WAYNE HAND P.ENG. MBA

SHINE Program

With more than 16 years of experience as an industry leader and 25 years as an educator, Wayne Hand, recently retired as Dean of BCIT’s School of Construction and the Environment, is well-respected within the construction and environmental sectors and he understands the importance of such relationship to the success of educational programs and students.

Under his leadership, the BCIT School of Construction and the Environment saw the development of significant research programs and capacity building of Architectural Ecology and Building Science programs. Wayne was also very successful in the application and execution of various industry and government grants, in particular, the first ever BCIT Canada Research Chair appointment.

In advancing student and industry success, Wayne has been the forerunner in developing many new credentials, including the Carpentry Framing and Forming Foundation program, Interior Design diploma and degree, Architectural Science degree, two master’s programs in Building Science, and numerous Part-time Studies certificates. In 2019, Wayne was awarded the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VCRA) Outstanding Achievement Award in the Education Leadership category.