Thomsen

Charles B. (Chuck) Thomsen is an architect, construction manager, corporate executive, and educator, grew up in Arkansas, New Mexico and Missouri, served in the United States Marine Corps, and attended the University of Oklahoma, the University of Minnesota, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

After receiving his master’s degree from MIT, Chuck taught at Rice University. He then spent 18 years with CRS where he developed many of the first computer applications for design and construction, founded one of the first professional construction management companies and became president and CEO. In 1982 he joined 3D/International and led the company for 24 years. 3D/I provided architecture, engineering, and construction management services in offices throughout the U.S., the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. Notable projects were the Pentagon Renovation (including reconstruction after 9/11), the renovation of the Utah State Capitol, and the development plan for the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building on Capitol Hill.

Chuck has served on many corporate boards in the construction industry and the advisory boards of several architecture schools. He frequently spoke at colleges and universities and professional association conferences. He lectured annually at Harvard for 25 years and is the author of five books.

Throughout his career, he was actively involved in both design and construction as designer, manager, and at-risk constructor. He was the first person to hold Fellowship in both the American Institute of Architects (FAIA) and the Construction Management Association of America, where he served as the 2nd chancellor of the College of Fellows. He was inducted into the National Academy of Construction in 2008.

Chuck received a lifetime achievement award from the AIA in 2014 and the Ted C. Kennedy Award in 2018 from the National Academy of Construction, the group’s highest honor.

Chuck and his wife, Lois, live in Houston, Texas. They have two children, four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. In addition to their second home on in Camden, ME, he enjoys cruising in his boat, photography, writing, cooking, and working in his wood shop.