Brian Nelson

Dr. Brian Nelson

BA, JD, Adjunct Professor and Director of Building Trades Institute

Dr. Brian Nelson is a state approved instructor in all phases of construction with subject matter expertise in preparing students for the Contractors’ Licensing Exam. He has core competencies in the construction industry with expertise in building contracting that extends to all the relevant trades in construction. His strong background in the field is proven by his development of twenty test prep books on construction law, construction math, and all the different trades.

Dr. Nelson has decades of experience teaching Construction, Construction Math, MC3, and U.S. Government as adjunct professor and director at the YouthBuild Charter of California, Fresno City College, and Building Trades Institute. Dr. Nelson also has decades of experience in onsite safety, and as a certified OSHA safety trainer, he is qualified to sign both OSHA 10HR and 30HR certification cards.

He graduated from National University with a BA degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Education, and has an Executive Juris Doctorate from Novus Law School in Contract Law.

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