Shannon Baird
Co-Chair, Full-time Faculty, Building Construction Technology Department
Program Director, Construction Management
Co-Chair CTE Chairs Council
Portland Community College, Rock Creek Campus
Welcome to my home page.
Students in my classes can access all course materials at:
http:// my.pcc.edu
I can be contacted at:
shannon.baird@pcc.edu
971.722.7475
Construction Management at PCC
Interested in a career in construction management?
What opportunities are available with an Associates Degree in Construction Management from PCC?
If you are interested in learning more about the construction management program at PCC, send me an email and get the conversation started:
shannon.baird@pcc.edu
Printemps Department Store, Shanghai, PRC Completed Spring 1995
Construction Supervision by Shannon Baird
Designed by Grover Dear and Shannon Baird.
Elevator Lobby, Printemps Department Store, Shanghai, PRC Completed Spring 1995
Construction Supervised by Shannon Baird
Designed by Shannon Baird
Viewing a Course Homepage
Students can locate and print the syllabus for any of my current courses at:
http:// my.pcc.edu
Login to mypcc, then click on the 'My Courses' tab, then click on the Course Name. This will bring up the home page for the course.
From that course homepage, look at the column on the left for 'Course Tools' and click on 'Files'. This will display all of the files for that course. Click on the Folder which describes what you are searching for.
The contents of the folder will be displayed on the right, primarily files in PDF format, which should open when you click on one of them. Once they open, you can print a copy, or in the case of Powerpoint files, view the material on your screen.
Scholarship Information
Scholarship information is available on BCT Instructor Bob Steele's website. Please apply. You can navigate to his site directly via the link below:
http://www.pcc.edu/staff/rsteele
Professional Preparation
I have been overseeing the construction of buildings for nearly twenty years.
I was trained as an architect, earning my BARCH from University of Oregon.
I spent my career in construction supervising the design and construction of projects from inception to completion, working in private industry from 1987 - 2007.
In that time, I was fortunate to work with some of the best, and worst, in the industry, in the UK, China and the United States.
I attempt through my instruction to introduce the skills, work habits, and attitude that are essential to success in this industry.
I hope to pass on to students an appreciation for quality and craftsmanship in construction practices and management skills, and a genuine love and appreciation for great buildings.
The best of the built environment were built by ordinary (and a few extraordinary) men and women, and they are all around us.
Education
University of Oregon - Bachelor of Architecture (5 yr. Professional), B.Arch 1988
The New School, New York, New York - Master of Science, Media Studies 2000
The New School, New York, New York - Certificate in Film Production, 2000
Appointments
Present: Full-time Faculty, Co-Chair Building Construction Technology Department, Portland Community College, Rock Creek Campus, Portland, Oregon. Construction Management Instructor
2000-2007: Project Manager/ Senior Architect, Michael R. La Rocca Ltd, New York, New York
2000-2007: Designer/Project Manager, Independent Practice, Brooklyn, New York
1992-1997: Associate-in-Charge/Project Manager,ARCHASIA Hong Kong Ltd, Hong Kong
1989-1991: Designer/Urban Designer, Koetter Kim and Associates International Ltd., London, England, UK
1987-1989: Designer/Project Manager, Donald B. Genasci Architects, Eugene, Oregon
Synergistic Activities
Career Technical Education Faculty Department Chairs Council, Co-Chair – The Chairs of CTE programs at PCC get together once per month during the academic year to discuss areas of mutual concern to CTE programs, our students, and faculty.
PCC Foundation Golf Tournament Committee – The Foundation Golf Tournament raises funds for PCC student scholarships, and I am proud to represent BCT on this committee.
Rock Creek Bond Internal Steering Committee, Founding Member – PCC Faculty Participant 2008-2010 I participated on the BISC as a faculty representative through the planning and schematic phases of the campus planning process for the 2008 Bond program.
National Science Foundation Grant Participant: Sustainability Training for Technical Educators – PCC BCT Faculty Participant 2009-2010 This generous NSF grant placed me in internships with Skanska USA and OPSIS Architecture. Each of these tremendous opportunities provided me with an opportunity to experience first hand how cutting edge sustainability approaches are being adopted in the building design and construction industries. The information I took back from these opportunities is making it's way into every corner of my curriculum.
Summer Sustainability Institute – PCC BCT Faculty Participant Summer 2009 BCT Faculty attended this week long conference for high school and college instructors in building industry related fields aimed at increasing awareness of sustainability issues
Graduate, TIP Teacher Improvement Program, PCC Rock Creek – 2008 Collaborative Partnership with Dick Bruno, former Rock Creek Instructor
5th Grade Architecture, Engineering and Construction Workshop – Developed curriculum and delivered instruction to fifth graders in a lecture/workshop format. The purpose was to introduce fifth grade students to the fundamental concepts of the architectural and construction industries. Developed in collaboration with Learning Leaders, New York, New York, and Public School 34, Brooklyn, New York. 2004 - 2006
Historic Hanoi – Unpublished photographic documentation project on the ancient buildings of central Hanoi, Vietnam. A collaborative project with Hilary Campbell. 1995-1996
Awards
Departmental Scholar, Media Studies, The New School 1999 One of three departmental post-graduate scholarships awarded for independent research. One year tuition support.
American Institute of Architects Chapter Award 1999 for Design Excellence awarded to the Printemps Department Store, Shanghai, China. Served as Designer and Project Manager
Finalist: Guowei Square Design Competition 1993 awarded to Team 5, a collaborative with Alec Stuart, Law Siu Wai, Hilary Campbell and Don Dietsche
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