Rate My Professor David Carns

David Carns serves as Senior Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Technologies, Safety, and Construction at Central Washington University, where he has been a faculty member for over three decades. He earned a Master of Science degree from Oregon State University and is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.). Previously recognized as Professor of Industrial and Engineering Technology, Carns held the role of Program Coordinator for the Construction Management program and contributed to its accreditation efforts by the American Council for Construction Education. In university catalogs, he is listed among faculty qualified in construction management with his M.S. credential. In 2003, Carns received Central Washington University's Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching, acknowledging his excellence in instruction. His career includes participation in Faculty Senate during the early 1990s and ongoing dedication to the Construction Management program within the department.

Carns has made practical contributions to construction education through hands-on laboratory development and scholarly publications. In 2006, he authored and presented the paper 'Developing a Laboratory for a Soils and Foundations Course in a Construction Management Program' at the 42nd Annual Associated Schools of Construction Conference. The work described creating six ASTM-based lab exercises on soil sampling, grain size analysis, Atterberg limits, classification, and compaction, funded by an $8,860 industry grant and equipment donations, enhancing active learning for students. Earlier, in the March 1993 issue of the Journal of Light Construction, Carns published 'Curing Concrete,' detailing techniques to maintain optimal temperature and moisture for hydration, improving concrete strength, durability, and resistance. He also co-presented on payment clauses for subcontractors varying by state at the 2017 ASC conference. Through these efforts, Carns has influenced construction management pedagogy at CWU, emphasizing real-world applications in soils, foundations, and materials.