Conference Session

Construction 2: Teaching Using Projects, Case Studies, and Service Learning

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert B. Austin, Bowling Green State University

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Construction

his professional tenure he has received awards for construction innovation, superior project performances and one of the projects received indus- try recognition a project of the year. Dr. Austin recently earned his Doctorate in Construction Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology where his research focus was on accelerated project deliveries (i.e., faster, more predictable fast-track construction). His teaching and research interests cross the spectrum of the construction man- agement subjects, with a current focus on project management, construction equipment, planning and scheduling and research and teaching methodologies. c American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

Construction 1: Special Topics in Construction Education: BIM, Simulation, Sustainability, and Safety

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yilei Huang, South Dakota State University

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Construction

of BIM. This paperpresents a newly-developed BIM course which aims to help CM students better understand theBIM workflow and focuses on advanced uses of BIM in construction projects. The course isdivided into three modules: BIM workflow, basic BIM applications, and advanced BIMapplications. The BIM workflow module discusses how BIM is addressed in project deliverymethod, contract, the execution plan, and team building. The basic BIM applications moduleexplains the typical BIM applications in 3D coordination, 4D scheduling, 5D estimating,logistics, visualization, etc. The advanced BIM applications module demonstrates the latesttechnology advances in the AEC industry that utilize BIM applications, including laser scanning,virtual reality, and

Conference Session

Construction 2: Teaching Using Projects, Case Studies, and Service Learning

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Alan Bugg P.E., Auburn University; Wesley Collins, Auburn University; Scott William Kramer, Auburn University

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Diversity

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Construction

construction management courseat California Polytechnic State University that was designed to incorporate service learning goalsand objectives into a hands-on construction experience. Students were tasked with completingvarious small renovation projects in their local community, which included the full spectrum ofconstruction management responsibilities, including safety planning and assurance, clientrelations, project scope development, estimating, scheduling, project tracking anddocumentation, construction execution, and project closeout. Post-completion student surveyshighlighted the success of the course, with comments such as “It was a great feeling to applyprevious class materials while at the same time helping families in need.”Study AbroadThe

Conference Session

Construction 4: Construction Education Curriculum and Assessment

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Luciana de Cresce El Debs, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mark Shaurette, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Denise McAllister Wilder NCIDQ, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Construction

universities and colleges that couldfoster student interaction. This information can provide a basic panorama of cross disciplinaryAEC education in the United States.MethodologyGiven this scenario, this study analyzes the core curricula of CM programs affiliated with theAssociated Schools of Construction (ASC) in an effort to determine overlaps and potentialoverlaps between required courses in the plans of study of CM and other AEC disciplines. Thisresearch involves curriculum analysis of construction management, architecture, and civilengineering programs of American universities that have CM affiliated programs. Researchersfocus only on bachelor’s degrees within those academic institutions.In order to provide a survey of the current state of cross

Conference Session

Construction 1: Special Topics in Construction Education: BIM, Simulation, Sustainability, and Safety

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jamie R. Metzinger, Purdue University; Jessica Anderson Cabral, Purdue University; Bradley Louis Benhart, Purdue University; Patti Morgan, Purdue University; Scott Douglas Santon, Purdue University

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Construction

University in their School of Construction Management. Brad focuses on construction supervision, project management, strategic planning, preconstruction, and sustaining the built environment. At Purdue, Benhart also leads the Healthcare Construction Management program and works with the first ASHE (American Society of Healthcare Engineering) student chapter. His position allows him to further develop construction education in the built environment and be an in- dustry advocate for the next generation of builders. He is also very involved in field supervision training programs, both at Purdue and on the national level. He focuses on the sustainability of our industry by mentoring the retiring baby boomers with new foremen

Conference Session

Construction 3: Beyond the Academy: Leveraging Partnerships, Internships, and Outreach

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James W. Jones, Ball State University

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Construction

: Building Professional Relationships between Construction Programs and their InstitutionsAbstractConstruction engineering and construction management programs often seek industry partners assources of curricular advice, case studies, field trips, guest instruction, internships, andpermanent placement for graduates. These partnerships can be leveraged to enhance and improveprograms’ resources and better prepare graduates for the professions upon which they are aboutto embark. While the focus is typically on partnering with external entities, programs oftenoverlook their own institutions as valuable potential partners. Colleges and universities havesophisticated facilities, planning, and management departments that can provide a

Conference Session

Construction 3: Beyond the Academy: Leveraging Partnerships, Internships, and Outreach

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kamalesh Panthi, East Carolina University; Donna A. Hollar, East Carolina University; George C. Wang P.E., East Carolina University

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Construction

job functions that would be categorized asmanagement-related. The most frequently listed internship activities that were deemedmanagement-related were estimating/takeoff functions, and planning and scheduling functions.These two tasks descriptions were submitted by more than 50% of the responses.There were other job functions that were less common (identified by 3 or less respondents).These activities included:  Lead crews  Assist project manager/superintendents/project engineers  Communicate with architects and engineers/clients  Testing  Building inspections/punch list  Assist LEED  Hands-on training (carpentry, steel working, equipment operation)  Learn product types  Warranty returns

Conference Session

Construction 2: Teaching Using Projects, Case Studies, and Service Learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Construction

documents within the established design budget. This will be turned in as Part 2 Project Team Assignment. The Architect will email the documents to the instructor and get to them to the Contractor and Owner. 4. Beginning Part 3 of the Project Team Assignment, (Once Part 2 is completed), the plans and specifications will be given to the Construction team. The Contractor will have time to review the documents and prepare any written RFI’s, and review the project to make sure it can be built according to the requirements. RFI’s to the Architect (copy the instructor via email) are due on the date listed on the schedule.(At least one RFI from the Contractor is due as part of this assignment.) 5. RFI Responses

Conference Session

Construction 4: Construction Education Curriculum and Assessment

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Shaurette, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Construction

research as part of the graduate level plan of study. Unlike traditional engineeringdegrees which test theory from a quantitative or positivist position, CM programs often relate toissues that are more difficult to measure using strictly quantifiable metrics. Because themanagerial issues faced by CM graduates deal with human interaction and behavior, research inthe built environment often resembles social science research to a greater degree than traditionalscientific research. As graduate programs in CM expand, students need opportunities to gainexperience with a range of research methodologies that are available to complete valid researchon construction management issues. Previous research indicated that educators active in graduateeducation for

Conference Session

Construction 4: Construction Education Curriculum and Assessment

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ifte Choudhury, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Construction

minimesterin 2015. Structuring the minimester course involved planning of readings, quizzes, discussions,home works, and exams. Quizzes were given every day, home works had to be turned in everyother day, and major exams were given every three days. The students seemed to be motivated.Their performance using all three types of evaluation measures (exams, home works, and quizzes)seemed to be better than the students who took the same course offered by the author in a regularsemester in the previous Spring.HypothesisThis study was conducted in order to find out whether the performance of students taking thecourse in a minimester had a statistically significant difference than the performance of thosetaking the same course in a regular 15-week

Conference Session

Construction 1: Special Topics in Construction Education: BIM, Simulation, Sustainability, and Safety

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eddie Rivera Olivencia, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Carla Lopez Del Puerto, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Jose L. Perdomo, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Antonio A. Gonzalez-Quevedo P.E., University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez

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Construction

construction workers in PuertoRico. This paper contributes to the body of knowledge by increasing the understanding regardingthe current construction safety training needs in Puerto Rico and the development of a trainingmodule to make the construction industry in Puerto Rico safer for construction engineering andmanagement students who will work in the construction industry and construction workers.IntroductionIn 1970 the United States Congress passed the Occupation Safety and Health Act (OSHA). Eversince the act was passed the construction safety management practices and techniques have beencontinuously improving. Safety planning and management efforts increased because theresponsibility was placed on the employer (OSHA 1970). The construction

Conference Session

Construction 3: Beyond the Academy: Leveraging Partnerships, Internships, and Outreach

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University ; Musibau Adeola Shofoluwe, North Carolina A&T State University; Rico Kelley Jr., North Carolina A&T State University ; Evelyn R. Sowells, North Carolina A&T State University; Robert B. Pyle, North Carolina A&T State University

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Diversity

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Construction

"After Graduation" plans I can negotiate with my potential employer After an interview, I know how to follow up Post- Workshop I know how to dress appropriately for interviews Score I can connect with interviewers during an interview Pre- Workshop ScoreI

Conference Session

Construction 1: Special Topics in Construction Education: BIM, Simulation, Sustainability, and Safety

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Rokooei, University of Nebraska, Lincoln at Omaha; James D. Goedert Ph.D., P.E., University of Nebraska, Durham; Asregedew Kassa Woldesenbet, University of Nebraska, Lincoln at Omaha

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Construction

(Künzel & Hämmer,2006).Simulation and educational games possess their own strengths and weaknesses. Knowing thecapabilities and shortcomings of simulations helps educators to effectively plan, develop, andimplement them. One of the main advantages of using simulations in education is providing realtime feedback. In fact, the whole system is designed such that every decision that students makeis the beginning of a learning process that triggers subsequent reactions or events. Through thiscycle, feedback is continuously generated and displayed. Having the logic of decisions in mindand experiencing the results students can connect the dots and follow an instruction flow(Rokooei, 2016). Simulation applications are also being utilized in abstract