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David Evans serves as Associate Director for Building and Construction Management at the University of the West of England, holding a Senior Lecturer position within the Department of Architecture and the Built Environment (Faculty of Environment and Technology). With over 15 years at UWE since joining in 2008 and extensive prior industry experience, he oversees the Building Surveying and Construction Project Management subject area, leveraging his background in residential and commercial construction surveying and management.
His educational qualifications include a BSc (Hons), PG Cert Ed, and professional accreditations: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB), Chartered Builder (C.Build E), and Member of the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (MCABE).
Research focuses on practical applications in refurbishment defect analysis, Building Regulations, BIM in Facilities Management, fire safety, and robotics in construction. He pioneers innovative teaching techniques for neurodiverse adaptation, sustainable refurbishment, and mental health in construction, bridging academic theory with industry practice through project-led learning and technology integration. His work emphasizes real-world problem-solving in the built environment sector.
Recent publications analyze barriers to intelligent asset data adoption in BIM and develop project-based teaching methodologies, demonstrating consistent trends toward digital transformation in construction management and pedagogical innovation in built environment education. These contributions address critical industry challenges in technology implementation and educational effectiveness.
- Teacher of the Year 2015
While specific student supervision records aren't detailed, his leadership role involves curriculum development and teaching across CAD, refurbishment, project management, and fire safety. His industry background enriches practical learning experiences, though formal research grants aren't documented. Evans collaborates with industry partners on construction challenges but no dedicated research labs or teams are specified in available information.
