Nancy Wheatley, Dean of the School of Construction and Engineering Technologies, would like to welcome Shari Bielert as the new Chair of the Civil Engineering Technology department (effective May 4 th 2015).

Shari is a graduate of the Civil Engineering Technology’s previous Engineering Design and Drafting program. She also earned her Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Architecture) at U of M.   After completing her Bachelor degree and RRC diploma, Shari was employed as a Structural design technologist in the building components industry. She recently completed a Master of Education degree from U of M. Shari was a founding member of the CaGBC (Canada Green Building Council), MB Chapter and continues to be a green building advocate.

Over the past 15 years Shari has instructed in 3 of the department’s programs – Architectural/Engineering Technology, Environmental Technology and the Construction Management degree. Her most recent experience in the department has been as the coordinator for Technology Solutions for the Workplace and the program coordinator for Construction Management and GIS.