John Cribbs Named School of Management Dean

John Cribbs has been appointed the new dean of the School of Management. 

Cribbs is currently serving as the associate dean of the School of Management and is also an associate professor of Construction Management. 

Cribbs obtained his MArch degree from the Herberger Institute of Design and the Arts, as well as a Ph.D. in Construction Management from the Del E. Webb School of Construction, both located at Arizona State University's flagship campus in Tempe, AZ.   

His research focuses on modular design and construction techniques, sustainability of the built environment, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows for improved quality control and labor time utilization. He has presented his work at national and international conferences, covering topics such as modular and offsite construction techniques, BIM, pedagogical models for construction industry training, and research findings applicable to the broader industry. 

Prior to joining Wentworth, Cribbs worked as a principal at Green Ideas Building Science Consultants in Phoenix. During his time there, he extensively utilized BIM workflows for design analysis, reporting, and review, collaborating with various project stakeholders. He has also taught undergraduate and graduate courses in design, construction management, and Building Information Modeling at Arizona State University and the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture (Taliesin West). 

Cribbs holds multiple accreditations, including being a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional (AP) in specialties such as Building Design and Construction (BD+C), Interior Design and Construction (ID+C), and Operations and Maintenance (O+M). Additionally, he is accredited by the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) as a Construction Documents Technologist (CDT).