Richard Ryan, Vita

3306 Hillview Drive

Norman, Oklahoma 73072

H: 405.447.2314

F-H: 405.447.5398

EXPERIENCE

Present-Aug 94, Professor, University of Oklahoma (OU)

Employer: a state university in Oklahoma with enrollment of approximately 24,000 students Duties: tenured faculty in the Construction Science Division of the College of Architecture teaching heavy equipment methods and practices, construction layout, construction administration,  project planning and scheduling, quality management and  construction information technology

Aug 94-Sept 90, Assistant Professor, Ferris State University (FSU)

Employer: a state university in Michigan with enrollment of approximately 9,000 students Duties: tenure track faculty position in the Construction Technology and Management Program in the College of Technology teaching plan reading and quantity takeoff, field survey practices, introductory and advanced construction computer applications, bid and schedule formulation, advanced estimating for proposal formulation, construction cost and record control, and construction productivity management theory

Dec 88-June 77, Principal/Partner, R&R Construction

Employer: a light commercial and residential general contracting/construction management company specializing in design/build projects Duties: company marketing, preliminary client consultation and design programming, conceptual estimating and competitive bidding, project scheduling, job site management, accounting, and interfacing with construction process participants through project completion

May 77-Dec 75, Field Engineer, Hudson Engineering

Employer: the designing engineer and the negotiated construction contractor for the Oxirane Chemical Plant, Channelview, Texas Duties: interfaced with onsite drafting, material control, fabrication, and erection groups to coordinate and monitor piping for three support plants in the project; provided support information to the Resident Engineer concerning on-site facilities and field needs

DISTINCTIONS

200505	Professor, OU College of Architecture, Construction Science Divisionvision
2002	Coach, National Champions, 4th National ASC/AGC Construction Management Student Team Competition, Las Vegas, NV
2001	Coach, National Champions, 3rd National ASC/AGC Construction Management Student Team Competition, Nashville, TN
2000	Recipient, Associated Schools of Construction National Educator Award
1999 - 2000	Recipient, OU Student Association College of Architecture Outstanding Professor Award
1999	Coach, Second Place, 1st National ASC/AGC Construction Management Student Team Competition, Las Vegas, NV
1999	Nominee, OU Regents' Instructional Technology Excellence Awards
1998	Associate Professor, Tenured, OU College of Architecture, Construction Science Division
1998 - 1999	Recipient, OU College of Architecture Outstanding Faculty Performance in Teaching
1998	Nominee, OU Regents' Award for Superior Teaching
1997 - 1998	Recipient, OU Student Association College of Architecture Outstanding Professor
1997	Recipient, OSHA Trainer Certification, OSHA Course 500
1997	Recipient, Associated Schools of Construction National Teaching Award
1996	Recipient, Certified Professional Constructor, No. 135
1996 - 2003	Coach, ASC Region 5 Champions, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003 ASC Region 5 Commercial Building Student Team Competitions
1990	Recipient, Constructor, American Institute of Constructors, No. 3875C

PUBLICATIONS

Books  

Construction Equipment Management for Engineers, Estimators and Construction Managers, co-authors Doug Gransberg and Calin Popescu, Taylor and Francis Books, Inc., 2006.

Book Chapters

"A Strategy to Expand the University Education Paradigm: Selling Online Class Resources” (reprint), Online and Distance Learning: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications , Information Science Reference, 2007.

"Increased Benefits from Using Online Class Components”, Encyclopedia of Online Learning and Technology, Idea Group Publishing, 2005.

“A Strategy to Expand the University Education Paradigm: Selling Online Class Components”, Distance Learning and University Effectiveness: Changing Educational Paradigms for Online Learning, Information Science Publishing, 2004.

“Quality Assurance of Online Classes”, The Design & Management of Effective Distance Learning Programs, Idea Group Publishing, 2002.

Thesis

"Design and Performance Relationships for Cable Distribution in Multistory Office Buildings", Masters of Science Thesis, Texas A&M University Construction Management, 1990.

Journal Articles

“Use of an E-text as a Primary Class Resource”, International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 2008.

"Exploring a Graduate Program Emphasis: Construction Contract Administration", co-authors Ken Robson and Mike Anglin, The American Professional Constructor, 2000.

"Best Practice Suggestions for Custom Building a Technology Class Web Site and Administering the Class", Journal of Construction Education, 2000.

"Student Assessment Comparison of Lecture and Online Construction Equipment and Methods Classes", Technological Horizons in Education Journal ( T.H.E. Journal), 2000.

"The Use of Nonlinear Computerized Presentation to Simulate a Practical Experience", Journal of Construction Education, 1998.

"Construction Company Use of an Electronic Image Management System", co-author Mehair Salem, The Project Manager, 1997.

"Planning a Construction Program Computer Facility", co-author Scott Kramer, The American Professional Constructor, 1995.

"Developing a University's Computer Learning Center for Construction Technology and Management", co-author Scott Kramer, Technological Horizons in Education Journal ( T.H.E. Journal), 1994.

Proceedings

“Continued Study of Hispanic Construction Worker Safety Perspectives”, 2008 Associated Schools of Construction Proceedings , co-authors James Jenkins and Clint Martin, 2008.

“Developing and Teaching a Collaborative Design and Construction Administration Course”, 2007 Associated Schools of Construction Proceedings , co-author Marjorie Callahan, 2007.

“Overcoming the Challenges of Safety Training for the Rising Number of Hispanic Workers on U.S. Construction Job Sites”, 2007 Associated Schools of Construction Proceedings , co-authors James Jenkins, Jeffrey Lew and Gregory Lasker, 2007.

“Using an As-Built Scheduling Exercise”, 2006 Associated Schools of Construction Proceedings, co-authors Bill McManus and Tawan Songpiriyakij , 2006.

"Regional Study: Importance of Specified Hiring Criteria for Entry-Level Road Construction Managers", co-author Ging Sobharaksha, 2004 Associated Schools of Construction Proceedings, 2004.

“Instructional Design and Use of Interactive Online Construction Exercises”, 2002 Associated Schools of Construction Proceedings, co-author Srinath Kasturi, 2002.

"Industry Sponsored Bid Day Simulation", co-author Ken Robson, American Association of Cost Engineers 44th Annual Proceedings, 2000.

"Construction Equipment and Methods Class on the Web", Syllabus99 Conference Proceedings, 1999.

"A Student Composed Multimedia Presentation Used as a Learning Medium in Construction Education", 1995 Associated Schools of Construction Proceedings, 1995.

"Development of the Ferris State University Construction Technology and Management Computer Learning Center", co-author Scott Kramer, 1994 Associated Schools of Construction Proceedings, co-author, 1994.

“Academic Construction Management Training for a Non-traditional Situation”, co-author Dave Hanna, 1993 Proceedings of the Great Lakes Regional Meeting, 1993.

"Development of the First ASC Great Lakes Region Student Team Project Management Competition", 1993 Associated Schools of Construction Proceedings, 1993.

“Supplier Price Transfer System”, 1992 Proceedings of the Great Lakes Regional Meeting, 1992.

“An Undergraduate Program Elective: Small or Medium Size Construction Company Computer Management”, 1992 Proceedings of the Great Lakes Regional Meeting, 1992.

Feature

"Websites: for residential builders, suppliers and realtors", The Norman Transcript, Norman Homes, 1998.

PRESENTATIONS

"Continued Study of Hispanic Construction Worker Safety Perspectives”, 2008 Associated Schools of Construction National Conference, Auburn, AL, 2008.

“Learning to Collaborate: Lessons Industry Can Learn from Academia”, Construction Owners Association of America Fall Owners Leadership Conference, Las Vegas, NV, 2007.

“Architect and Construction Students in the Same Room…..Can We Make a Difference?”, Associated General Contractors Private Industry Advisory Council, Pinehurst, NC, 2007.

“Developing and Teaching a Collaborative Design and Construction Administration Course”, 2007 Associated Schools of Construction National Conference, Flagstaff, AZ, 2007.

“Overcoming the Challenges of Safety Training for the Rising Number of Hispanic Workers on U.S. Construction Job Sites”, 2007 Associated Schools of Construction National Conference, Flagstaff , AZ , 2007.

“Using an As-Built Scheduling Exercise”, 2006 Associated Schools of Construction National Conference, Fort Collins, CO, 2006.

“How to be the One with All of the Answers”, Association of Equipment Management Professionals Management Conference and 24 th Annual Meeting, Jacksonville, FL, 2006.

“Optimizing Understanding Hispanic Construction Worker Culture”, 2005 Quoin Educators’ Conference, Dallas, TX, 2005.

"Regional Study: Importance of Specified Hiring Criteria for Entry-Level Road Construction Managers", Associated Schools of Construction National Conference, Provo, UT, 2004.

“Instructional Design and Use of Interactive Online Construction Exercises”, 2002 Associated Schools of Construction National Conference, Roanoke, VA, 2002.

“The Scholarly Pursuit of Construction Knowledge: The Importance of Teaching, Scholarship and Community”, 2002 Annual ASC International Conference, Roanoke, VA, 2002.

"Companion Application Online Teaching Modules", HardDollar Corporation Education Council Meeting, Denver, CO, 2000.

"Industry Sponsored Bid Day Simulation", American Association of Cost Engineers 44^th Annual Conference, Calgary, Canada, 2000.

"Online Construction Equipment and Methods Class", Syllabus99, Santa Clara Convention Center, CA, 1999.

"CNS4913 On-Line, Construction Equipment and Methods", National Construction Industry Education Forum, Las Vegas, NV, 1999.

"Cyber Courses for Construction", 34th Annual Conference of the ASC, Portland, MA, 1998.

"Use of an English/Spanish Multimedia Application", 1998 Dallas, TX Associated General Contractors Educators’ Conference, Dallas, TX, 1998.

"The Use of Nonlinear Computerized Presentation to Simulate a Practical Experience", 1997 Associated Schools of Construction National Conference, Seattle, WA, 1997.  

“Multimedia Communication Tools for Builder Product Information”, Research in Progress Session, 1997 Associated Schools of Construction National Conference, Seattle, WA, 1997.

"Creating and Using a Contractor's Power Web", Dallas, TX, Associated General Contractors' Educators Conference, Dallas, TX, 1997.  

"Multimedia Home Owner’s Manual", 1997 Dallas, TX AGC Educator's Conference, Dallas, TX, 1997.

“Southwest Construction Equipment Resources Web Site”, Poster Session Series, 1997 Associated Schools of Construction National Conference, Seattle, WA, 1997.  

"Multimedia Construction Resources", 1995 Construction Information Technology Initiative Forum, sponsored by Auburn University, Building Construction program, Calloway Gardens, GA , 1995.  

"A Student Composed Multimedia Presentation Used as a Learning Medium in Construction Education", 1995 Associated Schools of Construction National Conference, Tempe, AZ, 1995.

"Design and Implementation of a New Company Scheduling Process", Broce Construction Office Management, Superintendents, and Foremen Annual Meeting, Norman, OK, 1995.  

“Managing Computers as Communication Devices”, 1994 Construction Information Technology Initiative Forum, sponsored by Auburn University, Building Construction program, Calloway Gardens, GA, 1994.  

"Development of the Ferris State University Construction Technology and Management Computer Learning Center", 1994 Associated Schools of Construction National Conference, Estes Park, CO, 1994.

"The Ferris State University Construction Technology and Management Program", Western Michigan Construction Financial Management Association Meeting, Grand Rapids, MI, 1994.

  "Higher Construction Education for Building Trades Students", Jackson Michigan High School Building Trades Program, 1994.

“Academic Construction Management Training for a Non-traditional Situation”, 1993 Great Lakes Regional Meeting, West Lafayette, IN, 1993.

"Development of the First ASC Great Lakes Region Student Team Project Management Competition", 1993 Associated Schools of Construction National Conference, Auburn, AL, 1993.

"Construction Management Software", Back to the Future Conference, FSU, 1992.

SERVICE

National/Regional

Judge, Quoin General Contractor, Safety Director and Superintendent of the Year and Company Safety Awards, 2006-present.

Member, Association of Equipment Management Professionals Certified Equipment Manager Commission, 2005-present.

Director, Associated Schools of Construction South Central Region, 2003-2008.

Competition Coordinator, Associated Schools of Construction South Central Region, 2003-2008.

Chair, Associated Schools of Construction Information Technology Committee, 1996-1999.

Exam Question Contributor, American Institute of Constructors Exam Certification Workshop, Nashville, Certified Professional Constructor Exam, 1996.

Director, Associated Schools of Construction Great Lakes Region, 1994 (elected, but did not serve due to relocation to OU).

Reviewer, American Institute of Constructors Journal, Journal of Construction Education, Associated Schools of Construction Proceedings and Idea Group Publishing, 1991-present.

Developer/Coordinator, 1st Associated Schools of Construction Great Lakes Region Student Team Project Management Competition, 1992.

Community

Member, Norman Storm Water Master Plan Task Force, 2007-2008.

Chair, Campaign Committee for a New Norman Public Library, 2007-2008.

Member, City of Norman Mayor’s Ad Hoc Public Library Steering Committee, 2006-2007.

Member, City of Norman Mayor’s Ad Hoc Storm Water Master Plan Committee, 2005-2007.

Member, City of Norman Mayor’s Ad Hoc Tax Increment Finance Evaluation Committee, 2005.

Member, City of Norman Mayor’s Ad Hoc Library Committee, 2004-2005.

Member, City of Norman Libraries for the Future Subcommittee: Accessibility and Environmental Impact, 2003-2004.

Member, City of Norman Pet Adoption Facility Committee, 1997-2003.  

University of Oklahoma

Member, Stephenson Life Sciences Research Center Construction Manager at Risk Firm Selection, University of Oklahoma Architectural and Engineering Services, 2007.

Member, On-call Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Materials Testing Selection Committee, University of Oklahoma Architectural and Engineering Services, 2006.

Participant, OU Adopt-a-Faculty, 2005-2006.

Member, OU Student Housing Residence Hall Improvements Construction Manager At-Risk Selection Committee, University of Oklahoma Architectural and Engineering Services, 2004.

Member, OU Chemistry and Biochemistry Instructional and Research Renovation Construction Manager At-Risk Selection Committee, University of Oklahoma Architectural and Engineering Services, 2004.

Member, OU Parking Lot Expansion Engineer Selection Committee, University of Oklahoma Architectural and Engineering Services, 2001.

Member, OU Athletic Facilities Architectural Firm Selection Committee, University of Oklahoma Architectural and Engineering Services, 2001.

Member, Max Westheimer Airport Taxiway “A” Reconstruction Engineer Selection Committee, University of Oklahoma Architectural and Engineering Services, 2000.

Member, OU Instructional Services and Technology Committee, 1997-2000.

Participant, OU Adopt-a-Faculty, 1998-1999.

College of Architecture

Member, OU College of Architecture Interior Design Director and Faculty Search Committee, 1996, 2002-2003.

Member, OU College of Architecture Dean's Evaluation Committee, 2002.

Chair , OU College of Architecture Dean's Evaluation Committee, 1999-2001.

Chair , OU College of Architecture Committee A, 1999-2001.

Member, OU College of Architecture Academic Appeals Board, 1996.

Chair , OU College of Architecture Information Technology Committee, 1995-1998.

Construction Science Division  

Member, CNS Faculty Search Committee, 2006.  

Graduate Liaison, Construction Administration, 1998-present .

CNS Web Master, 1999-2006.

Coach, ASC Region 5 Commercial Building Competition Student Team, 1996-present.

Coordinator, Annual Outcomes Assessment Report for the CNS Division, 1999-2007.

Exam Proctor, Certified Professional Constructor Exam, 1997-present.

Chair, OU Construction Science Division Director Search Committees, 1995-1997.

Professional

Development Team Member, Foreman Career Training Program, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, International Training Center, Las Vegas, NV, 2005-2007.

Course Developer, RedVector.com continuing education classes: Construction Paperwork, Heavy Construction Equipment: Earthmoving and Excavating, Heavy Construction Equipment: Lifting , Motivating and Mentoring - A Profit Center , 2002-present.

Founding Team Member and Primary Instructor, Superintendent Career Training Program, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, International Training Center, Las Vegas, NV, 2002-present.

Consultant, Ryan Construction, 1990-present.

Principal/Partner, Business Multimedia Design (BMD), 1997-1998.

Oklahoma Projects

Designer/Contractor, Southern Hills Cabin, Hochatown, OK, Ryan Property, 2007.

Designer/Contractor, Glynis Edgar, Attorney at Law, LLC Offices, 213 W. Main, Norman, OK, Ryan Property, 2003.

Designer/Contractor, 708 Dakota Street Renovation, Norman, OK, Ryan Property, 2001.

Designer/Contractor, 1000 Woodland Drive Kitchen Remodel, Norman, OK, June Tyhurst, 2000.

Construction Manager, 751 36 th Avenue Residence, Norman, OK, Pete Wilson, 1999.

Designer/Contractor, 3306 Hillview Drive Residence, Norman, OK, Ryan Property, 1998.

Designer, 3801 E. Lindsey Residence, Norman, OK, Craig and Melissa Pickens, 1998.

Designer/Contractor, 1813 Jackson Drive Residence, Norman, OK, Ryan Property, 1995.

PERSONAL

Age: 54
Marital: married
Children: one daughter, age 27
Interests: fishing on Broken Bow Reservoir, personal construction projects, the use of mentoring in our industry and working with the Carpenters' Union.
Favorite Places: Wild Rivers Recreation Area, NM and our cabin near Broken Bow Reservoir in SE OK