Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gouranga Banik, Southern Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

and in the behavioral andquantitative sciences. The ACCE encourages accredited programs to regularly evaluate currentcurricula for and develop new curricula that reflect changing construction technologies andmanagement trends.ABET has identified a systematic approach to determine objectives and assess outcomes, whichis represented here in figure 1. (It is shown as slide 18 in Reference 3.) The process of definingand prioritizing objectives and outcomes requires participation by key constituencies chosen bythe university. State and federal agencies will influence outcome requirements. In addition tofaculty, potential industry and government employers of the graduates are major stakeholdersand can make a valuable contribution. Constituents must

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Torres, Texas State University, San Marcos; Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos

Tagged Divisions

Construction

, technical information, clarity ofpresentation, final cost estimate, and construction schedule. Industry professionals were invitedto the presentation as reviewers, which included the president of Gaeke construction.Data Collection and Analysis The primary data collection source from this study was a pre and post questionnaire thatwas distributed to the students on the first day of class and the last day of class, respectively. Thequestionnaire was scored on a scale of 1-10, 10 being the highest. The questionnaire consists ofquestions that are worded from the individual students’ perspective, “I understand…” or “I cancomplete…”. Therefore, the results reflect an individual student’s comprehension or ability oneach learning objective. The

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

Tagged Divisions

Construction

diverseteams; to reflect and act ethically; to engage in lifelong learning; and to design in context.However, there are few courses in engineering curricula that could encompass all thesecompetencies in one single course. “Construction Regulations and Organizational Management”is a graduate/senior level course that is designed and introduced to the Civil Engineeringcurriculum with these objectives in mind. A Project-Based-Learning (PBL) course in nature, thefirst module of the course engages student teams to research on the engineering entrepreneurshipand the required regulations for starting a design/construction firm either in the United States orinternationally. As the course progresses, the students will make presentations on safety,environmental

Conference Session

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Topics in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ifte Choudhury, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

academic units Page 26.22.3  Investment of resources in communication  Felicitation of opportunities for community building and multicultural interaction  Holding meaningful dialogue  Felicitation of outreach, workshops, and services  Assessment of satisfaction, needs, and outcomesClearly, there seems to be a subtle difference between graduate and undergraduate education on aphilosophical level. If there is a difference in student engagement, it is likely to be reflected instudent performance in a same academic course.Other Factors of Student PerformanceEven though the purpose of this study was to find out the effect of

Conference Session

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Topics in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Michael Korman P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Construction

approach for constructionmanagement education which requires students to be active participants in their own education.Students learn far more by doing something active rather than by simply watching and listening2.Therefore, to take advantage of the studio-laboratory format of the course proposed in the newcurriculum, the faculty was challenged with developing experiential learning experiences toenhance student learning. Page 26.455.3Experiential LearningExperiential learning is learning through reflection on doing, which is often contrasted withdidactic learning. Experiential learning is related to, but not synonymous with

Conference Session

Mobile and Emerging Technologies in Construction

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric A. Holt, University of Nebraska, Kearney; James M. Benham, JBKnowledge, Inc.; Ben Fitzgerald Bigelow, Texas A&M University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Construction

focused oncommunication and collaboration, as the benefits to the construction process by improvement inthese areas is obvious 18, 11. Two types of technology have dominated in these areas, buildinginformation modeling (BIM), which has established a solid reputation for collaboration 2, andcloud computing, which has emerged more recently as a solution for collaboration 1, 10, 12. Whileaspects of BIM and cloud computing continue to emerge, in general they are rapidly becoming atypical component in the construction process, whereas a few years ago they were cutting edge.Because of this rapid pace of change knowing what direction technology is heading is vital.Technology in construction education should reflect that of the industry, but a variety

Conference Session

Construction Project Delivery and Control

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carla Lopez Del Puerto, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Kelly Strong

Tagged Divisions

Construction

luncheonkeynote speaker, and concluded with a reception. The students enjoyed attending the conferenceto increase their knowledge about design-build and to interact with the industry. The studentswrote a reflection paper about their experience attending the conference.Outcomes and EvaluationStudents completed a course-specific evaluation at the end of the semester. This evaluation wasin addition to the standard university course evaluation given at the end of the semester. Theeight students who were enrolled in the course completed the evaluation. The students reportedthat they were very satisfied with their course and their experience attending the DBIA RockyMountain Chapter Annual Conference. When the students were asked whether or not they

Conference Session

Building a Better Program - Construction Curriculum Enhancements

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip A. Dunn Jr. P.E., University of Maine

Tagged Divisions

Construction

, creating the envelope, andsafety. Particular ABET criteria that is relevant is 3B; a., d., e., g. Evaluation for these exercisesis through a matrix that highlights the minimum criteria and suggests other items forconsideration. At the sophomore level, students generally evaluate minimums reasonably anddon’t consider many of the other items such as surface runoff, staging, and traffic control.Generally speaking, many have had limited work experiences and these are reflected in theirability to analyze the situations.CET 356 is a first semester junior course that introduces students to the overall constructionprocess of pre-bidding through to project close-out. Many of the documentation requirements

Conference Session

Construction Classroom Development

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Namhun Lee, East Carolina University; Eddy Rojas, University of Washington

Tagged Divisions

Construction

. Page 15.740.4Learning through games and simulations itself emphasizes the learning process.Games and simulations offer interesting and engaging learning processes wherestudents can actively participate, interact with others, and use their experience asthe context. Thereby, students are able to critically reflect about the content.Games and simulations facilitate students’ reflection on those experiences toempower them into altering their current perspectives.In addition, through well-designed and developed games and simulations,supported by innovative technologies, students can inexpensively practicedecision-making as well as problem solving in real-like contexts while having fun.The use of games and simulations may create immersive and highly

Conference Session

Pedagogical Approaches in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Nicholas II, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Don Chen, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Tagged Divisions

Construction

Asynchronous, Collaborative Learning Environment.” ETR&D, v. 54, no. 4, p. 331- 354.9. Wan, J., et. al. (2008). “A Study on the Use of Cooperative Learning Strategies in a Computer Literacy Course” College & University Media Review, v. 14, p. 21-6310. Morgan, B. M. (2003). “Cooperative Learning in Higher Education: Undergraduate Student Reflections on Group Examinations for Group Grades.” College Student Journal, v. 37, no. 1, p. 40-4911. Terenzini, P., Cabrera, A., Colbeck, C., Parente, J., Bjorklund, S. (2001) “Collaborative Learning vs. Lecture/Discussion: Students’ Reported Learning Gains,” Journal of Engineering Education, p. 123-13012. Micheal Prince, R. F. (2007). “The Many Faces of Inductive Teaching and Learning

Conference Session

New Teaching Methods in Construction Eduction

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Casey Cline, Boise State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

identify the specific key competenciesthat are needed to be an effective project manager in the U.S. construction industry.However, much less research has been conducted to determine the most effective ways toteach identified key competencies to adults in higher education. Construction educationprograms are charged with providing an education that will result in a leadership role inconstruction. Standards and criteria for accredited construction education programs set-forthby the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE)5 state that CM curricula shouldbe responsive to technical developments and should reflect the application of evolvingknowledge in the construction industry. The ACCE further charges CM programs toregularly evaluate and

Conference Session

Global Education in Construction Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Construction

the survey link, and they in turn distributed thelink to their membership via email. Therefore, the exact number of potential respondentssolicited is unknown and the response rate to the survey cannot be calculated. A total of 58responses were received, which likely reflects a very low response rate. Of the 58 responses Page 22.256.4received, 30 of those answered yes to the initial question indicating their involvement in hiring orpromotion of construction personnel.Responses to questions 2 through 8 were assigned numerical values for analysis, ranging from avalue of 5 for “strongly agree” to a value of 1 for “strongly disagree”. A “neutral

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enno Koehn, Lamar University; Nishant Shah, Lamar University; John Koehn, Chadron State College

Tagged Divisions

Construction

. Page 15.1061.8Fig.8 ContrastGarden Page 15.1061.9Fig.9 Contrast GardenFig10 Contrast Garden Page 15.1061.10Fig. 11 GateHere visitors can experience four additional sculpture garden rooms designed by Canadian artistLinda Covit, whose work examines the connection of art and nature by thematicallyincorporating graphic figures reflected in plant forms Spiral, Branching, Circle, and Stripe. TheMagnolia Terrace then brings visitors back to the point where the alternate experience of the sitecan happen.Conceived as an educational experience for all ages, the Nature Center includes the "Here WeGrow" children's area (Fig. 12, 13 & 14) built around a third Stark greenhouse. Dotted withcobalt bottle trees an

Conference Session

Innovative Course Developments in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio; Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu, University of Texas, San Antonio

Tagged Divisions

Construction

one ofthe major expectations in the construction industry. The author is able to include this commentbecause of his personal industry experience and working relationships with the members of theconstruction advisory council in his institution.The complex nature of MEP construction is also reflected in professional developmentopportunities including the Mechanical Electrical Academic Consortium (MEAC). MEAC isestablished under the Associated Schools of Construction structure to focus on MEP education incollaboration with academia and specialty trade associations2. The Consortium delivers a“Mechanical and Electrical Faculty Boot Camp” to address the need and provide hands onexperience in the mechanical and electrical specialties. As another

Conference Session

BIM and Virtual Construction Environments

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tulio Sulbaran, University of Southern Mississippi; Lewis Frederick Jones III, University of Southern Mississippi

Tagged Divisions

Construction

published in the International Journal of Technology, Knowledge, and Society, the International Journal of Virtual Reality, the Journal of Marketing Education, the Marketing Education Review Journal, the IEEE- Frontiers in Education, and the American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings, among others. Sulbaran has contributed significantly to his discipline through his service activities. His leadership on several key organizations has reflected very favorably on the university. Sulbaran is the first and only faculty of the University to hold a Board of Trustee position in the American Council for Construction Education. He is also the first and only faculty serving as the Editor for the Associated Schools of

Conference Session

Assessment in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rui Liu, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu, University of Texas at San Antonio

Tagged Divisions

Construction

importance of this trend is reflected in higher education withthe introduction of sustainable practices into construction curricula. There are several differentmethods of delivering sustainability content including stand-alone lecture courses, structureddiscussions in various construction courses, and a broader coverage of concepts across thecurriculum. However, these methods are usually limited to a face-to-face lecture format becauseof the type and depth of the content. Case studies may be presented to demonstrate theapplication of the concepts, but the focus quickly shifts to a lecture format especially whencodes, standards, and rating systems are to be covered. Attracting and maintaining studentinterest becomes a challenge under these

Conference Session

Incorporating Technology into Construction Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kirsten A Davis, Boise State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

the spring 2012 exam scores did not improve, they also did not decrease. The goal ofimprovement was not achieved, but students were no worse off. Although mean exam scoreswould not reflect this, the flashcards may have helped some students do better than they wouldhave otherwise. Page 23.1313.5Table 1. Descriptive statistics and 1-tailed Independent t-test table Test # Group n Mean (SD) t statistic 1-tailed p 8 past semesters 300 83.01 (10.08) 0.19 0.5750 Spring 2012

Conference Session

Construction Project Delivery and Control

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Wesley Martin, Central Washington University; Philip Warren Plugge, Central Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

students to reconsider the values associated withcollaboration.Active LearningActive learning has been performed in several different forms to expose students to various Page 26.148.3subjects in construction. The idea of active learning was first established through the works ofKurt Lewin, John Dewey and Jean Piaget, where they defined experiential learning through“adaptive modes of concrete experiences and abstract conceptualizations and the modes of activeexperimentation and reflective observation characteristically resolved in different fields ofinquiry”9 . Kolb8 states that there are two main goals in the experiential learning or activelearning

Conference Session

Construction Contracts, Law and Ethics

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian William Loss JD, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Construction

have becomedominated by exculpatory and risk shifting clauses that not only fail to reflect the intent of theparties but often place one party at a greater risk than they had anticipated. These writings oftenreflect a set of conditions that the offeree will accept as a matter of business expediency. Thisacceptance of unfamiliar provisions creates an agreement that represents a disconnect inexpectations between the two parties. This is in contrast with the meeting of the minds that wasonce required for actual contract formation. As these provisions have become more commonthey have been legitimized by what is referred to as custom and usage: the conduct has beendone repeatedly in the course of business and so it becomes acceptable business

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

Tagged Divisions

Construction

estimating, project management, and client coordination.The goal is to change the students’ role from a traditional reactionary model who listens tolectures and takes notes, to a subject matter expert. This new style of teaching has the studentstake the curriculum, research it, interface with the industry, utilize legal expertise, problem solvethe material and then teach the results to their peers. The new student transition increasedparticipation of other students and in their understanding of the topics being learned. Page 24.1248.5 Class FormatThe new class format reflected the students’ transformation

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Hildreth, Virginia Tech; Michael Vorster, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Construction

pre-planning are invaluable when estimating thecost of changes to the work. Schedules reflect plans and are thus a necessary component of pre-plans. Oglesbyet al.12 note that pre-planning without scheduling has little merit. Schedules indicatewhen work tasks are to be performed and depict the sequence in which tasks are to becompleted. Schedules are also valuable in analyzing operational alternatives and timeconsiderations are second only to cost. Task drawings combine on a single sheet all the detailed information required bya field crew to perform the operation. Information typically includes a bill of materials,notes regarding any special considerations, and quantity summaries. The drawings onlycontain pertinent information

Conference Session

Pedagogical Approaches in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio

Tagged Divisions

Construction

members’experience and capabilities but also their people skills are evaluated by owners. Team members’body language reflects both their respective role (superintendent, project manager, projectengineer, project executive, etc.) and their personality.Teaching MethodologyThe project delivery methods are first covered in a traditional lecture. In addition to theoreticalknowledge, students are also introduced to the Top Companies’ Lists of Design-Build,Construction Management at Risk, and Construction Management for Fee type of deliverymethods published by the Engineering News Record (ENR) Magazine8, 9. It becomes easier todeliver the content when actual data is incorporated from the industry because students are moreinterested with theoretical content when it

Conference Session

Methods of Teaching and Learning in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James G. Sullivan, University of Florida, Gainesville

Tagged Divisions

Construction

large construction and design projects.Learning FrameworksThe goals for the project were developed to touch upon several learning theories or methods.While the theoretical framework for the learning cube was based on problem-based learning theway in which the students experienced the project differed based on which cohort they were in.Experiential learning theory places an emphasis on the experience of the individual in thelearning process iv. Learning styles such as initial involvement, reflection, logical conclusion,and action were touched upon in the review of the students’ experience. The uniqueness of thefindings was the strategies the students choose when given an option in completing the projects.Outcome ObjectivesThe goals for the

Conference Session

Construction Materials and Technologies

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jing Du, University of Texas at San Antonio; Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio

Tagged Divisions

Construction

measuring criteria are shown in the following table: Potential Outlier Studentized ti Cook’s Di DFFITSi DFBETASk>1 Y22 -3.436 0.194 -1.593 1.160 (k=3)By examining measures of influence, it is concluded that removing this outlier from the samplewill not significantly affect the fitted regression; however, it will change the coefficient of  3much. So it must be carefully discussed whether current model should be fixed or improvedfurther.Model 3: The final modelAfter the outlier is removed from the sample, the P-value of hypothesis test H 0 :  3  0 increasedfrom 0.0742 to 0.2451, which exactly reflects the meaning of DFBETAS . This has

Conference Session

Industry Collaboration in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa M. Holliday, University of Oklahoma; Matthew Reyes, University of Oklahoma; Kenneth F. Robson, University of Oklahoma

Tagged Divisions

Construction

experience due to the PhD requirements.The attainment of a PhD has grown as a requirement as research and external funding for hasbecome more important. The essential aspect of industry experience is a result of the appliedscience nature of construction management education. 6 The importance is reflected not only injob postings but also in accrediting body requirements. Both the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology (ABET) and the American Council for Construction Education(ACCE) note that faculty in construction engineering and construction engineering programsshould have relevant professional experience. 1, 2 In fact, ABET considers this one of the ways inwhich faculty demonstrate their competence. 1This current demand on faculty for

Conference Session

Construction Industry Issues in the Classroom

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amitabha Bandyopadhyay, State University of New York, Farmingdale

Tagged Divisions

Construction

will be the reason to engage in sustainable projects. 13.60%indicated better sustainable design guidelines will encourage them to be more involved insustainable projects.85.70% mentioned participation in LEED projects as part of sustainable practices. It gave a clearidea that LEED is the most popular/recognizable sustainable practices in this region. 64.30%respondents also indicated sustainable projects were public projects.In another multi choice category on how much certain factors hindered sustainable buildingpractice, 83.30% respondents indicated recovery of long term savings do not reflect in upfrontcosts. 58.30% indicated sustainable practices are too expensive, 38.50% mentioned lack oftechnical knowledge on the part of others within the

Conference Session

Innovative Course Developments in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chung-Suk Cho, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; David S. Cottrell Sr. P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Candace Mazze, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Tagged Divisions

Construction

education research methods at UNC Charlotte. She studies college access and success issues and has a particular interest in first generation and STEM students. Page 25.425.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Developing and Implementing Guided Inquiry Modules in a Construction Materials CourseIntroduction In recent years, leading engineering research and accreditation agencies have called forengineering education to become more reflective of real-world engineering practice. TheNational Academy of Engineering (NAE) suggests better alignment of

Conference Session

Incorporating Technology into Construction Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R. Casey Cline, Boise State University; Kirsten A Davis, Boise State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

required students to reflect on ConstructionMethods Learned, Leadership Skills and Management Methods Learned, and Safety Methodsand Requirements Learned. The reports could be filled out during the lab activities to allowstudents to document learning lessons in real time. Further, students were required to use theiriPad mobile device to take photos of the days activities and attach them to the daily reports.Concerns in the implementation of the use of mobile technologies included the technical abilityof the students and the durability of the iPad in a construction environment. From a technicalability standpoint, most of the students were able to use the iPad and applications withoutsignificant problems. It was found that some students were more

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lingguang Song, University of Houston; Sang-Hoon Lee, University of Houston; Junshan Liu, Auburn University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

technologies are demonstrated through case studies on an asphalthauling and paving project and a building project.BackgroundTo make an effective industrial case study, various types of project data from different sourcesneed to be collected and later shared with students. After a case study is conceptually designed,required project data must first be acquired from actual projects in an efficient way. Dependingupon the subject and purpose of the learning, data reflecting different aspects of a project may beneeded, such as contractual data (e.g., contract and specification), product data (e.g., drawing andCAD model), process data (e.g., schedule, budget, and progress report), and situational data (e.g.,claim and weather records). The scope of this

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kirsten Davis, Boise State University; R. Casey Cline, Boise State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

. Learning is best facilitated by drawing on the students’ prior knowledge so that more refined ideas can be examined, integrated and tested; 3. Conflict, differences, and disagreement drive the learning process. Learning takes place when the learner is required to move back and forth between reflection and action and feeling and thinking; 4. Learning is a holistic process that involves the integration of thinking, feeling, perceiving, and behaving; 5. Learning results from synergetic transactions between the person and the environment, where learning occurs through the assimilation of new experiences and existing concepts; and 6. Learning is the process of creating knowledge, which stands in