Biography
Tom brings a diverse background to teaching having taught and worked in the disciplines of Construction Management and Construction Business Management, Architecture, Carpentry and Brick and Stone Masonry. As a dual professional, Tom works closely with industry having worked with companies such as Mattamy Homes, EllisDon Construction and projects such as the Ottawa Light Rail Transit P3 project assisting them in the development and delivery of their in-house project management and scheduling courses.
Tom has written or is working on several textbooks including Understanding Construction Drawings for Housing and Small Buildings, Project Management / Planning, Scheduling and Controlling Construction Projects. Tom currently represents George Brown College as an associate member for the Professional Development Committee of the Canadian Home Builders Association. He also teaches Project Management to professional organizations such as The Construction Institute of Canada, Ontario General Contractors Association Gold Seal Courses and taught Building Science courses at University of Toronto and Ryerson University.
Tom created and developed the Building Renovation programs that are offered at George Brown College.
Academic Credentials
MBA Lansbridge University, New Brunswick 2007
Bachelor of Administrative Studies Degree, York University 1999
PMP, Project Management Professional (current)
CM Lean (current)
Certificate of Qualification General Carpenter
Certificate of Qualification Brick & Stone Mason
Certificate of Qualification Industrial Woodworker
Areas of Specialization
Project Management
Planning and Scheduling
Lean Construction
Site Management
Construction Business Management
Low Rise Residential Construction
Areas of Expertise
Project Management
Construction Economics
Human Resource Management
Leadership
Housing
Renovations
Business Management
Site Management
Construction Delay Analysis
Cost Control
Change and Claim Management
Career Highlights
2007-Present – Part-time Professor, Master of Engineering Program, University of Toronto
2004-Present – Part-time Instructor, The Construction Institute of Canada
1991-Present – Professor of Construction Management, Architectural, Building Renovation/Restoration, Masonry and Information Technology Programs, George Brown College
1991-Present – General Contractor and Training Consultant, Tom Stephenson General Contracting, North York
1992-2013 – Coordinator positions formerly held Core Science and Technology Courses, Building Renovation Programs, Construction Engineering Programs, Mattamy Homes Program, George Brown College
2008-2011 – Part-time Professor, Architecture (Building Science Specialization), Ryerson University
2004-2010 – Coordinator/Teacher, Building Science Program, University of Toronto
2002-2003 – Acting Director, Centre of Advanced Building Technology, George Brown College
2001-2003 – Manager of Apprenticeship Operations, George Brown College
1979-1990 – General Contractor, Simon Stephenson Contracting, Toronto
Other Activities
Associate Member – Professional Development Committee for the Canadian Home
Builders Association
Mentoring Graduates
Awards
National College Sector award given by the Society of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education 2014 (STLHE)
George Brown College Teaching and Learning award 2013
George Brown College Award of Excellence 2000 for Team Achievement (Building Renovation Program)
George Brown College Award of Excellence 1997 for Team Achievement (Cluster Coordinators)
George Brown College’s Board of Governors Award of Excellence 1994 for Educational Achievement and Innovation
Dean’s Commendation 1994
NISOD Excellence Award, University of Texas 1994
