Rate My Professor David Carns

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.