Conference Session

Construction Project Delivery and Control

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Wesley Martin, Central Washington University; Philip Warren Plugge, Central Washington University

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Construction

to project handover” 1.However, these increasingly collaborative project delivery systems do not ensure collaboration.Lean Construction has had a positive impact on the construction industry but, success does notalways find its way into every project. In fact, several opponents dubbed Lean Construction as“Mean Construction” as evidenced by the November 21, 2007 cover story of Engineering NewsRecord entitled “Lean Without Mean”13. The reasons for failure are varied and vast but, one ofthe most common reasons cited is that the project managers or superintendents selected for theseprojects had difficulty adjusting their mindsets to operate within a collaborative environment.Many had been very successful on more traditional contracts but, the

Conference Session

Development of Collaborative Skills in Construction Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melissa K. Thevenin, Colorado State University; Jonathan Weston Elliott, Colorado State University

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Diversity

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Construction

programs7. Therefore, items were adaptedfor use within the domain of construction education by replacing statements that pertain totraining. For instance, the phrase “construction training” was replaced with “constructioneducation” in CTSE and TMA survey items.For this manuscript, the adapted CTSE construct was analyzed to assess respondents’perceptions of construction education self-efficacy (CESE). The CESE subscale containedfourteen items assessing respondent efficacy toward performance in, or completion of,construction education programs (e.g., “Successfully completing a construction educationprogram is within the scope of my abilities”). Responses were reported on a 5-point Likert scale(e.g., strongly disagree = 1 to strongly agree = 5

Conference Session

Teaching the Business Side of Construction

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Construction

internshipexperience and 10 students with no construction experience. The following questions wereincluded in the survey questionnaire. The reasons why these questions are selected is alsoexplained. The content of the course covers the answers for the questions. Other thanQuestion # 3, all questions required the Likert Scale rating (1 thru 5).The survey included the following questions: 1) Do you think marketing and business development in construction are similar concepts?The intention with this question is to observe the students’ perception before and after thelecture. It is expected that they don’t see much of a difference before the lecture, whereasafter the lecture they are expected to know the difference between marketing and

Conference Session

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Topics in Construction Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yong-Woo Kim, University of Washington; Wonil Lee, University of Washington, Department of Construction Management; Ryan J. Eom, Legend High School

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Construction

shown in Figure 1, the system allows field users (e.g. frontline managers) to retrieve dailytasks with associated drawing information from existing databases. Figure 1. Conceptual Diagram of the NFC-AR System The system also uses an AR technology where users obtain graphic and textualinformation using markers attached to the object (e.g., pipes or walls). As for the reading marker,the team uses NFC technology, whereas other marker reading technology requires additionalreading devices (e.g., RFID reader), the NFC reader is usually embedded in smart phones, whichmeans that there are no additional costs for the reading devices. When a marker on site isscanned, a 3-D model is displayed on a smart phone or tablet PC

Conference Session

Construction Education Topics

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rui Liu, University of Texas at San Antonio; Rogelio Palomera-Arias, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Construction

project sizes and requirements for the students to achieve in a reasonable labtime.Keywords: BIM education, Computer lab education, project-based learningIntroductionAs Building Information Modeling (BIM) has been identified as a new paradigm which couldsignificantly improve productivities and efficiencies in the architecture, engineering andconstruction industry, many construction related programs started to integrate BIM componentsinto their curriculums[1]. According to the results from a survey distributed to members of theAssociated Schools of Construction (ASC), as of 2008 less than 1% of the construction programshad a stand-alone BIM course, while 9% incorporated BIM as a component of their existingcourses[2]. By 2013, 54 % of construction

Conference Session

Development of Collaborative Skills in Construction Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas Tymvios, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; John Hildreth, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Diversity

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Construction

responses to the survey were collected using Survey Share, an online survey service towhich UNC Charlotte subscribes. Participants were emailed a link to the survey along with anexplanation of the purpose of the survey. After approximately two weeks, a reminder was sent tothe participants who did not respond. A total of 151 participants were identified, of which 44completed the survey. The response rate was 29.1%, and included participants from 24 states and34 institutions. The distribution of responses per state is shown in Figure 1. Thirty-seven of theresponders were Assistant Professors, while 7 were newly promoted Associate Professors. Figure 1: Distribution of ResponsesTwenty-nine of the responders stated that they

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carla Lopez Del Puerto, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Rodolfo Valdes-Vasquez, Colorado State University; MaryEllen C Nobe, Colorado State University

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Diversity

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Construction

of these cases studies to the class provides more opportunities to students to reflectabout the incident or accident. Particularly, students reflect during their oral presentation aboutincident/accident impact and how it could have been prevented. Page 26.1675.2IntroductionConstruction worksites are among the top three most dangerous worksites in the Unites StatesStates [1]. Construction workers are an increased risk of injuries and fatalities due to the natureof their work and the lack of adequate training and safety awareness. According to the Bureau ofLabor Statistics, the private construction recorded more than 775 fatalities in the year

Conference Session

Construction Education Topics

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George D. Ford, Western Carolina University; Aaron K. Ball, Western Carolina University; Sungho Tae, School of Architecture & Architectural Eng., Hanyang Univ., Ansan, Korea; Michael E. Smith Ph.D., Western Carolina University

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Construction

Advisory Committee company. The learning objectives are to:1. Develop managerial and ethical skills as they relate to an actual project.2. Prepare complete detailed estimate and specification analysis.3. Prepare complete detailed construction schedule.4. Prepare construction contracts, project manuals and project administration documentation.5. Develop work package and project start-up procedures.6. Understand and utilize construction resources & databases.7. Prepare and deliver a professional presentation.8. Provide an independent assessment of individual student skills and knowledge.A project binder is completed by each student during the last week of the semester whichprovides a summary of their work for grading.In addition to the

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Namhun Lee, Central Connecticut State University; Sangho Park, Central Connecticut State University

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Construction

binocular vision to create an illusion of astonishingly vivid depthperception, making objects appear to be in front of or behind the screen. This technique relies onpresenting a stereo pair of views created by simulating the presence of two camera viewscorresponding to viewpoints of two human eyes, which are an independent pair of co-timedimages, giving the left and right view. Computer-generated content, using computer graphicssoftware, are typically considered the easiest method of stereo generation. In the process ofstereoscopic visualization, it is required to (1) segment an image, (2) calculate and assign relativedepth to each object in the image, (3) locate occlusion areas and fill them with suitable portionsof other objects, and (4) present

Conference Session

Mobile and Emerging Technologies in Construction

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric A. Holt, University of Nebraska, Kearney; James M. Benham, JBKnowledge, Inc.; Ben Fitzgerald Bigelow, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Construction

focused oncommunication and collaboration, as the benefits to the construction process by improvement inthese areas is obvious 18, 11. Two types of technology have dominated in these areas, buildinginformation modeling (BIM), which has established a solid reputation for collaboration 2, andcloud computing, which has emerged more recently as a solution for collaboration 1, 10, 12. Whileaspects of BIM and cloud computing continue to emerge, in general they are rapidly becoming atypical component in the construction process, whereas a few years ago they were cutting edge.Because of this rapid pace of change knowing what direction technology is heading is vital.Technology in construction education should reflect that of the industry, but a variety

Conference Session

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Topics in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rogelio Palomera-Arias, University of Texas, San Antonio; Rui Liu, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Construction

thebigger contributors to the building construction costs. They are also heavy contributors of theenergy consumption in buildings[1], as well as their operation and maintenance costs. This has ledto a general recognition of the importance of MEP systems in today’s construction industry.Consequently, the various accreditation organizations for higher education in the fields ofconstruction have recognized and require MEP content to be covered in the curricula ofconstruction science, management, and technology programs[2]. Such coverage includes theselection and/or generation of appropriate literature, such as textbooks, supporting the teachingof MEP systems in construction.This paper reviews the most common textbooks used in courses covering MEP

Conference Session

Development of Collaborative Skills in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua Jason Mischung, Arizona State University; Jake Smithwick, Arizona State University; Kenneth Timothy Sullivan, Arizona State University; Anthony Perrenoud, University of Oklahoma

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Construction

hypotheses of theresearch are: 1) that the distribution of project scores would be higher for the group of studentsreceiving the skills-based EI training, and 2) that the distribution of team evaluations would behigher for the group of students receiving skills-based EI training.Literature ReviewEmotional Intelligence During the 1990s business managers began to discover a captivating method of assessingemployees’ potential performance that would be now known today as Emotional Intelligence(EI). Statements such as “EI may be the best predictor of life success” or “re-defining what itmeans to be smart”7, captured both the industry and academia’s attention. Research began tosuggest that measures of personality can be powerful predictors of job

Conference Session

Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Construction Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Namhun Lee, Central Connecticut State University; SEOK HEON YUN, GyeongSang National University

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Construction

practices of professionals in Construction Engineeringand Management (CEM). According to the 2012 McGraw Hill SmartMarket Report, BIMadoption in the United States has surged from 28% in 2007 to 71% in 2012.1 It is predicted tobecome 100% in the next few years, especially for MEP coordination.1 The constructionindustry has been adopting BIM to benefit from its improved communication and productivity,better coordination of construction drawings, faster delivery, and lower costs.2 To support this,construction companies have created new BIM and VDC (Virtual Design and Construction)positions to make the transition from current practice to the one that integrates BIM into theirorganization.3To keep up with this industry paradigm shift, many CEM programs

Conference Session

Construction Project Delivery and Control

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Tingerthal, Northern Arizona University; Robert Bruner; Alan Merrill Francis, Northern Arizona University

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Diversity

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Construction

construction education to take ondifferent roles, experience a project from different perspectives, and share their expertise withtheir peers.The teams in the C4P laboratory currently design, coordinate and construct an 8 foot by 8 footmockup of a commercial building that includes concrete foundations, formwork, light gaugemetal framing, waterproofing and flashing systems, masonry, acoustical ceilings and drywall.Additionally, each mockup includes basic electrical, lighting, plumbing, and ventilation systems(see Figure 1). Page 26.982.3Figure 1: Revit rendering of integrated lab moduleSix independent groups act as design/build ‘companies’ each semester

Conference Session

Teaching the Business Side of Construction

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jake Smithwick, Arizona State University; Kristen Caroline Hurtado, Arizona State University; Anna Thurston, Arizona State University; Kenneth Timothy Sullivan, Arizona State University

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Construction

their careers. Figure 1 shows the relativeimportance of various skillsets as people develop in their career. Page 26.1148.3 Figure 1. Career Development of Skillsets1.Noticeably, there is a need to address the growing need for FM professionals in the future. Oneway to provide this new supply of FMs is a mentorship program that exposes students to theindustry, while they are still pursuing their postsecondary education. Fundamentally, mentorshiphelps the participants build a mutual relationship founded on their common goals and support ofthe given profession2. A successful mentorship is one where the understudy works with

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Torres, Texas State University, San Marcos; Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos

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Construction

and anunderstanding of each document that they would encounter in their future career. They alsolearned how to formally present, organize, and articulate the necessary information required foreach construction document. The project milestone breakdown is as follows:Milestone 1: Soil Characteristics and Recommendation The purpose of this milestone is to introduce and educate the students on a major factor Page 26.1262.4that can affect concrete construction. Since most of concrete construction is placed on the soil,the type of soil and compaction of the soil can directly affect the concrete above. This projectprovided students’ an

Conference Session

Construction Education Topics

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edwin R. Schmeckpeper PE, Norwich University; John Edward Patterson, Norwich University; Michael Puddicombe, Norwich University; Daniel Amos Sagan AIA, Norwich University, School of Architecture and Art

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Construction

the energy balance portion of thecompetition. Shown in Figure 1, the Norwich ΔT90 house was named for the 90ºF differencebetween inside and outside temperatures that residents of Vermont experience each winter. Figure 1: Norwich University ΔT90 House at 2013 Solar Decathlon CompetitionAlthough due to the scoring rubric two other schools were officially listed as tied for first placein affordability, at $234,000, one of these two houses cost 39% more than the Norwich team’shouse and at $248,000, the other cost 48% more than Norwich team’s house. All other houses inthe 2013 Solar Decathlon competition cost more than $250 per square foot.3While this was the most affordable solar decathlon house in the history of the competition, basedupon

Conference Session

Construction Project Delivery and Control

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

MaryEllen C. Nobe, Colorado State University; Rodolfo Valdes-Vasquez, Colorado State University

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Construction

sample of the students’ papers. The preliminary results provide insight intostudents’ evaluation of their success during their first semester, which is a critical semester instudents’ college careers.IntroductionProject Control is an interactive process in which actual performance is compared to plannedperformance with adjustment(s) being made to address identified deviations3.The project controlcycle has seven basic steps: (1) develop project plan, (2) establish benchmarks, (3) monitorproject performance, (4) identify deviations, (5) evaluate corrective options, (6) makeadjustment, and (7) document, report and evaluate4. When attempting to teach this projectcontrol cycle, the importance of ‘evaluate’ can be difficult to convey to students

Conference Session

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Topics in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ifte Choudhury, Texas A&M University

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Construction

versusgraduate-entry medical students, Dugan et al.1 found that the graduate-entry students didsignificantly better in their senior dissertation assessment.A large number of students suffer from test anxiety that results in poor performance. In one of thevery early studies dealing with this phenomenon, Hembree5 analyzed the performances of 562students ranging from elementary to college levels. He found that test anxiety reduced theperformance of students at every level. However, the study indicated that undergraduates had ahigher level of test anxiety than the graduate students.There are a wide range of articles written about good practices of both undergraduate and graduateeducation. Chickering & Gramson6 offered a framework for institutional

Conference Session

Pedagogical Approaches in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Torres, Texas State University, San Marcos; Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos; Evan Humphries, Texas State University - San Marcos ; Eric Adams, Texas State University, San Marcos

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Construction

easy-to-use tool7. Since its release, MS project hasbeen very popular in the construction industry due to its ease of use, however it has yet tobecome the number one PMS7,12-13. MS Project also gives the user full control with the rightblend of usability and flexibility. One key advantage of the MS Project PMS is its full integrationwith the Microsoft Office family, which makes reporting very easy. However, MS Project is stillused only by about a quarter of the construction industry, as shown in Figure 1. Others,   19%   MS   Primavera,   Project

Conference Session

Mobile and Emerging Technologies in Construction

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pavan Meadati, Southern Polytechnic State University; Parminder Juneja, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Construction

code learningenvironment is shown in Figure 1. Smart device scans the QR code of the real world object.When the scanning is completed, it establishes the connection with server and a web page isdisplayed. Based on user selection, more instructions will be provided for further navigation. Object tagged with Smart device QR code Server Wireless Network Figure 1: Automated information flow in QR Code Learning Environment Page

Conference Session

Construction Education Topics

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Rokooei, University of Nebraska, Lincoln ; James D. Goedert, University of Nebraska

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Construction

Simulation After finishing the pre-quiz section, students play the main simulation. The first page ofthe main simulation is a set of demographic questions, and then students are directed to the mainpage of VICE (Figure 1). Figure1: Main page of VICE The first activity of the VICE simulation is WBS sequencing. Students select the correctorder of main activities of a single span bridge project. A player shows an animationcorresponding to each activity after each selection; thus, students can see the gradual completionof the project. Choosing a wrong activity will result in an error message and an animation ofcatastrophic result of the selected activity. In this case students need to correct their

Conference Session

Pedagogical Approaches in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Talat Salama, Central Connecticut State University; Namhun Lee, Central Connecticut State University; Glynis Fitzgerald, Central Connecticut State University; Lee W. Lee, Central Connecticut State University; Mary M. McCarthy, Central Connecticut State University

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Construction

education needs to be assessed as compared to on-ground (in the classroom) education. To continue growth and experience in e-learning,universities are encouraged to develop online graduate and undergraduate courses andspecialized certificate programs. A large comprehensive state university in New England,Central Connecticut State University (CCSU), created a task force to look closely at theuniversity’s online and hybrid courses to ensure that the university delivers high quality onlineand hybrid instruction. Comprised of educators, administrators and technology experts, the taskforce’s objective is to develop recommendations to ensure that 1) online and hybrid coursestaught at this state university reflect the best practices for online course

Conference Session

Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Construction Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andre Lucena MA, NAIT; Don Mah P.Eng., Northern Alberta Institute of Technology; Faisal Arain, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)

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Construction

data rich, object-oriented, intelligent andparametric digital representation of that facility [1]. BIM is the process of using a buildinginformation model, or virtual building model, to support activities that take place throughout thelife of a building. The model used during the process contains different types of information tosupport those activities [2]. BIM optimizes team collaboration, enabling project managers to more reliablycommunicate project’s intent to all stakeholders. It is therefore important for industry andacademic institutions to work in partnership to understand the level and skillset required forimplementation of BIM in the industry. BIM has grown in popularity and use over the past decade. The advantages to

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric A Holt, University of Nebraska ; Scott Kelting, California Polytechnic State University

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Construction

by NAHB education. The evaluations did not collect anyidentifying information from the students. It had only their responses to the survey questions,listed as a numerical response to a Likert scale of 5 (strongly agree) to 1 (strongly disagree). The Page 26.1088.3instructor interviews were conducted via email invitations and phone calls. Researchers engagedthe instructors in casual conversation about their experience teaching the CGP curriculum totheir college students. Both student and instructors identity were protected and this study wasIRB approved.research questionThis study attempted to answer the following question: What lessons have

Conference Session

Construction Project Delivery and Control

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carla Lopez Del Puerto, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Kelly Strong

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Construction

the course was particularly important to mirror how teams inDesign-Build projects work, where multiple parties such as architects, engineers, contractors,marketing professionals, among others, collaborate towards the common goal of winning andexecuting Design-Built project.Program DevelopmentThe Design-Build technical elective was a 2 credit hour evening course (30 contact hours). Themode of instruction and delivery included lectures, class activities, exercises and case studies.As shown in Table 1, students enrolled in the course completed three of the core DBIA courses Page 26.1084.3required to obtain Associate DBIA certification

Conference Session

Mobile and Emerging Technologies in Construction

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Construction

. Cost continues to be a major reason whystudents do not own an internet capable device, or if they do own one, why they choose not touse the internet capabilities16, 18.Comfort level with mobile devices Page 26.1612.5Students’ comfort level with mobile devices showed similar trends to their ownership and use ofthe devices. In the survey, they were asked to rate their comfort level using each of the types ofmobile devices (the same categories as in ownership and use) on a five point scale ranging from(1) ‘very uncomfortable’ to (5) ‘very comfortable.’ Regular cell phones and smartphones wererated with the highest comfort level, followed closely

Conference Session

Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norman Henry Philipp, Pittsburg State University

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Diversity

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Construction

.; 4W Metal Building Supply, Inc.; Home Depot; and the Pittsburg StateUniversity School of Construction.Participation by the 2015 Gyeongsang National University (GNU) student team in the WorldVision/Samaritan’s Purse & John Brown University Transitional Disaster Shelter design-buildcompetition was made possible with support from Gyeongsang National University and thePittsburg State University’s College of Technology, School of Construction, and Department ofTechnology Workforce Learning.Bibliography 1. Bernold, L. E. (2005). Paradigm Shift in Construction Education is Vital for the Future of Our Profession. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(5), 533-539. 2. Bringle, R. G., & Hatcher, J. A. (2009

Conference Session

Pedagogical Approaches in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tripp Shealy, Virginia Tech; Audra Ann Kiesling, Clemson University; Timothy R. Smail, Federal Alliance for Safe Homes

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Diversity

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Construction

)presents a conflicting argument suggesting schools are not providing sufficient educationregarding building science and code compliance. The concern that IRC is not addressed inconstruction education is the starting point for which this research provides insight to restart theconversation about IRC education.ObjectiveTeaching building codes to the next generation of construction professionals may result ingreater code compliance impacting community resilience. This research addresses currentuniversity construction program curricula. Initial survey results are used to guide thedevelopment of a building code course for undergraduate and graduate students.The research objectives are to (1) assess the current status of residential building code

Conference Session

Teaching the Business Side of Construction

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mehmet Egemen Ozbek, Colorado State University; Scott Glick, Colorado State University

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Construction

is a significant negative impact.Increased awareness and involvement in the legislative process ensures that the constructionindustry is not only an informed constituent but a well-represented one. This paper looks atworkers’ compensation history and key privatization issues in an effort to raise awarenessamong construction industry professionals.The relevance of understanding workers compensation from a construction management,construction engineering, and contractor’s point of view is multifaceted. One of the firstthings owners wants to know about a general contractor or a subcontractor is their safetyrecord. The standard measure of the safety record of a contractor is the experiencemodification rate (EMR). The standard industry EMR is 1