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Kirk Bingenheimer's Curriculum Vitae

Sharing My Professional Experience and Academic Achievements

Education

  • MBSM, Clemson University, Building Science and Management (May 1991)
  • BA, Michigan State University, Business (March 1987)

Teaching Experience

Clemson University

Lecturer, Nieri Department of Construction and Real Estate Development (2023 to Present)

  • CSM 2030 - Materials and Methods: Wood/Masonry Construction
  • CSM 2050 - Materials and Methods: Concrete/Steel Construction
  • CSM 3990 - Creative Inquiry in Building Affordable Housing I
  • CSM 4220 - Construction Management Studio I
  • CSM 4320/4330 - Residential Construction Management Studio I & II
  • CSM 4540 - Construction Capstone
  • CSM 4560 - Construction Management Studio II
  • CSM 4990 Creative Inquiry in Building Affordable Housing II

Experiential Learning Activities

  • Coached students for the 2026 NAHB Student Competition in Olando
  • Coached students for the 2025 NAHB Student Competition in Las Vegas
  • Coached students for the 2024 NAHB Student Competition in Las Vegas
  • Facilitated student job site tour of the Nieri Family Alumni and Visitors Center at Clemson University (Fall 2024)
  • Facilitated student job site tour of the Advanced Materials Innovation Center at Clemson University (Fall 2024)
  • Facilitated student job site tour of the Forestry and Environmental Conservation Building at Clemson University (Fall 2024)
  • Coached students for the 2023 ASC Student Competition in Atlanta
  • Facilitated student job site tours to Lennar and Ryan Homes Communities (Fall 2023)

Teaching Innovation and Curriculum Development

  • Developed a new two-semester course: "Creative Inqury in Building Affordable Housing"

Awards

  • 2026 Dean's Award in Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Research, Teaching, or Service
  • 2025 Faculty Service-Learning Award from the Pearce Center for Professional Communication

Media Appearances and Interviews

Faculty Development

  • TEACH-AI Program Training (Office of Teaching Effectiveness and Innovation) - 2025/2026
  • Clemson Teaching Excellence Conference, Connecting with Students (Office of Teaching Effectiveness and Innovation) - January 2026
  • Service-Learning Faculty Fellows Program (Pearce Center for Professional Communication) - 2024/2025
  • Faculty Grow Workshop (Office of Faculty Advancement) - April 2024
  • Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence at Clemson University (Office of Teaching Effectiveness and Innovation) - January 2024
  • New Faculty Teaching Conference (Clemson University) - August 2023
  • New Instructor Conference (Clemson University) - Aug 2023

Presentations

  • “Industry Perspectives on Essential AI Competencies for CM Graduates” – Panel Discussion at the American Council of Construction Education (ACCE) Mid-Year Conference 2026

Industry Involvement with the Housing Innovation Alliance

  • Advisory member for the Housing Innovation Alliance new BuildIQ website.

Industry Involvement with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and member of the Building Systems Council

  • Reviewer for 2027, 2026, and 2025 International Builders Show (IBS) educational proposals related to offsite construction topics
  • Member of the Joint Subcommittee on Membership, Communications, Awards & Professional Development
  • Networked with several members of this group at the 2024 and 2025 International Builders Show (IBS) in Las Vegas to discuss opportunities to help promote more offsite construction methods for the residential construction industry

Community Involvement with Pickens Country Habitat for Humanity

  • Construction Supervisor volunteer for the 2024 Homecoming Build project on Bowman Field
  • Member of the Pickens County Habitat for Humanity Construction Committee 2024 to present
  • Volunteered to help frame the home for the 2024 and 2023 Homecoming Build project on Bowman Field

Research Completed

  • Economic Impact of Prevailing Wage Regulations

Research Ongoing

  • Innovative Solutions for Affordable Housing: Exploring Prefabricated Wood Component Use and Adoption in Texas

Research Proposed

  • 2025 Latrobe Prize - Architecture's Contributions to Human Health
  • 2Temp2Perm: De/Re-deployable Modular Housing for Rapid Disaster Recover and Permanent Residential Solutions
  • Innovative Solutions for Affordable Housing: Exploring Prefabricated Wood Component Use and Adoption in Southern United States

Arizona State University

Adjunct, Del E. Webb School of Construction (2008 to 2009)

  • CON 223 - Strength of Materials

Clemson University

Assistant Professor, Department of Construction Science and Management (1991 to 1994)

  • CSM 201 - Statics
  • CSM 202 - Strength of Materials
  • CSM 203 - Materials and Methods of Construction
  • CSM 204 - Contract Documents
  • CSM 351 - Construction Estimating
  • CSM 352 - Construction Scheduling
  • CSM 454 - Construction Capstone

Publications

Professional Licenses

Industry Experience

President and CEO of BingBuilt Solutions (2023 to Present)

  • Custom AI Tools for Builders.
  • Preconstruction Services for builders and suppliers.
  • New Home Construction.
  • Residential Remodeling.
  • Home Inspections.

Director of Purchasing at Lennar, Greenville, SC (2020 to 2023)

  • Managed a team of three associates.
  • Recruited trade partners, negotiated pricing, and completed the contracting process for entry into the Greenville market.
  • Lowered direct construction costs by 12% through specification adjustments and trade negotiations.
  • Ngotiated the lowest direct construction cost of all forty Lennar divisions.
  • Lennar was on track to build more than 500 homes in the Upstate market in 2023.

Director of Purchasing at Shea Homes, Charlotte, NC (2019 to 2020)

  • Managed a team of five associates.
  • Onboarded more than a dozen new trade partners (roof trusses, EWP, stairs, flooring, cabinets, termite pre-treatment, home automation, etc.) that saved an average of $10,000 per home over the incumbent trade pricing.
  • Conducted numerous cost reviews and bid events.
  • Found savings of $2,000 in EWP costs by partnering with a regional dealer using BlueLinx product.
  • Trained a new estimator to dial in the lumber takeoffs and reduce our lumber budgets on average of $2,000 per home.

Director of Purchasing at Mungo Homes, Columbia, SC (2018 to 2019)

  • Managed a team of fourteen associates covering eight cities and 2,000 annual closings.
  • Instituted a cost/margin change review process for 120+ communities.
  • Brought in $1M in rebate signing bonuses and increased annual rebates by over $500,000.
  • Created a purchasing training manual and conducted three purchasing summits.
  • Created job descriptions and reorganized the reporting structure for the department.

Director of Purchasing at K. Hovnanian Homes, Chalreston & Bluffont, SC (2017 to 2018)

  • Managed a team of three associates covering two cities.
  • Responsible for leading the multiple city division to have a properly balanced trade base.

Director of Purchasing at Meritage Homes, Greenville, SC (2015 to 2017)

  • Managed a team of four associates.
  • Responsible for leading the division purchasing team on all vertical construction purchasing operations.
  • Transitioned all shared services activities from the Atlanta division to the local Greenville division.
  • Managed the bidding process and negotiated pricing with trade partners and suppliers.
  • Established unitized estimating across all major cost categories.
  • Tracked base house costs, option margins, month-over-month cost tracking, cost-off of closed homes, duplicate commitment/payment research, specification maintenance, adherence to national product programs, new product setup, and many other related activities.

Director of Construction Services at Essex Homes, Columbia, SC (2014 to 2015)

  • Managed a team of twelve associates.
  • Responsible for leading all pre-construction processes including drafting, estimating, purchasing, options and start packages.
  • Focused efforts to reduce the number of plans and options in preparation for growth.

Owner of B-Sure Inspections, Mount Pleasant, SC (2009 to 2014)

  • Started from scratch and expanded my home inspection business to more than 400 inspections annually by the end of the third year.
  • Created my own home inspection reporting system following the South Carolina home inspections standards of practice.
  • Marketed my business through networking groups and direct to local real estate agents.
  • Taught continuing education classes for the local Realtors Association.
  • Published two home inspection books.

Director of Purchasing at Shea Homes, Scottsdale, AZ (2006 to 2009)

  • Managed a team of eleven associates across four states.
  • Responsible for guiding a regional purchasing team on policies and procedures per the purchasing documented processes.
  • Developed a cost scorecard which tracks monthly construction costs, cost reduction goals, option margins, construction indirect spending and warranty indirect spending.
  • Created a construction cost management template that tracks commodity trends to compare actual versus predicted construction costs.
  • Organized a brand study to provide guidance on which brand manufactures our division should align with nationally. This study helped to prioritize cost categories and has set the stage for national exclusive partnership negotiations.
  • Managed several national account manufacture agreements.
  • Created the foundation for an itemized takeoff estimating manual to be used company wide.

Director of Purchasing at KB Home, Charleston, Columbia and Greenville, SC (2005 to 2006)

  • Managed a team of six associates across the state of South Carolina.
  • Responsible for leading state-wide purchasing initiatives including estimating, negotiating pricing, and preparing start packages for all plans and standard options per the division’s standard specifications, and scopes-of-work.
  • Conducted monthly training sessions for the purchasing team to keep the team focused on the KBnxt Business Model and preparation for the annual review by National Purchasing.
  • Conducted quarterly trade partner meetings in each market to educate our trade base on the division’s growth goals.
  • Put in place a Trade Partner Council to implement quality and safety programs for the division.

Director of Turnkey Framing at Boozer Lumber, Columbia, SC (2004 to 2005)

  • Managed a team of three associates.
  • Responsible for the turnkey framing services of a truss manufacturing and lumber supplier.
  • Oversaw field operations and builder relations.

Purchasing Manager at Great Southern Homes, Columbia, SC (2003 to 2004)

  • Managed a team of three associates.
  • Responsible for the purchasing activities for a small home builder that was preparing for explosive growth.

Estimating & Product Development Manager, Charleston, SC (1998 to 2003)

  • Managed a team of six associates.
  • Responsible for putting together a plan to revamp the Division’s entire product portfolio.
  • Managed the new product development process and personally designed several new plans for the Division.
  • Prototyped all new plans by conducting a frame and final walk with sales and construction.
  • Developed a comprehensive estimating and purchasing Access database that maintained items, pricing, takeoff (base house, options, non-standard options, and site variances), job start budgets, and purchase orders.
  • Transitioned the division to standardized master plans, standard series specifications, and standard option list.
  • Other duties included base house estimating, option estimating, prototype estimating, maintaining vendor/contractor pricing, developing house start budgets and field verification audits.

Purchasing Manager at Pulte Homes, City, State (1997 to 1998)

  • Responsible for managing the entire purchasing process including hiring new contractors, signing contracts, negotiating price agreements, reviewing scope-of-work documents, maintaining standard series specifications, sales price sheets, standard feature sheets, option selling prices, and master budgets for each model per subdivision.
  • Reviewed house cost control sheets for budget variances, tracked national account rebate programs, reviewed and managed the architectural drawings used for sales and construction.
  • Set up an organized system for estimating and budgeting on Excel spreadsheets with links to the company's accounting system.

Purchasing Manager at Mungo Homes, Columbia, SC (1994 to 1997)

  • Managed a team of five associates.
  • Responsible for the drafting, estimating, purchasing, and budgeting for all construction spending.
  • Put together an Access estimating database to track profitability per superintendent, house plan, and subdivision.
  • Supervised a startup subdivision and closed out an existing subdivision building both starter and move-up homes.
  • Oversaw a complete enterprise software system transition.
  • Responsible for the supervision of all construction stages as well as hiring subcontractors and ordering materials.