Conference Session

Construction Contracts, Law and Ethics

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Megan Renae Miller; Carla Lopez Del Puerto, Colorado State University; Rodolfo Valdes-Vasquez, Colorado State University; Kelly Strong

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Construction

Conference Session

Construction Contracts, Law and Ethics

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian William Loss JD, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Construction

Conference Session

Construction Contracts, Law and Ethics

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas Tymvios, UNC Charlotte; John Hildreth, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Construction

PI inthe construction industry, by answering whether several scenarios represent a violation of PI ornot. The third survey in the series attempted to investigate whether the students could link theviolations of AI to their equivalent violations of PI. The time between the surveys was between 1to 2 weeks and students from all undergraduate levels were surveyed.Key Words: Academic Integrity, Professional Integrity, Ethics, Construction Page 24.822.2IntroductionIt is evident that academic integrity violations are commonplace in almost all universities in theUS and other countries1. Several studies have been published that show student’s views on

Conference Session

Construction Contracts, Law and Ethics

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John David Cioara, Arizona State University; Dean Takeo Kashiwagi, Arizona State University; Sylvia Romero, Arizona State University; Kenneth Timothy Sullivan, Arizona State University

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Construction

assistance. In transforming the CCA class even the role of a traditionalgrader was reinvented to become more of a coordinator of the class.Full ProfessorThis faculty brought 20 years of best value research. He also received the Engineeringdepartment’s “Top 5% Teaching Award” in fall 2013. His average instructor rating is of 4.7 outof 5, making him one of the highest rated professors at the engineering college. His role as thefaculty associate mentor and director of the class would be to keep the new CCA class on trackto the new changes. He redesigned the class format as seen in the value based sector in Figure 2as well as implemented a student mentor. His responsibilities include teaching 20% of the classcovering Ethics, transparency, proactive

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enno Koehn, Lamar University; Kishore Gopal Vaska, Lamar University; Kartik Paruchuri, Lamar University; James Koehn, Chadron State College

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Construction

andcontemporary issues, the senior seminar was revised to include a section on this subject area. Aquestionnaire was also distributed that was designed to measure student perceptions of variousengineering and ethical issues. The findings are illustrated in Table 1 and are described, in part,in the following sections. Table 1. Questionnaire of contemporary issues. Engineering Issues Student perception Correct (%) Partially Incorrect (%) Correct (%) Specifically, What is the number of professional development 30 5 65

Conference Session

Construction Session 2: PM, BIM, and Collaboration

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hossein Ataei P.E., Syracuse University; Ossama M. Salem, University of Cincinnati

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Construction

across economicsectors that are, in often cases, beyond the technical competencies that are taught in traditionalclassroom. These competencies include, but not limited to, engineering entrepreneurship andengineering enterprise management, ethical and professional considerations in engineeringpractice and decision making, critical thinking skills and engineering problem solving creativity,intercultural awareness in managing multinational and multi-background engineering teams aswell as sustainability and environmental awareness. These competencies correspond to a numberof ABET outcomes including to analyze social context in historical and contemporary settings;to communicate effectively in writing and visual presentation; to engage effectively in

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gouranga Banik, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Construction

construction profession since construction isconstruction under constraint like drawing and specification2. Increasingly, both contractors andengineers must supplement technical mastery with business and communication skills, and anunderstanding of the ethical and societal impact of technical solutions. Traditional constructionengineering and management undergraduate programs, at over 130 credit hours for a BS degree,are not set up to handle an increased liberal education component or radically different modes ofcurriculum delivery such as team-based or affective domain modalities. The ABET EngineeringCriteria 2000 attempts to address this issue in the accreditation process.1In 1994 ABET held a workshop on accreditation criteria with financial support

Conference Session

New Teaching Methods in Construction Eduction

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Casey Cline, Boise State University

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Construction

in daily operations. No matter the discipline,scope, nor delivery method, to effectively manage construction projects, the project managermust have a definable set of key competencies that facilitate his/her ability to effectively leadadministrative personnel, supervisors, foremen, skilled and non-skilled labor, subcontractors,and suppliers by applying learned skills, knowledge, values, ethics, and characteristics1. Akey competency is the knowledge, trait, skill, motive, attitude, value or other personalcharacteristic essential in performing a job2. A key competency can be a hard skill, where atechnical ability or proficiency is needed, or soft skills that focus on the interpersonalrelationships and workplace productivity3.In a study

Conference Session

BIM and Other New Construction Practices

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Hildreth, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Construction

construction engineering specialty field • understanding of legal and professional practice issues related to the construction industry • understanding of construction processes, communications, methods, materials, systems, equipment, planning, scheduling, safety, cost analysis, and cost control • understanding of management topics such as economics, business, accounting, law, statistics, ethics, leadership, decision and optimization methods, process analysis and design, engineering economics, engineering management, safety, and cost engineering.10Baccalaureate degree programs in construction engineering technology accredited by ABETTAC must demonstrate that graduates are capable of

Conference Session

Sustainable Construction Practice

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phil Lewis, North Carolina State University; Michael Leming, North Carolina State University

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Construction

economic factors, safety, reliability,aesthetics, sustainability, ethics and social impacts. The construction process can also includethe design of temporary engineered systems and components.CE 469 seeks to provide a transition-to-practice experience preparing the student to be asuccessful practicing engineer. CE 469 emphasizes management-level decision making andlearning to "think like the boss – think like the client." Development of alternatives, riskassessment, evaluation of opportunities and potential problems, cost control, professionaldocumentation, and an analysis of cash flow are required. The students develop an appreciationfor identifying critical, "make-or-break" aspects of planning and bidding a project in a timeconstrained

Conference Session

Capstone Courses in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vivek Sharma, Texas State University, San Marcos; Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos

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Construction

industry. This new capstone course’s focus is on commercial construction.BackgroundBefore the design could be undertaken we sought the input of the IAB, consulted with the criteriaof accrediting agencies, and reviewed prior work in this area so as to be informed by “bestpractices” elsewhere. A survey of other reported capstone courses revealed the followingemphases in other programs: • student awareness of ethics and environmental issues in the industry3, • development of critical thinking, leadership, and communication skills4, • understand new business process, understand concepts of research and innovation to improve a business, put together a construction services proposal, and use information technology in

Conference Session

Construction Curriculum Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu, University of Texas, San Antonio; Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio; Pardis Pishdad-Bozorgi, University of Texas, San Antonio; Jude W.P. Patin, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Construction

content.The multi-level outcomes assessment presented in this paper uses a simplified approach toinclude the following categories:  Construction Body of Knowledge o Quantity Take –Off and Estimating o Planning and Scheduling o Industry Methods and Practice  Professional Ethics  Written and oral CommunicationsThis simplified list provides the opportunity to collect and compile the information in amanageable scale while providing a global view. The learning outcomes assessment ofindividual courses provide a detailed review with 64 individual objectives which are thenprocessed under the same simplified list. The 64 individual objectives address all required ACCE

Conference Session

Building a Better Program - Construction Curriculum Enhancements

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert G. Batson P.E., University of Alabama

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Construction

in operations research and supply chain management. Prior to transitioning into the Construction Engineering Program at UA, he was a professor of Industrial Engineering 1984-2007. From 1979-84, he was a systems engineer with Lockheed Corpora- tion. Dr. Batson is a long-time member of ASEE and is past-president of the Southeastern Section. Page 23.145.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Alternative Approaches to Incorporate Design for Safety into Construction Engineering CurriculaIntroductionFrom both an ethical and practical viewpoint

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

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Construction

ethics.Web sites such as ConstructionRisk.com and ENR’s online journal site were used to findrelevant cases that could be used as the basis of a case study for a mediation debate. These sitesin addition to many others had also been shared with students during the first week of the courseas sources for more current articles and information on the legal and ethical issues covered in thecourse. The cases selected by the instructor were then written up with a general history given toeach of the three teams. The first mediation case study did not have many distractors, oradditional irrelevant information, added. This was done so that students could determine the“core” issue(s) more readily. However, the information given to the three teams could

Conference Session

Construction Session 3: Curriculum

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Torres, Texas State University, San Marcos; Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos; Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Texas State University, San Marcos

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Construction

the individual learning outcome as possible. As previously mentioned, pre andpost questionnaires were used in previous iterations of this study. Additionally the newquestionnaires have been categorized into four categories: A. Communication, B.Teamwork, C. Ethics and Professionalism, and D. Leadership. These four new categorieswere selected as each category represents a desirable and employable work attribute. Thequestionnaire used a 5-point Likert scale in which 5 was ‘Strongly Agree’ and 1 was‘Strongly Disagree. The pre and post questionnaire questions can be found in the resultssection in Table 1 with a bar chart comparison of the results shown in Figure 2.3.2 Documentary/Instructional Videos with Post Questionnaire A video

Conference Session

Construction Curriculum Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James G. Sullivan, University of Florida, Gainesville

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Construction

. Page 25.792.3University Based Integrated DegreesThe College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has established a Bachelor of Arts in SustainabilityStudies. This across discipline degree places an emphasis on environmental well being,economic welfare and social justice. A focus is also placed on local, national, and globalsustainable initiatives. The courses for this major are set in clusters for which students must picka select number of courses to complete the requirements for graduation. A review of the coursesindicates that very few courses were added by departments across campus to accommodate the‘sustainable degree.’ Courses such as Environmental Ethics (Cluster A), Conservation ofResources (Cluster B), and Soil, Water, and Land Use (Cluster C

Conference Session

Global and Cultural Issues in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daphene C. Koch Ph.D., Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Construction

learning enhances the student’s education includingthe areas of: work ethic, critical thinking, problem solving, social issues, and reasoning.1,2,3 Onegoal of Purdue University, the College of Technology, and the Building ConstructionManagement Department is to infuse global awareness in both undergraduate and graduatestudents. A study abroad course is one way to accomplish this goal. International experiencesgive our students an edge over other students and allow them to apply their knowledge to solveproblems outside of their comfort zone. Understanding different materials and methods ofconstruction expands their knowledge. The overall experience adds to their marketable skillswhen entering the workforce. Most students in this department tend to

Conference Session

Construction Education Topics

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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Construction

Advisory Committee company. The learning objectives are to:1. Develop managerial and ethical skills as they relate to an actual project.2. Prepare complete detailed estimate and specification analysis.3. Prepare complete detailed construction schedule.4. Prepare construction contracts, project manuals and project administration documentation.5. Develop work package and project start-up procedures.6. Understand and utilize construction resources & databases.7. Prepare and deliver a professional presentation.8. Provide an independent assessment of individual student skills and knowledge.A project binder is completed by each student during the last week of the semester whichprovides a summary of their work for grading.In addition to the

Conference Session

Construction Classroom Development

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamara Chowdhury

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Construction

legal issues relating to the construction management field. Themission of the program is to produce quality construction management graduateswith technical and management skills that meet or exceed the expectations ofindustry, government, and graduate programs. The goals of the program are toprepare graduates for a lifelong professional career in the construction industry,meet the educational requirements for professional certification, and to providegraduates with solid academic preparation for graduate study.MissionThe mission of the Construction Management Program is to educate the studentsfor professional construction leadership positions with a sense of ethical andenvironmental responsibility and also for advanced degree programs. The

Conference Session

Building a Better Program - Construction Curriculum Enhancements

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark O. Federle, Marquette University

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Construction

-rounded education that declares, “We are Marquette” has beenestablished. Students start with courses in rhetoric (6 credits) and mathematical and logicalreasoning (3 credits). Then they take basic theology, ethics and human nature courses (with need6 credits of theology and 6 in ethics and human nature required). Students then add courses inscience and nature, individual and social behavior, literature and performing arts, histories ofcultures and societies, and diverse cultures (with three credits required in each area.TotalsThe Core of Common Studies is completed by taking:  6 credits of Rhetoric  3 credits of Mathematical Reasoning  3 credits of Literature and Performing Arts  3 credits of Histories of Cultures and Societies  3

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

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Construction

management program has included a senior-level capstone course sincenear the beginning of the program in 1976. The BGSU capstone course has involved holisticPBL assignments that mimic real-world circumstances and require students to draw upon theskills and knowledge from their academic training. The student learning objectives for thecapstone course include most of the program’s twenty American Council for ConstructionEducation accreditation learning objectives, which, in addition to topics covered in the AICexamination, include written and oral communication, ethics, legal issues, engagement in multi-disciplinary teams, employment of electronic based technology, project delivery methods,sustainability, and risk management. BGSU’s capstone course is

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

, whileunderemphasizing the soft skills needed for the industry 4. Consequently, a significant gap existsbetween construction management programs and the demands of current professional practice.Undergraduate programs have to make changes to ensure that their CM graduates are job-readyupon graduation 1. In an effort to advance professional development, accreditation organizationssuch as ABET, Inc. have developed criteria that place emphasis on outcomes associated withteamwork, ethics, communication, understanding of engineering impacts, passion for life-longlearning, and knowledge of contemporary issues. Administrators and faculty members ofConstruction Management programs are actively seeking for effective strategies forstrengthening the soft skills of

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gabriel Alungbe, Morehead State University; Jaby Mohammed, Morehead State University; Yuqiu You, Morehead State University

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Construction

). Fundamentals of Economics for Engineering Technologists and Engineers. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, Inc.4. “Teaching Engineering Economy in Engineering Technology Program” Session 1139: Trends in Engineering Economy, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, June 22—25, 2003. Page 13.1160.55. Quality Matters homepage. http://www.qualitymatteres.org>. Accessed 2008 Feb 29.6. Moore, Gary S., Kathryn Winograd, and Dan Lange (2001). You Can Teach Online: Building a Creative Learning Environment. New York: McGraw-Hill Higher Education.7. Olt, Melissa R. Ethics and Distance

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enno Koehn, Lamar University; James Koehn, Chadron State College

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Construction

in engineering in the United States. (1993). Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET). Page 13.969.9 2) “Engineering criteria.” (2006). Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET). http://www.abet.org/csc.3) Koehn, E. (1991). “An ethics and professional seminar in the civil engineering curriculum. “ J. Proft. Issues in Engrg. Educ. And Pract., ASCE. 117(2), 96-101.4) Koehn, E. (1995). “Interactive communication in civil engineering classrooms.” J. Proft. Issues in Engrg. Educ. And Pract., ASCE. 121(4), 260-261.5) Koehn, E. (1997). “Engineering perceptions of ABET

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip Dunn, University of Maine

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Construction

. Understand professional, ethical, and social responsibilities (4)On the first class of the semester, students are divided into teams. The teams are chosen througha lottery system whereby each student is given a number. Random numbers are drawn to formthe teams. This random number selection process creates teams of individuals that may or maynot have normally come together. As in real life, teams are formed through chance rather thanby ongoing friendships. The random teams are then assigned to meet to decide how they willproceed, divide out work, and schedule work meetings as the various aspect of the projectunfold.The course work for the semester is divided into four parts: bidding the project, scheduling theproject, establishing temporary support

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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Diversity

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Construction

topics: Use the case to illustrate why a particular failure method is important; examples include the I-35W bridge collapse on road-users in the twin cities metropolitan region [24].  Class discussions: Link technical issues to ethical and professional considerations; example includes the Hyatt Regency Walkway collapse [11].  Group and individual projects: Have students research the cases in depth and report back on them. The most successful case studies are those that inspire students to go out, do their own research, and learn more about their chosen profession [5].Research ApproachThe methodology selected for this study included case studies. Case studies can be used to gaininsight on in-depth

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Currin, Southern Polytechnic State University; Timothy Zeigler, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Construction

; synthesize an engineering process or system by integrating solution components; and critically evaluate alternative solutions and designs. e. Graduates are able to apply and interpret appropriate software to improve accuracy and efficiency in developing construction engineering solutions. f. Graduates are able to identify, formulate and solve construction engineering problems and designs and correctly apply science, mathematics, statistical analysis, and suitable engineering principals in these solutions. g. Graduates are able to recognize and analyze ethical

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yong Bai, University of Kansas; Oswald Chong, University of Kansas

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Construction

meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability, d. an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams, e. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems, f. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility, g. an ability to communication effectively, h. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context, i. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning, j. a knowledge of contemporary issues, and k. an

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Virendra Varma, Missouri Western State University

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Construction

insured? As engineering and construction professionals respond tostructural failures of this nature, so do educators prepare to educate students to improve thepractical aspects of engineering design and construction practices? To avoid future constructionfailures, educators have an ethical responsibility of educating students in modes and causes ofstructural failures, and the responsibilities for failures. This paper addresses lessons learned fromfailures of the past, such as, the very recent Boston’s Big Dig Failure, the 1981 Collapse ofKansas City Hyatt Regency Hotel Skywalks, the 1978 Formwork Failure on West Virginia’sPower Plant Cooling Tower, and a few other structural failures, and how such lessons can beincorporated in the classroom to

Conference Session

Construction Curriculum Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric A. Holt, Purdue University; Scott Kelting, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Construction

scheduling the Aging in Place project. Identify considerations and recommendations for executing the job while the client is in residence. Describe specific design solutions for the Aging in Place client.Success in the student’s achievement of the objectives was assessed by utilizing the CAPS I,CAPS II, and the Building and Business Management section review questions as assigned Page 25.761.5homework, individual student research combined with class presentations, and three multiplechoice exams provided by NAHB. Successful completion of the course, submission of agraduation application, and the signed Code of Ethics are the