THOUGHT CONSORTIUM

i4Ci's Thought Consortium is a group of experts to study, provide information, ideas, and advice on how to advance the construction industry.

Meet the members of the Institute of Construction Innovation’s thought consortium. Please click on the members name for their full biography.

Paul Martin

Lecturer/Preconstruction Consultant

UC Davis/Active Estimating, Inc.

Paul Martin

Lecturer/Preconstruction Consultant

Paul Martin is a seasoned preconstruction and estimating professional with a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects, particularly in the healthcare sector, utilizing Target Value Design Delivery. Renowned for his innovative approach, Mr. Martin stands at the forefront of the preconstruction profession. Mr. Martin teaches Estimating Analysis at the University of California, Davis, in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department. He also directs the Estimating Augmented Reality (EAR) lab at UCD, which allows students to engage with cutting-edge construction multidimensional data tools and apply modern methodologies in full-cycle estimating and target value delivery. The EAR lab is pioneering a new era in Estimating Analysis, emphasizing the science of estimating and predictive analysis. An active member of the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE), Mr. Martin has served in various capacities, including a six-year term on the National Education Board. In 2014, he received the ASPE National Education Service Award. Additionally, he is a two-time recipient of the UCD Teaching Service Award for the academic years 2016 and 2017. Mr. Martin is a sought-after guest lecturer and presenter, both nationally and internationally, on topics such as the integration of technology, analytical interpretation, and preconstruction behavioral team processes to ensure reliable cost and time predictions. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience with students and industry professionals through practical applications. A former professional jazz musician, Mr. Martin's background as a tenor saxophonist has enriched his ability to balance the analytical and creative aspects of behavioral estimating and team interactions, significantly influencing his teaching and professional approach.

Reece Peterson

Foreign Service Construction Executive

U.S. Department of State

Reece Peterson

Foreign Service Construction Executive

Reece has a variety of experience in construction and engineering working for companies such as the overseas building operations (OBO) bureau, Harris, Belay Energy, Accenture, Heraeus, Eaton, and Graco. He has a masters of science (MS) in mechanical engineering from the University of Minnesota and is a licensed professional engineer (PE) and certified energy manager (CEM).

Richard Schoener

VP Data Integrated Solutions & Strategy

ActiveEstimating, Inc.

Richard Schoener

VP Data Integrated Solutions & Strategy

Richard’s professional experience shows a very versatile career spanning multiple industries and functional positions. He is currently employed at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. and serves as Vice President of Data Integrated Solutions. Here he is standing up an entirely new division of construction technology to offer software, advanced hardware, and service solutions to the commercial construction industry. Previously he led the financial steering of a field sales organization with accountability to deliver topline and bottom line financial targets, led operations and strategy for the continuing education division at UC Davis, led engagements to redesign and implement corporate enterprise and commercial planning processes, led primary and secondary market research services, and delivered sales analytics and insight in support of strategic and tactical decisions with Fast Moving Consumer Goods retail partners. These experiences span Construction, Higher Education, Printing, and Brewing industries.

Vishesh Vikram Singh, Ph.D.

UC Berkeley

Project Production Systems Lab

Vishesh Vikram Singh, Ph.D.

UC Berkeley

Jack of all trades, Master of Science (Ph.D. soon…) Passionate about the AEC industry with a focus on Project Management, embracing Lean principles, Takt production & Technology Innovation to improve production design, project reliability, and value delivered. My research and efforts are focused on a process, people, and technology approach to Industrialized Construction. Long-term goals: -Improving construction efficiency to tackle labor shortages and fleeting margins -Skipping unsustainable means of construction in developing countries and beyond, towards sustainable alternatives with a triple bottom line approach

Amir Zavichi, Ph.D.

Project Construction Manager/Instructor

Port of Los Angeles/UC Davis & UCLA

Amir Zavichi, Ph.D.

Project Construction Manager/Instructor

Dr. Amir Zavichi’s experience in construction management spans over a decade. Currently, he is a Construction Manager at Port of Los Angeles where he applies professional management techniques to the planning, design, and construction of the projects at the busiest port in the nation. Prior to joining Port of Los Angeles, Amir was working as a construction consultant at Parsons Company.

Binh TA, Ph.D.

Head of Department of Research on BIM

Ministry of Construction in Vietnam

Binh TA, Ph.D.

Head of Department of Research on BIM

Dr. Binh TA is the Head of the BIM team at the Institute of Construction Economics - Ministry of Construction of Vietnam. Dr. Binh TA was a vital member of a research project for the Vietnam BIM Roadmap for improving the efficiency of design, construction, and asset management in Vietnam from 2014 to 2015. The Roadmap was proposed to the government and was approved in Decision No. 2500/QĐ-TTg dated December 22nd, 2016, by the Prime Minister. Since then, he has served in the Task Group for BIM Steering Committee and coordinates the national BIM program. Department of Research on Construction Investment, where Dr. TA is responsible for managing the system of unit costs and price indices in Vietnam's construction industry. Enthusiastic about research in cost management, in particular at the conceptual stage. Dr. TA's Ph.D. thesis proposes a framework to analyze structures during their life cycle according to economic, environmental, and social axes. Multi-criteria analysis is introduced to assess all design solutions and has a global vision that helps bridge owners and managers in the decision-making process. A performance-based analysis is also performed to consider different maintenance scenarios and optimize management strategies with Genetic Algorithm during the service life. The proposed approach is applied to steel-concrete composite bridges for illustration.

Colin Moore

Director of Modular Housing

Haskell

Colin Moore

Director of Modular Housing

Kamesh Tangirala

Senior Estimator

The Boldt Company

Kamesh Tangirala

Senior Estimator

AACEI Certified Cost Professional (CCP); EIT certified construction professional with over 15 years experience in cost management, estimating and project management. Work Experience Includes: Continuous Estimating for IPD and IFOA type Projects; Design-Build Estimating; Pre-construction Estimating; Value Engineering; Construction Bidding and Buy-Out; Change Order Estimating; Form work and Shoring Design and Estimating; Project Management; Construction QC/ QA; Lean Construction; Target Value Design

Joseph Leoncavallo

Project Executive

Rosendin

Joseph Leoncavallo

Project Executive

Brad Hyatt, Ph.D.

Associate Dean at Lyles College of Engineering

California State University, Fresno

Brad Hyatt, Ph.D.

Associate Dean at Lyles College of Engineering

Professor Brad Hyatt is the Associate Dean of the Lyles College of Engineering at Fresno State. He started his academic career in 2009 as an Assistant Professor of Construction Management. He also served as the Chair of the Department of Construction Management from 2016-2020, working with faculty and staff to increase enrollment, improve student success, strengthen fundraising, maintain continuous accreditation, develop two new academic programs, and create a new professional development program. Additionally, he taught construction operations, estimating, scheduling, documents, and project controls courses. His research interests include data and predictive analytics in construction, leadership in construction, lean construction practices, integrating technology into construction education, and construction management pedagogy. Professor Hyatt is also a Registered Professional Engineer and LEED Accredited Professional with over twenty years of professional experience in program and project management of facilities, engineering, and construction projects. Before his academic career, he spent a decade as a US Navy Civil Engineer Corps Officer. He also worked as a Construction Project Management consultant providing owners representative services on education and healthcare projects. His broad industry expertise includes sustainable design and construction, facilities management, construction management, capital improvements planning, energy management, disaster response, and construction workforce shaping. He has managed various projects, from a large, complex replacement hospital to small fuel tank renovations. Brad Hyatt provides consulting services related to AEC organizations related to data analytics programs, project delivery methods, capital program planning, and workforce development. He is completing a Doctorate in Business Administration with an emphasis in Data Analytics at Grand Canyon University. His dissertation studies the analytical maturity of construction organizations. He also has a Master of Science in Engineering with a focus on Construction Engineering and Project Management from The University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Kentucky.

Mark Linton, Ph.D.

Computer Scientist

Consultant

Mark Linton, Ph.D.

Computer Scientist

David Seifert

Branch Chief

CalTrans

David Seifert

Branch Chief

Jackson Jen Cheng

Preconstruction Manager/Special Projects

Dorvin D. Leis Company, Inc.

Jackson Jen Cheng

Preconstruction Manager/Special Projects

Masters in Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management with 5 years of experience in manufacturing (disk drive industry) and 20+ years of experience in construction as a project manager, general manager, operations director, pre-construction/special projects manager, chief estimator in mechanical contracting (HVAC and Plumbing).

Jon Matalucci

Associate | BIM/VDC Manager

Stantec Architecture

Jon Matalucci

Associate | BIM/VDC Manager

Manideep Tummalapudi, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

California State University, Fresno

Manideep Tummalapudi, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Dr. Manideep Tummalapudi, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Construction Management at California State University, Fresno. Mani holds an interdisciplinary Ph.D. degree in construction management and education sciences from Colorado State University, master’s degree in civil engineering from Bradley University, and bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from GITAM University, India. Before earning his doctorate, Mani worked in the construction industry in roles ranging from construction intern to project manager for more than a dozen construction projects – in the US and India. He provides consulting services to various construction firms in the areas of sustainability, learning and development, and workforce development. Dr. Tummalapudi’s research focuses on construction finance, transportation construction, construction workforce development, construction education, and emerging technologies in construction. Further, Dr. Tummalapudi is currently exploring the use of artificial intelligence for various applications in the construction industry.

Geoffrey Nelson

VP & Director of Integrated Design

The Boldt Company

Geoffrey Nelson

VP & Director of Integrated Design

Geoffrey Nelson is a real estate, land use planning and construction professional with a focus on building and steering teams through complex construction projects in California. Prior to his current role (VP at The Boldt Company), I spent 20 years in the community development, construction, regulatory, and healthcare sectors where he served in various management and leadership roles in both the public and private sector. Geoffrey tries to stay active volunteering his time, starting with his assignment in the Peace Corps (Cote d’Ivoire 1993-1995) and including positions on local commissions and community, economic development and industry organizations across northern California. Geoffrey has also been a T-Ball, Little League and Mountain Bike coach, mostly to hang out with his kids more!

Young Hoon Kim, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

University of Louisville

Young Hoon Kim, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Young Hoon Kim, Ph.D., PE is an associate professor at the J. B. Speed School of Engineering at the University of Louisville. He received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University in 2008. After completing his Ph.D., he was a post-doctoral research associate at the Texas Transportation Institute. He was a two-year post-doctoral scholar in the School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Oregon State University. His recent research includes concrete design and the assessment of structural performance. He teaches structural engineering design courses for buildings and bridges. He co-authored the textbook Structural Dynamics Theory and Computation with Dr. Mario Paz. He currently serves as an editorial board member of ASTM International, the Journal of Testing and Evaluation. His current research focuses on lunar surface infrastructure using innovative manufacturing processes and material design.

Jon Silling

Preconstruction Estimating

Wharton-Smith Inc.

Jon Silling

Preconstruction Estimating

I started my career in Preconstruction Estimating along Florida's West Coast. Specializing in medical, public-government, and private commercial projects; I've used my career experiences to help design teams formulate conceptual budgets from the schematic stage through construction. Lunar construction is vital for space exploration and will introduce many "unknowns." That being said; the more complexities within a project the better.

Nicholas Peetros

Senior Estimator

Clemens Construction Company

Nicholas Peetros

Senior Estimator

Nick is a Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) with nearly 30 years experience in commercial, pharma/life-sciences, medical/health-care, light-industrial, higher education, retail, and multi-family construction management and estimating. Nick is a graduate of Drexel University where he received his bachelors of science in Civil Engineering and he brings vast knowledge of cost management, logistics, schedule control, and procurement.

Hung Nguyen, Ph.D.

UC Berkeley

Director of Virtual Design and Construction-Herrero Builders Inc.

Hung Nguyen, Ph.D.

UC Berkeley