Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gouranga Banik, Southern Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

contractors practice construction today, but it has robust implicationsfor curriculum designers as well. As a pedagogical tool, information technology can facilitatecross-disciplinary collaboration, communication, and inquiry based, interactive learning thatenhances the educational experience. How is it effectively integrated into the curriculum?Implicit in the list of top outcomes is a need to address uncertainty and its effect on constructionprocess and management. Stochastic problem-solving skills are necessary in an environmentcharacterized by constraints and a concern for the impact of engineering solutions in a global andsocietal context. Page

Conference Session

Sustainability in Construction Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yong Han Ahn; Hyuksoo Kwon; Annie Pearce; John G. Wells

Tagged Divisions

Construction

sustainable construction education in construction programsincluding civil engineering programs; sustainable construction course case study for a specificprogram in Australia, and the needs of integration between existing construction courses and theconcept of sustainability in construction curriculum. However, the previous studies, especially inthe U.S.A., did not observe significant change within the construction curriculum, which wouldbe integrated conventional courses in the areas of scheduling, estimating, contracting andsustainable knowledge and skills.The purpose of this study is to develop a sustainable construction course designed for universityconstruction programs that uses a systematic course development approach which is divided

Conference Session

Sustainability in Construction Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Korman, California Polytechnic State University; Lonny Simonian, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

construction students to perform “hands-on” fit-up exercisesand test their performance.Introduction and BackgroundIn recent years, there has been increasing consideration given to integrated curricula by constructionengineering and management faculty and industry advisors. According to Hauck and Jackson3 eachproposal has tried to address core problems associated with an overly segmented curriculum and thelack of project based learning in different ways. A model proposed by Hauck and Jackson3 attemptsto teach construction management as a series of labs integrating the various constructionmanagement courses into an active, applied learning experience. Their integrated curriculumproposal for the construction management department is centered on the

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sofia Vidalis, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg; Joseph Cecere, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg

Tagged Divisions

Construction

industry, and an advocate to the program. The advisory board acts in advisorycapacity to the SDCET program, the School of Science, Engineering and Technology, and thecollege. Each member of the advisory board is chosen by their position and/or expertise in theindustry, government, and academics. The advisory board committee meets and reviewsapplicants’ resumes and then selects the applicant or applicants that are best fit for the advisoryboard. There is a cap of 22 members that can serve in the advisory board.One of their goals is to identify the needs and trends regarding employment of the SDCETgraduates. The board offers recommendations for improvement to the curriculum offerings andserves as an avenue of communication between the SDCET program

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Virendra Varma, Missouri Western State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

from the softwarecompany that underscores the integrative nature of design, detailing and construction. Theauthor conducted interviews with a select group of fabricators, contractors, and engineers, andsought their views on the current process of production of shop drawings. Based on his ownexperiences as an engineering consultant, and based on the input received from the A/E/Cindustry, the author concludes that shop drawings produced using computer software such as,SDS/2 (one of 3D modeling software for structural steel, which is a component of BuildingInformation Modeling - BIM), is a positive step toward improving constructability. However,data-sharing among parties still remains a concern, and unless all parties involved, namely

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Shaurette, College of Technology - Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

initial field trip experiences, are described to advance thecontinuity of use of wireless webcam field trips.IntroductionA significant portion of the curriculum in construction management requires an understanding ofand appreciation for application of techniques in management and technology that are impactedby the conditions and context of the construction jobsite. In many cases these complex andinterrelated applications can best be demonstrated during a field trip in an actual application1.Field visits enable the educator to expand the students’ view and help students avoid merereflexive application of exercises provided in class. Field visits also expose students to a broaderbackground and mix of common sense knowledge and situational factors