Brad Benhart

Brad Benhart is a Professor of Practice and Director of Industrial Partnership at the Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University, with over 30 years of construction industry experience. He joined Purdue in 2009 to advance construction education, leveraging expertise in construction supervision, healthcare construction, scheduling, project controls, and strategic planning.

His educational background includes:

• Master of Science in Project Management, Northwestern University
• Bachelor of Science in Building Construction Technology, Purdue University
• Master of Business Administration in Operation Management, Purdue University

Benhart's research centers on practical construction management challenges, emphasizing project controls and risk mitigation systems. His work spans delivery methods and contracts, commercial contractor training programs, construction staffing structures, executive strategic planning, pre-construction logistics, business development, project team configuration, and healthcare construction scheduling. He bridges industry practice with academic instruction to address real-world construction complexities.

His notable achievements include:

• International Outstanding Educator Award from Associated Schools of Construction International
• AGC Outstanding Educator (2014)
• Charles B. Murphy Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching (2012)
• Purdue University Scholarship of Engagement Fellow (2018)
• A.A.C.E.I. Midwest Project of the Year Award (2009) for risk-reduction project controls

As an active industry educator, Benhart has trained numerous construction professionals throughout his career, serving as adjunct faculty at Northwestern University while maintaining executive roles at Pepper Construction Company. His dual industry-academic perspective drives curriculum development and industry partnerships through his directorship, though specific grant details remain unreported in available sources.