Ben Loftin
807 West Longleaf #17 Auburn, AL 36830
Phone: (615) 497-0413  E-Mail: Loftirb@auburn.edu
Objective
To find a competitive job in the construction industry that will challenge me to use the most of my abilities that I
have gained through my education and work experience.
Education
Auburn University (Auburn, AL)
2009-2010
College of Architecture, Design, and Construction
Master of Design Build (expected July 2010)
Auburn University (Auburn, AL)
2005-2009
College of Architecture, Design, and Construction
McWhorter School of Building Science
Bachelor of Building Science (Graduated Spring 2005)
Experience
R. J. Griffin & Co. (Brentwood, TN)
Summer 2008
Worked as an intern with a project team on Doctors Hospital additions and renovation in Augusta, GA. I
worked in the home office in Brentwood, TN where I was responsible for reviewing, returning and approving all
the submittals that came through the office using Constructware. I was also responsible for reviewing and
updating the monthly notes take at the OAC meetings and preparing the packets to be distributed at the
meetings.
D. F. Chase Inc. (Nashville, TN)
Summer 2007/Winter 2007
Worked as an intern for Chase during my first summer as a building science student. I worked on a project with
the senior project manager that consisted of 3 airplane hangers in 3 different cities across the country. I
contacted subcontractors, reviewed scope sheets, estimated sf costs, obtained pricing figures, and prepared
bid documents for this $25 million dollar project. I also assisted with minor estimating jobs, and helped perform
basic scheduling on smaller projects.
GreenVale Homes LLC (La Vergne, TN)
Summer 2006
Worked as an assistant superintendent for GreenVale Homes, a small homebuilding company out of
Murfreesboro, TN. A superintendent and myself were responsible for overseeing a neighborhood that was
being built in the La Vergne area. We had as many as 27 houses being built at 1 time and were in all stages of
completion. I contacted subcontractors, scheduled work, performed punch lists, coordination city inspections
and any changes that had to be made.
Achievements/Involvements
Eagle Scout (2003)
Design Build Institute of America Member
Volkswagen Student Design Competition: First Place
Design-Build Graduate Competition Team (Spring 2010)
Skills
Microsoft Office, Project, Earthworks, Revit’10, Vico Office, Navisworks, Timberline, On-Screen Takeoff,
Constructor, Suretrak, AutoCAD, Ecotect,
Master of Design Build Narrative
The Master of Design-Build program at Auburn University has a successful history of cross-disciplinary education;
having graduated students from across the world. As of the 2009-2010 academic year, the program features a
refined focus that is unique; jointly housed in the School of Architecture and the McWhorter School of Building
Science. Through current models of professional practice, it delivers the development and study of high
performance projects in the built environment via a dynamically collaborative and integrated framework.
As the name suggests, ‘design-build’ is a well established model of practice that facilitates integrated delivery.
In addition, however, the program will also approach delivery from a broad perspective that will encompass a
variety of other current and successful models founded upon the integration of the disciplines. Among other
tools, the program will capitalize on a new generation of digital resources such as BIM, parametric modeling,
web-based shared work environments, and other innovations to facilitate collaboration. It proposes to make
disciplinary boundaries more fluid, and to feature partnerships and shared expertise. In doing so, it also
proposes to be preparatory for selected certification components associated with the U.S. Green Building
Council and the Design-Build Institute of America.
Commensurate with its mission, the Master of Design-Build will be offered through two tracks: one based on a
studio teaching format and designed for graduates aiming for a design-based career path; the other
grounded in construction management and designed for graduates interested in a construction-based career
path. Each track includes significant collaborative opportunities in the design studio and classroom. Both tracks
are three semesters (Fall-Spring-Summer), after which successful candidates would be awarded the Master of
Design-Build degree.
*Exert from the Auburn Design build Website for more information go to www.cadc.auburn.edu/design.build
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