Clemson announces first endowed chair faculty position in construction science and management

Dennis Bausman, associate professor in the construction science and management department (CSM), has been named Clemson’s first Endowed Faculty Chair in Construction Science and Management.

Bausman began his appointment in August, at the beginning of the 2009/10 academic year.

The professorship is made possible by the investments of 17 construction companies and individuals throughout the southeastern United States in recognition of the contributions to the construction industry made by the CSM department faculty through teaching, research and service.

Since arriving at Clemson in 1996, Bausman has established a national reputation in the construction discipline. His appointment is in recognition of his sustained record of national scholarly accomplishments, his excellence in classroom teaching and his service to the construction industry, both nationally and internationally.

He received his B.S. in Construction Engineering from Iowa State University and went on to receive his M.S. in Construction Science Management from Clemson and his Ph.D. in Construction & Science Management from Heriot-Watt University in Scotland.

Bausman’s areas of interest include strategic planning in the construction industry, LEED certified building, financial management, project management, vocational and distance education. This past year he completed a ‘YouthBuild’ program funded by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide vocational training and GED assistance to at-risk area youth. In fall of 2009, Bausman finalized a study on construction theft and vandalism and is currently working on several construction best practice guides. In addition, he recently concluded a research effort on subcontractor default insurance that was funded by the National Association of Surety Bond Producers and the America Subcontractors Association.