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Lyles College of Engineering

Manideep Tummalapudi

Assistant Professor

Construction Management | 559.278.4502 | Office: EE245B

manideep@csufresno.edu

Education

Ph.D., Department of Construction Management, Colorado State University, USA

M.S., Department of Civil Engineering and Construction, Bradley University, USA

B.Tech., Department of Civil Engineering, GITAM University, India

Courses Taught

CM 17S. Construction Materials & Basic Building Systems

CM 20. Construction Documents

CM230. Advanced Construction Operations

CM291T. Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC)

Dr. Manideep Tummalapudi, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Construction Management at California State University, Fresno. Mani holds an interdisciplinary Ph.D. degree in construction management and education sciences from Colorado State University, master’s degree in civil engineering from Bradley University, and bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from GITAM University, India. Before earning his doctorate, Mani worked in the construction industry in roles ranging from construction intern to project manager for more than a dozen construction projects – in the US and India. He provides consulting services to various construction firms in the areas of sustainability, learning and development, and workforce development.

Dr. Tummalapudi’s research focuses on construction finance, transportation construction, construction workforce development, construction education, and emerging technologies in construction. Further, Dr. Tummalapudi is currently exploring the use of artificial intelligence for various applications in the construction industry.
Construction Finance
Construction Workforce Development
Emerging Technologies in Construction
Construction Education

Achievements

  • Construction Management Association of America Northern California Chapter Academic Excellence Award; 2025
  • Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Teaching Award (Region 7); April 2025
  • First Place - Best Research Poster Award, 101st Annual Transportation Research Board Conference; 2022
  • Outstanding Construction Management Graduate Student Award, Colorado State University; 2022
  • Outstanding Young Professional Award, American Society of Civil Engineers - Construction Institute; 2021
  • People's Choice Award, Colorado State University Research Demo Day; 2021
  • National Scholarship Award, Construction Management Association of America; 2020
  • Youth Delegate at the United Nations Youth Assembly; 2019

Publications

Peer-Reviewed Journals

  • Malla, V., Tummalapudi, M., & Delhi, V. S. K. (2026). Determining Interconnectedness of Enablers to Interface Management on Large Construction Projects. Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, 18(1), 04525088. https://doi.org/10.1061/JLADAH.LADR-1364
  • Malla, V., Tummalapudi, M., & Delhi, V. S. K. (2024). Perceptions of Built-Environment Professionals on Using ISO 19650 Standards for Information Management. Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, 16(1), 04523045. https://doi.org/10.1061/JLADAH.LADR-10
  • Tummalapudi, M., Harper, C. M., Elliott, J., Tran, D., & Hoyne, D., (2023). Recruitment and Retention of Transportation Construction Inspection Staff. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board. (Under review)
  • Suruboyina, D., Tummalapudi, M., Harper, C. M., & Elliott, J., (2023). Responsibilities and Technical Competencies for Transportation Infrastructure Construction Inspection. Journal of Civil Engineering and Construction (Under review)
  • Tummalapudi M, Harper C, Taylor TRB, Waddle S, Catchings R., (2022) Causes, Implications, and Strategies for Project Closeout Delays in Highway Construction. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board. April 2022. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F03611981221087229
  • Tummalapudi, M., Killingsworth, J., Harper, C. M., and Mehany, M.H., (2021). " U.S. Construction Industry Managerial Strategies for Economic Recession and Recovery – A Delphi Study,” ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering & Management, 147(11), 04021146, https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.000217
  • Tummalapudi M. and Vasudeva Rao R. (2012). “Performance of Rice Husk Ash Concrete at Elevated Temperatures,” International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering, ISSN 0974-5904, Vol 05, No. 03 (01), pp 630-643.


Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings

  • Tummalapudi, M., Hosseini, R., Wu, W., & Hyatt, B. (2025, December). Artificial Intelligence and the Future Construction Workforce: A Qualitative Study of Emerging Skill Demands. In Proceedings of Smart and Sustainable Built Environment Conference Series (pp. 262-270).
  • Erelli, S., Tummalapudi, M., Wu, W., Luo, V., & Adhikari, S. (2025). Adoption of Emerging Technologies in the US Construction Industry: A Focus on UASs and AI. Proceedings of Associated Schools of Con, 6, 461-471.
  • Mohamed, M., Tummalapudi, M., Elliott, J., Harper, C., & Tran, D. (2025). Transportation Construction Inspector Education, Training and Certification: A Comparison of State Transportation Agencies and 3rd Party Consulting Firms. Proceedings of Associated Schools of Con, 6, 181-191.
  • Hosseini, M. R., Tummalapudi, M., Wu, W., Hyatt, B. A., & Francis, V. (2025). Competency Framework for AI in Construction: Shaping Learning Outcomes for the Next Generation. Proceedings of Associated Schools of Con, 6, 472-481.
  • Gomes, M., Luo, Y., & Tummalapudi, M. (2025). Integrating Flood-Resistant Design and Construction Strategies in Sustainable Homes in the Central Valley: Effective Approaches for New and Existing Structures. Proceedings of 2025 CIB World Building Congress.
  • Tummalapudi, M., Harper, C. M., & Elliott, J. (2024). Technical Competencies for Transportation Construction Inspection Workforce Development. In Construction Research Congress 2024(pp. 149-158).
  • Killingsworth, J., Ogden, M., Besiktepe, D., & Tummalapudi, M. (2024). A Career Trajectory Model: Communication Skills for Construction Management. EPiC Series in Built Environment, 5, 721-729.
  • Tomori, M., Ogunseiju, O., Tummalapudi, M., & Bangaru, S. (2024). Towards Personalized Learning Environments: Using Machine Learning to Predict Students' Learning Preferences in a Mixed Reality Environment. In 2024 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE) (pp. 1-9). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE61694.2024.10893418
  • Killingsworth, J., Besiktepe, D., & Tummalapudi, M. (2023). Open-Resource Examination: Merits of an Alternate Approach to Student Assessment. Proceedings of 59th Annual Associated Schools, 4, 223-233.
  • Tummalapudi, M., Doke, N., Gunderson, D., & Malla, V. (2023). Why are tradeswomen leaving the construction industry: An Exploratory Study. Proceedings of 59th Annual Associated Schools, 4, 444-452.
  • Gunderson, D.E., Tummalapudi, M., Doke, N., & Malla, V. (2023). Factors Contributing to Success: Self-Performing Framing and Drywall Scopes on a Construction Project. Construction in the 21st Century 13th Annual International Conference. Arnhem, Netherlands.
  • Prakash, S. V., Clevenger, C., & Tummalapudi, M. (2022). Unmanned Aerial Systems in the US Construction Industry: Exploratory Study on Current State of Practice. EPiC Series in Built Environment, 3, 479-487.
  • Tummalapudi, M., Burgoon, J., Besiktepe, D.K., & Killingsworth, J. (2022). Impacts of Covid-19 on the U.S. Construction Industry. International Project and Construction Management Conference. Istanbul, Turkey.
  • Tummalapudi, M., Harper, C. M., & Killingsworth, J. (2022). Exploratory Study on Applications, Benefits and Challenges of Data Analytics in Construction. Construction Research Congress 2022: American Society of Civil Engineers. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784483961.010
  • Tummalapudi, M., Killingsworth, J., & Harper, C. M. (2020). Evaluation of Construction Surety Bonding Criterion for Changing Economic Conditions. In Construction Research Congress 2020: Project Management and Controls, Materials, and Contracts (pp. 535-544): American Society of Civil Engineers. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784482889.056
  • Tummalapudi, M., Harper, C. M., & Killingsworth, J. (2020). Construction Surety Bonding Criteria: The US Perspective. EPiC Series in Built Environment, 1, 338-346.
  • Kim, S., S. Kim, H. Seo, and Tummalapudi, M. (2017). Investigation of small-scale CAES (compressed air energy storage) pile as a foundation system. ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication 280, 103-112, Geotechnical Frontiers 2017, Orlando, FL, USA https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784480472.011

Peer-Reviewed Research Reports

  • Tummalapudi, M. and Timilsena, PR. (2025). Inspection Technologies for Construction and Maintenance of Highway Infrastructure – Review and Analysis [Research Brief], Mineta Transportation Institute. 2025
  • Harper, C. M., Elliott, J., Goodrum, P., & Tummalapudi, M., (2023). Training and Certification of Construction Inspectors for Transportation Infrastructure. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/26879
  • Harper, C. M., Parajuli, M., Tummalapudi, M., Taylor, T. R., Waddle, S., & Catchings, R., National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (2021). NCHRP Synthesis Report (570). Practices for Closing Out Highway Projects from Substantial Completion to Final Payment. Peer-Reviewed and Approved by the National Academy of Sciences. http://dx.doi.org/10.17226/26304

Selected Grants

  • Tummalapudi, M. (Principal Investigator). Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence for Personalized Learning in Sustainable Construction Education. National Science Foundation, $260,000 (Awarded);2025
  • Tummalapudi, M. (Principal Investigator). Curriculum Innovation for Residential Construction Management Education. National Association of Home Builder Homebuilding Education Leadership Program (HELP) Grant, $50,000 (Awarded); 2025
  • Tummalapudi, M. (Principal Investigator). Advancing Clean Mobility: Preparing Transit Agencies for the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Workforce. Senate Bill 1 Grants of State of California, $75,000 (Awarded); 2025
  • Tummalapudi, M. (Co-Principal Investigator). NCHRP 23-39: A Guide to Developing Construction Inspector Career Path Programs, $50,000 CSU Fresno Sub Award (PI: Colorado State University, Total Project Award: $350,000) (Awarded)
  • Tummalapudi, M. (Principal Investigator). Strategic Approaches for Effective Implementation of Inspection Technologies for Construction and Maintenance of Bridges. Fresno State Transportation Institute (Awarded).
  • Tummalapudi, M. (Principal Investigator). Early Building of Architectural & Construction Management Professionals as STEM Career Options. California Construction Employers Association (Awarded).
  • Tummalapudi, M. (Principal Investigator). Open resource exam model integrating collaborative and problem-based learning in construction education. Associated Schools of Construction Region 6 & 7 Research Program (Awarded).
  • Tummalapudi, M. (Co-Principal Investigator). Analysis of a Case Study to incorporate diversity on a construction job site. Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Education & Research Foundation (AGCERF) (Awarded). PI: Maria Calahorra-Jimenez; Co-PI: Sagata Bhawani; Industry Advisor: Jorge Quezada.
  • Tummalapudi, M. (Principal Investigator). Cash Flow Management: Benchmarking Project Performance in Construction. Institute of Management Accounting (IMA) (Awarded). Co-PI: John Killingsworth
  • Tummalapudi, M. (Research Assistant). NCHRP 20-06/Topic 25-06: Legal Issues and Strategies for Best-Value Procurement for Highway Construction. PI: Christofer M Harper
  • Tummalapudi, M. (Research Assistant). NCHRP 23-05: Guidance for Training and Certification of Construction Inspectors for Transportation Infrastructure. PI: Christofer M Harper
  • Tummalapudi, M. (Research Assistant). NCHRP Synthesis 20-05/Topic 51-17: Practices for Closing Out Highway Projects from Substantial Completion to Final Payment. PI: Christofer M Harper
  • Tummalapudi, M. (Research Assistant). NCHRP Synthesis 20-05/Topic 49-02: Emerging Technologies for Construction Delivery. PI: Christofer M Harper

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