The University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Cindy Walls is an Assistant Professor of Construction Management at the University of Southern Mississippi, where she specializes in legal issues and integration of emerging technologies—such as artificial intelligence, BIM, and IoT—into modern construction practices. With over a decade of experience in the AEC industry with top homebuilding companies such as DR Horton and Lennar, Dr. Walls bridges academic research with real-world application, focusing on data-driven decision-making, sustainable project delivery, and construction process optimization. She holds a Juris Doctor in Law, and her work has been published in leading journals covering construction innovation, project controls, and digital transformation in the built environment. Dr. Walls actively collaborates with industry partners on applied research initiatives and is passionate about preparing the next generation of construction professionals to lead in a tech-forward industry. She frequently presents at national conferences such as ASC, and ACR, and serves as a reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals in construction technology and education.