Civil and Architectural Engineering

College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

• 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:

• Introduction to Construction Management

• Plan Reading & Estimating

• Leadership 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.

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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.

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. 

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.

2021. Francois Jacobs, Ph.D., Renxiang Lu, Ph.D, “Case Study: Construction Management Program Supports Construction Workforce Training”. Associated Schools of Construction Region Nine Conference. Reno Nevada – via Zoom. 

2021. Francois Jacobs, Ph.D., Renxiang Lu, Ph.D, Adhikari. S Ph.D., “Analysis of Construction Study Abroad Programs Viewed from a Global Perspective”. Associated Schools of Construction Annual International Conference. California State University Chico – Via Zoom.

2018. Jacobs, F., Engler, R. (Invited Speaker). “Powering the Globe with CTE” Colorado Association of Career and Technical Education (CACTE). Breckenridge, Colorado.

2015. Francois Jacobs, Ph.D., Phil Martinez, MBA. “E-Portfolio Assessment Reporting and  Improving the Learning Environment.” Global Conference on Teaching and Learning With Technology. Singapore.

2014. Jacobs, F., (Invited Speaker) “Reflection on New Construction Management Program” National Association of Homebuilders Conference (NAHB). Las Vegas, Nevada.

2014. Jacobs, F. (Invited Speaker). “Integrated Course Assessment.” International Conference of Arts & Science. Munich, Germany.

2013. Jacobs, F. (Invited Speaker). “The Need for Mentorship in the Construction Industry.” Riverside Building Industry Association Board of Directors Meeting. Corona, California.

2013. Francois Jacobs Ph.D. “Teaching Construction Management in the Virtual Classroom.” Associated Schools of Construction Conference. April 2013. Washington DC, Pennsylvania.

2012. Jacobs, F. (Keynote Speaker). “Integrated Construction Training in Wyoming.” Wyoming Contractors Association. Cheyenne, Wyoming.

2012. Francois Jacobs Ph.D. “Integrated Course Assessment.” International Conference of Arts & Science Conference. Munich, Germany.

2012. Jacobs, F. (Invited Speaker). Westwood College. Construction Management Curriculum Platform. Upland, California.

2011. Jacobs, F. (Invited Speaker). “Mere Christianity.” Exchange Student Group. Oxford, England. 

2011. Francois Jacobs Ph.D. “Analysis of Lean Construction Research.” Associated Schools of Construction Conference. April 2011. Omaha, Nebraska.

2010. Jacobs, F. (Keynote Speaker). “The Future of Collegian Education in the Insurance Restoration Industry.” April 2010. Vancouver, Washington.

2010. Francois Jacobs IMBA, Farook Hamzeh Ph.D. “Open Forum as an Active Learning Method for Teaching Lean in Construction Schools.” Lean Educator Conference. May 2010. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Daytona Beach. 

2010. Francois Jacobs IMBA. “International Management Models & Lessons for Education Leaders.” International Educator Conference. April 2010. Beaver Creek, Colorado.             

2010. Francois Jacobs IMBA. “Assessment of Lean Construction Research Schemas and its Relationship to the Toyota Production System Framework.” Associated Schools of Construction Conference. April 2010. Boston, Massachusetts.