Human-Centered
Technology in
Construction

Welcome to HCTC

Welcome to the website of Prof. Masoud Gheisari’s research group in the M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Construction Management at the University of Florida.

Human-Centered Technology in Construction (HCTC) research focuses on the theoretical and experimental investigation of human-computer/robot systems in construction. This includes the design, implementation, and evaluation of technological artifacts to satisfy human needs in the construction environment.

News
Our team at the 2026 ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC) in San Antonio, Texas
Award
Our VERY OWN Ajit and Parth recognized with the 2025–26 Graduate Student Excellence in Teaching and Research Awards!
Video
Safety challenges of UAVs in construction in 90 seconds
Video
Our NSF-funded “Safe Human-Robot Interaction in Construction” Webinar; Short Video Summary

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@masoudgheisari ·
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Congratulations to our VERY OWN Ajit Devkota, recipient of the 2025–26 Graduate Student Excellence in Teaching Award, and Parth Bhadaniya, recipient of the 2025–26 Graduate Student Excellence in Research Award! 🏆 We are proud of you both! 👏🎉

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11 Jun

Always great to spend time with our amazing PhD students! Wrapping up another year of hard work, research, and accomplishments, and looking forward to an amazing summer ahead. Grateful for such a talented and supportive group.

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#RinkerLegacy

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24 Oct

Join us to learn about our Master’s and Ph.D. programs at Rinker. Get insights on admissions, funding, research opportunities, and how our programs can help you achieve your goals.

📅 Nov 14, 2025 | 10:00 AM ET
💻 Register here: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/HcwumF2wTIm0F2U9kYk1hg

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25 Sep

A number of Rinker students alongside faculty Masoud Gheisari and Jim Sullivan are in New York City today visiting job sites hosted by Component Assembly Systems, Inc., and C/F Data Systems, LLC. #RinkerLegacy

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