Brian A. Stephenson, PE, CCM
Brian A. Stephenson is a professional engineer with over thirty years experience in civil engineering. He is a Certified Construction Manager and a registered Professional Engineer for civil/structural engineering in the following states: District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsyvania, and Virginia.
He has been in responsible charge for a wide array of projects including: hospitals, K-12 schools, research laboratories, performance spaces, waterfront structures, churches, university facilities, elderly housing, multi-family housing, water and waste water facilities, land development, roads, and bridges.
Mr. Stephenson is a member of the faculty at Howard University in the Department of Civil Engineering. An advocate for sustainable development and alternative construction materials, he is involved with several development projects in Africa and Latin America. Brian holds a Master of Science Degree in Structural Engineering (Stanford University) and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Princeton University).
Publications/Papers:
"The Role of Government in the Establishment of Appropriate Industries for the Manufacture of Construction Products with Non-Conventional Materials", Proceedings, 3rd International Conference on Appropriate Technology, Kigali, Rwanda 2008.
"A Sustainable, Community-based Response to Deforestation in Haiti with a Focus on its Water-Resource Systems" - Proceedings, 2nd International Conference on Appropriate Technology, NUST, Zimbabwe 2006.
"Broadening the Horizons of Students: and elective seminar course on Ethics and Philosophy of Appropriate Technology'" B. Stephenson, J. Tharakan, M. Castro, J. Trimble, D. Schwartzman, T. Broome, and C. Verharen - Howard University, Washington D.C. (2005 Platinum Award UIUEE)
“An Organizational Framework for the Creation of Economically Vibrant Agricultural Cooperatives under Land Reform”, Proceedings, 1st Annual Conference on Appropriate Technology hosted by the National University of Science and Technology, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, 2004.
“Seismic Design of Multistory Structures: Survey of the State of the Art, Stephenson, B.A., Princeton University Thesis, 1978.
Qodesh?
The name, “qodesh”, stems from a word of Hebrew/Aramaic origin meaning “to set apart for God’s use”. My personal faith extends to all aspects of my life. A heart which honors God first is the starting point for the management and success of the company.
Brian A. Stephenson
