Lyles College of Engineering

Molly Smith

Lecturer

Construction Management

mlsmith@csufresno.edu

Education

  • Masters of Science in Construction Management, California State University, Fresno (2022)
  • Bachelor of Architecture – California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (2000)
  • Architecture Program & Honors Program Completion - Fresno City College, Fresno, California (1994 - 96)

Courses Taught

  • ARCH 1 / CM 1 - Construction Management Orientation I: FA 2020, FA 2022, FA 2023
  • ARCH 2 / CM 2 - Construction Management Orientation II: FA 2023
  • ARCH 131 / CM 131 - Advanced Architectural Graphics: FA 2022, FA 2023
  • ARCH 138 - Advanced Architectural Design Project: FA 2023
  •  ARCH 180A / CM 180A - Construction Management Capstone 1: FA 2019, SP 2019, SU 2021, FA 2022, SUM 2023, FA 2023, SUM 2023, FA 2023
  • CM 5 - Analysis of Construction Materials: SP 2019
  • CM 7S - Construction Materials & Basic Building Systems: FA 2018, SP 2019, FA 2019, SP 2020, FA 2020, FA 2021
  • CM 15 - Construction Management Software & Safety: FA 2018, SP 2019, FA 2019, SP 2020, FA 2020, SU 2020
  • CM 18 - Construction Graphics: SP 2021, SP 2022, FA 2022
  • CM 98 - Construction Management Competition: FA 2020, FA 2021
  • CM 120 - Construction Safety Management: FA 2021, SP 2023
  • CM 134 - Architectural Design Problems: SP 2021
  • CM 144 - Construction Site Planning & Development: FA 2018, FA 2019, FA 2020, FA 2021, SP 2023
  • CM 160 - Plumbing Systems: FA 2018, FA 2019, FA 2020
  • CM 162 - Mechanical Systems: SP 2019, SP 2020, SP 2021, SP 2022, SP 2023
  • CM 170 - Construction Project Controls: FA 2020, SP 2021
  • CM 180B - Construction Management Capstone 2: FA 2019, SP 2019, SP 2020, SU 2020, SP 2022, SP 2023, SUM 2023, SP 2023, SUM 2023
  • CM 190 - Independent Study: FA 2018, SP 2020, FA 2021, SP 2022, SP 2023
  • CM 193I - Internship/Work Experience: FA 2019, SP 2020, FA 2020, SP 2021, FA 2021, FA 2022, FA 2023
  • OSHA 30 for Construction Industry: SP 2021, FA 2022, SP 2023
Residential Affordability & Inclusion
  • Tiny Homes Inclusion in Residential Production Home Development
  • Virtual Reality Applications in Residential Preconstruction
  • Historic Preservation Adaptations for Housing Shortages
  • Lean Construction Applications in Residential Customized Production Housing Development
  • Integration of Detached Accessory Dwelling Units in Existing Neighborhoods

Increasing diversity in the construction industry
  • Increasing awareness of AEC industry within K-12 schools
    ■ Providing interactive summer experience camps to build awareness

Hands-on Applications for Construction and Architecture Post-Secondary Education

Increasing diverse Safety Management Culture in A/E/C
  • In Residential Construction
  • Improving and building safety in construction companies
  • Integrating safety into architectural design
Grants/Funded Research

2022 Construction Employers’ Association: University Grant Program awarded $32,500 to fund an Early Building of Architectural & Construction Management Professionals as STEM Career Options through an Enrichment Summer Program for Junior High & High School Students co-investigator with Dr. Manideep Tummalapudi.

2020 Gazarian Real Estate Summer Research Grant, Craig School of Business, California State University, Fresno, $6,000 to support Longevity for the Tiny Home Phenomenon research project, Dr. Wei Wu and Prof. Michele Randel.

Conferences/Presentations

2023 Presenter, Professor Panel on College STEM Paths. Annual event sponsored by the California Virtual Academies: Online Public School system. California State University, Fresno’s Lyles College of Engineering provides a panel of professors to discuss research opportunities in their field along with discussion of career paths and preparing for STEM-related college programs.

2023 Panelist, Ask an Architect. Interactive segment for architectural studies students from Fresno State, Fresno City College, and College of the Sequoias during an American Institute of Architects student design challenge and celebration of newly licensed architects. Opportunity to provide clarity, encouragement, and mentorship between architects and students.

2023 Presenter, What is Architectural Studies? And What is Construction Management? Provided an overview of the BSAS, BSCM, and MSCM programs to entry-level students in Civil Engineering course (CE 65) including opportunities for a CM minor and to help educate students on other STEM career paths. Part of the LCOE Student Success Initiative process.

2022 Presenter, What is Architectural Studies? And What is Construction Management? Provided an overview of the BSAS, BSCM and MSCM programs to entry-level students in three entry-level engineering courses (including civil, computer, electrical, geomatical, and mechanical) including opportunities for a CM minor and to help educate students on other STEM career paths. Part of the LCOE Student Success Initiative process.

2022 Presenter, Discussion of Tiny Home Inclusion as a Concentric Diversification Strategy in Production Home Building to Address Housing Crisis. 6th Annual Residential Building Design & Construction Conference: Pennsylvania Housing Research Center. State College, Pennsylvania, USA.

2022 Presenter, Professor Panel on College STEM Paths. Sponsored by the California Virtual Academies: Online Public School system. California State University, Fresno’s Lyles College of Engineering provides a panel of professors to discuss research opportunities in their field along with discussion of career paths and preparing for STEM-related college programs.

2021 Panelist, What Comes First: Teach How To Design? OR Teach How To Build? Can you do one without the other? The live internet broadcast on Dave Cooper Live on July 19, 2021, recording is available via Youtube.

2021 Panelist/Presenter, Workforce Development Champions Webinar, hosted by the National Association of Home Builders, live February 1, 2021.

2019 Presented, Longevity for the Tiny Home Phenomenon, National Association of Home Builders, 2019 Mid-Year Meeting for Student Chapter Advisory Board, Washington D.C., USA.

Publications/Media

2023 Interviewed for Women in History Month by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), by Dianne Slatterly, “Construction Management Faculty Inspire Women to Join the Industry.” Published on the NAHB website: https://www.nahb.org/cm-faculty-inspire-women-to-join-the-industry

2022 Smith, M. LM., Wu, W., Luo, Y., and Randel, M. (2022). Discussion of Tiny Home Inclusion as a Concentric Diversification Strategy in Production Home Building to Address Housing Crisis. 6th Annual Residential Building Design & Construction Conference: Pennsylvania Housing Research Center. State College, Pennsylvania, USA.

2022 Interviewed for the Fresno Bee article by Gregory Weaver, “Fresno Unified schools didn’t install top quality air filters amid COVID,” regarding health and air quality concerns during COVID for K-12 schools, 2 February 2022.