FACULTY NEWS
KELLEY PENNINGTON graduated from Auburn University
with a B.S. in building construction and received his Juris Doctorate degree from T.G. Jones School of Law. As an adjunct professor in the
program, he is teaching Construction Law and Risk Management.
An operational expert, Pennington works as a project director
and owner representative with TCU Consultancy. Prior to joining TCU, he had a successful career culminating as the Vice President of BaileyHarris Construction. He has over 25 years in the construction industry
AMNA SALMAN received an undergraduate degree
and acts as Owner’s Representative, developing project scope and
in Architecture from the School of Architecture, University of
managing education and mixed-use projects, as well as coordinating all
Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan in 2008. She received
construction management efforts to include architecture, engineering
two master degrees from Auburn University in 2013, in Community
consultants, general contractors, and procurement agents. Pennington
Planning (MCP) from APLA, and in Public Administration (MPA) from the
provides dispute management consulting services for members of the
College of Liberal Arts.
construction industry.
teach structures I and II, and sustainability. Prior to this instructional job,
His past experience as a tradesman, superintendent and
construction manager managing multi-million dollar general construc-
Salman, who has been teaching since 2016, is assigned to
she was an employee in the Office of University Architect, Division of
tion and design build projects provides a wealth of knowledge to the
Facilities Management at Auburn University, and worked extensively on
building science program. Pennington has been a long time member of
the Campus Master Plan.
the Industrial Advisory Council.
In addition to teaching, Salman is focusing her research on
sustainability and building information modeling (BIM). As a Graduate
ROGER RICE brings an array of academic background to
the program. After graduating with a degree in Building Construction
in 1973 from Auburn University, he received a master’s degree in civil engineering and structural mechanics in 1975, from the University of California-Berkeley, and a Master of Management from Northwestern University in 1990. He also held his professional engineers license for civil engineering and surveying from 1977 until 2002.
Research Assistant, she worked with Professor Salman Azhar on a Capacity Building Construction Safety Project funded by the USAID. She was responsible for data collection, analysis and report writing. She has coauthored three papers that were presented in International Conference, one of which won a best paper award at the 8th Engineering, Project, and Production Management Conference held in Amman, Jordan in September 2017.
“My Auburn education prepared me for many roles in the
Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry, something I will always be grateful for,” said Rice. After graduating from Auburn, Rice worked for Fluor Corporation, a global engineering and construction company. He moved to USG Corporation, and finally to Domtar Gypsum, a producer of building materials. In 1990, as Vice President of Quality at Domtar, his team taught Total Quality to nearly 3000 employees through their Employee Involvement program. “In 1996, I left Domtar to run my own small firm,” Rice added.
After working in the AEC industry for over 40 years, Rice returned
to Auburn teaching three courses to date: Construction Documents (BSCI 2200), Construction Materials and Methods (BSCI 2300), and Structures I (BSCI 2400). In summer, he will add structures III (BSCI 3450) to his repertoire.
Professor Rice likes to be involved in as many CADC functions
as possible. For example, on request from Professor Mike Hosey, he helped coach a student competition team with their presentation. He is also helping the student chapter of AGC (Associated General Contractors) with their membership drive. He attends all CADC Career Fairs, and when time permits, he audits classes in the program.
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