Bryan Hubbard, Ph.D., P.E.

Professor

Contact Info

765-494-2452

LAMB 4234

West Lafayette

Bryan Hubbard is a Professor at �鶹��Ʒ where he teaches courses in estimating, design construction integration and industrial construction in the School of Construction Management Technology. Bryan has been at Purdue for the last 20 years, focusing his time and efforts to recruit and develop young adults for careers in all areas of the construction industry. He has taught nineteen unique courses in construction addressing a wide range of the construction curriculum. Bryan’s research interests include workforce development, construction supply chain management, modularization, construction safety, sustainability and industrial construction. He has held multiple leadership positions at Purdue including Head of the School of Construction Management Technology from 2013 to 2016; in this role Bryan led a curriculum transformation to incorporate real world construction projects throughout the undergraduate program. Bryan also oversaw the creation of the Design Construction Integration degree; this degree focuses on interdisciplinary studies across all areas of the built environment. Prior to coming to Purdue, Bryan worked in industry as an engineer supporting the construction of large industrial systems; much of his work was in the power sector, and his design and construction experience spans the United States and Europe. Bryan was the lead inventor in the development of a new processes for water reclamation, water purification, and enhanced performance in industrial cooling systems and holds three patents in this area. Bryan received his Ph.D. in civil engineering from Texas A&M University and his master's (MSE) and bachelor's (BSME) degrees from �鶹��Ʒ. Bryan is licensed as a professional engineer in the State of Indiana.

Research Interests

UAS/Drone use in construction
Sustainability and energy efficiency
Design Construction Integration

Education History

Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering, Texas A& M University, College Station, Texas.
Master of Science in Engineering, �鶹��Ʒ, West Lafayette, Indiana.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, �鶹��Ʒ, West Lafayette, Indiana.

Publications and Presentations

Journals

Yang, F., Akanbi, T., Chong, O. W., Zhang, J., Debs, L., Chen, Y., & Hubbard, B. J. (2024). Project-Based Introduction to Computing in Construction Management Curriculum: A Case Study. Journal of Civil Engineering Education, 150(1).
Amarkhil, Q., Elwakil, E., Hubbard, B., & Byrd, V. L. (2023). A framework to standardize causes of construction delay. International Journal of Construction Management, 23(11), 1791-1804.
Debs, L. & Hubbard, B. (2023). Gathering and disseminating lessons learned in construction companies to support knowledge management. Construction Economics and Buildings.
Hubbard, S. Baxmeyer, A. & Hubbard, B. (2021). Case Study of an Automated Mower to Support Airport Sustainability. Sustainability, 13, 8867.
Hubbard, B. & Hubbard, S. (2021). Utilization of UAS Data By Transportation Agencies: Building On The Experience Of Construction Contractors, International Journal of Construction Management, Pages 1-13.
Hubbard, S. & Hubbard, B. (2020). A Method for Selecting Strategic Deployment Opportunities for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for Transportation Agencies. Drones, 4(3), 29.
Hubbard, B., & Hubbard, S. (2020). Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for Bridge Inspection Safety. Drones, 4(3), 40.
Amarkhil†, Q., Elwakil, E. & Hubbard, B. (2020). A Meta-Analysis of Critical Causes of Project Delay Using Spearman’s Rank and Relative Importance Index Integrated Approach. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering.
Hubbard, S. M., & Hubbard, B. J. (2019). A Review of Sustainability Metrics for the Construction and Operation of Airport and Roadway Infrastructure. Frontiers of Engineering Management, 1-20.
Rahman, A., Bridge, A., Rowlingson, S., Hubbard, B., & Xia, B. (2018) Multinational contracting and the eclectic paradigm of internationalization, Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(11), 1418-1435.
Hubbard, B., Huang, Q., Caskey, P., & Wang, Y. (2013) Safety awareness educational topics for the construction of power transmission systems with smart grid technologies, Australasian Journal of Construction Economics and Building, 13 (3) 114-127.
Zhao, Z., Zhang, S. Hubbard, B., & Zhao, X., (2013). The Emergence of the Solar Photovoltaic Power Industry in China. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, vol. 21, issue C, pages 229-236.
Hubbard, B. & Middaugh, B. (2013). Leveraging Bluetooth Consumer Electronics as Proximity Sensors to Construction Hazards. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 9:117–131, 2013.
Middaugh, B., Hubbard, B., Zimmerman, N., & McGlothlin, J.D., (2011). Evaluation of Cut-Off Saw Exposure Control Methods for Respirable Dust and Crystalline Silica in Roadway Construction. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene Vol 9, 157-165.
Hubbard, B.J. & Hubbard S.L. (2011). Opportunities for Recruiting and Training Construction Workers in the Transportation Sector. Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Vol 5, Number 7, pp. 15-23.
Rapp, R. R., Lew, J., & Hubbard, B.J. (2010). Some Observations and Lessons Learned: Katrina, Wilma, and Iraq, Project Perpectives, The Annual Publication of International Project Management Association, Vol 33, pp. 16-21.
Hubbard, B.J., & Hubbard, S.M. (2009). Activities to Enhance Civil Engineering Recruitment and Coordination with Industry. Transportation Research Record, No. 2109, pp. 22-30.
McGlothlin, J.D., Hubbard, B.J., Aghazadeh, F., & Hubbard, S.M. (2009). Case Study: Safety Training Issues for Hispanic Construction Workers. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, Vol. 6 Issue 9 pp. D1-D6.
Hubbard, B.H., McGlothlin, J.D., & Hubbard, S.M. (2009). Case Study: Safety Training Issues for Student Interns. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, Vol. 6 Issue 8 pp.D45-D50.

Patents

Hubbard, B., "Evaporative Cooling Systems and Methods Therefor.", U.S. Patent Application No. 16/662,673, Pending, Published May 21, 2020.
Hubbard et al, U.S. Patent 6,663,694 Air-to-Air Atmospheric Heat Exchanger for Condensing Cooling Tower Effluent. Awarded December 16, 2003.
Hubbard et al, U.S. Patent 6,663,087 Air-to-Air Atmospheric Heat Exchanger for Condensing Cooling Tower Effluent. Awarded December 16, 2003.

Book Chapters

Hubbard, B. & Hubbard, S. (2018). Chapter. Stakeholder Transformation in OSM Infrastructure Construction. Goulding, J. & Rahimian, F. (Eds.) Offsite Production and Manufacturing for Innovative Construction: People, Process and Technology (ISBN 978-1-138-55071-1), Routledge, Taylor & Francis.
Hubbard, B. (2015) Chapter 8. Cranes and Hoisting Equipment. Rapp, R. & Benhart, B. (Eds.) (2015) Construction Site Planning and Logistical Operations Site-Focused Management for Builders. �鶹��Ʒ Press.

Peer Reviewed Proceedings and Presentations

Hubbard, S., Sobieralski, J., & Hubbard, B. (2023). Post-Pandemic Workforce Issues in the Construction and Transportation Workforce. CIB W099 & W123 Annual International Conference: Digital Transformation of Health and Safety in Construction. Porto, Portugal.
Hubbard, B, & Debs, L. (2022). Development of an introductory course in design phase management for constructors. 2022 CIB World Building Congress. Melbourne, Australia: June 27-30, 2022. CIB.
Debs, L., Hubbard, B., & Zimpfer, M. (2022). Teaching of emerging technology in construction education. 2022 CIB World Building Congress. Melbourne, Australia: June 27-30, 2022. CIB.
Hubbard, B. J., & Hubbard, S. (2022) Best Practices for Essential Infrastructure Workers during Contagious Illness Outbreaks. Creative Construction Conference. 2022.
Debs, L. & Hubbard, B. (2021). Integrating Energy Simulation in Design and Construction Studios: experiences from two undergraduate courses. CIB W78 – LDAC 2021. Luxembourg City, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
Hubbard, B. & Hubbard, S. (2021). Using Advanced Vehicle Technologies to Support Airport Construction Safety. Creative Construction Conference 2021, On-Line.
Hubbard, B. & Hubbard, S. (2021). Increasing Safety during Airport Construction Activities. 2021 International Symposium on Aviation Psychology, Oregon State University.
Debs, L., Zhang, J., Hubbard, B. & Cory, C. (2021). Quantity Take-off Using Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Construction Students (pp. 8). 14th AiC BIM Academic Symposium.
Hubbard, B. & Hubbard, S. (2020, June). Opportunities for Transportation Departments to Leverage Construction UAS Data, Creative Construction Conference, June 28- July 1, 2020, Virtual.
Debs, L., & Hubbard, B. J. (2020). Faculty Experience in Team-Teaching in Construction Management Higher Education. 2020 ASEE Annual Conference, virtual.
Hubbard, S. M., & Hubbard, B. J. (2019). A Method for Selecting Strategic Deployment Opportunities for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Washington, D.C.: Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.
Rangel, C., Benhart, B., Hubbard, B., & Shaurette, M. (2018). Contractors’ Knowledge and Understanding of Design Assist Contracting Risks, 54th Annual ASC International Conference, April 18-21, 2018, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Kerbs, D., Jenkins, J., & Hubbard, B. (2018). Attitudes and Behaviors of Union Construction Workers and Personal Fall Arrest Systems, 54th Annual ASC International Conference, April 18-21, 2018, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Seibert, Z. N., Shaurette, M., Hubbard, B., & Benhart, B. (2017). Jobsite Behaviors of Unionized Mechanical Foremen Relative to Knowledge of the Project Budget, 54th Annual ASC International Conference, April 18-21, 2018, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Wang, H., & Hubbard, B (2017, June) A survey study on industrial construction project supply chain: on time performance and practices of structural steel and pipe spools, Creative Construction Conference, June 19-23, 2017, Primosten, Croatia.
Benhart, B., Cabral, J. Hubbard, B., Metzinger, J., Morgan, P., & Santon, S. (2017, April). Construction Management Curriculum Transformation through Project-Based Learning; Part 1 of a Progressive Case Study, ASC Conference, April 5-7, 2017, Seattle, Washington.
Hubbard, S.M.L. & Hubbard, B. (2016, September). UAS in the Construction Industry, International Conference on Construction Real Estate Management 2016, September 29- October 1, 2016, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Liu, R., Lin, S., & Hubbard, B. (2015, August). Utilizing RFID Technology in Chinese Power Grid Logistics Management. In 3rd International Conference on Material, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (IC3ME 2015). Atlantis Press.
Hubbard, S.M.L. & Hubbard, B. (2015, May). Public Private Partnerships in the Transportation Sector: An Overview and Case Studies in the United States, Eighth International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century (CITC-8), May 27-30, 2015, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Hubbard, B., Wang, H., et al. (2015, April). Feasibility Study of UAV use for RFID Material Tracking on Construction Sites”, Associated Schools of Construction Annual International Conference, College Station, TX.
Soto, S., Hubbard, B & Hubbard, S. (2014, May). Prefabrication Facility Safety in the Construction Industry, CIB W099 Conference, Lund, Sweden.
Wang, H., Hubbard, B & Hubbard, S. (2014, May), RFID Applied to Supply Chain Logistics in Disaster Recovery, 10th International Conference of the International Institute for Infrastructure Resilience and Reconstruction (I3R2), West Lafayette, IN.
Garg, C., & Hubbard, B. (July 2013). Optimization of Component Size in Modular Construction, Creative Construction Conference, Budapest, Hungary.
Hubbard, B. & Zukley, D. (2013, May). Crane Safety: Lessons from the Nuclear Industry, CIB 2013 World Congress, Brisbane, Australia.
Baha, Z. & Hubbard, B. (2013, May). Technical Core Competencies Assessment for the Global Construction Professional, CIB 2013 World Congress, Brisbane, Australia.
Hubbard, B., Caskey, P., & Wang, Y. (2012, September). Safety Awareness Educational Topics for the Construction of Power Transmission Systems with Smart Grid Technologies. CIB W099 International Conference on Modeling and Building Health and Safety, Singapore.
Huang, Q. & Hubbard, B. (2012, October). Smart Grid and Electrical Transmission Construction Course Development. International Conference on Construction and Real Estate Management, Kansas City, Kansas.
Fan, S., Hubbard, B., & Shen, Q. (2011, August). Respirable Crystalline Silica Dust Exposure during Concrete Breaking and Drilling in Hong Kong Construction Industry. CIB W099 Conference, Washington, D.C.
Hubbard, B.J., Middaugh, B. , & Koelle, D. (2011, August). Field Testing of Bluetooth Proximity Device for Construction Health Hazards. CIB W099 Conference, Washington, D.C.
Middaugh, B., Hubbard, B.J., Zimmerman, N., & McGlothlin, J.D. (August 2011). A Case Study in Real Time Exposure Training in Construction. CIB W099 Conference, Washington, D.C.
Kmec, J., Hubbard, B.J., Bertando, M., & Revis, B., (2011, June). Defining a Role for a College of Technology in Nuclear Education. ASSE Annual Meeting, AC 2011-2818, Vancouver, B.C., Canada.
Hubbard, B.J., Middaugh, B. & Bullock, D. (2011, January). Utilization of Bluetooth Technology to Assess Worker Proximity to Construction Health Hazards, Proceedings of the Transportation Research Board 89th Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.
Hubbard, B.J. & Rui, L. (2010, November). Utilizing a Virtual Organization for the Development and Delivery of an International Course in Industrial and Heavy Civil Construction. International Conference on Construction and Real Estate Management, Brisbane, Australia.
McGlothlin, J.D., Hubbard, B.J., Motadezi A., & Cabral, J. (2010, May). Fall Protection Issues in the Wind Power Industry, 2010 International Conference on Fall Prevention and Protection, Morgantown, WV.
Middaugh, B., Hubbard, B.J., Zimmerman, N., & McGlothlin, J.D. (2010, May). Development of a Practical Guide for Assessing Silica Dust Exposure Limits for Concrete Sawing Methods, CIB 2010 World Congress, Manchester, England.
Hubbard, B.J., & Hubbard, S.M. (2009, January). Opportunities for Recruiting and Training Construction Workers in the Transportation Sector, Proceedings of the Transportation Research Board 88th Annual Meeting, Washington, DC.
Hubbard, B.J. & Lillo, S.M. (2009, November). An Assessment of Challenges for the Construction of the Next Generation Nuclear Power Plants in the United States. International Conference on Construction and Real Estate Management, Beijing, China.
Hubbard, B.J., Middaugh, B. , Zimmerman, N., & McGlothlin J.D. (2009, November). Utilizing an Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to Assess Concrete Saws with Silica Dust Reduction Equipment. CIB W099 Construction Safety Conference, Melbourne, Australia.
Hubbard, B.J., & Hubbard, S.M. (2009, April). Utilization of the AISC Steel Sculpture for an Introductory Construction Plan Reading Course. Associated Schools of Construction, 45th Annual International Conference, Gainesville, FL.
Korpus, R. Hubbard, B.J., Jones, P. Stromgren & Bennett (1998) Hydrodynamic Design of Integrated Propulsor/Stern Concepts by Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes Techniques. Transaction of the Seventh International Symposium on Practical Design of Ship and Mobile Units (PRADS), The Hague, Netherlands.
Korpus, R. Hubbard, B.J., Jones, P., Casper, Schemm, Koski & Manzi (1998) Support of Advanced Sail by Chimera-Based Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes Simulations (Unclassified Title). SAIC Document Control #9801486, Presented at the First Symposium on Marine Applications of Computational Dynamics, McLean, VA.
Hubbard, B.J. & Chen, H.C. (1995). Calculations of Unsteady Flows Around Bodies with Relative Motion Using a Chimera RANS Method. ASCE Engineering Mechanics Conference, Boulder, CO.
Hubbard, B.J., & Chen, H.C. (1994). A Chimera Scheme for Incompressible Viscous Flows with Application to Submarine Hydrodynamics, AIAA Paper No. 94-2210.