Christine Fiori
Director of Professional & Academic Outreach
Myers-Lawson School of Construction
Virginia Tech
330B Bishop-Favrao Hall
Blacksburg, VA 24061
540-239-3389
E-mail
Education
1997, PhD, Civil Engineering, Drexel University
1996, MS, Engineering Geology, Drexel University
1994, MS, Civil Engineering, Drexel University
1992, BS, Civil Engineering, Drexel University
Experience
January 2002-December 2006,Assistant Professor,Del E. Webb School of Construction, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
August 1998-December 2001,Assistant Professor,Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering , U.S. Air Force Academy, CO
August 1997-July 1998,Deputy Chief of Housing and Military Construction Design, 95th Civil Engineering Group, Edward’s Air Force Base, CA
April 1991-July 1997, Project Engineer,Integrated Environmental/Project Services, Lafayatte Hill, PA
Biography
Dr. Christine Fiori brings a varied background of leadership and service to the Myers-Lawson School of Construction. She received her PhD in Civil Engineering from Drexel University in 1997, served as a Civil Engineering officer in the United States Air Force and was a faculty member in the Del E. Webb School of Construction at Arizona State University. She joined the Myers-Lawson School of Construction faculty in 2007 and serves as the Assistant Director for Undergraduate Programs, Industry Relations and Outreach. She has served in several leadership and mentorship roles throughout her academic and professional careers. She has conducted educational development programs for professional societies, contractor associations and university groups to include the Arizona Chapters of the Associated General Contractors and the American Subcontractors Association.
Achievements and Awards
2008 Virginia Tech College of Architecture and Urban Studies Excellence in Outreach Award
2006 Arizona State University Commission on the Status of Women in the University Award
2005 Associated Schools of Construction National Teaching Award
2005 Ira Fulton School of Engineering Outstanding Faculty Member Award
2002-2003 Student Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America Outstanding Service as a Faculty Advisor award.
2000 American Society of Civil Engineers Certificate of Commendation for Outstanding Service as a Faculty Advisor to the Student Chapter of the United States Air Force Academy
Research Interests
Construction in developing countries, geotechnical engineering, construction workforce issues, construction education, construction safety.
Current Projects
2008 Associated General Contractors of America W.A. Klinger research award, "Construction Industry Recruitment and Retention:Defining the Needs of Today, Mapping the Priorities for the Future."
2008 Kevin P. Granata OSH Pilot Program:INNOVATIVE, INTERACTIVE FALL PROTECTION
Selected Publications
Haselbach, L., and Fiori, C., (2005) "Construction and the Environment: Research Foci for a Sustainable Future" Journal of Green Building, Volume 1, Number 1, November, 2005, pages 1-11.
Fiori, C., Knutson, K., (2006) “Highlighting Workforce Issues in the Classroom: The Impact of Race, Gender, and Culture in the Construction Industry,†ASCE and CIB 2nd Specialty Conference on Leadership and Management Issues in Construction and Engineering, Grand Bahamas Island, Bahamas.
Fiori, C., Brown, G., Sadowski, K., (2006) “What are the Best Practices for Skilled Labor Recruitment and Retention? It Depends Upon Whom You Ask,†ASCE and CIB 2nd Specialty Conference on Leadership and Management Issues in Construction and Engineering, Grand Bahamas Island, Bahamas.
Fiori, C. and Kovaka, M., (2005) “Defining Megaprojects: Learning from Construction at the Edge of Experience†2005 American Society of Civil Engineers Construction Research Congress, April 5-7, San Diego, California. 40754-7591.pdf
Fiori, C., and Schexnayder, C., (March 24-27, 2004). “Estimating Practices of State Department’s of Transportation – On the Right Track or Heading for Disaster?†2004 American Society of Civil Engineers Construction Research Congress Specialty Conference on Leadership and Management Issues in Construction, Hilton Head, South Carolina, pages 110-119.
Schexnayder, C., Fiori, C., and Weber, S., (June, 2003). “Project Cost Estimating a Synthesis of Highway Practice, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Standing Committee on Highways.
Courses Currently Taught
BC-2044 Building Materials
CNST-5984 Topics and Methods in Construction Research
CNST-4984 Sustainable Construction in Developing Countries
BC-4984 Geotechnical Applications in Construction
Courses Previously Taught
Mega-Projects and Their Impact on Society
Race, Gender and Class in the Construction Workforce
Soil Mechanics
Foundation Engineering Design
Heavy/Civil Construction Project Management
Construction Safety
Biological Aspects of Construction
Engineering Statics
Mechanics of Materials
Introduction to Hydraulics
Introduction to Environmental Engineering
Engineering Economics
Introduction to Transportation Engineering