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Teaching the Business Side of Construction

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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also pursuing her PhD, Kristen is also working towards another graduate degree in Education and Instructional Design.Anna Thurston, Arizona State University Anna Thurston is a Master’s student at Arizona State University with professional experience in the op- timization of the building life cycle and Strategic Facility Planning. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Urban and Environmental Planning from Arizona State University in 2013 and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Construction Management with a focus in Facility Management. She is passionate about the Built Environment and is committed to industry improvement, the application of sustainable practices and helping to foster student enrollment into

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

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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principles governing the systems, followed by descriptions ofequipment, materials and methods, and systems layouts; and ending with system design andsizing methods with fully explained and worked examples. Each chapter includes at the endproblems and exercise pertaining to the material covered in the chapter.The textbook provides coverage of MEP construction drawings, presenting common symbolsand abbreviations used. Plans, riser diagrams, as well as isometric sketches are presented tosupplement the systems descriptions. Also, this is the only book of that introduces the concept ofsystems coordination, and as such provides common installation and clearance requirements forthe various systems. The coordination information is provided using detailed

Conference Session

Construction Education Topics

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fadi Castronovo, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; John I. Messner, Pennsylvania State University; Robert M. Leicht, Pennsylvania State University

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Simulator (VCS), developed and implemented to engage students in an activelearning environment by simulating the planning and management of a construction project. Theprevious version of the VCS has shown great potential in enhancing students’ motivation andbasic learning of dynamic construction concepts, traditionally acquired through practicalexperience. A new version has been developed utilizing the ADDIE (analyze, design, develop,implement, evaluate) framework for the design of instructional material. Through thedevelopment of the VCS4, we aim to illustrate how a rigorous analysis of cognitive models andtheories, instructional design guidelines for multimedia learning, fundamentals of humancomputer interaction theories, and 4D simulation

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

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Michael Korman P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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learner must possess decision making and problem solving skills in order to use the new ideas gained from the experience.Course Approach, Learning Objectives, and Delivery MethodThe specialty contracting construction management course described above was designed tointroduce students to the construction methods for various work items common to commercialbuilding construction. Therefore the course was developed and delivered with the followinggoals: • Understanding the types of materials used in fabrication and installation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing building systems. • Understanding how to read project plans and specifications for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. • Knowing the different types

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Paper ID #11692Stereoscopic Visualization for Improving Student Spatial Skills in Construc-tion Engineering and Management EducationDr. Namhun Lee, Central Connecticut State University Dr. Namhun Lee is an assistant professor in the department of Manufacturing and Construction Manage- ment at Central Connecticut State University, where he has been teaching Construction Graphics/Quantity Take-Off, CAD & BIM Tools for Construction, Building Construction Systems, Heavy/Highway Con- struction Estimating, Building Construction Estimating, Construction Planning, and Construction Project Management. Dr. Lee’s main research areas

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

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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  Figure 2. NFC-AR System in Pipe Installation8NFC-AR System in Delivering DirectivesOperational Directives Page 26.1524.5 Though the operational instruction works as a key bridge between a production plan and itssuccessful execution (or no plan failure), it has not received much attention compared to  planning processes. Traditionally, frontline managers such as foremen use paper-based drawingsand specifications to deliver the operational directives. Crews are also instructed on safety andquality issues so that they are fully aware of those issues prior to execution. Figure 3 shows aprocess map for operational directives that is made in a traditional

Conference Session

Pedagogical Approaches in Construction Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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research interests include Structural Health Monitoring of bridges using Non-Destructive Testing, and rehabilitation, retrofitting and strengthening of structures. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the states on New Jersey and Alabama, with six years of industrial experience.Dr. Namhun Lee, Central Connecticut State University Dr. Namhun Lee is an assistant professor in the department of Manufacturing and Construction Manage- ment at Central Connecticut State University, where he has been teaching Construction Graphics/Quantity Take-Off, CAD & BIM Tools for Construction, Building Construction Systems, Building Construction Estimating, Heavy/Highway Construction Estimating, Construction Planning, and

Conference Session

Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Construction Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Paper ID #11093A Holistic View of Building Information Modeling Education in Post-SecondaryInstitutionsDr. Namhun Lee, Central Connecticut State University Dr. Namhun Lee is an assistant professor in the department of Manufacturing and Construction Manage- ment at Central Connecticut State University, where he has been teaching Construction Graphics/Quantity Take-Off, CAD & BIM Tools for Construction, Building Construction Systems, Heavy/Highway Con- struction Estimating, Building Construction Estimating, Construction Planning, and Construction Project Management. Dr. Lee’s main research areas include Construction

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Paper ID #12609Lessons Learned Integrating the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)Certified Green Professional (CGP) Designation into University ConstructionManagement ProgramsProf. Eric A Holt, University of Nebraska Eric A. Holt is an Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska-Kearney, teaching in the Construction Management program. He has 23 years of industry experience, with 16 years in the design field. He teaches Plan Reading, Virtual Design and Construction, BIM, and Building Codes to CM Majors.Dr. Scott Kelting, California Polytechnic State University Scott Kelting is an Associate Professor in the

Conference Session

Mobile and Emerging Technologies in Construction

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph A. Wright, University of Wisconsin, Stout

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, industrial/petroleum, transportation,hazardous waste and telecommunications. Respondents were also asked to classify themselvesas either general contractors, specialty contractors or subcontractors, and to indicate the size oftheir company. Three questions were asked regarding their desire to have constructionmanagement graduates who could sketch a plan or elevation, a plan and elevation inorthographic projection, and a 3-dimensional object in isometric or perspective projection.The main body of the questionnaire asked respondents to indicate their desire to havebaccalaureate graduates who had graphic communication abilities with 16 drawing types asindicated in Figure 2. Respondents were also given the opportunity to add other drawing types

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Construction Education Topics

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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American Council for Construction Education (ACCE). The program currently has 138students enrolled as majors and emphasizes estimating and scheduling skills. The programincludes a construction capstone project course which students complete in their last semester.This paper discusses the evolution of the Capstone course at Western Carolina University, thepositive contributions of the course to the program, and lessons learned from past offerings.The capstone course serves many purposes for the Construction Management program andstudents. The course is a simulation of a general contracting construction project from obtainingwork through the estimating, bidding, scheduling, and cash flow projections using plans andspecifications provided by an

Conference Session

Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Construction Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adrian Hadipriono Tan, The Ohio State University; Fabian Hadipriono Tan P.E., The Ohio State University; Frank M. Croft Jr. P.E., Ohio State University

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specifics of various monumentsmore clearly. For this specific simulation, the intent is to replicate the construction of the Roman Colosseum in twodifferent ways – a unique undertaking – which can be adjusted for presentation to various audiences, rangingfrom academic scholars in history or engineering to students in relevant topics. The expected outcome is anassembly of the structure that can be viewed from both the inside and outside. The “top-down” approach,which divides a completed monument into multiple stages, is useful for defining the overall plan of thestructure, but presents a risk of large amounts of data slowing down the simulation process. In contrast, the“bottom-up” approach, which creates the structure in a piecewise fashion, may

Conference Session

Mobile and Emerging Technologies in Construction

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Paper ID #12604Emerging Technology in the Construction Industry: Perceptions from Con-struction Industry ProfessionalsProf. Eric A Holt, University of Nebraska - Kearney Eric A. Holt is an Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska-Kearney, teaching in the Construction Management program. He has 23 years of industry experience, with 16 years in the design field. He teaches Plan Reading, Virtual Design and Construction, BIM, and Building Codes to CM Majors.Mr. James M Benham, JBKnowledge, Inc. James is now the President and CEO of JBKnowledge, Inc. and a highly acclaimed construction technol- ogy public speaker

Conference Session

Construction Project Delivery and Control

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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in the C4P laboratory tocomplete this mockup. These companies consist of a project build team, project design team anda project management team. The roles of each experience level of students within each sub-teamare as follows: Sophomores in the CM200 Lab (“200 Lab”) section act as the Project Build Team, being responsible for construction of the mockups per plans and specifications. These students document progress using daily logs and resolve issues through the request for information (RFI) process Juniors in the CM300L (“300 Lab”) section act as the Project Design Team, assuming the role of project architect and design engineer. They create and manage BIM models, develop construction documents

Conference Session

Mobile and Emerging Technologies in Construction

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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the constructionindustry for that task. They were also provided with ‘none of these’ and ‘don’t know’ optionsfor each task. The list of tasks they were to respond to included:  Plan Reading  Estimating  Planning & Scheduling  Contract Management  Budget Management, Cost Control, Accounting  Internal Communications (within company)  External Communications (outside of company)  Safety  Equipment Management (small tools, like a hammer)  Equipment Management (large equipment, like a bulldozer)  Surveying & Project Layout  Materials Selection & Construction Procedures  Management of Changes  3D ModelingIn most instances, there was very little difference in the responses to the

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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adding four additional key safety management techniques,management commitment, staffing for safety, worker involvement, and subcontract management[3]. Nelson (2005) asserts that safety training can occur only when management and employeesare taught how certain tasks must be accomplished in order to prevent injury, including specifictraining on how to develop an adequate work-execution and pre-task safety plan [18].Typically, construction companies faced several challenges associated with safety training thatthey need to be overcome. For instance, the extent to which workers' learning experiences areaffected in safety training sessions and the extent to which workers learn safe practices intraining sessions is among these challenges [6]. In

Conference Session

Pedagogical Approaches in Construction Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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methods. For example,house plans are distributed to students, and in a problem-based approach, students “red line”drawings to meet the IRC. In a case-based module, students identify solutions to grey-watersystems that do not meet current local codes. Course modules were developed with an advisorycommittee including building code officials, architects, construction managers, disastermitigation experts, and academic faculty. Advisory members anonymously submitted feedbackfor each module. Feedback was compiled, discussed and course content edited. This review-discuss-edit process was repeated until a final version was agreed upon with the advisorycommittee. The course and content is a free resource for educators. Over thirty modules, houseplans and

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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is also unique nationwide, in that thereare only three other schools that offer the degree plan. The CIM program has been at Texas StateUniversity since 2009 and has been growing since its inception. The program is accredited by theNational Steering Committee (NSC) of CIM, which consists of top-level executives of thenational concrete industry. The NSC first developed the CIM degree in 1996 at MiddleTennessee State University and provides accreditation standards and criteria for all four schools.These accreditation criteria in turn translate into learning course outcomes that involve studentunderstanding and application of the construction methodology, project participants, deliverymethods, construction estimates and schedules. The learning

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Construction Education Topics

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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% > 5 years,  68.7% 4 year,  56.30% Page 26.1502.5Figure 1 Years at UTSA. Figure 2 Years in CSM Program.Course Components and Grading StructureThe “BIM for Construction Management” course was offered as a three-credit hour electivecourse. The main target audience was senior and junior students in the CSM program, whoalready completed basic construction courses including plan reading, estimating, scheduling, andproject management. The course was structured as a lecture-lab

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Pedagogical Approaches in Construction Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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teachers.Introduction to PMSThe use of PMS, in the construction industry, as a tool for managing and organizing work hasgrown and continues to grow at a rapid pace in many other industries7,11. A recent study hasshown that since 2000, over 95% of construction companies use PMS for control and planning oftheir daily activities11. Multiple studies show that if present companies want to compete intoday’s market, they must become adaptive and use information technology systems such asPMS7-10. There are a few PMS available for use in the construction industry and of these thereexist two favored PMS packages; Primavera and Microsoft Project7-11. Primavera systems(http://www.oracle.com) became available in 1983 and is today’s leading provider to theconstruction

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Pedagogical Approaches in Construction Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa M. Holliday, University of Oklahoma; Camilo Pena, University of Oklahoma; Somik Ghosh, University of Oklahoma

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Architecture and the Center for Spatial Analysis at OU. His main interest is in understanding how social factors shape architectural design in order to provide a balanced environment between occupants and construction. He is also interested in climate responsive building design and the consciousness of using an effective design method for the reduction of the environmental impact.Dr. Somik Ghosh, University of Oklahoma Dr. Ghosh is an Assistant Professor in the Construction Science Division at the University of Oklahoma. Ghosh received his PhD in Environmental Design and Planning from Virginia Tech after completing his MS in Construction Management from Michigan State University, and Bachelor of Architecture from Jadavpur

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Construction Project Delivery and Control

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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presentations that are geared towards a college class setting.  I thought the slides were too basic and simple. Comments:  Great class with many new planning and teaming strategies.  Strongly needed course in today’s CM environment.  Well perceived as both a student and directly applicable as a professional.  This course offered as combined DBIA certification Page 26.1084.6

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Development of Collaborative Skills in Construction Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michele M. Herrmann Esq., Mississippi State University; Lyndsey N. Miller, Allied ASID, IDEC; Alexis Gregory, Mississippi State University; J. Suzanne Powney, Mississippi State University, Department of Art,

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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

Conference Session

Construction Project Delivery and Control

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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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

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Development of Collaborative Skills in Construction Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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90-minutes of skills-based EI training on twocomponents of EI that the authors believed would be most beneficial to project performance;self-awareness and relationship management. Each component was introduced first at anawareness level, and then followed by an introduction to a usable conceptual tool andopportunity to practice using the tool with their team members during the training session. Thecontext for the use of the conceptual tools presented focused on team interactions; specificallythe kickoff meeting, planning, and managing project progress.MeasuresTeam Evaluation At the completion of the final project each student scored their team on the team’s abilityto communicate openly, honestly and effectively. To capture this

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Construction Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Norman Henry Philipp, Pittsburg State University

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integrated along with the design model into AutodeskNavisworks and/or Synchro for 4D project analysis and simulation. Based on the resulting timeand cost schedule the teams then proceeded with the construction of their prototype shelters,generating updated models per as-built conditions and field changes. Results from all of thesoftware analyses were then utilized in the development of the project business case analysis,thus aiding in design validation for the student team and project sponsor approval.Cross-College Interaction and CollaborationThe College of Technology and School of Construction require all student led constructionprojects to have a safety management plan in place before any hands-on work may commence.Through collaboration with the

Conference Session

Teaching the Business Side of Construction

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio

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businessdevelopment concepts. Marketing is the component of business development function.In order to understand students’ perception towards business development topic, they areasked what business development in construction is8. It is generally not clear and it isinterpreted as the same with marketing. Is it brochure, marketing, advertisement, sales,business planning, client maintenance? The definition given as business development is theprocess of acquiring business for a construction company. This means retaining those clientsthe company wishes to retain as well as acquiring new clients with whom the companydesires to do business. 2) Is business development performed during construction project process

Conference Session

Construction Project Delivery and Control

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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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

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Development of Collaborative Skills in Construction Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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on the relationship between these constructs being the same amongst male and femalestudents. Page 26.732.4InstrumentationA quantitative survey was used to explore differences in construction education-domain levelself-efficacy and motivation among construction management students. The following constructsfrom Elliott’s6 Construction Training Attitudes and Intentions Scale (CTAIS) were utilized fordata collection: planned training behavior (PTB), construction training self-efficacy (CTSE), andtraining motivation attitudes (TMA). The CTAIS identifies characteristics intended to contributeto attrition and performance in construction training

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Construction Education Topics

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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to an online survey after completion of the mainsimulation. They answer a set of questions and rate their perception of parameters before andafter intervention for different construction subjects including construction process, materialsand equipment methods, estimating, planning and scheduling, cost analysis and control, andsafety on a five-point Likert scale.RESULTS Ninety-nine students, including 73 high school and 26 college students, participated inthe test during 2013-2014. Seventy three percent had no previous experience with virtuallearning. While previous publications (Goedert et al., 2012; Goedert et al., 2013 a & b; Rokooeiet al., 2014) showed the effectiveness of VICE using the actual performance of VICEparticipants