Dr. Reza Yadollahi, assistant professor in the civil engineering department, earned a Certificate of Management-Lean Construction (CM-Lean) from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
The certificate is an assessment-based credential that denotes knowledge and understanding of concepts related to lean adoption, practice and process transformation outlined in AGC’s Lean Construction Education Program. The certification consisted of a five-unit curriculum.
Yadollahi is excited to put his new knowledge right into his classroom. “With CM-Lean as my compass, I aim to bridge the gap between theory and practice, injecting real-world relevance into the classroom. I plan to equip our students with practical tools that will foster a profound understanding of site production, waste concepts, and their effects on project planning.â€
“Completing this rigorous process, fuels my enthusiasm to guide students toward a future enriched by Lean methodologies. My classroom will become a hub of innovation, where students gain insights into how lean construction principles can shape efficient workflows and optimize project planning.â€
Yadollahi has taught at ±¬×ß³Ô¹Ï since 2018 after spending time in the classroom at the University of North Texas, Rowan University, and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.