Carrie Sturts Dossick, Ph.D., P.E.

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Graduate Students

Ph.D. Chair

Hoda Homayouni

Ph.D. Committee Member

NamHun Lee

Susan Locsin

JeongWook Son

Jinwoo Bae

M.S. Thesis Committee Chair

Ana Levan

Nicholas Smith

Helen Juan

Rishi Tirupari

Manisa Veeravigrom, M.S. 2008

Naila Crawford, M.S. 2008

Basem Abdullah Banabilah, M.S. 2008

Zerah Zurek, M.S. 2007

Regina Goth, M.S. 2007

Makoto Sakagami, M.S. 2006

M.S. Visiting Scholar Committee Chair

Jos van Boxtel

Jos Appelhof

Koen Kerstens

M.S. Thesis Committee Member

Simon Wan

Michael Wright, M.S. 2007

Brian Wiersema, M.S. 2007

Vasyl Dmytriv, M.S. 2007

Matthew L Robinson, M.S. 2006

M.S. Professional Project Committee Chair

Brad Hettle

Sai Neeraj Kumar

Maizer Ouijdani

James Shaiman, M.S. 2007 

Peter Avratin, M.S. 2007

M.S. Professional Project Committee Member

Michael O'Beirne, M.S. 2008

Eugene Pike, M.S. 2007

M.S. Paper Chair

Maria Llobett, M.S. 2008


Journal Publications
Work in progress

Dossick, Carrie Sturts and Dan Gramer "In Support of BIM as a Loosely-Coupled Network of Models", Submitted to Journal of Information Technology in Construction, 2008

Published

Dossick, Carrie Sturts and Makoto Sakagami, "Implementing Web-Based Project Management Systems in the US and Japan"  Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(3), March 2008

Rojas, E.M. and Dossick, C. S. "Developing a State-of-the-Art Facility to Support Construction Research and Education: A Case Study", Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, 134(1): 67-74, January 2008.

Dossick, Carrie Sturts, and Timothy K. Schunk, "Subcontractor Schedule Control Method, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(3), March 2007

Sturts, Carrie S., and F.H. (Bud) Griffis, "Addressing Pricing: Value-Bidding for Engineers and Consultants", ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, Vol. 131, No. 6, June 2005.

Sturts, Carrie S., and F.H. (Bud) Griffis, "Pricing Engineering Services", ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering, Vol. 21, No. 2, April, 2005. (ASCE 2005 Best Peer Reviewed Paper Award)


Conference Papers

Dossick, Carrie S. and Gina Neff, "BIM and the Individual in a Loosely-coupled Temporary Collection of Organizations", 2008 Specialty Conference Leadership and Management in Construction, South Lake Tahoe, CA October 16-19, 2008.

Dossick, Carrie S., Gina Neff and Helen Juan, "Analyzing the Ramification of Building Information Technologies for Collaboration in Architecture, Engineering and Construction", 12th International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, Beijing, China October 16-18, 2008

Dossick, Carrie Sturts, Eddy M. Rojas, Susan Locsin, and Namhun Lee, "Defining Construction Management Events in Situational Simulations", presented at the 7th International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality, Penn State University, University Park, PA October 22-23, 2007

Dossick, Carrie Sturts, Eddy M. Rojas, and Brian Wiersema,  "Semi and Fully Immersive Technologies and Collaboration Suites for Design and Construction Research and Education", presented at the Construction Research Congress, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas, May 6-8, 2007

Dossick, Carrie Sturts, and Eddy M. Rojas, "Re-envisioning Construction Engineering and Management Research Through Strategic Partnerships", Joint International Conference on Computing and Decision Making in Civil and Building Engineering,Montreal, Canada, June 14-16, 2006

Rojas, Eddy M., and Carrie Sturts Dossick, "Re-envisioning Construction Engineering and Mangement Education Through Experiential Learning", 2006 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Chicago, IL, June 18-21, 2006

Dossick, Carrie Sturts; Makoto Sakagami, and Clark Pace, "Project Management and Collaboration Tools on the Internet - Where Are We After the Bubble?" 2nd Speciality Conference on Leadership and Management in Construction, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas, May 4-6, 2006.

Griffis, F.H. (Bud) and Carrie S. Sturts, "The Fully Integrated and Automated Project Process and Three-Dimensional Computer Models," Proceedings, ASCE Construction Congress 6, Kenneth P. Walsh (ed.), 2000


Other Publications

Dossick, Carrie Sturts and Fred A. Frederick, "Controlling Course-of-Construction Losses", Claims Magazine, The National Underwriter Company, Vol. 54, No. 3, March 2006

Sturts, Carrie S., and John C. Wolf, "Subcontractor Schedule Control Methods", Construction Claims Monthly, April 2004

Sturts, Carrie S., "Value-Bidding:  An Integrative Approach Utilizing Conjoint Analysis and Classical Bidding Theory," Ph.D. Dissertation, Columbia University, New York, New York, 2001.

Griffis, F.H. (Bud) and Carrie S. Sturts, "Three-Dimensional Computer Models and the Fully Integrated and Automated Project Process of the Management of Construction," Construction Industry Institute publication RR152-11, August 2000.

Rutgers University, NJIT, Columbia University (C. Sturts), Princeton University, The National Association of Regional Councils and the University of Cincinnati "Public Works Program, Performance Evaluation, Final Report,", Economic Development Administration, May 1997


Book Chapters

Griffis, F.H. (Bud) and Carrie S. Sturts, "Fully Integrated and Automated Project Process (FIAPP) for the Project Manager and Executive", Book Chapter from 4D CAD and Visualization in Construction: Developments and Applications, edited by Raja R. A. Issa, Ian Flood, William J. O'Brien. Exton, PA, Swets & Zeitlinger/A. A. Balkema, 2003

Sturts, Carrie S., "Appendix A:  Program, Project and Activity Planning, Putting it All Together," book chapter from Construction Planning for Engineering, by F.H. Griffis and John V. Farr, McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2000.


Invited Talks

2008: “Ramifications of Building Information Modeling: Technology and Collaboration in Commercial Construction Projects”, Colloquium on the Build Environment, College of Architecture and Urban Planning, May 8.

 

2008: “Building Information Modeling, A Report on Research” Mechanical Contractors Association of Western Washington Monthly Meeting Program, May 7.

2008: “3D, 4D and BIM”, Association of Builders and Contractors Monthly Meeting Program, April 23

2008: “Analyzing the Ramifications of New Communication Technologies for Collaboration in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction”, Research in Progress, 44th Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference, April 2-5, Auburn, AL

2007: “Building Information Modeling, State of the Practice”, Civil Engineering Graduate Research Seminar, Fall

2007: Construction Industry and Practice, Senior Process Design Course,  Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

2007: 3D/BIM in the Building and Transportation Sectors, Research in Progress, 43rd Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference, April 12-14, 2007, Flagstaff, AZ.

2007: Building Information Modeling: Technology, Collaboration, and Work Practices, Colloquium in the Built Environment, University of Washington, March 29, 2007, Seattle, WA

2007: Autopsy of a Builder's Risk Claim, PLRB/LIRB Claims Conference and Insurance Services Expo, March, 2007, Orlando, FL

2006: 4D Modeling and BIM, Absher Construction Workshop, May 19, 2006 Tukwila, Washington

2006: 3D Modeling, University Faculty Paper Presentations, ABC National Convention, March 17, 2006, Las Vegas, NV.

2006: The Creation and Use of 3D Models in Design and Construction, Colloquium on the Built Environment, School of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington

2005: A Day in the Life of An Engineer, 14th Annual Women in Science and Engineering Conference, WiSE (Women in Science and Engineering), University of Washington, Seattle, Washington

2005: 4D Scheduling, Professional Development Seminar, Society of American Military Engineers, Bremerton, Washington

2005: Construction Delay Claims in California, Lorman Seminar, San Jose, California

2005: A Primer on Scheduling, Guest Lecture, San Jose State, San Jose, California

2004: Builder's Risk: Controlling the Course of the Large Construction Loss, Property Loss Research Bureau Big Dog Large Loss Conference, Scottsdale, Arizona.

2004: The Art of Scheduling, Technical Presentation, Exponent, Oakland, California.

2003: Pricing and Contracting Strategies:  Value vs. Low Bid, American Society of Civil Engineers Younger Members Forum, Oakland, California.

2003: Course of Construction Workshop, AIG Technical Services National General Adjusters meeting, San Francisco, California.


Invited Panels

2008: Panelist: “BIM Automation & Human Issues – Skills for Collaborative Teambuilding” GSA Northwest/Artic Regional BIM Workshop ‘Becoming Increasingly Mainstream’ August 26-27, Seattle WA

2006: Ask an Engineer, American Society of Civil Engineers, University of Washington Student Chapter, Seattle, Washington.

2006: Engineer Panel, Holy Names Academy Career Day, Seattle, Washington

2005: A Day in the Life of An Engineer, Holy Names Academy Career Day, Seattle, Washington


Media Coverage

2006: Faculty Spotlight, "Carrie Sturts Dossick New Construction Management Professor Explores Emerging Technology" CAUPVIEWS, Spring 2006

2005: Profile by Debra K. Rubin: "Dancer Turned Engineering Educator Keeps Creative Juices Flowing" Engineering News Record, Vol. 255, No. 23, December 12, 2005.


Other Professional Activities

2008: Journal Paper Reviewer, Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering (CACIE) – An International Journal, Spring/Summer

2008: Judge panelist, AGC Build Washington Awards

2007-2008: Expert Witness, Delay and Disruption, Siemens Building Technology v St. John's Health Center and Fireman's Fund

2008: Session Moderator, International Proceedings of the 44th Annual Conference, Associated School of Construction, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, April 2-5

2008: ASC Board of Reviewers, International Proceedings of the 44th Annual Conference, Associated School of Construction, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, April 2-5

2008: Journal Paper Reviewer, Journal of Information Technology in Construction

2008: Journal Paper Reviewer, Special Issue Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering

2008: Crew lead, Women's Build, Habitat for Humanity, Snoqualmie Ridge, May

2007: Facilitator, ACSA/AIA Teachers Seminar at Cranbrook: "Integrated Practice & the Twenty-first Century Curriculum"

2007: Grant Review Panelist, Preliminary IGERT proposals, National Science Foundation

2007: Committee Member ASCE Construction Research Congress Organizing Committee

2007: Faculty Excellence Award for Excellence in Service to the Department, Department of Construction Management, College of Architecture and Urban Planning, May 16, 2007

2007: Committee Member ASCE Construction Research Congress Organizing Committee

2007: Technical Paper Reviewer, ASCE Construction Research Congress, 2007

2007: Technical Paper Reviewer, ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 2007

2007: Textbook Reviewer, Fundamentals of Building Construction, Materials and Methods by Allen and Iano, 5th Edition,

2007, 2006: Faculty Coach, ABC Student Competition

2006, 2005: Faculty Coach, Skanska Student Competition

2006-2007: Academic Committee Member, Construction Industry Institute, Academic Committee

2007 Undergraduate Admissions Committee

2006: Faculty Excellence Award for Excellence in Service to the Department, Department of Construction Management, College of Architecture and Urban Planning

2006-2007: Dual Degree Curriculum restructuring and Rome Program plan

2007: Organized and hosted Gehry Technology Lecture and Technical Workshop, January 25 – 28, 2007

2006: Search Committee Member for the Department of Architecture Chair

2006: Department of Construction Management, Hall of Fame Banquet Committee

2005: ACE Mentoring Career Night

2005 – 2006: NAWIC membership

          Built It, Seattle Science Center, event for elementary school kids

          Hosted February, 2006 Meeting at UW

2005 - 2006: University of Washington Liaison, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Younger Member Forum, Seattle, Washington

          University Advisory Committee member

          Seattle Aquarium Site Visit

          Popsicle Stick Bridge Contest

          Holy Names Academy Career Day

          Ask an Engineer Panel

2004 – Present: Student outreach, Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Seattle Post, Washington

           Technobowl

           Emerging Technology Professional Development Seminar

2004 -2005: Co-chair of Student Outreach Committee, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Younger Member Forum, Seattle, Washington

2002 – Present: Member, Construction Institute, American Society of Civil Engineers

2002 – 2003: Younger Member Vice President, Society of American Military Engineers (SAME), San Francisco Post, California

1998 – 2000: Team member, Construction Industry Institute, Three-Dimensional Models (3D models) and the Fully Integrated and Automated Project Process (FIAPP), (CII Research Team 152)

1997 – 1998: National Convention Committee, Society of American Military Engineers, New York Post, New York

1995 – Present: Active member, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

2006: Praxis Lecture Series Committee Member