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Creating Industrial Partnerships With Construction Management Technology Programs

Conference Session: Trends in Construction Engineering Education I
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Philip Dunn, University of Maine
Tagged Divisions: Construction

AC 2009-1114: CREATING INDUSTRIAL PARTNERSHIPS WITHCONSTRUCTION-MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMSPhilip Dunn, University of Maine Page 14.382.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Creating Industrial Partnerships with the Construction Management Technology Program at the University of MaineAbstractConstruction companies are an integral part of developing and sustaining a constructionmanagement technology program. Ongoing support from these companies has several aspectsfrom financial support to political maneuvering. Construction companies can benefit from activeparticipation with the construction management program through indirect recruitment; the

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Technology Enhanced Instructional Design In Construction: Framework And Case Study

Conference Session: Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Thuy Nguyen, University of Texas, Austin; Fernando Mondragon Solis; William O'Brien, University of Texas, Austin; Kathy Schmidt, University of Texas, Austin
Tagged Divisions: Construction

AC 2009-390: TECHNOLOGY-ENHANCED INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN INCONSTRUCTION: FRAMEWORK AND CASE STUDYThuy Nguyen, University of Texas, Austin THUY NGUYEN is a research assistant at the University of Texas at Austin. She is pursuing her PhD studies in the program of Construction Engineering and Project Management. Her research interests include project management, instructional design, human resource management and educational psychology.Fernando Mondragon, University of Texas, Austin FERNANDO MONDRAGON is a Ph.D. student in the program of Construction Engineering and Project Management in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. He holds a M.S. in Civil Engineering

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Developing A Workable Construction Management Technology Senior Capstone Project At The University Of Maine

Conference Session: Trends in Construction Engineering Education I
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Philip Dunn, University of Maine
Tagged Divisions: Construction

AC 2009-1111: DEVELOPING A WORKABLE CONSTRUCTION-MANAGEMENTTECHNOLOGY SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECT AT THE UNIVERSITY OFMAINEPhilip Dunn, University of Maine Page 14.446.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Developing a Workable Construction Management Technology Senior Capstone Project at the University of MaineAbstractCreating a meaningful capstone experience in a construction education program is often achallenge. Most of these programs do not offer significant design courses or foster creation of aproject from concept through the design cycle to actual construction completion. A capstoneexperience in construction management is best developed

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Construction Equipment Fleet Management Using Telematics Technology: Research And Resultant Educational Perspectives

Conference Session: Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Erdogan Sener, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; D. Tom Iseley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis
Tagged Divisions: Construction

AC 2009-271: CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT USINGTELEMATICS TECHNOLOGY: RESEARCH AND RESULTANT EDUCATIONALPERSPECTIVESErdogan Sener, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Erdogan M. Sener., Professor and previous Chairman at the Department of Construction Technology of Purdue School of Engineering & Technology at Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). B.S. Civil Eng., Middle East Technical University; M.S. Civil Eng. Michigan State University. He has over 13 years of international industrial experience in design and construction and has been in engineering and technology education for more than 25 years. Member of ASCE, ASEE, ACI, past president of

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Introduction To Estimating And Bidding Using A Flagpole

Conference Session: Innovation in Construction Engineering Education I
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kris Mattila, Michigan Technological University
Tagged Divisions: Construction

AC 2009-863: INTRODUCTION TO ESTIMATING AND BIDDING USING AFLAGPOLEKris Mattila, Michigan Technological University Page 14.814.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Introduction to Estimating and Bidding Using a FlagpoleIntroductionIn order to introduce the concepts of estimating an exercise was developed to assiststudents with little or no construction experience. The in class exercise is to estimate thecost to install a 25 foot aluminum flagpole and foundation. Material, labor andequipment costs are provided to the students in addition to specifications, drawings and abid form. This paper will explain the exercise and examine the results from over

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Knowledge Of Contemporary Issues Held By Engineering Students

Conference Session: Trends in Construction Engineering Education I
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Enno Koehn, Lamar University; Kishore Gopal Vaska, Lamar University; Kartik Paruchuri, Lamar University; James Koehn, Chadron State College
Tagged Divisions: Construction

Knowledge of Contemporary Issues Held By Engineering StudentsAbstractThe Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) has ruled that students shouldhave a knowledge of contemporary issues. In this regard, it is obvious that, today, engineering isconducted on a global scale and is becoming very important for the nation as well as the wholeworld. Therefore, every student should pursue knowledge of contemporary and past informationregarding various engineering issues.This paper presents the level of understanding of typical contemporary issues held by theengineering students. It also compares the knowledge of students enrolled at other engineeringschools. The data may be utilized by institutions to measure and compare the level

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Introduction Of Sustainability To Civil And Construction Engineering Students

Conference Session: Trends in Construction Engineering Education II
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Enno Koehn, Lamar University; Devang Patel, Lamar University; Santosh Khonde, Lamar University
Tagged Divisions: Construction

Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Introduction of Sustainability to Civil/ Construction Engineering StudentsAbstract:Recently, numerous civil engineering articles involve the concept of going green and sustainabledevelopment. Various papers related to sustainable development have been written but few relateto how civil engineering students can apply these innovations in their academic curriculum andassist them in discovering green technologies and their applications during a professional career.This paper is an effort to highlight the importance of knowledge regarding sustainability in theacademic curriculum. Education now-a-days is not just about knowing conventionaltechnologies, but also to

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Research Grants To Build Labs: A Sample Mechanical Building Systems Lab (Mechbuild Lab)

Conference Session: Innovation in Construction Engineering Education I
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Daphene Koch, Purdue University
Tagged Divisions: Construction

someday beresponsible for the management of construction, verification of design, and inspection ofinstallation of all types of mechanical systems in buildings. The MechBuild lab will bridge thegap between student learning and the implementation of innovative technology, and willstimulate students with real-world, hands-on exercises. It will be beneficial to STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering, and Math) education, faculty development, and community outreach.This paper will outline the goals and utilization of this lab.IntroductionA proposal was written to seek financial support for the development of a Mechanical BuildingSystems lab (MechBuild lab) to serve three courses in an accredited four-year Bachelor ofScience program in Construction

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Incorporating Virtual Field Information In Learning Construction Operations

Conference Session: Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Lingguang Song, University of Houston; Sang-Hoon Lee, University of Houston; Junshan Liu, Auburn University
Tagged Divisions: Construction

-Hoon Lee, University of Houston Dr. Sang-Hoon Lee is an Assistant Professor of Construction Management at the University of Houston. His research, teaching and consulting are in the areas of construction engineering and management, quantitative methods, construction finance management, construction safety, and information technology. He has taught courses in Construction Management I & II, Construction Finance Management, Cost Analysis and Bidding, Quantitative Methods for Project Management, Construction Safety, Reinforced Concrete Construction, Soil Mechanics and Foundation, Structural Steel &Timber Construction, and Strength of Construction Materials. His most recent research

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Using Eplan Room For Estimating And Bidding Construction Projects: A New Tool In Construction Engineering Education Delivery

Conference Session: Innovation in Construction Engineering Education I
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Virendra Varma, Missouri Western State University
Tagged Divisions: Construction

AC 2009-331: USING EPLAN ROOM FOR ESTIMATING AND BIDDINGCONSTRUCTION PROJECTS: A NEW TOOL IN CONSTRUCTIONENGINEERING EDUCATION DELIVERYVirendra Varma, Missouri Western State University Virendra K. Varma, Ph.D., P.E., F. ASCE, is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Engineering Technology at Missouri Western State University. Page 14.1322.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 ePlan Room for Estimating and Bidding Construction Projects: A New Tool in Construction Engineering Education DeliveryAbstractIntegration of Information Technology (IT) in

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Sustainability Or Green: Challenges And Changes For Educators And The Engineering Curriculum

Conference Session: Trends in Construction Engineering Education II
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Muge Mukaddes Darwish, Texas Tech University T-STEM Center; Mary Frances Agnello, Texas Tech
Tagged Divisions: Construction

AC 2009-1794: SUSTAINABILITY OR GREEN: CHALLENGES AND CHANGESFOR EDUCATORS AND THE ENGINEERING CURRICULUMMuge Mukaddes Darwish, Texas Tech University T-STEM Center Muge Mukaddes Darwish is an Associate Professor in the department of Engineering Technology in the College of engineering at Texas Tech University. Her diverse work experience and background in education makes her a valuable asset to teach courses in the areas of general engineering, geotechnical and structural engineering. Her professional interests include alternative water use in construction, sustainable development, sustainable construction and materials, masonry structures and design, geotechnical engineering, as well as the enhancements

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Agc Competition: Some Lessons Learned Third Time's The Charm!

Conference Session: Innovation in Construction Engineering Education I
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: David Cottrell, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; John Hildreth, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Amy Kitts, University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Tagged Divisions: Construction

AC 2009-1915: AGC COMPETITION: SOME LESSONS LEARNED--THIRDTIME'S THE CHARM!David Cottrell, University of North Carolina, Charlotte DR. DAVID S. COTTRELL is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1978 and retired in 2000 after more than 22 years of service with the US Army Corps of Engineers. Studies at Texas A&M University resulted in an MS Degree in Civil Engineering in 1987 and a PhD in 1995. He is a registered Professional Engineer and has taught courses in statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, graphic communications, engineering economy, and

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Practitioners As Adjunct Clinical Professors: Their Role In Teaching Real World Engineering Applications In Design And Construction

Conference Session: Trends in Construction Engineering Education I
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Virendra Varma, Missouri Western State University
Tagged Divisions: Construction

AC 2009-304: PRACTITIONERS AS ADJUNCT CLINICAL PROFESSORS: THEIRROLE IN TEACHING REAL-WORLD ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS INDESIGN AND CONSTRUCTIONVirendra Varma, Missouri Western State University Virendra K. Varma,Ph.D.,P.E.,F.ASCE, is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Engineering Technology at Missouri Western State University. Page 14.965.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Practitioners as Adjunct Clinical Professors: Their Role in Teaching Real-World Engineering Applications in Design and ConstructionAbstractIn the schools of engineering and technology

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Improving Motivation And Knowledge Retention With Repeatable Low Stakes Quizzing

Conference Session: Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kirsten Davis, Boise State University
Tagged Divisions: Construction

adolescent psychology study, three sections were compared: in-class quizzes, online quizzes, and no quizzes 3. Once the cheating aspects were addressed for theonline quizzes, the exam scores for the group with online quizzes were found to be equivalent tothe group with in-class quizzes. Student satisfaction was higher in the online quizzing grouphowever.Other disciplines have used portions of the concept. For example, in biology, regular weeklyquizzes have been evaluated and did not seem to improve student performance on exams 4,although this is contrary to many other studies 5. In engineering technology, computer basedtesting where students were given a range of several days to complete exams was evaluated 6.Results indicated that students

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Time Cost Relationship For Infrastructure Projects In India

Conference Session: Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ifte Choudhury
Tagged Divisions: Construction

AC 2009-617: TIME-COST RELATIONSHIP FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTSIN INDIAI. Choudhury, Texas A&M University Ifte Choudhury is an Associate Professor in the Department of Construction Science at Texas A&M University. Dr. Choudhury has extensive experience as a consulting architect working on projects funded by the World Bank. His areas of emphasis include housing, alternative technology, issues related to international construction, and construction education. He is also a Fulbright scholar. Page 14.1270.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Time-Cost Relationship

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Incorporating Equipment Simulators Into A Construction Education Curriculum

Conference Session: Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: John Hildreth, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Tagged Divisions: Construction

AC 2009-715: INCORPORATING EQUIPMENT SIMULATORS INTO ACONSTRUCTION-EDUCATION CURRICULUMJohn Hildreth, University of North Carolina, CharlotteBruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Page 14.719.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Incorporating Equipment Simulators into a Construction Education CurriculumAbstractConstruction equipment simulators have been developed by equipment manufacturers to trainoperators for the stressful and tough construction environments without the need to employ anactual machine. Equipment simulators present an opportunity for construction engineering andmanagement students to learn

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Course Content And Outcome Of Construction Temporary Structures

Conference Session: Trends in Construction Engineering Education I
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Gouranga Banik, Southern Polytechnic State University
Tagged Divisions: Construction

AC 2009-2487: COURSE CONTENT AND OUTCOME OF CONSTRUCTIONTEMPORARY STRUCTURESGouranga Banik, Southern Polytechnic State University Page 14.372.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 COURSE CONTENT AND OUTCOME OF CONSTRUCTION TEMPORARY STRUCTURESAbstractThe changing construction environment demands more advanced use of temporary structures foreconomy and safety. The planning, design and construction of concrete formwork systems arecompletely the responsibility of the general contractor and their hired sub contractors. As such,most accredited construction management and engineering programs offer course work related toconcrete formwork. Teaching

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Practitioner Perceptions Of The U.S. Infrastructure

Conference Session: Trends in Construction Engineering Education II
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Enno Koehn, Lamar University; Hari Chintalapudi, Lamar University; Balakrishna Sangi, Lamar University; James Koehn, Chadron State College
Tagged Divisions: Construction

AC 2009-597: PRACTITIONER PERCEPTIONS OF THE U.S. INFRASTRUCTUREEnno Koehn, Lamar University Enno “Ed” Koehn is Professor of Civil Engineering at Lamar University. Dr. Koehn has served as the principle investigator for several research and development projects dealing with various aspects of construction. He also has experience in the design, scheduling, and estimating of facilities. He has authored/co-authored over 200 papers in engineering education, as well as the general areas of civil and construction engineering. Dr. Koehn is a member of ASEE, AACE International, ASCE, NSPE, Chi Epsilon, Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Xi, and is a registered Professional Engineer and Surveyor.Hari Chintalapudi