Faculty: Richard Ryan
| University of Oklahoma |
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Education
1975, Bachelor of Science Degree: Building Construction, Texas A&M University, Cum Laude
1990, Master of Science Degree: Construction Management, Texas A&M University
Professional Work Experience
McDermott Hudson Engineering , Oxirane Chemical Plant, Channelview, Texas
R&R Construction , College Station, Texas
Work experience with McDermott Hudson Engineering included interfacing with onsite drafting, material control, fabrication, and erection groups to coordinate and monitor piping for three support plants in the project. Also provided support information to the Resident Engineer concerning on-site facilities and field needs.
Work experience with R&R Construction included all aspects of the construction process, from land development, to programming design with a client, to handing over the key upon project completion as the General Contractor or Construction Manager. Projects include single family and multifamily design, construction, and renovation, light commercial construction, and commercial renovation.
Teaching Experience
1994-present, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
1990-1994, Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
Current Academic Interests
collaboration between Construction and Architecture academic disciplines to achieve better understanding of roles and responsibilities.....the use of mentoring in the construction industry......better understanding Hispanic construction workers and their roles in the U.S. construction industry.