Professor Dr. Frank Darconte

Biography

Frank DarConte is a Research Professor at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, where he specializes in civil engineering and construction management. With a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from NYU and extensive experience as a licensed architect in New York State, he has accumulated over 35 years in the construction industry, holding various positions from project field superintendent to project executive. His involvement includes significant construction projects in New York City. He is also a faculty member in the undergraduate civil engineering/construction management program at NYU, serving as a faculty advisor to the student chapter of the Associated General Contractors (AGC). He possesses a Master of Science in City Regional Planning from Pratt Institute and a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology from New York Institute of Technology. His research interests revolve around construction project delivery and building high-performance teams, emphasizing ongoing investigations pertinent to industry practices.

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