Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 1: Assessments

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thahomina Jahan Nipa; Sharareh Kermanshachi, University of Texas at Arlington

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Construction Engineering

recommended based on their preference.14 Thetraditional textbook system is unable to recognize the difference, but the newly developedinteractive web-based system recognizes this problem based on the student's participation andfeedback on the website. Instructors and graduate teaching assistants can help students in thisregard, based on their feedback, making the materials more suitable for the students. As a result,most of the students benefit from development of an OER system.Research Methodology and Data CollectionA four-step research approach was adopted for this study, as shown in Figure 1. The first stepwas the review of the literature for the students’ perception and understanding of the existingeducational systems and resources. It was

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 1: Assessments

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David L. Batie, East Carolina University

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Construction Engineering

University (ECU) construction management program.The following discussion explains the process of change by ACCE and how the ECUconstruction program developed their assessment program.Historic BackgroundSince 1974 the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) has been a leadingadvocate of quality construction education that promotes, supports, and accredits qualityconstruction education programs. Its primary goal is promotion and continued improvement ofpostsecondary construction education. ACCE accredits construction education programs incolleges and universities that request its evaluation and meets its rigorous standards and criteria[1]. This accreditation enables employers to identify quality employees that have demonstratedtheir

Conference Session

Construction Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

students’ SL skills and better prepare themfor careers in the construction industry. In the long-term, a more SL Built Environmentworkforce will have improved abilities and be better prepared to make evidence-based decisionsthat will transform global built environments.IntroductionUndergraduate education should provide students with knowledge and experiences that willshape their capability and confidence in scientific reasoning and making evidence-baseddecisions that will advance progress made by organizations engaged in engineering,construction, infrastructure, and the built environment [1- 4]. The United States is one of thenations that believes that it is important for its leaders and citizens to be scientifically literate. Ascientifically

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 4: Capstone, Safety and Beyond

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dorail F. Porter, Associated General Contractors; Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

. Under her mentorship, Dr. Ofori-Boadu’s students have presented 10 research posters at various NCAT Undergraduate Research Symposia resulting in her receiv- ing a 2017 Certificate of Recognition for Undergraduate Research Mentoring. She was also selected as a 2018 National Science Foundation - NC A & T ADVANCE IT Faculty Scholar. Her primary research en- gagements have been in bio-modified cement pastes, sustainable construction, and STEM education. She has received over $170,000 to support her teaching, research, and outreach projects. Overall, Dr. Ofori- Boadu’s research work has resulted in 1 book publication, 13 publications in peer-reviewed journals, 5 conference proceedings, 2 accepted manuscripts (in-press

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 3: Case Studies

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Perrenoud, University of Oklahoma; Juvenal Huizar, University of Oklahoma

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Construction Engineering

, currentand future talent needs, potential employment opportunities for students, and transparency withthe local FM career path. The findings provide direction for the University of Oklahoma to addresseducation opportunities valuable to the regional FM industry.Key Words: Facility Management, Facility Management Education, Higher EducationIntroductionThe facility management role has long been viewed as a maintenance-focused position with littleentry-level requirements. However, the profession is beginning to be viewed more as a criticalrole within today's businesses [1]. The International Facility Management Association (IFMA)defines Facility Management (FM) as “A profession that encompasses multiple disciplines toensure functionality of the built

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 3: Case Studies

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jing Wen, Ohio State University; Jin Rong Yang, Ohio State University; Michael Parke, Ohio State University; Adrian Hadipriono Tan, Ohio State University; Fabian Hadipriono Tan Dr.Eng., Ohio State University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

-experience system.The NWDP warrants this case study because of Nanwang’s unique location and thesophistication of the construction involved. Nanwang is a town located in Shandong Provinceand it is the highest location on China’s Grand Canal with an elevation of 38 m [1]. Consideringelevation differences along the canal, the first challenge in the design of this sectional canal ishow to overcome the influence of gravity, in order to allow the water to flow smoothly. Thesecond challenge is the water shortage in northern China due to an uneven precipitationdistribution. To solve both of these problems, the ancient engineers in the Ming Dynastypresented the following three solutions [2].The first solution was to construct artificial watercourses to lead

Conference Session

Construction Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gad M. Ghada, California State Polytechnic University; Jinsung Cho; Yasser Salem

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Construction Engineering

wasconducted on a six-year cycle, in which both direct and indirect measures were used by the CETprogram. Direct measures included Performance Indicators (PIs) that are drawn from both thesenior project and the coursework. Indirect measures included senior exit surveys, alumnisurveys, and industry advisory council surveys. The framework presented enabled the CETprogram to implement continuous improvement measures into the program, and thus, could beimplemented by other construction engineering programs nationwide, both as a generalassessment tool and/or to achieve ABET accreditation.IntroductionWith today’s competitive educational environment, assessment has become one of the maindrivers of excellence for most educational institutions [1], giving

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 4: Capstone, Safety and Beyond

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

referred to as the OSHA 10-Hour card.The minimum required content for the construction-based OSHA 10-Hour Course is containedbelow in Table 1. OSHA has recently changed the training requirements by reducing theminimum time for covering “Introduction to OSHA” from two hours to one hour, and the timefor “Optional Subjects” was increased from one hour to two hours. However, at the time thetraining was conducted for the Honors College, the minimum content requirements in Table 1were still in effect. Table 1. Minimum content for OSHA 10-Hour Course Mandatory Subjects (7 Hours) Minimum Time (Hours) Introduction to OSHA 2.0 Focus Four Hazards

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 3: Case Studies

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lauren W. Redden, Auburn University; April E. Simons P.E., Auburn University; Scott William Kramer, Auburn University; Trenton Huffines

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

skillset and knowledge to build a sound structure, this process can be extended to other areasof Panama and other parts of the world.Literature ReviewCommunity Driven Development (CDD) forms the basis for this and previous research atAuburn University focusing on the Ngobe people in Panama. CDD is a way to provide social andinfrastructure services, organize economic activity and resource management, empower peoplewith limited financial resources, enhance security of these people, and improve governance [1].The goal behind CDD is to work with the community rather than for the community andproviding them with the skills and confidence needed to prosper on their own. Experience hasshown that, given clear rules of the game, access to information, and

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 2: K-12 through Adult Learning

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University

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Construction Engineering

, 93% reported as male respondents. The average workexperience of the sample was reported 21 months which can be divided into 10, 15, and 27months of experience for sophomore, junior, and senior students, respectively. Students werealso asked to report their overall GPA and the average of their studio grades. On average, theoverall GPA reported was 3.06; the studio average GPA was 3.46. It should be noted that, basedon the department regulation, each studio includes a prerequisite that the students’ institutionalGPA must be at least 2.00. Students with an institutional GPA less than 2.0 are not allowed totake a studio until they have raised their institutional GPA. Figure 1 shows the percentage ofeach letter grade for overall and studio GPA

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 2: K-12 through Adult Learning

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert B. Austin, Bowling Green State University

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Construction Engineering

with construction management students’instructional preferences, including having instructors solicit input from students and tailoringinstruction to student interest, readiness, and willingness to engage in the classroom [1, 19, 24].In adult education theory, individual maturation steadily increases a person's need and capacityto be self-directing and an individual's self-concept moves from dependence to autonomy [21].Knowles [22] and others [6, 8, 9] noted that the teacher is the most important factor influencingthe nature of the learning climate and that a collaborative approach is most effective andappropriate for teaching adults.Using adult learning practices with traditional students may promote achievement of programlearning goals as

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 2: K-12 through Adult Learning

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Geoff Wright, Brigham Young University; Justin Earl Weidman, Brigham Young University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

centric curriculum. The curriculum introduced students to theconstruction fields by giving the students weekly snapshots into construction careers, and alsorequired the students to learn about floor and elevation plans. Students were then taught andexpected to design a 3D computer model of a home using Minecraft and Sketchup. The studentswere provided 4 different models to choose from. The course used a competition based pedagogywhere the best home designs were awarded prizes. The results show that student interest afterthis single intervention (1 semester in length) increased student interest in careers associated toconstruction.IntroductionThere are severe labor shortages currently affecting the home building industry nationwide(Jones, 1990

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 3: Case Studies

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edwin R. Schmeckpeper, Norwich University; John Edward Patterson, Norwich University; Nadia Al-Aubaidy, Norwich University

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Construction Engineering

programs.Norwich University’s Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Management programs’ firsttwo full-scale house design and construction projects involved a solar powered lab and a solarpowered house. During these two projects, the various Architecture, Engineering, andConstruction Management programs began collaborating, integrating students from the variousdisciplines into a single project team. The Micro-House Related Design/Construction Projects,shown in Table 1, reflect Norwich University’s institutional support of experiential learning.Lessons learned from the design and construction of each project were used to refine the projectsfor subsequent years. Table 1: Norwich University Micro-House Related Design/Construction Projects

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 4: Capstone, Safety and Beyond

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melissa Lynn Hrivnak, Ohio State University; Sheena Nastasia Marston, Dynotec Inc; Lisa E. Burris, Ohio State University; Fabian Hadipriono Tan Dr.Eng., Ohio State University

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Construction Engineering

skill proficiency.Introduction In 1970, the Occupational Safety and Health Act was passed to address safety complianceresponsibilities of employers and employees. The Act “requires employers to provide aworkplace free from recognizable hazards” and requires workers to “obey all safety regulations”[1]. Within this Act, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was formed to beheld responsible for worker safety and health protection through setting and enforcing standardsand regulations through training and education. The standards and regulations are minimumrequirements and can be found in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1926[2]. The excerpts provided below specifically relate to OSHA topics of

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 2: K-12 through Adult Learning

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Torres, Texas State University; Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University; Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Texas State University; Kristin Marie Kibling, Texas State University

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Construction Engineering

enjoyed teaching the topic andtheir perception of learning the software increased. The survey also revealed that theteaching group benefited from the expertise of the QM and that the remaining studentspreferred the student-led lecture. The homework grade average of the two comparativelectures showed a higher average grade for the student-led lecture (94%) over theprofessor-led lecture (88%) in Spring 2016. The Spring 2017 semester showed similarresults, in which the student-led lecture (95%) had higher average grades than theprofessor-led lecture (85%). It can be concluded that the course was not adverselyaffected by the peer-teaching methodology, but also that peer teaching may havecontributed to improved student learning in this course.1

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 4: Capstone, Safety and Beyond

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley Louis Benhart, Purdue University; Clark A. Cory Ph.D., Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Rabita Rajkarnikar, Purdue University ; Cirilo I. Rangel, Purdue University; Mark Shaurette, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Construction Engineering

based learning that has evolved.Utilizing Literature and Best Practices to Create the ProgramProfessionals need to be content experts, as well as highly skilled problem solvers, team players,and lifelong learners to meet the challenges head on and remain competitive in the workplace[1], [2]. Necessity to train the next generation of construction industry professionals isrecognized as a significant challenge [3]. The capstone project is described as an experiencewhere practitioner and faculty share the project’s supervision [4]. Therefore, the conception andexecution of the capstone course aims to immerse students in a design-build stimulation.In the beginning of every semester, students are asked to share their topic of interest (i.e.commercial