning and Operation,” International Transportation Management Institute Conference, New York, New York, May 1995.

Professional Seminars, Workshops, and Short Courses:                            

1.                 “Design-Build Contracting,” American Society of Civil Engineers Continuing Education Seminar presented in:

1998: New Orleans, Louisiana.

1999: Denver, Colorado; Seattle, Washington; New York, New York; Las Vegas, Nevada.

2000:  San Francisco, California; Chicago, Illinois; Boston, Massachusetts,

2001:  Nashville, Tennessee; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; New Orleans, Louisiana; Cincinnati, Ohio; Seattle, Washington, Baltimore, Maryland; Charlotte, North Carolina.

2002: Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York City, New York, Dallas, Texas, Los Angeles, California, Omaha, Nebraska; St Paul, Minnesota;

2003:  Reno, Nevada; Montgomery, Alabama; Manchester, New Hampshire; Austin, Texas; Chicago, Illinois; Nashville, Tennessee, Denver, Colorado

2004:  Las Vegas, Nevada; Charlotte, North Carolina; Baltimore, Maryland,

2005:  San Antonio, Texas.

Assisted by:  James Koch, Keith Molenaar, and Barbara Jackson

2.                 “Construction Cost Engineering,” American Society of Civil Engineers Continuing Education Seminar presented in:

2000: Atlanta, Georgia,

2001:  Las Vegas, Nevada; San Francisco, California; Dallas, Texas;

2002:  Seattle, Washington, Phoenix, Arizona; Nashville, Tennessee; Denver, Colorado; Columbia, South Carolina; Washington, D.C.; Palm Springs, California

2003:  Boston, Massachusetts; Scottsdale, Arizona 

2004: Las Vegas, Nevada; Minneapolis, Minnesota

2005:  Tampa, Florida      

Assisted by:  James Koch, Keith Molenaar, and Kenneth Robson

3.                 “Preparing Design-Build RFP’s,” Naval Facility Engineering Command Seminar, Presented in:

              1999: San Diego, and Port Hueneme, California; Poulsbo, Washington

2000: San Diego, California; Poulsbo, Washington

2001: San Diego, California

2002: San Diego and Daly City, California

2003: San Diego and Daly City, California, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Yuma, Arizona, China Lake, California.

2004: San Diego and Camp Pendleton, California

Assisted by:  James Koch and Keith Molenaar

4.                 “Parametric Estimating for Transportation Projects,” American Society of Civil Engineers Continuing Education Seminar presented in:

2004:  Tampa, Florida

5.                 “Controlling Construction Costs During Design in Design-Build Projects,” Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Norfolk, Virginia and Tacoma, Washington, 2004-2005.

6.                 “Design-Build and Architect/Engineer Contracting for Military Construction,” The Naval Facilities Institute, presented in San Diego, California, 2004-2005.

7.                 “Design-Build Contracting in Transportation,” Wilbur Smith Associates, Tunica, Mississippi, 2004.

8.                 “Construction Management/Design-Build in Oklahoma,” Lorman Educational Services, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 2004, Assisted by: Lance Benham and Doug Dillon.

9.                 “Preparing Design-Build RFP’s for MILCON and DPW Projects,” Director of Public Works, Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, Illinois, 2004.

10.              “Design-Build Contracting in Transportation,” Montana Department of Transportation, Helena, Montana, 2003.

11.              “Parametric Estimating for Highway Construction Projects,” Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Presented in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 2003.

12.              “Design-Build and Military Construction,” The Naval Facilities Institute, presented in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and San Diego, California, 2003.

13.              “Design-Build Contracting for Transit Projects”, New York City Transit Authority seminar presented in New York, New York in 2001 and 2002.

14.              “Design-Build Contracting for Utility Projects”, Public Service Electric and Gas Company, presented in Edison, New Jersey, 2001.

15.              “US Design-Build Theory and Practice,” Brazilian Institute of Lean Construction, workshop presented in Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2000, with Keith Molenaar.

16.              “Design-Build for International Infrastructure Projects,” US Agency for International Development, presented in Tel Aviv, Israel, 2001.

17.              “Design-Build and Construction Management Contracting Law for Public Buildings in Oklahoma,” University of Oklahoma College of Continuing Education, presented in Norman and Tulsa, 2001. Assisted by Pete Stamper.

18.              “Design-Build Contracting in Transportation,” Federal Highway Administration, Federal Lands Highway Division, presented in:

2000:  Sterling, Virginia

2001:  Denver, Colorado; Vancouver, Washington

2004:  Sterling, Virginia

Assisted by:  Keith Molenaar       

19.              “ Design-Build Contract Administration,” Naval Facility Engineering Command Seminar, presented in:

2000: San Diego, California; Poulsbo, Washington

2001: San Diego, California

2002: San Diego and Daly City, California

2003: San Diego, California

2004: Camp Pendleton and San Diego, California

Assisted by:  James Koch and Keith Molenaar

20.              “Design-Build RFP Development,” Pentagon Renovation Program Office seminar presented in Washington, D.C., 2000, with James Koch.

21.              “Design-Build Contracting for Transit Projects”, Washington Metro Transit Authority seminar presented in Washington, D.C. in 1999.

22.              “Seal Coat Construction and Constructability,” Texas Department of Transportation Workshop, presented in:

1998:  Austin, Abilene, Amarillo, Brownwood, Childress, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Laredo, Lubbock, Lufkin, Odessa, San Angelo, San Antonio, and Tyler, Texas.

1999:  Atlanta, Beaumont, Bryan, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, Paris, Pharr, Waco, Wichita Falls, and Yoakum, Texas.

Assisted by:  Sanjaya Senadheera and Ilker Karaca

23.              “Project Estimating and Controls,” Degenkolb Engineering, San Francisco, California, June, 1998.

24.              “Construction Scheduling to Enhance Cost Control for Profitability,” West Texas Construction Symposium, Lubbock, Texas, May, 1997.

25.              “Value-based Project Management” Fannie Mae Workshop presented in Washington, D.C., 1997.

26.              “Design-Build and Military Construction,” U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Design-Build Seminar, Presented in:

1995:  New Orleans, Louisiana; San Francisco, California; Huntsville, Alabama.

1996:  Winchester, Virginia; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Edwards Air Force Base, California.

Assisted by:  Mark Grammer, George Koos, Deborah Rousch, and Richard Kendrick 

Graduate Student Involvement:

At The University of Oklahoma:

Committee Chairman:

Jeremy “JB” Carlisle, MS Construction Administration; in progress, “Estimating Preconstruction Service and General Conditions Costs for Public Construction Manager at Risk Contracts.”

David “Mike” James, MS Construction Administration; in progress, “Synthesis of Highway Chip Seal Best Practices.”

Janio Daza, MS Construction Administration; 2004, “Life Cycle Cost Analysis of Truck-only Lanes on Interstate-26 in North Carolina.”

James E. Brown, MS Construction Administration; 2004, “Quantifying Performance Risk of Best-Value Design-Build Requests for Proposals Using a Dissatisfaction Index.”

Grant Jordan, MS Construction Administration; 2003, “Lease-Purchase Financing Through Design-Build Public-Private Partnerships."

Carla Lopez del Puerto, MS Construction Administration; 2003; “Marketing Design-Build Professional Services: How Owners Make the Best Value Decision.”

Monica Villarreal, MS Construction Administration; 2003, “Applying Life Cycle Cost Evaluation to Design-Build Asphalt Pavement Projects.”

Ron Barton, MS Construction Administration; 2002; “Analysis of Federal Design-Build RFP Contractor Selection Criteria.”

Muty Putrevu, MS Construction Administration; 2002; “Develop Internet-based Parametric Cost Estimating Database and Tutorials.”

Sirichai Thienprasert, MS Construction Administration; 2002; “Develop Labor Rates Interactive Learning Exercise.”

Asheesh Bajaj, MS Construction Administration; 2002; "Parametric Cost Estimating Applied to Engineering Design Firm Fee Estimating."

Sulapa Rungtapnapa, MS Construction Administration; 2001; “Application of Personal Digital Assistant Technology to Project Control Requirements.”

Rahul Dutta, MS Construction Administration, 2001; “Estimating Design Costs in Design-Build Building Projects.”

Tolga Kologlu, MS Construction Administration, 2000; “Synthesis of Statewide Seal Coat Constructability Review in Texas.” 

Committee Member:

Vivek Khanna, PhD Civil Engineering, in progress; “Airport Pavement Condition System.”

Naji Khoury, PhD Civil Engineering, in progress; “Analysis of Stabilized Base Courses.”

Nishad Kolothody, MS Civil Engineering, 2004, “Characterization of Raw Chat for Base Mix Hot Mix Asphalt Design”

Bethany Jackson, MS Construction Administration, 2004; “A Case Study: Dallas Metropolitan Police Building Project.”

March Etters, MS Construction Administration, 2003; “A Survey of the Best Practices in Mechanical Construction Scheduling.”

Yu-Ting Huang, MS Construction Administration, 2003; “Gaylord College of Journalism Building As-Built Schedule.”

Pin “Ging” Sobharaksha, , MS Construction Administration, 2003; “Entry-Level Skill Set for Heavy-Highway Construction Industry.”

Wammiq Hamid, MS Civil Engineering, 2003; “Laboratory and Field Investigation of Asphalt Pavement Rehabilitation.”

Cheong-Fung Ting, MS Civil Engineering, 2003; “Laboratory and Field Investigation of Asphalt Millings in Cold-Mixed, Cold-Laid Pavement Rehabilitation.”

Andrew Woomavovah, Construction Administration; 2003, “Utility Contracting Planning Guide for Public Works Projects."

David James, MS Construction Administration; 2002; “Case Study of Feasibility and Planning Consultant Selection.”

Jie Yuan, MS Civil Engineering; 2002; “Development of Adaptive Performance Models for Oklahoma Airfield Pavement Management System.”

Can Ogun, MS Construction Administration; 2002; “ Revising and Improving the Class Content for Construction Surveying Class.”

Benjamin Covington, MS Construction Administration; 2002; “A Case Study: Mechanical Subcontractor Interaction with the General Contractor.”

Saurabh Sindhwani, MS Construction Administration; 2002; “Project Planning and Scheduling Tutorial.”

Indra Hadi, MS Construction Administration; 2001; “Develop Internet-based OSHA Safety Tutorials.”

B.R. Listen, MS Construction Administration, 2000, “The Pantheon of Rome: A Comparison of Past and Present Concrete Construction.” 

Richard Byrd, MS Construction Administration, 2000: “Interactive Learning Construction Administration Website.” 

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Committee Chairman:

Elizabeth De Corso; 2003: “Design Quality Requirements for Design-Build Projects.” 

At Other Universities:

Committee Member:

Jennifer Shane, PhD, Civil Engineering, University of Colorado, In progress: “Evaluation Framework and Model for Early Highway Project Scope Definition”

Sami Fawmi, PhD, Civil Engineering, University of Calgary, 2004: “Exploring the Gap between Public Owner Expectations and Realities of Design-build Projects”

Kevin Sabol, MS Civil Engineering, University of Colorado, 2004: “Quantify Construction Delays Due to Weather.”

At Texas Tech University:

Committee Chairman:  

Ilker Karaca, MS Civil Engineering, 1999; “Texas Department of Transportation Seal Coat Constructability Review”

Emil Silay, MS Civil Engineering, 1998: “Benefit-Cost Analysis for Improved Two-Lane, Two-Way Highway Geometric Sections (Texas Super Two).”

Joe Alvarez, Master of Engineering, 1998; “Roadway Lighting Error Propagation Model.” 

Committee Member: 

Zhen Tang, MS Electrical Engineering, 1999; “Quantifying Digital Image Parameters Using Information Theory.”

Tulu Tanju, MS Mechanical Engineering; 1998; “Design and Analysis of Luminance, Illuminance Measuring System Using Video Images,”

Mainul Huq, MS Civil Engineering 1998; “Influence of Pavement Surface Characteristics on Light Reflectance Properties.”

Mohammed Housain, MS Civil Engineering 1998; “Quantitative Analysis of Visibility for Roadway Lighting Design.”

Zulfiqur Rahman, MS Civil Engineering 1998; “Geometric Design Considerations of Super Two Highway”

Mustaque Rumi, MS Civil Engineering 1998; “Technical Evaluation Criteria for Design-build Highway Projects”

Reid Ipser; MS Biology, 1998; “Protecting Electrical Equipment from Red Imported Fire Ants.”

Steven Bell, MS Architecture, 1996; “Construction Procurement: Design-Build As An Alternative to Design-Bid-Build.”

Jason Lovelady, MS Civil Engineering 1996; Design and Cost Analysis of Pre-Engineered Steel Structures and Reinforced Single-Wythe Brick Walls.”

Leland Mayekawa, MS Environmental Engineering, 1996. “Ozone as a Viable Alternative to Chlorine to Treat Drinking Water” 

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