Tariq Abdelhamid

Tariq Abdelhamid is an Associate Professor in Construction Management at the School of Planning, Design and Construction, Michigan State University. He teaches courses in Lean Construction, Project Scheduling, Construction Operations Simulation, and Construction Ergonomics, bringing industry experience from his previous role as Construction Project Scheduler/Manager at Ford Motor Company.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Alexandria University, Egypt
• Master of Industrial and Operations Engineering from University of Michigan
• Master of Construction Engineering and Management from University of Michigan
• PhD in Civil Engineering-Construction Engineering and Management from University of Michigan

Professor Abdelhamid specializes in Lean Construction methodology, having been trained by Greg Howell and Glenn Ballard (founders of the Lean Construction Institute). His research spans lean enterprise, resilience engineering, crew choreography, construction safety, ergonomics, and addressing skilled labor shortages. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in construction project delivery.

As chairperson of the LCI Academic Forum since 2002 and editor of the Lean Construction Journal since 2003, Abdelhamid has significantly shaped lean construction education. He served on the first AGC Lean Construction Steering Committee and developed curriculum for the Associated General Contractors of America's Lean Construction Education Program.

Current Engagements:

• Advising MSU Residential and Hospitality Services on Integrated Program Organization initiative
• Providing Lean/IPD coaching for campus facilities
• Consulting with ReAlignment Group, Enovio Consulting, and Gemba Kaizen Consulting
• Contributing to Construction Industry Research and Education Center (CIREC)
• Leading the Lean Construction Lighthouse initiative

His professional trajectory demonstrates consistent integration of academic research with industry practice, focusing on improving construction processes through human-centered lean methodologies while addressing productivity and safety challenges.