Eugenio
Pellicer, Ph.D.
Associate Professor with Tenure (Profesor Titular de Universidad)
Department of Construction Engineering (Departamento de Ingeniería de
Universidad Politécnica de Valencia
Building 4G, office 21, Camino de Vera, s/n, 46022
Telephone: +34.963.879.562
Facsimile: +34.963.877.569
Visiting Scholar (April-August, 2013)
Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering
E-mail: pellicer@upv.es
Personal web page: http://personales.upv.es/pellicer/
EDUCATION
Universidad
Doctor of Philosophy, Civil Engineering, Department of Construction Engineering,
June 2001
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering,
Master of Science, Civil Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering,
June 1993
EXPERIENCE AT THE UNIVERSIDAD POLITÉCNICA DE VALENCIA
Academic Head, M.Sc. in Planning and Management in Civil Engineering, from June 2008
to present
This M.Sc. degree is applied to
the civil engineering field and it is fully supported by the
Vice-Dean,
Associate Professor, from May 2003 to present, Dept. of Construction Engineering
Assistant Professor, from April 2002 to April 2003, Dept. of Construction Engineering
Part Time Professor, from November 1993 to March 2002, Dept. of Construction Engineering
Research Assistant, from March 1992 to August 1992, Dept. of Construction Engineering
KEY ACADEMIC
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
·
Twenty years of teaching experience at the
·
Development,
implementation, and teaching five new
courses at the
·
Teaching six additional courses, for a total of
11 different ones.
·
Development of academic materials for students,
including books in some cases.
·
Design, development,
and implementation a new program (M.Sc.)
on construction management.
·
Management and
monitoring of the M.Sc. in construction management since 2008; this implies
yearly revisions of the program and syllabuses, coordination of the faculty
(around 20 professors, most of them part-time) and the students (around 35 per
year).
·
Proposal and
implementation of quantitative tools for
the design and follow-up of construction management programs, published in
a prestigious journal in this field (see Journal Publications).
·
Leading a learning
and teaching innovation project
applied to the M.Sc. degree (1st semester)
·
Academic management
of the students’ B.Sc. senior project
at the
·
Academic management
of the students’ M.Sc. thesis,
including the oral defenses, since 2008.
·
Involvement in three European and two Latin-American
competitive public financed projects focused on academic integration and professional
development, leading the Spanish team.
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING
EXPERIENCE
Head, Department of Roads and Transportation, Iva Leying
S.A. (consulting engineering company), from November 1994 to March 2002
Project Manager, Department of Roads and Transportation, Iva Leying S.A. (consulting engineering company), from November
1993 to November 1994
Project Manager, Department of Structures, Aminsa
(consulting engineering company), from July 1993 to October 1993
Project Manager, OCIDE (construction company), from September 1991 to February
1992
ACADEMIC BOOKS
Catalá, J., Pellicer, E. (1999) “Control
de costes en la construcción” (Cost control in construction). Universidad
Politécnica de Valencia (ISBN-84-7721-821-8), 131 pp
Pellicer, E. (2001) “El control de
gestión en las empresas consultoras de ingeniería” (Management
control in consulting engineering
firms). Universidad Politécnica de Valencia (ISBN-84-9705-033-9),
444 pp
Pellicer, E., Sanz, M.A., Catalá, J.
(2004) “El proceso proyecto-construcción” (The infrastructure
life cycle). Universidad
Politécnica de Valencia (ISBN-84-9705-533-0), 486 pp
Sanz, M.A., Mondría,
M., Pellicer, E., Catalá, J. (2004) “Valoración de obras de ingeniería civil” (Cost estimation of civil engineering works). Universidad Politécnica de Valencia (ISBN-84-9705-551-9),
224 pp
Pellicer, E. (2005) “Gestión de
proyectos” (Project management). Universidad Politécnica de Valencia (ISBN-84-689-4862-4), 84 pp
Nowak, P., Pellicer, E., Carvajal, G.I. (2006)
“Quality and health and safety management in construction”.
Martínez-Montes, G., Pellicer, E. (2007) “Organización
y gestión de proyectos y obras” (Organization and management of construction projects). McGraw Hill (ISBN-978-84-481-5641-1),
526 pp
Pellicer, E., Yepes, V., Teixeira,
J.C., Moura, H., Catalá, J.(2008) “Construction management”.
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
Moragues, J.J., Catalá, J., Pellicer, E.
(1996) “Field data and theoretical analysis of concrete framed structures
during the construction process”. Concrete International: Design and Construction
(American Concrete Institute, ISSN 0162-4075), volume 18, number 11, pages
44-48, indexed in SciVerse-Scopus (SNIP 2002 = 0.810),
available at http://www.concrete.org/PUBS/pubs.htm
Pellicer, E. (2005) “Cost control in consulting engineering firms”. Journal
of Management in Engineering (American Society of Civil Engineers, ISSN-0742-597X),
volume 21, number 4, pages 189-192, indexed in Web of Science (JCR 2005 = 0.333) and SciVerse-Scopus
(SJR 2005 = 0.043, SNIP 2005 = 1.880), available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0742-597X(2005)21:4(189)
Pellicer, E., Garzón,
O.P., Catalá, J., Pellicer, T.M. (2006) “The impact
of economic globalization on the Spanish housing market”. Revista
Ingeniería de Construcción (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, ISSN-0716-2952),
volume 21, number 1, pages 23-30, indexed in LatIndex, available at http://www2.ing.puc.cl/ric/menu.htm
Teixeira, J.C., Minasowicz,
A., Zavadskas, E.K., Ustinovicius,
L., Miguelinskas, D., Pellicer, E., Nowak, P., Grabiec, M. (2006) “Training needs
in construction project management: a survey in four EU countries”. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management (ISSN-1392-3730), volume 12,
number 3, pages 237-245, indexed in Web
of Science and SciVerse-Scopus (SJR 2006 = 0.040,
SNIP 2006 = 1.010), available at http://www.vgtu.lt/english/editions/
Pellicer, E., Victory, R. (2006) “Implementation of project management
principles in Spanish residential developments”. International Journal of
Strategic Property Management (ISSN-1648-715X), volume 10, number 4, pages
233-248, indexed in Web of Science
and SciVerse-Scopus (SJR 2006 = 0.032, SNIP 2006 =
0.190), available at http://www.vgtu.lt/english/editions/
Correa, C.L., Yepes, V., Pellicer, E. (2007) “Factores determinantes y propuestas para la gestión de la innovación en las empresas constructoras”
(Determinant
issues and proposals for the management of innovation in construction companies). Revista Ingeniería de Construcción
(Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, ISSN-0716-2952), volume
22, number 1, pages 5-14, indexed in LatIndex,
Pellicer, E. (2007) “Consulting engineering companies versus building
contractors: two different means of adapting to the market”. Revista de Obras Públicas (ISSN-0034-8619),
number 3483, pages 7-18, indexed in SciVerse-Scopus (SJR 2007 = 0.029, SNIP 2007 = 0.030) and LatIndex, available at http://ropdigital.ciccp.es/public/detalle_articulo.php?registro=18614
Garzón, O.P., Pellicer, E., Catalá,
J., Pellicer, T.M. (2008) “Perspectiva comparada del mercado de la vivienda en
el contexto latinoamericano e internacional” (Comparative perspective of the housing market in the Latin American and international context). Revista do
Ambiente Construído (ISSN-1678-8621), volume 8, number 1, pages 21-35, indexed in LatIndex, available at http://www.antac.org.br/ambienteconstruido/index_en.asp
Pellicer, E., Yepes, V., Correa, C.L.,
Martínez-Montes, G. (2008) “Enhancing R&D&i
through standardization and certification: the case of the Spanish construction
industry”. Revista
Ingeniería de Construcción (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, ISSN-0716-2952),
volume 23, number 2, pages 112-121, indexed in LatIndex, available at http://www2.ing.puc.cl/ric/menu.htm
Pellicer, E., Molenaar, K.R. (2009) “Discussion of ‘Developing a model
of construction safety culture’ by Rafiq M. Choudhry, Dongping Fang, and Sherif Mohamed”. Journal of Management in Engineering (American
Society of Civil Engineers, ISSN-0742-597X), volume 25, number 1, pages 44-45,
indexed in Web of Science (JCR 2009
= 0.596) and SciVerse-Scopus (SJR 2009 = 0.040, SNIP
2009 = 1.230), available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0742-597X(2009)25:1(44)
Alarcón, L.F., Pellicer, E. (2009) “Un
nuevo enfoque en la gestión: la construcción sin pérdidas” (A new management focus: lean construction). Revista de Obras Públicas (ISSN-0034-8619),
number 3496, pages 45-52, indexed in SciVerse-Scopus
(SJR 2009 = 0.029) and LatIndex, available at http://ropdigital.ciccp.es/public/detalle_articulo.php?registro=18732
Carvajal, G.I., Pellicer, E.
(2009) “Tendencias en investigación
sobre seguridad y salud laboral. propuesta metodológica
aplicada al sector de la construcción”
(Trends
in research about occupational safety and health. methodology applied to the
construction industry). Revista Ingenierías (Universidad
de Medellín, ISSN-1692-3324), volume 8, number 15,
pages 63-73, indexed in LatIndex, available at http://www.scielo.unal.edu.co/scielo
Garzón, O.P., Pellicer, E. (2009) “Organizational
efficiency of consulting engineering firms: proposal of a performance indicator”.
DYNA-COLOMBIA (Universidad Nacional de Colombia – Medellín, ISSN-0012-7353), volume 76, number 160, pages
17-26, indexed in Web of Science
(JCR 2009 = 0.054), SciVerse-Scopus (SJR 2009 = 0.030,
SNIP 2009 = 0.060) and LatIndex, available at http://dyna.unalmed.edu.co/ver_edicion.php
Pellicer, E., Pellicer, T.M., Catalá, J.
(2009) “An integrated control system for SMEs in the construction industry”. Revista de
Pellicer, T.M., Pellicer, E., Eaton, D. (2009) “A macroeconomic
regression analysis of the European construction industry”. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (ISSN-0969-9988),
volume 16, number 6, pages 576-597, indexed in SciVerse-Scopus
(SJR 2009 = 0.037, SNIP 2009 = 0.720), available at http://www.emeraldinsight.com/journals.htm?issn=0969-9988&volume=16&issue=6
Pellicer, E., Yepes, V., Rojas, R.J. (2010) “Innovation
and competitiveness in construction companies: A case study”. Journal of
Management Research (ISSN-0972-5814), volume 10, number 2, pages 103-115,
available at http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:jmr&volume=10&issue=2&type=toc
Vea, F.J., Pérez, J., Pellicer, E., Yepes, V.
(2010) “Sistema de control dimensional y de replanteo de alta
precisión de elementos prefabricados singulares” (A system for the
dimensional control and high-precision layout of unique prefabricated elements). Revista de
Rodriguez, A.D., Alarcón, L.F., Pellicer, E. (2011) “La gestión de la obra desde la perspectiva
Naranjo, G., Pellicer, E., Yepes, V. (2011) “Organizational marketing in the
construction industry: state of knowledge and current trends” (Editor’s Page). DYNA-COLOMBIA
(Universidad Nacional de Colombia – Medellín, ISSN-0012-7353), volume 78, number 170, pages
245-253, indexed in Web of Science
(JCR 2011 = 0.201), SciVerse-Scopus (SJR 2011 = 0.027,
SNIP 2011 = 0.099) and LatIndex, available at http://www.redalyc.org/src/inicio/ArtPdfRed.jsp?iCve=49621159030
Jiménez, J., Pellicer, E., Yepes,
V. (2011) “Teaching and learning using a case study: application to a master
degree in construction management”. Procedia - Social
and Behavioral Sciences (ISSN-1877-0428), volume 15, pages 696–702, indexed in Web of Science and SciVerse-Scopus,
available at http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877042811003466
Ponz-Tienda, J.L., Pellicer, E.,
Yepes, V. (2012) “Complete fuzzy scheduling and fuzzy
earned value management in construction projects”. Journal of Zhejiang
University - Science A (Applied Physics & Engineering, ISSN-1673-565X), volume
13, number 1, pages 56-68, indexed in Web
of Science (JCR 2011 = 0.408) and SciVerse-Scopus
(SJR 2011 = 0.040, SNIP 2011 = 0.655), available at http://www.zju.edu.cn/jzus/article.php?doi=10.1631/jzus.A1100160
Cortés, J.M., Pellicer, E., Catalá, J. (2012)
“Integration of occupational risk prevention courses in engineering degrees: a
Yepes, V., Pellicer, E., Ortega, A.J.
(2012) “Designing a benchmark indicator for managerial competences in
construction at the graduate level”. Journal of Professional Issues in
Engineering Education and Practice (American Society of Civil Engineers, ISSN-1052-3928),
volume 138, number 1, pages 48-54, indexed in Web of Science (JCR 2011 = 0.340) and SciVerse-Scopus
(SJR 2011 = 0.031, SNIP 2011 = 1.431), available at http://ascelibrary.org/epo/resource/1/jpepe3/v138/i1/p48_s1
Pellicer, E., Al-Shubbak,
A., Catalá, J. (2012) “Hacia una visión sistémica del ciclo de vida de la
infraestructura” (Towards a systemic vision
of the infrastructure life-cycle). Revista de Obras Públicas (ISSN-0034-8619), number
3532, pages 41-48, indexed in SciVerse-Scopus (SJR
2011 = 0.025, SNIP 2011 = 0.004) and LatIndex,
available at http://ropdigital.ciccp.es/detalle_articulo.php?registro=19158&numero_revista=3532&anio=2012&anio_ini=2010&anio_fin=2012
Pellicer, E., Correa, C.L., Yepes, V.,
Alarcón, L.F. (2012) “Organizational improvement through standardization of the
innovation process in construction firms”. Engineering Management Journal
(American Society for Engineering Management, ISSN-1042-9247), volume 24,
number 2, pages 23-36, indexed in Web of
Science (JCR 2011 = 0.089) and SciVerse-Scopus
(SJR 2011 = 0.029, SNIP 2011 = 0.763), available at
http://sauwok5.fecyt.es/apps/full_record.do?product=UA&search_mode=GeneralSearch&qid=1&SID=1Cp2ch9H4jinDp3MJAl&page=1&doc=1
Castro, A.L., Yepes, V., Pellicer, E., Cuéllar, A.J.(2012) “Knowledge
management in the construction industry: state of the art and trends in
research”. Revista de la Construcción
(PontificiaUniversidad Católica
de Chile, ISSN-0717-7925), volume 11, number 3, pages 62-73, indexed in Web of Science (JCR 2011 = 0.085), SciVerse-Scopus (SJR 2011 = 0.100) and LatIndex
Pellicer, E., Yepes, V., Ortega, A.J. (2013)
“A Method for planning graduate programs in construction management”. Journal
of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice (American Society
of Civil Engineers, ISSN-1052-3928), volume 139, number 1, pages 33-41, indexed
in Web of Science (JCR 2011 = 0.340)
and SciVerse-Scopus (SJR 2011 = 0.031, SNIP 2011 =
1.431), available athttp://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)EI.1943-5541.0000120
Ponz-Tienda, J.L., Yepes, V., Pellicer, E.,
Moreno-Flores, J. (2013) “The resource leveling problem with multiple resources
using an adaptive genetic algorithm”. Automation in Construction (ISSN: 0926-5805), volume 29, pages 161–172,
indexed in Web of Science (JCR 2011
= 1.500) and SciVerse-Scopus (SJR 2011 = 0.054; SNIP
2011 = 1.010), available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2012.10.003
Ballesteros-Pérez, P., González-Cruz, M.C., Pastor-Ferrando, J.P.,
Pellicer, E. (2013) “Detecting abnormal and collusive bids in capped
tendering”. Automation in Construction
(ISSN: 0926-5805), volume 31, pages 215–229,
indexed in Web of Science (JCR 2011
= 1.500) and SciVerse-Scopus (SJR 2011 = 0.054; SNIP
2011 = 1.010), available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2012.11.036
Torres-Machí, C., Carrión, A., Yepes, V.,
Pellicer, E. (2013) “An approach to the factors affecting employability of
graduate students in construction management”. Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice
(American Society of Civil Engineers, ISSN-1052-3928), volume 139, number 2, 163-170,
in Web of Science (JCR 2011 = 0.340)
and SciVerse-Scopus (SJR 2011 = 0.031, SNIP 2011 =
1.431), available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)EI.1943-5541.0000139
Pellicer, E., Yepes, V., Correa, C.L.,
Alarcón, L.F. (2013) “In search of a model for systematic innovation in
construction companies”. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
(American Society of Civil Engineers, ISSN-0733-9364), volume 139, in print,
indexed in Web of Science (JCR 2011
= 0.818) and SciVerse-Scopus (SJR 2011 = 0.038, SNIP
2011 = 1.847), available athttp://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000468
Torres-Machi, C., Yepes,
V., Alcalá, J. Pellicer, E. (2013) “Optimization of high-performance concrete
structures by variable neighborhood search”. International Journal of Civil Engineering (ISSN: 1735-0522), volume
11, number 2, in print, indexed in Web
of Science (JCR 2011 = 0.695) and SciVerse-Scopus
(SJR 2011 = 0.034; SNIP 2011 = 1.154)
SELECTED
PROCEEDINGS PUBLICATIONS (among 94 contributions)
Yepes, V., Pellicer, E., Ferri, F.J. (2009) “Profit
forecasting using support vector regression for consulting engineering firms”. IEEE Computer Society - Ninth International Conference on Intelligent
Systems Design and Applications (ISSN-978-0-7695-3872-3), pages 982-987, indexed
in Web of Science
Yepes, V., Pellicer, E., Correa, C.L.,
Alarcón (2010) “Implementing a system for achieving innovation opportunities in
a construction company” (ECAM Best Paper Award in Organization and Management in
Construction). Proceedings of the W089 - Special Track 18th CIB World Building
Congress (ISBN-978-1-905732-90-6), pages 319-330
PUBLICATIONS REVIEWER
Construction Management and Economics (from 2006)
Revista Ingeniería de Construcción (from 2006)
Journal of Construction Engineering and Management (indexed in Web of
Science / from 2011)
Journal of Civil Engineering and Management (indexed in Web of Science /
from 2011)
Dyna-Colombia (indexed in Web of
Science / from 2011)
Management Research Review (from 2011)
Ambiente Construido
(from 2011)
Automation in Construction (indexed in Web of Science / from 2012)
KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering (indexed in Web of Science / from
2012)
Engineering Management Journal (indexed in Web of Science / from 2012)
Journal of Business Research (indexed in Web of Science / from 2013)
RESEARCH PROJECTS FUNDED BY PUBLIC AGENCIES
“Recognition of needs and creation of the professional training in the
area of preparation and management of infrastructure construction projects
financed by the European Union (reference: PL/04/B/P/PP-174417)”. Financed by the EUROPEAN
“Modelo de cuantificación de riesgos
laborales en la construcción (reference:
BIA2004-06552)” (A model
for quantifying occupational risks in construction). Financed by the Spanish MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND EDUCATION, from December
2004 to November 2007. PI: Eugenio Pellicer
“Modelo integrado de gestión de la
información en el proceso proyecto-construcción: COGEST IV (reference:
2004-36)” (An integrated model
for information management in the infrastructure life cycle: COGEST). Financed by the Spanish MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURES, from October 2005
to September 2008. PI: Eugenio Pellicer
“Common learning outcomes for European managers in construction
(reference: PL/06/B/F/PP/174014)”. Financed by the EUROPEAN
“European Built and Human Environment Masterclasses
(E-BuHu-MC) Intensive Programme
(Ref. 2008/IP/14/28513)”. Financed by the EUROPEAN
“Planificación de la producción sin
pérdidas ("lean production") en la
industria de la construcción (reference: C/017425/08)”
(Planning lean production
in the construction industry). Financed by the Spanish MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND COOPERATION,
from January 2009 to December 2009. PI: Eugenio Pellicer
“Gestão da segurança
e saúde no trabalho na indústria
da construção: novas abordagens
e benchmarking (reference: P308RT0292)” (Occupational safety and health management in the
construction industry: new trends and benchmarking). Financed by CYTED, from February 2009 to January
2013. PI: Eugenio Pellicer (Spanish Team)
RESEARCH PROJECTS FUNDED BY PRIVATE COMPANIES
"Análisis estratégico de la
competitividad tecnológica en I+D+i de la empresa Luis Batalla, S.A., mediante
el estudio de sus necesidades y sus posibilidades, y asistencia continua en la
definición, documentación y desarrollo de sus proyectos de I+D+i (reference: 20050921)” (Strategic analysis of the technologic competitiveness in
R&D and innovation at Luis Batalla, S.A.). Financed by LUIS BATALLA, S.A. (construction company), from November
2005 to October 2008. PI:
Eugenio Pellicer
"Análisis estratégico de la
competitividad tecnológica en I+D+i de la empresa BECSA, mediante el estudio de
sus necesidades y sus posibilidades, y asistencia continua en la definición,
documentación y desarrollo de sus proyectos de I+D+i (reference:
20080629)” (Strategic analysis of the technologic competitiveness in R&D and innovation
at BECSA).
Financed by BECSA (construction company), from July
2009 to December 2011. PI: Eugenio Pellicer
"Asesoramiento en gestión de
recursos y proyectos en el ámbito de la consultoría de ingeniería civil
(referencia: 20100202)” (Assessment in management of resources and projects in a civil
engineering consultant firm). Financed by CPS
INGENIEROS (consulting engineering firm), from February 2010 to September 2010.
PI:
Eugenio Pellicer
"Asesoramiento en la redacción de
estudios y proyectos de seguridad vial (referencia: 20100648)” (Assessment in management of resources and projects in safety road design). UTE CPS INGENIEROS Y EYSER (joint venture of
consulting engineering firms), from July 2010 to December 2012. PI:
Eugenio Pellicer
PH.D.
STUDENTS – PRINCIPAL ADVISOR
Garzón, O.P. (2006) “El mercado de la
vivienda en España: un modelo de predicción y simulación” (The Spanish housing market: a simulation and prediction model). Universidad
Politécnica de Valencia
Carvajal, G.I. (2009) “Modelo de cuantificación
de riesgos laborales en la construcción” (A model for quantifying
occupational risks in construction). Universidad Politécnica de Valencia
Correa, C.L. (2009) “Análisis, diseño
y desarrollo de un modelo de gestión de
Cortés, J.M. (2009) “La prevención de
riesgos laborales en las enseñanzas universitarias españolas y su integración
en los estudios de ingeniería” (Occupational risk prevention
in the Spanish academic programs and their integration in the engineering degrees). Universidad Politécnica de Valencia
Al-Shubbak,
A. (2010) “Modelo de identificación de las necesidades del promotor en el
proceso proyecto-construcción: INPRO” (A model for identifying
the owner’s needs in the infrastructure
life cycle: INPRO). Universidad
Politécnica de Valencia
Mondría, M. (2011)
“Infraestructuras y eutrofización en L’Albufera de
Valencia: el modelo CABHAL” (Infrastructures and eutrophication in the L’Albufera de Valencia: the CABHAL model). Universidad Politécnica de Valencia
OTHER STUDENT GUIDANCE – PRINCIPAL ADVISOR
M.Sc. Thesis (
B.Sc. Final Project (
COMITTEE MEMBER
Ph.D. Thesis:
María Boquera (Universidad de Valencia, 2005), Elena Gómez-Ullate (Universidad
de Cantabria, 2011), Miguel R. Davis (Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña,
2012)
M.Sc. Thesis: Regular Member of the Committee from 2008 to present (M.Sc.
in Planning and Management in Civil Engineering)
B.Sc. Final Project: Regular Member of the Committee from 1999 to 2002
and from 2008 to 2010 (B.Sc. in Civil Engineering)
COURSE INSTRUCTION AT THE UNIVERSIDAD POLITÉCNICA DE
VALENCIA
“Organización, Medición
y Valoración de Obras” (mandatory,
B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, 3-year degree), from 1993 to 2000
“Proyectos” (mandatory, B.Sc. in Civil Engineering,
5-year degree), from 1995 to 2005
“Proyectos” (mandatory, B.Sc. in Civil
Engineering, 3-year degree), from 2005 to 2008
(These three courses deal with the documentation needed in the civil
engineering project, the process of producing the bill of quantities, and the
alternatives and procedure for contracting the design project as well as the
construction works)
“Dirección y Gestión Integrada
de Proyectos” (elective, B.Sc. in Civil Engineering,
5-year degree), from 2001 to 2010 (Integrated Project Management)
“Gestión de Empresas
Consultoras y Constructoras
(elective, B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, 5-year degree), from 2010 to 2011 (Business Management
of Construction and Consulting Engineering Companies)
“Control de Gestión Empresarial
en el Sector de
“Informática Aplicada
a
“Gestión de Proyectos”
(mandatory, M.Sc. in Planning and Management in Civil Engineering), from 2008
to present (Project
Management)
“Administración y Gestión
de Obras” (mandatory, M.Sc. in Planning and
Management in Civil Engineering), from 2008 to 2010 (Construction Site
Administration and Management)
“Metodología de
“Economía, Legislación
y Organización de Empresas”
(mandatory, B.Sc. in Civil Engineering), from 2010 to present (Economics, Law and
Business Organization)
“Lean Construction” (elective, M.Sc. in Planning and Management in Civil
Engineering), from 2011 to present
DEVELOPMENT OF NEW COURSES AT THE UNIVERSIDAD
POLITÉCNICA DE
“Dirección y Gestión Integrada
de Proyectos” (Integrated Project Management) is an elective course in the fifth year of the degree of B.Sc. in Civil
Engineering, lecturing 3 hours per week during 15 weeks. The course was focused
on teaching the basics tools of project management applied to construction from
the point of view of consulting engineering firms; thus, the design project was
taken as a reference for the first part, whereas the supervision of the
construction works was also considered in the second part of the course. The
teaching method was active-learning and participatory
“Gestión de Empresas
Consultoras y Constructoras
2011 (Business
Management of Construction and Consulting Engineering Companies) is an elective course in the fifth year of the degree of B.Sc. in Civil
Engineering, lecturing 3 hours per week during 15 weeks. The course was a
follow up of the mandatory course on Business Management, but specifically
applied to construction companies (first part) and consulting engineering firms
(second part). Examples taken from the real life were taken to show the
students the application of the basic knowledge acquired in the core course
“Gestión de Proyectos”
(Project
Management) is a mandatory course in the M.Sc. in Planning and
Management in Civil Engineering, lecturing 3 hours per week during 15 weeks.
The course explains the fundamentals of project management, applying the
Project Management Book (PMI) methodology to the context of the construction
industry and the Spanish scenario. The course also deals with the earned value
methodology as well as other techniques like the last planner system
“Economía, Legislación
y Organización de Empresas”
(Economics,
Law and Business Organization) is a mandatory
course for freshmen students at their first year in the degree of B.Sc. in
Civil Engineering. It is designed as an introduction to the basic vocabulary of
the construction industry (first quarter of the course); later it deals with
the fundamentals of law and regulations affecting the infrastructure life
cycle. The economics part of the course is focused on the general micro and
macro economics vocabulary, focusing also in production and costs. Finally, the
business management part also pretends to give the fundamental concepts of the
main functions of management: planning, organization, leading, and control
“Lean Construction” is an elective course in the M.Sc. in Planning and
Management in Civil Engineering. It introduces the students in the lean
philosophy considering its roots in the manufacturing industry (Toyota
Production System). Later it explains the applications of these concepts to the
construction industry. The lean project delivery system is also discussed. Last
part of the course (50% of it) is focused on the last planner system, its
fundamentals, applications, and quantitative computer tools
INVITED LECTURES
Universidad de Castilla –
Project Management Institute –
Universidade do Minho (
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2009, 2011
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil),
2010
Universidad de Granada (Spain), 2010, 2011, 2012
Universidad de
PROFESSIONAL CONTINUING EDUCATION
Organizer and coordinator of a 1-year program for civil engineer
consultants, from 2004 to 2008, as well as lecturer of the Project Management
course (three hours per week, one semester)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Colegio Oficial
de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos (Spanish Institution of Civil Engineers):
Committee
of Valencia Region (2006-present)
Committee
of Training and Education (2008-2012)
Committee
of Strategy (2011-2012)
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) - “Member”
Project Management Institute (PMI) - Valencia Chapter (founder)
Alumni Association -
European Group for Lean Construction
Spanish Group for Lean Construction (founder)
(updated
May 15 2013)