Conference Session

Crossing Boundaries - Service Learning and Interdisciplinary Teams

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chung-Suk Cho, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Candace Mazze, Univeristy of North Carolina at Charlotte; Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Gary Bruce Gehrig P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Construction

 Foundation  Insulation The instructors of the course observed and participated at all of the service projects, assessingstudent performance on assigned tasks, as well as demonstration of professional skills, such aslevel of teamwork and communication among their team members as well as with other people atthe job site. Page 23.535.3Self-Assessment and Reflection Students completed a self-assessment at the end of the semester to allow some reflection onhow the experience enhanced their interaction with the instructor and peers and their learningafter the experience. Specifically, students completed self-assessment of their

Conference Session

Novel Methods of Construction Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca N Macdonald, East Carolina University; Erich Connell, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

.    Page 23.259.3Figure 1: Assignment InstructionsThis assignment followed course textbook reading which provided a pragmatic historicalrationale of the evolution of construction from its origins to the present.5 In addition, emphasiswas placed upon understanding how residential construction evolved from the primary criteria ofsurvival to that of comfort, and adapted according to location.3 Drawing from this insight, theexercise was intended for pairs of students to propose a residence on the moon. This encouragedindividual reflection and a team situation requiring students to take their ideas, discuss, andultimately compromise on a final solution. The submittal was to include a materials list, methodof construction, design rationale and a

Conference Session

Crossing Boundaries - Service Learning and Interdisciplinary Teams

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip A. Dunn Jr. P.E., University of Maine

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Construction

Page 23.491.2Several engineering programs engage in community through service learning. These programsfollow a structured format in developing community service. Barrington and Duffy summarizewhat service learning is through definition: There have been many definitions for service-learning in the literature over the years[e.g., (Jacoby, 1996), (Bringle, Hatcher, & Games, 1997), (Stanton, Giles, & Cruz, 1999), (Learnand Serve America, 2009). One of the earliest definitions is still widely accepted andcomprehensive: Service-learning is a “a course based, credit-bearing, educational experience inwhich students (a) participate in an organized service activity that meets identified communityneeds and (b) reflect on the service

Conference Session

Building a Better Program - Construction Curriculum Enhancements

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip A. Dunn Jr. P.E., University of Maine

Tagged Divisions

Construction

, creating the envelope, andsafety. Particular ABET criteria that is relevant is 3B; a., d., e., g. Evaluation for these exercisesis through a matrix that highlights the minimum criteria and suggests other items forconsideration. At the sophomore level, students generally evaluate minimums reasonably anddon’t consider many of the other items such as surface runoff, staging, and traffic control.Generally speaking, many have had limited work experiences and these are reflected in theirability to analyze the situations.CET 356 is a first semester junior course that introduces students to the overall constructionprocess of pre-bidding through to project close-out. Many of the documentation requirements

Conference Session

Incorporating Technology into Construction Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kirsten A Davis, Boise State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

the spring 2012 exam scores did not improve, they also did not decrease. The goal ofimprovement was not achieved, but students were no worse off. Although mean exam scoreswould not reflect this, the flashcards may have helped some students do better than they wouldhave otherwise. Page 23.1313.5Table 1. Descriptive statistics and 1-tailed Independent t-test table Test # Group n Mean (SD) t statistic 1-tailed p 8 past semesters 300 83.01 (10.08) 0.19 0.5750 Spring 2012

Conference Session

Construction Industry Issues in the Classroom

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amitabha Bandyopadhyay, State University of New York, Farmingdale

Tagged Divisions

Construction

will be the reason to engage in sustainable projects. 13.60%indicated better sustainable design guidelines will encourage them to be more involved insustainable projects.85.70% mentioned participation in LEED projects as part of sustainable practices. It gave a clearidea that LEED is the most popular/recognizable sustainable practices in this region. 64.30%respondents also indicated sustainable projects were public projects.In another multi choice category on how much certain factors hindered sustainable buildingpractice, 83.30% respondents indicated recovery of long term savings do not reflect in upfrontcosts. 58.30% indicated sustainable practices are too expensive, 38.50% mentioned lack oftechnical knowledge on the part of others within the

Conference Session

Incorporating Technology into Construction Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R. Casey Cline, Boise State University; Kirsten A Davis, Boise State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

required students to reflect on ConstructionMethods Learned, Leadership Skills and Management Methods Learned, and Safety Methodsand Requirements Learned. The reports could be filled out during the lab activities to allowstudents to document learning lessons in real time. Further, students were required to use theiriPad mobile device to take photos of the days activities and attach them to the daily reports.Concerns in the implementation of the use of mobile technologies included the technical abilityof the students and the durability of the iPad in a construction environment. From a technicalability standpoint, most of the students were able to use the iPad and applications withoutsignificant problems. It was found that some students were more

Conference Session

Building BIM into Construction Curricula

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marcel Maghiar, Georgia Southern University; Sunitha Jain, Hill International ; James G Sullivan, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

Construction

learning of theoretical, practical, applied topics and a visualizationof knowledge gained throughout this process only in the end. The importance on this crucialconstruction management topic and the data richness of the BIM tool is an excellent mediumreflecting future field work of the project managers. In the near future, the industry input andparticipation in the classroom environment will be of critical significance in continuing to movethe curriculum forward to reflect thoroughly or even to exceed the current state of constructionand help incorporate areas that have yet to benefit from the possibilities of the new BIMapplications.REFERENCES1. Barison, M. B. & Santos, E. T. (2010). An Overview of BIM Specialists. Proceedings of the

Conference Session

Crossing Boundaries - Service Learning and Interdisciplinary Teams

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edwin R. Schmeckpeper, Norwich University; Michael Puddicombe, Norwich University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

, this interaction involves the conversion of knowledge fromone form to another (Tacit to Explicit to Tacit). The model needs to recognize and implementthis process. The specific realization of this knowledge conversion process will vary from projectto project. However, generic examples can be developed. Socialization could describe theinformal process by which the various actors learn to deal with each other. The underlying beliefsystems of the individuals will interact, resulting in a management process defined by adversityor collaboration. Internalization would be reflected in the development of the firms’ underlyingbelief in the trustworthiness of each other as a result of the formal contracts. Externalizationdescribes the process by which

Conference Session

Building BIM into Construction Curricula

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin R. Miller, Brigham Young University; Clifton B. Farnsworth, Brigham Young University; Justin Earl Weidman, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

reflect industry needs. Management skills required of a BIM manager withinthe industry that can be developed within higher education include teamwork, communication,and analytical thinking. Technical skills include “understanding BIM tools, standards,workflows, BIM-enabled coordination practices and project management, development ofconstruction drawings, making estimates and schedules with BIM applications, and a knowledgeof parametric object-based design concepts.”20 Both management and technical related skillsshould be integrated into BIM curriculum. According to the AIA, “the level of expertise requiredto intelligently design with BIM is significant, and serious consideration must be given to how itcan be taught… The competent BIM operator

Conference Session

Construction Industry Issues in the Classroom

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa M Holliday P.E., University of Oklahoma; Matthew Reyes, University of Oklahoma; Richard Cecil Ryan, University of Oklahoma; Kenneth F. Robson, University of Oklahoma

Tagged Divisions

Construction

andequipment included in each work installation, but the student work crews had to plan the use andthe physical expertise required for the actual installation of the materials. The wall componentmaterials were chosen to reflect typical products and installation procedures, tools andequipment used in the industry today. Each installation was visually inspected and assessed bythe work student work crews based on the understanding gained from lectures and collection ofthe required submittal information. Page 23.175.8The 9’ tall wall was designed for installation using an 8’ step-ladder. This was the safest solutionto brace the walls and provide a 1

Conference Session

Construction Industry Issues in the Classroom

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tulio Sulbaran, University of Southern Mississippi

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Construction

national/international publications, written several books and made over 100 professional presentations nationally and internationally. Dr. Sulbaran’s manuscripts have been published in: The International Journal of Technology, Knowledge and Society; The International Journal of Virtual Real- ity, Journal of Marketing Education, Marketing Education Review Journal, IEEE- Frontier in Education, American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings among others. Dr. Sulbaran has contributed significantly to his discipline through his service activities. His leadership on several key organizations has reflected very favorably on the University. Dr. Sulbaran is the first and only faculty of the University to hold a Board of

Conference Session

Incorporating Technology into Construction Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Namhun Lee, East Carolina University

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Construction

. To measure students’ performancein PBL, he employed process-oriented assessment methods such as peer- and self-ratings.Considering PBL’s emphasis on self-directed learning, collaborative learning, and knowledgediscovery, the use of peer-ratings, self-ratings, and reflection is highly recommended.Technology can assist in assessing many aspects of PBL. It is possible to assess PBL via theWeb in order to measure students’ confidence and collaboration in their learning. The result ofpeer- and self-assessment can be summarized automatically for both the instructor and students.A series of self-assessments makes it possible to observe student’s learning process over a periodof time. In this way, technology can also be employed for peer-assessments

Conference Session

Incorporating Technology into Construction Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Antoine Jean-Pierre Tixier, University of Colorado at Boulder; Alex Albert, University of Colorado

Tagged Divisions

Construction

perceptions of knowledge and skills required for construction career success. International Journal of Construction Education and Research. 2013;9(1):19-38.16. Findley M, Smith S, Kress T, Petty G, Enoch K. Safety program elements in construction. Prof Saf. 2004;49(2):14-21.17. Ho DCP, Ahmed SM, Kwan JC, Ming FYW. Site safety management in hong kong. J Manage Eng. 2000;16(6):34-42.18. Cameron I, Hare B, Davies R. Fatal and major construction accidents: A comparison between scotland and the rest of great britain. Saf Sci. 2008;46(4):692-708.19. Pinto A, Nunes IL, Ribeiro RA. Occupational risk assessment in construction industry– Overview and reflection. Saf Sci. 2011;49(5):616-624.20. Roudsari BS, Ghodsi M. Occupational injuries in tehran. Injury