A researcher and an industry professional whose work focuses on construction engineering and management, especially in the area of productivity and performance, energy, artificial intelligence, automation and technology, digitalization, data analytics, decision support systems, and simulation modeling. He has a demonstrated history of research in industrial construction, as well as working experience in the design and construction of industrial plants and infrastructures (e.g., oil and gas, petrochemical plants, power plants, steel and aluminum, mining airports, hospitals, fire stations, water treatment plants, and governmental and residential buildings). His research focuses on promoting academia-industry collaborations in North America especially in the province of British Columbia.