Bio
JD Stone brings 14 years of professional experience in the construction industry to his students, including Site Superintendent, Contract Administrator, and Project Engineer. He has experienced the construction process from multiple viewpoints and provides his students with more knowledge than a textbook contains. He has worked on projects from as small as roof replacements in rural Nebraska up to $200 million hospital projects in Phoenix Arizona. Past projects include being part of the Hausmann team that constructed the $84 million facility for the University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Business and the $34 million expansion at Scottsbluff High School. Professional certifications include the Association of General Contractors (AGC), with Certified Professional Constructor (CPC) coming soon. Stone helps with the Construction Management Student Organization and is the AGC representative of the student organization.
Education:
B.S., Construction Management, University of Nebraska at Kearney
Areas of expertise and research:
Construction Scheduling
Concrete Construction
Construction Site Conflict Mediation
Problem Solving in Constructability
Why did you go into teaching?
I found that the secret to professional success is the building and maintenance of relationships. Every opportunity I’ve been presented with came before I was qualified for it and only happened because of the trust someone had in me. This type of trust is built by serving those around you rather than yourself. I want the students in Construction Management at UNK to experience the same success I have and that is why I came back to UNK as a Lecturer.
How can I do well in your class? What can I expect in your class?
The reason each student is in Construction Management at UNK is to prepare for a job in construction. With that in mind, I try to incorporate many real-life stories from my own experience but also invite other professionals to class and get outside to tour jobsites. Students are not here to just go to college; they are here to become the most qualified candidate for a great job.
Standard of excellence
Taking care of business
