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Barry Hallsted

Faculty Member

Dr. Barry Hallsted

Biography

Barry is a member of the Construction Management faculty. Barry enjoys associating with students in the classroom and through all of the leadership and service learning activities at UVU as well. Barry has also enjoyed his association with the faculty in the Construction Technologies and is always impressed with the wide array of skills and experience the faculty bring to the classroom. Barry especially loves seeing students succeed in their goals and aspirations in life as well as in the construction industry.

Barry is also responsible for overseeing the development and continued management of the AAS and BS degrees in Construction Management lanched fall, 2008.

Barry was self employed as a general contractor and real estate broker for over 20 years in Arizona. Barry has been a life-long learner and especially enjoys all aspects related to building science as well as motivational theory and leadership.

Dr. Hallsted has enjoyed his never ending educational quest in both formal academic settings as well as through professional certifications. His education includes undergraduate diplomas in Construction Estimating and Drafting and a BS in Youth Leadership. His graduate studies include diplomas in Project Management as well as Business Administration (MBA and PhD).

Barry and his wife Julie have seven children and have lived in Cedar Hills (Utah) since 2004. He enjoys gardening, motorcycles, outings with his family and outdoor activities including hunting and fishing. He has been active in Scouting (BSA) on several levels and has been awarded the Silver Beaver award.

Education

PhD, Northcentral University, 2010

Major: Doctor of Business Administration

BS, Brigham Young University, 2005

Major: Youth Leadership

MBA, Aspen University , 2005

Major: Master of Business Administration

Graduate Certificate Program, Aspen University , 2005

Major: Project Management

Certificate Program, Mesa Community College, 1984

Major: Construction Management

Certificate Program, Mesa Community College, 1984

Major: Construction Management

Teaching

CMGT 405G

Global Sustainability and the Built Environment GI WE, Spring 2025

CMGT 405G

Global Sustainability and the Built Environment GI WE, Spring 2025

CMGT 1010

Introduction to Construction Management, Spring 2025

CMGT 1010

Introduction to Construction Management, Spring 2025

Presentations

Hallsted, Barry (Presenter & Author), Sustainability + Regulatory Building, "Light Up San Blas", Brigham Young University, Provo. (January 16, 2019)
Hallsted, Barry (Presenter & Author), Timpview Architecture and Construction Competition, "Principles of Sustainable Design ", SkillsUSA, Orem. (January 13, 2019)
Hallsted, Barry , Sustainability + Regulatory Building, "Light Up San Blas", Brigham Young University, Provo. (September 12, 2018)
Hallsted, Barry K (Presenter & Author), Cedar Hills Beautification Committee Workshop, "Soils - It's More Important Than You Think", City of Cedar Hills, Cedar Hills. (April 21, 2018)
Hallsted, Barry (Presenter & Author), Tree Care Workshop, "Fruit Tree Pruning and Care", City of Cedar Hills, Cedar Hills. (March 10, 2018)
Hallsted, Barry (Presenter & Author), Webinar, "Advice from National Home Builders – Expanding Natural Gas Use", American Gas Association - Energy Solutions Center, National webinar. (August 12, 2014)

Scholarly/Creative Works

Hallsted, Barry , Johnson, David , "Clyde Institute of Construction Management" . http://www.uvu.edu/cm/
Hallsted, Barry , (2018) "Getting Your Home Ready for Winter" (vol. November, 2018). Cedar Hills, Utah: Cedar Hills Newsletter.
Hallsted, Barry , (2018) "Sustainable Soil Management" (vol. May 2018). Cedar Hills: Cedar Hills Newsletter.
Hallsted, Barry , (2018) "To Prune, or Not to Prune; That is the Question" (vol. March, 2018). Cedar Hills: Cedar Hills Newsletter.
Hallsted, Barry , (2017) "Wolverine House Blower Door Test Results" . Vineyard, Utah: Vineyard Building Safety Dept..
Hallsted, Barry , (2017) "Smart Watering" (vol. April 2017). Cedar Hills, Utah: Cedar Hills Newsletter.

Awards

Global and Intercultural Fellowship Award

Utah Valley University Global and Intercultural Studies - April 27, 2016

Attended and fulfilled all requirements for the GI Fellowship. Modified course material and assignments for CMGT 405G to reflect University GI goals.

3rd Place Residential Team at AGC/ASC conference

Associated General Contractors / Associated Schools of Construction - February, 2009

3rd place in national competition for residential teams at AGC conference in Reno, Nevada.

1st Place Residential Team at AGC/ASC conference

Associated General Contractors / Associated Schools of Construction - February, 2008

1st place in national competition for residential teams at AGC conference in Reno, Nevada.

Delta Epsilon Tau Honors Society

International Honors Society

Masters program GPA qualified for induction into the International Honors Society.

Silver Beaver Award

Boy Scouts of America

Excelled in service to youth in Scouting and other applications over a life time.

Featured in Builder Architect Magazine

Builder Architect Magazine - February, 1997

Featured builder in Builder Architect Magazine that focused on builders and architects in the custom residential arena.