Christi Banks

Christi Banks is a Lecturer in the Department of Construction Management at California State University, Fresno's Lyles College of Engineering. She serves as faculty advisor for the Bluebeam User Group (BUG) and Commercial Construction Team, guiding students to national competition wins. With over 30 years of combined academic and industry experience, she also owns Creative Planning Solutions, specializing in construction scheduling and dispute resolution.

Education

• M.Sc., Negotiation and Dispute Resolution, Creighton University School of Law (2016)
• Masters Coursework, Pastoral Ministries – Spirituality Emphasis, Santa Clara University (2004-2006)
• B.S., Construction Management, California State University Fresno (1993)

Research Expertise

Her research spans construction project controls, schedule development, claims mitigation, and alternative dispute resolution. She focuses on practical applications across public infrastructure, commercial projects, and training methodologies.

Awards

• Exceptional Service to Students Award (2021) for developing the Bluebeam User Group Speaker Series

Student Advising & Achievements

As faculty advisor, her teams earned:

• Bluebeam Standout BUG of the Year (2022)
• ABC National Building Team Awards: 2nd Place Overall, 2nd Place Project Management, 3rd Place Estimating (2023)