He holds a Master of Science in Construction Management and a PhD in Architecture, both from Texas A&M University. Dr. Burt trained as a Builder Surveyor in England, where he also taught construction classes at the Buckinghamshire College. His masters and doctoral research focused on the preservation of historic adobe structures at Fort Davis National Historic Site in West Texas. Some of his current research involves investigating quality control procedures for soil-block structures for low-cost housing in Texas. Dr. Burt has presented papers at several National and International Conferences on both Historic Preservation and Construction Issues.