Dr. Bhandari's on-going research aims to advance science of occupational health and safety. The interdisciplinary safety research performed by Dr. Bhandari leverages aspects of civil engineering, behavioral psychology, adult learning, emerging technologies, and human factors engineering to test fundamental scientific questions. Dr. Bhandari is overseeing both laboratory and field-based experiment to lend high internal and external validity respectively to the evidence produced. Additionally, he is also continually publishing foundational research that has sought to define key phenomenon that supports the maturation of the field of safety. He is currently also conducting empirical research to support the efforts to improve the mental well-being of employees in the construction industry.
CVEN 3246 - Introduction to Construction
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Fall 2025
Provides a broad view of concerns, activities, and objectives of people involved in construction: the owner, architect/engineer, contractor, labor and inspector. Interactive gaming situation relates these people to the construction contract, plans/specifications, estimates/bids, scheduling, law and financial management. Students with a Business School Real Estate emphasis may be considered for this course.
CVEN 3256 - Construction Equipment and Methods
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Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2022 / Spring 2023 / Fall 2023
Integrated study of construction equipment, methods, and economics. Topics include equipment productivity, equipment selection, and construction engineering design within economic constraints. Examples include earthmoving, concrete formwork, and temporary construction.
