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Assessing the Pedagogical Needs to Couple Front-end Planning Tools with Sustainable Infrastructure Projects

Conference Session: Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Mohamed Elzomor, Florida International University; Valentina Ferrer, Florida International University; Piyush Pradhananga, Florida International University; Rubaya Rahat, Florida International University
Tagged Divisions: Construction Engineering

in Engineering and a bachelor of science in Construction Engineering from American University in Cairo. Dr. ElZomor moved to FIU from State University of New York, where he was an Assistant Professor at the college of Environmental Science and Forestry. Mohamed’s work focuses on Sustainability of the Built Environment, Engineering Education, Construc- tion Engineering, Energy Efficiency Measures and Modeling, Project Management, and Infrastructure Resilience. Dr. ElZomor has extensive professional project management experience as well as a diverse cross-disciplinary academic knowledge. Mohamed, distinct expertise supports fostering interdisciplinary research in addition to embracing innovative pedagogical

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Renovating Contract Delivery Education to Bridge the Gap Towards Current Practices

Conference Session: Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 4
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Mohamed Elzomor, Florida International University; Piyush Pradhananga, Florida International University; Rubaya Rahat, Florida International University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Construction Engineering

bachelor of science in Construction Engineering from American University in Cairo. Dr. ElZomor moved to FIU from State University of New York, where he was an Assistant Professor at the college of Environmental Science and Forestry. Mohamed’s work focuses on Sustainability of the Built Environment, Engineering Education, Construc- tion Engineering, Energy Efficiency Measures and Modeling, Project Management, and Infrastructure Resilience. Dr. ElZomor has extensive professional project management experience as well as a diverse cross-disciplinary academic knowledge. Mohamed, distinct expertise supports fostering interdisciplinary research in addition to embracing innovative pedagogical approaches in STEM education. Dr

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Modifying the Syllabus on Construction Materials and Methods to Better Prepare Construction Students for Upper-level Courses, Co-ops, or Internships

Conference Session: Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 2
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: George Okere, University of Cincinnati
Tagged Divisions: Construction Engineering

projects. He received his PhD in Technology Management from Indiana State University with a specialization in Construction Management. He joined academia in 2014. His research focus is on contract administration on heavy civil projects, as well as on construction education. His teaching areas include 1. introduction to the built environment and construction management, 2. construction materials and methods, 3. construction equipment, 4. building construction cost estimating, 5. heavy civil construc- tion cost estimating, 6. project planning, scheduling, and control, 7. temporary structures, and 8. contract changes and claims. American c Society for

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Direct Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes

Conference Session: Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 2
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu, University of Texas at San Antonio; Guntulu S. Hatipkarasulu, Texas State University
Tagged Divisions: Construction Engineering

accreditingagency for both 4-year bachelor’s degree programs and two-year associate degree programs inconstruction, construction science, construction management, and construction technology. [16]Currently, there are 72 four-year bachelor's, five master's, and 13 associate degree programsaccredited by ACCE [17].ACCE lists the following learning outcomes for the bachelor degree programs in section 3.1.5 ofthe Standards and Criteria for the Accreditation of Bachelor’s Degree Construction EducationPrograms (ACCE Document 103B) [18]: 1. Create written communications appropriate to the construction discipline. 2. Create oral presentations appropriate to the construction discipline. 3. Create a construction project safety plan. 4. Create construction

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Integrating Laser-scanning Technology into a Construction Engineering and Management Curriculum

Conference Session: Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 4
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Chengyi Zhang P.E., University of Wyoming; David Arditi, Illinois Institute of Technology; Peng Liu
Tagged Divisions: Construction Engineering

Paper ID #33992Integrating Laser-scanning Technology into a Construction Engineeringand Management CurriculumDr. Chengyi Zhang P.E., University of Wyoming Dr. Chengyi Zhang is currently an Assistant Professor of Construction Management at the University of Wyoming. Before joining the UWYO, he worked as an Associate Professor of Construction Manage- ment at Eastern Kentucky University. He has over 14 years of civil engineering and construction project management experience.Prof. David Arditi, Illinois Institute of Technology Dr. David Arditi is currently Professor of Civil and Architectural Engineering at Illinois

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Gamification of Construction Engineering Inaugural Experience

Conference Session: Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Rebekah Burke P.E., The Citadel; Mostafa Batouli, The Citadel; Timothy Aaron Wood, The Citadel
Tagged Divisions: Construction Engineering

Management from IAU, and Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering/Surveying from University of Tehran. Prior to joining The Citadel, he was a Visiting Professor of Construction Management in the Moss School of Construction, Infrastructure, and Sustainability at FIU. Dr. Batouli teaches diverse range of courses in civil engineering, construction engineering, and construction/project management. As a teacher, he aims to inspire his students to think intensively and critically and to live ethically and morally. Dr. Batouli’s major area of research is system-of-systems analysis of sustainability and resilience in civil infrastructure. He is particularly interested in studying human-infrastructure-environment interactions

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Incorporating Virtual Reality in Construction Management Education

Conference Session: Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Ramyani Sengupta, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Anthony E. Sparkling, Purdue University, West Lafayette
Tagged Divisions: Construction Engineering

Paper ID #32569Incorporating Virtual Reality in Construction Management EducationMs. Ramyani Sengupta, Purdue University, West LafayetteDr. Anthony E. Sparkling, Purdue University, West Lafayette Anthony Sparkling is an Assistant Professor in Construction Management Technology (CMT) at Pur- due University where he teaches courses in mechanical and electrical systems, electrical estimating, and electrical construction. His research interests include teams, organizations, contract governance, organi- zational processes, project/team performance and behavioral feedback systems. He has a growing interest in the skilled

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Community-engaged Learning in Construction Education: A Case Study

Conference Session: Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 2
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University; Michelle Garraway, Mississippi State University; Ali Karji
Tagged Divisions: Construction Engineering

Paper ID #33552Community-engaged Learning in Construction Education: A Case StudyDr. Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University Saeed Rokooei is an assistant professor of Building Construction Science at Mississippi State University. Saeed obtained his bachelor’s degree in Architecture and then continued his studies in Project and Con- struction Management. Saeed completed his PhD in Construction Management while he got a master of science in Management Information Systems. He is continuing his research on simulation to provide a comprehensive supplementary method in construction management education.Mrs. Michelle Garraway

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COVID-19 Effects on Student Internships in the Construction Industry: Experiences from Georgia and Oklahoma

Conference Session: Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 5
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University; Rachel Mosier P.E., Oklahoma State University; Heather N. Yates, Oklahoma State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering

, with a background in struc- tural engineering and project management. Dr. Mosier has received regional and international teaching awards through the Associated Schools of Construction. Research interests include the cost of sustainable construction to owners and engineering education.Dr. Heather N. Yates, Oklahoma State University Dr. Yates joined the Oklahoma State University Construction Faculty in 2006 as an Assistant Professor. She received her Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology from the OSU Construction Manage- ment Department in 1998. She graduated with a Masters of Engineering Technology from Pittsburg State University in 2002. She also earned a Specialist in Education Degree from Pittsburg State

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Work in Progress: Finding the Holes in Safety Education

Conference Session: Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 4
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University; Bobbi J. Spencer, Texas State University; Guntulu S. Hatipkarasulu, Texas State University ; Krishna Prasad Kisi, Texas State University
Tagged Divisions: Construction Engineering

successful training and consistent participation of theconstruction workforce to minimize accidents on jobsites. While traditional safety training hasfeatured classroom lectures and quick toolbox talks, the emerging technology of AugmentedReality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) has recently been utilized by several different groups to attemptto improve construction safety training programs. This paper is presenting the current state of awork-in-progress project to investigate both the acceptance and efficacy of existing AR/VRconstruction safety programs and develop an improved AR/VR construction safety game. Thecurrent stage is the baseline measurement of efficacy using traditional classroom lectures as wellas early planning/creation of the improved AR/VR

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Pedagogy to Teach BIM in Construction Management Curriculum

Conference Session: Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 2
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University; Pavan Meadati, Kennesaw State University
Tagged Divisions: Construction Engineering

information for visualization,material quantification; value engineering; 4D modeling; clash detection and coordination; andsite logistics. The research objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of the pedagogy adopted toteach the above topics in the BIM applications course in the Construction Management curriculum.The effectiveness of the adopted pedagogy is assessed through parameters such as a) usefulness ofcomponents covered in the class, b) helpfulness of the media of instructions, c) level of guidanceprovided by the instructor, d) ease of learning of the content, e) satisfaction and f) confidencelevels of the students to complete the projects/assignments/exercises, the difficulty level of coursecomponents, and students’ motivation to learn

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Expectations for Future Health and Safety Professionals from Current Professionals in Construction

Conference Session: Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 4
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Nicholas Tymvios, Bucknell University; John Gambatese, Oregon State University
Tagged Divisions: Construction Engineering

any mention of safetyproved that it was minimal or lacking.According to ACCE, the only mention of safety within the student learning outcomes forgraduates from ACCE accredited Bachelor’s degree programs is, upon graduation, studentsshould be able to “Create a construction project safety plan” [7]. There is no mention of theword “health” within the criteria.The general criteria for ABET includes in criterion 3 – student outcome 2, the statement thatstudents should have - “an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meetspecified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global,cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors”[8]. Within the program specificcriteria, for “Construction

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Assessing the Effectiveness of Active-learning Approaches in Advancing Student Understanding of Construction Scheduling in a Virtual Environment

Conference Session: Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Yewande S. Abraham, Rochester Institute of Technology; Bilge Gökhan Çelik, Roger Williams University; Max Frasier Spaan, Rochester Institute of Technology; Natalie Mansson
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Construction Engineering

publica- tions focus on green buildings, construction education, project management, construction planning, and scheduling. He is also teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in project management, estimating, scheduling, control, and sustainability areas.Max Frasier Spaan, Rochester Institute of TechnologyNatalie Mansson American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Assessing the Effectiveness of Active Learning Approaches in AdvancingStudent Understanding of Construction Scheduling in a Virtual EnvironmentAbstractAs demand for online learning increases, it is becoming even more critical and challenging toensure that instructors are equipped with the

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Work in Progress: Gaming Our Way to Increased Math Self-efficacy and Opening the Gate to STEM Majors

Conference Session: Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Krishna Prasad Kisi, Texas State University; Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University; Snigdha Rangineni, Texas State University; Guntulu S. Hatipkarasulu, Texas State University; Bobbi J. Spencer, Texas State University
Tagged Divisions: Construction Engineering

learning experience for construction students towork through their trepidations of Pre-Calculus that has resulted in a 45-60% DFW rate (thepercentage of students who enrolled in the course but earned a D, failed, or withdrew) of studentsnot only in the construction program, but across our campus. While the impact of this researchwill certainly address the existing dismal 45-60% DFW rate of Pre-Calculus across our campusthat needs to be rectified, it is designed with scalability in mind. This project will create variedanimation scenarios for students to experience real life situations where they would applymathematics. Repeated online gaming experiences are expected to address the self-confidenceand math self-efficacy of students by exposing them

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Shrinking the Construction Site

Conference Session: Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 4
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Nicholas Tymvios, Bucknell University; Miles Book, Bucknell University
Tagged Divisions: Construction Engineering

conjunction with the visual stimulation of going to the site, or bringing the site to the classroom through video, it is important for students to have tactile stimulation as well. This workaims to provide the means for this tactile stimulation with three dimensional scaled models ofconstruction projects, a process we call “shrinking the construction site.” Through careful andaccurate design of the 3D models, it is possible to show construction processes and step by stepprocedures for the construction of various building elements all while providing visual andtactile stimulation for students in a classroom environment.This paper describes the procedures taken in order to design and construct a 3D model of theprocesses taking place during the

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Scaling Construction Autonomous Technologies and Robotics Within the Construction Industry

Conference Session: Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Mohamed Elzomor, Florida International University; Piyush Pradhananga, Florida International University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Construction Engineering

a bachelor of science in Construction Engineering from American University in Cairo. Dr. ElZomor moved to FIU from State University of New York, where he was an Assistant Professor at the college of Environmental Science and Forestry. Mohamed’s work focuses on Sustainability of the Built Environment, Engineering Education, Construc- tion Engineering, Energy Efficiency Measures and Modeling, Project Management, and Infrastructure Resilience. Dr. ElZomor has extensive professional project management experience as well as a diverse cross-disciplinary academic knowledge. Mohamed, distinct expertise supports fostering interdisciplinary research in addition to embracing innovative pedagogical approaches in STEM

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Construction Education Delivery Method Changes During COVID-19: Student Perspectives

Conference Session: Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 5
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University; Rachel Mosier P.E., Oklahoma State University; Sandeep Langar, The University of Texas at San Antonio
Tagged Divisions: Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering

struc- tural engineering and project management. Dr. Mosier has received regional and international teaching awards through the Associated Schools of Construction. Research interests include the cost of sustainable construction to owners and engineering education.Dr. Sandeep Langar, The University of Texas at San Antonio Dr. Sandeep Langar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Construction Science in College of Architecture, Construction, and Planning at The University of Texas at San Antonio. He received his Ph.D. in Environmental Design and Planning from the College of Architecture and Urban Studies at Virginia Tech. He is also a licensed architect in India. Dr. Langar has authored multiple publications

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Student Internships During Times of Pandemic: A Historical View of Pandemics, Recession and Their Effect on Education

Conference Session: Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 5
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Rachel Mosier P.E., Oklahoma State University; Heather N. Yates, Oklahoma State University; Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University
Tagged Divisions: Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering

Paper ID #32343Student Internships During Times of Pandemic: A Historical View ofPandemics, Recession and Their Effect on EducationDr. Rachel Mosier P.E., Oklahoma State University Dr. Rachel Mosier is an Associate Professor at Oklahoma State University, with a background in struc- tural engineering and project management. Dr. Mosier has received regional and international teaching awards through the Associated Schools of Construction. Research interests include the cost of sustainable construction to owners and engineering education.Dr. Heather N. Yates, Oklahoma State University Dr. Yates joined the Oklahoma State

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The Perception of Sustainable Design and Construction: Case Study of Construction Students at Two Universities

Conference Session: Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 2
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University; Caroline Murrie Clevenger P.E.; Rui Zhang, University of Colorado Denver
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Construction Engineering

one to four years of workexperience, and 25% to 30% of students do not have any experience. The differences are morestudents in KSU had five to ten years of work experience and only CU Denver students who hadworked for more than ten years. Most of the students do not have any experience in sustainabledesign and construction area at both universities. Just a few students had specific experiences inthe sustainable design area, including working on a LEED project. Table 1: Demographics Data KSU CU Denver Construction Major 94.4% 41.4% Non-Construction Major 6.9% 58.6