Conference Session

Building a Better Program - Construction Curriculum Enhancements

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samaneh Zolfagharian, School of Building Construction, Georgia Institute of Technology; Masoud Gheisari, Georgia Institute of Technology; Javier Irizarry P.E., School of Building Construction, Georgia Institute of Technology; Pavan Meadati, Southern Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

materials and constructiondetails required for scheduling the construction process. Moreover, different users with variedbackground can collaborate together on one BIM model of a building 16. Students can learn aboutthe architectural design features with BIM in addition to engineering and construction processes,so there is a need for research and development of educational methods supported by BIM andrelated technologies15.Traditionally the construction sequence is taught by using 2D drawings and critical path method(CPM) bar charts. Students find more success when they are able to visualize and conceptualizethe construction sequence in their minds using 3D models to correlate the relationships betweendifferent components and schedule activities

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

Tagged Divisions

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

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Construction

responsibility to find and arrange work experiencesrests with the student. Acceptable work experiences were described to students and industryemployers as “construction related work experience under a licensed general contractor orsimilarly organized entity.” Detailed criteria on the type of work that would satisfy the 500 hoursexperience requirement had not been widely communicated. Since job functions andresponsibilities assigned to student interns varied greatly among construction employers,program educators found it necessary to evaluate the students’ work experiences for verificationof the graduation requirement and to assess if duties were preparing students for management-related employment.The program recently initiated a more streamlined review

Conference Session

Incorporating Technology into Construction Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Namhun Lee, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

problems serve as the stimulus for learning. By analyzing andsolving problems, students acquire requisite knowledge, critical thinking and problem-solvingskills. Students encounter real-life and open-ended situations in a small group and the instructorguides and facilitates the learning process by asking questions and monitoring the problem-solving process.Advocates and Critics of Problem-Based LearningPBL is a somewhat different pedagogical approach from a traditional one. For this reason, therehave been two contradictory perspectives. On one hand, much research has focused on virtues ofPBL, advocating its benefits in higher education. For example, Knowlton 18 argues that thegeneric characteristics of PBL can promote an active and collaborative

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

Tagged Divisions

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

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

her research in many aspects of relationships; organizations with their communities, leaders with their members and relationship building across cultures. She has received awards for her research and teaching. An experienced consultant, she applies her knowledge in corporations, educational institutions, and non- profit organizations on subjects including crisis prevention and management, membership development and information management. Her book, Professional Communication: A relationship management ap- proach written together with Dr. Yanan Ju is used by Fudan University, PRC to provide training for students desiring to work in the US. She is also the Subject Matter Expert for the Hyundai Leadership Program

Conference Session

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

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert B. Austin, Bowling Green State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

), BGSU’s performance fellconsistently below the national average. The reasons for this decline, according to programfaculty, staff, and students, included marginalization of the capstone course in the curriculum,lax enforcement of course prerequisites, inconsistent exam weighting, and student apathy. Thesubstandard results appeared not to be due to insufficient student engagement outside of theclassroom, given that the program offers three cooperative education opportunities, inter-collegiate student academic competitions, and an active industry advisory board. Rather, itseemed that there was room for improving student engagement in program coursework.Student engagement is associated with student retention (Astin 1993, 1999) and may help

Conference Session

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

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denise Diana Gravitt, Western Illinois University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

debate case study to reflect the increasing level of difficulty oftopics and the decreasing amount of information provided by the instructor. The students wereprovided with a scored points outline (see Appendix B) attached to their written research papersso they were aware of the strengths and weaknesses of their research and debate preparation foreach case study.Summary and Lessons LearnedThe legal course was taught two times with the same text book before introduction of debates inthe course. The reason for introduction of the debates was not to improve overall course grades,which were in the 83% to 85% overall for those two semesters, but in the hopes of improvingstudent participation, motivation for learning the materials, and understanding