26.595.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Emerging Technology in the Construction Industry: Perceptions from Construction Industry ProfessionalsabstractAlthough historically the construction industry has been a slow adopter of technology, in recentyears the technology available to increase productivity and thus profit margins has seen rapidadoption and advancement. As these advances have taken hold the need for students to beexposed to this technology, to better prepare them for their careers has arisen. Projectmanagement, estimating and building information modeling (BIM) technologies are nowcommonly found in construction higher education. However, as technology in the
State University. Her educational research interests are focused on improving construction management education. Page 26.1612.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 U.S. Construction Management Students Comfort Level With and Knowledge of Mobile TechnologiesAbstractMobile technologies are becoming increasingly common on U.S. construction sites as companiesbecome aware of how they can simplify and automate the capturing of information in the field,and communicate that information back to company management systems. Field personnel arenow being equipped with
research interests include ICT Application in Construction, Occupational Safety and Health Management, Human Factors and Ergonomics, Serious Game, and Building Informa- tion Modeling.Mr. Ryan J Eom, Legend High School Ryan J. Eom participated as a student intern in the research activity at the lean construction lab of the College of Built Environments at the University of Washington. His interests include cognitive studies in engineering and education. Page 26.1524.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 The Effectiveness of Augmented Reality (AR) Technology in
award from University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2008. Dr. Meadati’s research interests in- clude Building Information Model (BIM), BIM applications in Architecture Engineering and Construc- tion (AEC) education, 3D laser scanning, Radio frequency Identification (RFID) and integration of mobile technology with BIM.Dr. Parminder Juneja, Southern Polytechnic State University (ENG) Dr. Parminder Juneja is an Assistant Professor in the College of Architecture and Construction Manage- ment at the Kennesaw State University. Her educational background includes PhD in Integrated Facility Management from Georgia Institute of Technology; Masters of Technology in Building Science and Con- struction Management from Indian Institute
Paper ID #14207An Assessment of the Graphic Communications Skills Needed by Construc-tion Management GraduatesDr. Joseph A Wright P.E., University of Wisconsin Stout Joseph A. Wright has 21 years as a university lecturer/professor in construction management with an em- phasis on contract administration. He has 15 years experience in industry as a Project Engineer/Manager on oil and gas and infrastructure projects. Current research interests include pathways for integrated project delivery and the use of software to enhance communication through the project process
PhD in Construction Engineering and Management through the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta. He has been employed at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology for over twenty years as an Instructor in Civil Engineering Technology and currently as Chair – Construction Programs (Bachelor of Technology in Construction Management & Construction Engineering Technology). His research interests lie in the area of curriculum and academic program development, construction management, construction material waste minimization, sustainable residential construction, greenhouse gas reduction, green building rating programs and process evaluation. Don possesses diverse work
include Construction Informatics and Visual Analytics; Building Information Modeling (BIM), Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for construc- tion management; and Interactive Educational Games and Simulations. E-mail: leen@ccsu.edu.Dr. Sangho Park, Central Connecticut State University Page 26.1399.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Stereoscopic Visualization for Improving Student Spatial Skills in Construction Engineering and Management EducationAbstractSpatial skills are essential in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM
Construction Management Department within the College of Architecture and Environmental Design at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Dr. Kelting earned a B.S. and a M.S. in Industrial Technology from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of California, Santa Bar- bara. His research interests include the scholarship of teaching, educational facilities, decision-making, housing, and education. Page 26.1088.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Lessons Learned Integrating
Paper ID #11213Project Based Learning in Concrete Industry Project ManagementDr. Anthony Torres, Texas State University, San Marcos Dr. Torres, a native of New Mexico, joined the Department of Engineering Technology (Concrete In- dustry Management program) in August 2013 where he teaches Concrete Construction Methods and a variety of Project Management courses. He received both of his graduate degrees, Ph.D. and M.S., in Civil Engineering (Structural), from the University of New Mexico. His B.S. degree, also in Civil Engi- neering, was obtained from New Mexico State University. Dr. Torres’ research areas include the
Paper ID #11204Using Personal Case Studies to Raise Construction Safety Awareness amongConstruction Management StudentsDr. Carla Lopez del Puerto, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus Carla Lopez del Puerto, PhD Associate Professor Construction Engineering and Management Depart- ment of Civil Engineering University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez email: Carla.LopezdelPuerto@upr.edu http://cem.uprm.eduDr. Rodolfo Valdes-Vasquez, Colorado State University Rodolfo Valdes-Vasquez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Construction Management at Colorado State University. He is committed to advancing research and
University in Construction Engineering and Management focused on design-construction integration. With teaching responsibilities in both the civil engineering and construction management departments, Dr. Korman has instructed courses on Construc- tion Drawings & Specifications, Concrete Technology and Formwork, Heavy Civil Construction Methods, Residential Construction Methods, and Building Systems. He has work worked for several public agen- cies, consulting engineering firms, and construction companies before joining the faculty at Cal Poly in 2005. He has designed civil infrastructure projects with an emphasis on capital improvement projects for roadways, parks and recreation facilities, and water and sewer
State University (PSU) student team consisted of students from theConstruction Management and Construction Engineering Technology degree programs. Twoseniors were selected from the CMCET 691 Senior Projects course to serve as project managers.Additional team members included three students enrolled in CMCET 795-03 Special Topics:Disaster Shelter Design and student volunteers8. Students enrolled in the special topics courseassisted the project managers with design development and contextual research. Several of thestudents involved were Brazilian international exchange students attending Pittsburg StateUniversity. The 2015 (PSU) student team again consisted of two seniors from the senior projectsclass and several students either volunteering or
Paper ID #11967Project based capstone course in an undergraduateDr. George D Ford, Western Carolina University Dr George Ford P.E. is an associate professor in the Construction Management Department at Western Carolina University.Dr. Aaron K. Ball, Western Carolina University Dr. Aaron K. Ball Dr. Aaron K. Ball is currently a full Professor of Engineering Technology at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina Dr. Ball holds a B.S. and an M.S. from Appalachian State University, and earned his doctorate from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Prior to his arrival at Western Carolina
Paper ID #12164Lessons learned From a Simulation Project in Construction EducationMr. Saeed Rokooei, University of Nebraska, LincolnDr. James D Goedert, University of Nebraska James D. Goedert is an Associate Professor in the Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Con- struction at the University of Nebraska’s College of Engineering. His Ph.D. is in the Interdisciplinary Area of Business Administration from the University of Nebraska. His MBA is from Indiana University and his undergraduate degree in Construction Engineering Technology is from the University of Nebraska. Dr. Goedert is a Licensed Professional
. Page 26.464.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015Design of a Construction Simulation Educational Game Through a Cognitive Lens Page 26.464.2Abstract Recent advances in digital technology have expanded the adoption of computer modelingsoftware in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Industry. This adoption hasalso initiated changes to curricula and teaching dynamics. In particular, in the field ofconstruction engineering and management, visualization software is being implemented tosupport students’ learning and cognition. One example is simulation games, such as the VirtualConstruction
Informatics and Visual Analytics; Building Information Modeling (BIM), Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for construc- tion management; and Interactive Educational Games and Simulations. E-mail: leen@ccsu.edu.Prof. SEOK HEON YUN, GyeongSang National University Professor, Architectural Engineering Dept., GyeongSang National University Page 26.56.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 A Holistic View of Building Information Modeling Education in Post-Secondary InstitutionsIntroductionBIM continues to initiate changes in the
architecture. The program will be most effective in aspecialized course on ancient technology which combines the fields of engineering and history,such as the History of Ancient Engineering (ENGR 2361) and Sustainable Ancient ConstructedFacilities (CE 5860H) courses in the College of Engineering at The Ohio State University10. VI. CONCLUSIONS The general idea of this simulation is to create a multimedia virtual reality system that coversthe construction of an ancient monument in a far greater depth than any historical study has gonebefore, and present it as a means of analyzing and understanding the processes involved. In thisrespect, the information that is presented is based on years of research and
Paper ID #12861Advancing Online Teaching at an On-Ground Institution by Assessing Tech-nical and Humanity Online CoursesDr. Talat Salama, Central Connecticut State University Dr. Talat Salama, PE, is an Associate Professor at the Department of Manufacturing and Construction Management. Before joining CCSU, he was an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Salama earned his BS and PhD in Civil Engineering and Structural Engineering, respectively, from Rutgers University and he earned his MS in Construction Engineering from the American University in Cairo. His expertise and
Paper ID #11185Peer-Teaching in Construction Project Management SchedulingDr. Anthony Torres, Texas State University, San Marcos Dr. Torres, a native of New Mexico, joined the Department of Engineering Technology (Concrete In- dustry Management program) in August 2013 where he teaches Concrete Construction Methods and a variety of Project Management courses. He received both of his graduate degrees, Ph.D. and M.S., in Civil Engineering (Structural), from the University of New Mexico. His B.S. degree, also in Civil Engi- neering, was obtained from New Mexico State University. Dr. Torres’ research areas include the science
Paper ID #12084Term Project Design for Undergraduate Building Information Modeling Ed-ucationDr. Rui Liu, University of Texas at San AntonioDr. Rogelio Palomera-Arias, University of Texas, San Antonio Dr. Rogelio Palomera-Arias educational and professional background is multidisciplinary and multilin- gual in nature. He obtained his Ph. D. in architecture with a concentration in building technology, and an M.S. in electrical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge MA. Dr. Palomera-Arias joined the faculty at Construction Science Department at UTSA in the Fall 2013. The main teaching
Technology. Page 26.205.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 An Online Course and Teacher Resource for Above Code Construction MethodsCommunity destruction and loss of life due to residential building code violations still occur toofrequently and increasing code enforcement is often not possible due to lack of funds andresources. Teaching the International Residential Code (IRC) to college-level constructionstudents is another way to encourage greater code compliance and enhance communityresilience. In a national curriculum review of construction
successfully earning tenure9-14. However, Page 26.1223.3this information represents general guidelines and do not specifically address the concerns 2expressed by construction faculty. The goal of this study was to identify, either real orperceived, the requirements for and impediments to construction faculty achieving tenure.MethodologyRecently tenured and tenure-track construction faculty were surveyed to gather the variousviewpoints of tenure requirements and impediments. Construction faculty were defined as thosein construction management, construction engineering, civil engineering technology and
Paper ID #11565Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems in Construction Management:A Literature Review of Existing MEP Textbooks.Dr. Rogelio Palomera-Arias, University of Texas at San Antonio Dr. Rogelio Palomera-Arias educational and professional background is multidisciplinary and multilin- gual in nature. He obtained his Ph. D. in architecture with a concentration in building technology, and an M.S. in electrical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge MA. Dr. Palomera-Arias joined the faculty at Construction Science Department at UTSA in the Fall 2013. The main teaching
Paper ID #12689When Your Best Is Not Good Enough: Building On Lessons Learned in theSolar Decathlon Competition to Create Housing that is Actually AffordableDr. Edwin R. Schmeckpeper PE, Norwich University Edwin Schmeckpeper, P.E., Ph.D., is the chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction Management at Norwich University, the first private school in the United States to offer engineering courses. Norwich University was the model used by Senator Justin Morrill for the land-grant colleges created by the 1862 Morrill Land Grant Act. Prior to joining the faculty at Norwich University, Dr
Paper ID #11635Flipping a Structures Class in a Construction Science ProgramDr. Lisa M Holliday P.E., University of Oklahoma Dr. Holliday received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma. After working for sev- eral years in the industry both in engineering design and estimating, she returned to the University of Oklahoma to pursue a PhD. During her PhD she was a Fulbright Fellow and a David L. Boren National Security Fellow studying earthquake resistant structures in developing areas and has studied structures in Turkey, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Haiti. She was also a National Science Foundation Teaching
. in Construction Management from Colorado State University and a B.S. in Construc- tion Management and Engineering Technologies from Purdue University Calumet. She has ten years of experience in construction, including six years as a purchasing system manager for a production home builder in northwest Indiana.Dr. Jonathan Weston Elliott, Colorado State University Jon Elliott is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Construction Management at Colorado State University. He has Ph.D. in Education and Human Resource Studies and an M.S. in Construction Man- agement from Colorado State University, as well as a B.S. degree in Construction Management from Pennsylvania College of Technology. His research focuses on
range of expertise including interior and exterior planning, design development and computer-generated visual- ization. A primary focus of her research is the implementation of Autodesk Revit and related technology in the design process as a facilitator of integrated project delivery.Prof. Alexis Gregory, Mississippi State University Alexis Gregory is a registered architect and assistant professor in the School of Architecture at Missis- sippi State University. She has earned a master of science in Architecture with a concentration in women’s studies and history from Clemson University, as well as a bachelor of architecture from Virginia Tech. Her professional experience includes professional licensure in the
Paper ID #13691Covering Business Development Topic in an Undergraduate CourseDr. Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio Dr. Gunhan is an Associate Professor at The University of Texas at San Antonio Page 26.413.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Covering Business Development Topic in an Undergraduate CourseAbstractConstruction firms have diverse business segments in which future graduates can beemployed. Graduates of construction management or related fields, who choose constructioncareers
Paper ID #11303Active Learning Games; Challenging Players’ Mindsets for Integrated ProjectDeliveryMr. David Wesley Martin, Central Washington University Certified Professional Constructor with twelve years professional experience in civil and construction project management encompassing over $100,000,000 worth of vertical and horizontal construction. An additional ten years involved in college level construction management instruction and administration including contract and project management techniques, estimating, disputes resolution practices, planning and scheduling, safety engineering, engineering practices, and
believes that educating the next generation of professionals will play a pivotal role in making sustainability a standard practice. Page 26.1644.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Use of Student Self-Assessment to Reinforce the Project Control CycleAbstractWhen attempting to teach the project control cycle, the importance of ‘evaluate’ is difficult toconvey to students yet is critical to students’ academic and professional success. This paperrepresents a qualitative case study conducted with freshman construction management