Francois Jacobs, Ph.D.

Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management

Roy & Caryl Cline Distinguished Professor

Contact Information

fjacobs@uwyo.edu

EN 3074

Dr. Francois Jacobs
Research Platforms
  • Construction Workforce Training

          For more information on Construction Workforce Training

          visit: https://www.uwyo.edu/civil/construction-training/index.html

  •  Construction High School Training

           For more information on Construction High School Training

           visit:  https://www.uwyo.edu/civil/construction-high-school-training/index.html

  • Assessment Institute (AI)

          For more information on the Assessment Institute

          visit: https://ec2-18-191-163-16.us-east-2.compute.amazonaws.com/home

 

Education
  • Ph.D. Education Human Resource Studies in Construction Management, Colorado State University
  • IMBA. Master of International Business Administration, University of Denver
  • BA. Business Administration, California Baptist University
  • AS. Agriculture Production, Glen College
 
Areas of Teaching
  • Plan Reading & Estimating
  • Introduction to Construction Management
  • Leadershing in Energy and Environmental Design
  • Construction Safety Management
  • Construction Materials & Methods
  • Building Structures and Codes
  • Construction Project Management
  • Advanced Estimating
  • Mechanical Systems for Buildings
  • Computer-Based Capstone
 
Research Interest
  • Construction Workforce Development
  • Business Dynamics in Family Owned Corporations
  • Integrated Teaching Platforms in Construction Education

 

Professional Affiliations

  • Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Accreditation Peer Reviewer, Chicago, IL.
  • American Council for Construction Education (ACCE), Accreditation Peer Reviewer, Irving, Texas.
  • American Association of Community College (AACC), Associate Member, Washington, DC.
  • Design Build Institute of America (DBIA), College Teaching Certificate.National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB), Green Building Professional.
  • Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration (IICRC), Certificate in Insurance Restoration, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Selected Publications

 

  1. Cain, W., Jacobs, F. (2021). “Vocational Presence in an Academic Setting”: The Teaching with Industry Model. Educational Research: Theory & Practice, Volume 33, Issue 1, ISSN 2637-8965 http://www.nrmera.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/08-Cain-Jacobs_2022.pdf
  2. Jacobs, F., Renxiang, Lu, “An Innovative Teaching Model: “Involvement of Industry Practitioners in the Teaching of Construction Management Curriculum” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/12/2/128
  3. Jacobs, F., Cain., W, Renxiang, Lu, Daugherty. A, “Case Study: Teaching with Industry (TWI) using New Videoconferencing Technology and Innovative Classroom Setups” Education Science Journal (ESJ). https://mdpi-res.com/d_attachment/education/education-12-00128/article_deploy/education-12-00128.pdf?version=1644982573 (copy and paste this hyperlink into search engine)
  4. Jacobs, F., Renxiang, Lu, Zadorozhnyi. A, “Case Study: Development and Implementation of a Programmable Assessment Matrix”. Annual Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) International Conference. Chico, CA. https://easychair.org/publications/paper/x4Vh
  5. Jacobs, F., Renxiang, Lu, “A Construction Workforce Management Training Partnership between the State of Wyoming, Industry and University during COVID -19” Journal of Workforce Education and Development. https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/ojwed/vol11/iss1/2/
  6. Jacobs, F., Renxiang, Lu, Adhikari, S., “Analysis of Construction Study Abroad Programs Viewed from a Global Perspective”. Annual Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) International Conference. Volume 2, 2021, Pages 384-356. https://easychair.org/publications/paper/8Vhj
  7. Avila, J., Jacobs, F., Crosby, R. “An Exploration of Family Business Dynamics in the Restoration Industry.” The Journal of Cleaning, Restoration and Inspection. June 2015. Volume 2, Issue 3 – Page 10-17. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/277021546_An_exploration_of_family_business_dynamics_in_the_restoration_industry
  8. Nguyen, T.H., Jacobs, F. “An Automated Sustainability Rating System for Building Designs.” ASCE Journal of Architectural Engineering. Sept. 2015. ASCE-ISSN 1076-0431/04015001(10).        
  9. Nguyen, T.H., Jacobs, F. “Risk Assessment Study for Transportation projects in India.” International Journal of Application or Innovation in Engineering & Management. Volume 3, Issue 9. September 2014.
  10. Nguyen, T.H., Barve, A., Jacobs, F. “Critical Factors Affecting the Productivity of a BIM Based Design Team” Journal of the Associated Schools of Construction of South Africa, Volume 1, Number 2, November 2014.
  11. Jacobs, F., Folkestad, F., Glick,S., “Review of Lean Research Studies in Relation to the Toyota Production System (TPS) Framework.” Journal of Enterprise Transformation. Volume 2, 3, pages 157-176.

Professional Presentations

 

  1. 2022. Jacobs, F., Renxiang, Lu, “An Innovative Teaching Model: “Involvement of Industry Practitioners in the Teaching of Construction Management Curriculum” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  2. 2022. Jacobs, F., Renxiang, Lu, Zadorozhnyi, A., “Case Study: Development and Implementation of a Programmable Assessment Matrix”. Annual Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) International Conference. Atlanta, GA. 
  3. 2022. Cain, W., Jacobs, F. (2021). “Vocational Presence in an Academic Setting”: The Teaching with Industry Model. Northern Rocky Mountain Research Association Conference 2021. Sun Valley, ID.
  4. 2021. Jacobs, F., Renxiang, Lu, “Case Study: Construction Management Program Supports Construction Workforce Training”. Associated Schools of Construction Region Nine Conference. Reno Nevada – via Zoom. 
  5. 2021. Jacobs, F., Renxiang, Lu, Adhikari. S “Analysis of Construction Study Abroad Programs Viewed from a Global Perspective”. Associated Schools of Construction Annual International Conference. California State University Chico – Via Zoom.
  6. 2018. Jacobs, F., Engler, R. (Invited Speaker). “Powering the Globe with CTE” Colorado Association of Career and Technical Education (CACTE). Breckenridge, Colorado.
  7. 2015. Jacobs, F., Martinez, P. “E-Portfolio Assessment Reporting and  Improving the Learning Environment.” Global Conference on Teaching and Learning With Technology. Singapore.
  8. 2014. Jacobs, F. (Invited Speaker) “Reflection on New Construction Management Program” National Association of Homebuilders Conference (NAHB). Las Vegas, Nevada.
  9. 2014. Jacobs, F. (Invited Speaker). “Integrated Course Assessment.” International Conference of Arts & Science. Munich, Germany.
  10. 2013. Jacobs, F. (Invited Speaker). “The Need for Mentorship in the Construction Industry.” Riverside Building Industry Association Board of Directors Meeting. Corona, California.
  11. 2013. Jacobs, F. “Teaching Construction Management in the Virtual Classroom.” Associated Schools of Construction Conference. April 2013. Washington DC, Pennsylvania.
  12. 2012. Jacobs, F. (Keynote Speaker). “Integrated Construction Training in Wyoming.” Wyoming Contractors Association. Cheyenne, Wyoming.
  13. 2012. Jacobs, F. “Integrated Course Assessment.” International Conference of Arts & Science Conference. Munich, Germany.
  14. 2012. Jacobs, F. (Invited Speaker). Westwood College. Construction Management Curriculum Platform. Upland, California.
  15. 2011. Jacobs, F. (Invited Speaker). “Mere Christianity.” Exchange Student Group. Oxford, England. 
  16. 2011. Jacobs, F. “Analysis of Lean Construction Research.” Associated Schools of Construction Conference. April 2011. Omaha, Nebraska.
  17. 2010. Jacobs, F. (Keynote Speaker). “The Future of Collegian Education in the Insurance Restoration Industry.” April 2010. Vancouver, Washington.
  18. 2010. Jacobs, F., Hamzeh, F. “Open Forum as an Active Learning Method for Teaching Lean in Construction Schools.” Lean Educator Conference. May 2010. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Daytona Beach. 
  19. 2010. Jacobs, F. “International Management Models & Lessons for Education Leaders.” International Educator Conference. April 2010. Beaver Creek, Colorado.             
  20. 2010. Jacobs, F. “Assessment of Lean Construction Research Schemas and its Relationship to the Toyota Production System Framework.” Associated Schools of Construction Conference. April 2010. Boston, Massachusetts.

Industry Trade Journals

 

  1. 2021. Jacobs, F., Renxiang, Lu, “University of Wyoming Transforms Workforce Training During COVID Restrictions” Engineering News Record (ENR), February 8, 2021 Issue https://www.enr.com/articles/51166-viewpoint-university-of-wyoming-transforms-workforce-training-during-covid-restrictions
  2. 2021. Jacobs, F., Renxiang, Lu, “The Benefits of Professionals Training in the Construction Industry” Training Magazine (Training), June 11, 2021 Issue. https://trainingmag.com/the-benefits-of-professional-training-in-the-construction-industry/
  3. 2021. Jacobs, F., “Lack of Construction Training Comes at High Cost” Casper Star Tribune, Nov   2020 Issue. https://trib.com/opinion/columns/jacobs-lack-of-construction-training-comes-at-high-cost/article_d99f9109-83fc-5cf5-a210-ec1616fa05e8.html (copy and paste this hyperlink into search engine).