Profile Information
Kirk Bingenheimer
Senior Lecturer
Contact
Nieri Department of Construction and Real Estate Development
Office: 2-131 Lee Hall Clemson, SC 29634
Phone: 843-735-8525 (Mobile)
Website: https://kbingen.people.clemson.edu/index.html
Email: kbingen@clemson.edu
Education
Masters, Building Science and Management, Clemson University (1991); Bachelors, Business, Michigan State University (1987)
Courses
Creative Inquiry in Building Affordable Housing, Materials and Methods of Construction: Wood Construction, Materials and Methods of Construction: Concrete/Steel Construction, Construction Capstone, Residential Construction Management Studio, Construction Management Studio
Research Interests
Affordable Housing & Offsite Construction
I am a Senior Lecturer in the Nieri Department of Construction and Real Estate Development at Clemson University, where I prepare future construction professionals through practical, experience-based learning that connects the classroom with the realities of the construction industry. Before joining Clemson, I spent more than 30 years in residential construction, serving in leadership roles in purchasing, estimating, product development, and operations for national and regional homebuilders. Throughout my career, I have focused on improving construction processes, developing cost-effective solutions, building strong industry partnerships, and implementing technologies that increase efficiency. My teaching emphasizes the integration of technical knowledge with real-world application through project-based learning, industry collaboration, service-learning, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. I teach courses in construction materials and methods, affordable housing, student competitions, and construction capstone while helping students develop the technical expertise, professional judgment, and leadership skills needed for successful careers in the construction industry. In addition to teaching, I continue to work with industry through consulting, applied AI initiatives, and construction estimating. I also serve as Board Member for the Pickens County Habitat for Humanity and the NAHB Student Advisory Council.
Awards
2026 Dean's Award in Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Research, Teaching, or Service, 2025 Faculty Service-Learning Award from the Pearce Center for Professional Communication
Selected Professional Works
Books (Published)
"Rethinking Construction Education: Artificial Intelligence, Assessment, and the Shift to Judgement-Centered Learning"
"Solving for Shelter: How Builders, Educators, and Communities Can Deliver Housing That Works"
"Home Inspections 101: What Buyers, Sellers and Agents Should Know"
"Launch, Grow and Make Money!: Become a Home"
Journal Articles & Book Chapters (Published)
"Economic impact of the New Jersey State Prevailing Wage Act," The Journal of the American Institute of Contractors (AIC), vol. 18, no. 4, December 1994 pp. 26-32
