Lucy Acquaye

Teaching Assistant. Department of Building Technology

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About me
Interests: BIM Level 2 | Sustainable Development | Sustainable Construction | Affordable Housing | Higher Education
Education
- University of Florida
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  MSc Construction Management
  Research: Determined engineering properties of lumber salvaged from buildings. To promote deconstruction of buildings at the end of their useful life, salvage and reuse building components and reduce construction waste.
- University of Florida
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  PhD Construction
  Research: Examined the effects of high-curing temperature on the strength and durability of concrete
- Kwame Nkrumah' University of Science and Technology, Kumasi
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  BSc Building Technology
  Research: Assessed benefits of increasing participation and contribution of women to the Construction Industry
- University of Florida
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  MA Urban and Regional Planning
  Research: Investigated home-maintenance challenges of low-income homeowners, impacts on community and possible solutions
- University of Portsmouth
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  MA Sustainable Architecture
  Research: Evaluated energy-efficient options for affordable housing
Experience
- Kwame Nkrumah' University of Science and Technology, Kumasi
  Jan 1996 - Jan 1997
  Teaching Assistant. Department of Building Technology
  Taught Construction Materials & Methods and Construction Mechanics classes
- G. A. Takyi & Partners Ltd.
  Jan 1997 - Jan 1998
  Quantity Surveyor
  Conducted building surveys to determine maintenance requirements and prepared tender documents for maintenance works.
- Neighbourhood Housing & Development Corporation
  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003
  Housing Intern
  Developed website to provide information about home-ownership to prospective homeowners.
- University of Florida
  Jan 2003 - Jan 2007
  Assisted with implementing United States Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards for buildings and community Taught Graphic Communication and Construction Mechanics classes
  - Post-doctoral Associate. Facilities Planning, Design and Construction Division.
    Jan 2007 - Jan 2007
  - Instructor, M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Construction Management
    Jan 2003 - Jan 2007
- Texas A&M University
  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009
  Assistant Professor, Department of Construction Science
  Taught Construction Estimating, Construction Planning and Control & Construction Financial Management classes
- University of Portsmouth
  Apr 2014 - now
  CAD Operator
  Manage transition to UK Government's Building Information Modelling (BIM) Level 2 Standards, Methods and Procedures for construction projects.
Licenses & Certifications
- Building Research Establishment (BRE) Academy - BIM Member
  Building Research Establishment (BRE)
- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional
  United States Green Building Council
- CIBSE Affiliate member
  THE CHARTERED INSTITUTION OF BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERS
- International Construction Honour Society (SLX), Member
  SIGMA LAMBDA CHI INTERNATIONAL
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Lucy Acquaye
  Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence - University of Portsmouth - 2017
Volunteer Experience
- Community Development Volunteer
  Issued by Green Neighbours, Portsmouth City Council, Portsmouth on Jan 2012
  Associated with Lucy Acquaye
- Community Development Volunteer
  Issued by Alachua Habitat for Humanity on Jan 1999
  Associated with Lucy Acquaye