Conference Session

Construction Session 2: PM, BIM, and Collaboration

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Namhun Lee, Central Connecticut State University; Linda Reeder, Central Connecticut State University

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Construction

is an evolving technology that will affect all aspects of designand construction in the future. BIM not only creates a collaborative working environment forbuilding design and construction but also offers greater operational efficiency and effectivenessof supply chains in the construction industry. Perhaps the greatest advantage of using BIMtechnology is the capability to promote transparency and collaboration among all members ofproject teams, thereby reducing waste and saving time and money throughout the entireprocesses of construction. Utilizing BIM technology, participants involved in a project are ableto communicate ideas more effectively and provide competitive advantages for project teams.This is one of the main reasons why BIM is

Conference Session

Construction Session 1: Sustainable Practices

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Don Mah P.Eng., Northern Alberta Institute of Technology; Vishal Sharma, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology; Neetu Sharma Sharma, University of Alberta

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Construction

extensive experience in management & development of the schedules, provision of cost control services. In addition to this he has provided risk analysis services for the large institutional building, Pipelines & infrastructure projects, and Transmission lines. Vishal has the opportunity to work with the one of the best research groups in India, Canada and Germany. His area of interest is infrastructure management, risk analysis, simulation and 3D Modeling.Ms. Neetu Sharma, University of Alberta Neetu Sharma is a graduate student with the University of Alberta School of Business. Her research interests include corporate social and environmental sustainability and cross-sector initiatives in the fields of