Conference Session

Current Issues in Construction Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. Ilyas Bhatti, Wentworth Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Construction

specific examples of construction mitigation implemented on the BigDig project.NOISE MITITGATIONThe CA/T committed to minimizing noise impact during construction. This goal was especiallydifficult because of Boston’s unique neighborhoods, which integrate residential, commercial, andindustrial activities. With this mix, daytime businesses often prefer work to be done at night incontrast to residents, who prefer noisy activity to be done during the day. To find an achievablebalance, the CA/T project staff worked closely with all abutters to develop appropriateconstruction schedules, work hour limitations on jack hammering, restriction on the use ofbackup alarms, and ongoing noise monitoring). In some cases, the CA/T had to construct noisewalls and

Conference Session

Global and Cultural Issues in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio; Gulsen Senol, Gediz University İzmır Institute of Technology; Sevgi Zeynep Dogan, Gediz University İzmır Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Construction

people’s business. In this business you are hired for your technical skills, fired for your lack of people skills and promoted for your management skills”.Close interaction with industry professionals is required in order to integrate social intelligenceskills to construction courses. The professionals need to bring their experience into classroomeither by being part of the seminar and capstone classes or supporting research by providingfunding. An example of industry professionals’ contribution is given below:Currently, in the Construction Science and Management Program Curriculum at the Universityof Texas at San Antonio, a Construction Capstone course is offered in the senior year. SeniorCapstone Project emphasizes and helps students

Conference Session

Pedagogical Approaches in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiong Hu, Texas State University, San Marcos; Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Texas State University, San Marcos; Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos

Tagged Divisions

Construction

thatteaching content in anatomy, psychology, and pharmacology in a separate teacher drivenclassroom did little to improve the practical application or diagnosis skills required bymedical doctors [16]. Accordingly, Savery [16] defines “PBL as an instructional learner-centered approach that empowers learners to conduct research, integrate theory and practice,and apply knowledge and skills to develop a viable solution to a defined problem. Critical tothe success of the approach is the selection of ill-structured problems (often interdisciplinary)and a tutor who guides the learning process and conducts a through debriefing at theconclusion of the learning experience”.Evolution of the courseAt Texas State University, a course in Concrete Problems

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

project managementcourse that is geared towards the concrete industry. This course is a junior level course that isrequired for all Concrete Industry Management (CIM) students; a bachelor’s of science degreethat is offered at Texas State University. A PBL method was employed that utilized an actualconcrete construction project from a local construction company. The students were introducedto the construction project early in the semester by the president of the construction company.The objective of this research is to determine the effectiveness of using actual, in-the-fieldprojects that represent what the students will encounter once they graduate. The studentsreceived photographs of the concrete construction project, engineering documents

Conference Session

Technology in Classrooms - Construction Engineering Perspective

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammed Haque, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

analysis and design principles that need to be mastered instructural design. Enhancing World Wide Web developments, the new opportunities for Page 11.1435.2interactivity and flexible access to various media format (text, sound, static illustrations, 2D and3D dynamic illustrations, Virtual Reality worlds) challenge the traditional experience in shapinglearning environments for web-based education.It is essential to use alternative modes of instruction to create an ‘almost real’ environment whichenables students to better understand the construction concepts. In today’s computer age, it iscrucial to use multimedia as effective tools of teaching

Conference Session

Pedagogical Approaches in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Torres, Texas State University, San Marcos; Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos; Evan Humphries, Texas State University - San Marcos ; Eric Adams, Texas State University, San Marcos

Tagged Divisions

Construction

taught since 1984 and PMS hasbeen integrated into the curriculum since approximately 2000. Two PMS packages are taught inthe course, Primavera and Microsoft Project, both of which are the most frequently used PMS inthe construction industry7,11,13. Since 2002 the CPMS course has been a ‘stacked’ class in whichboth undergraduate and graduate students can take the class for credit towards their respectivedegrees. During the Spring 2014 semester a self-teaching active learning method was employedwith the graduate students, in regards to learning the Primavera PMS. The two graduate studentsenrolled in the course were required to teach the undergraduate students (29 undergraduates)how to develop a construction schedule in Primavera. This was the only

Conference Session

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Namhun Lee, East Carolina University; Carrie S. Dossick, University of Washington

Tagged Divisions

Construction

in construction education show the great potentialitiesof successful BIM integration in the existing CEM curriculum. In the next few sections, theauthors propose a broad framework that suggests how BIM can be taught as a skill as well ashow it supports and improves existing CEM pedagogy. Page 25.898.6Roles of BIM Technology in CEM CurriculumFrom a review of literature, the authors’ own experience, and personal correspondence withother BIM educators, the authors have determined that BIM technology can be applied toprovide an opportunity to significantly enhance students’ learning and engagement. It can alsosupport interactive and

Conference Session

Construction Education Topics

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Rokooei, University of Nebraska, Lincoln ; James D. Goedert, University of Nebraska

Tagged Divisions

Construction

Education (VICE) is a simulation designed forconstruction education. The purpose was to provide the traditional lecture-based constructioncontents along with supplementary instructions in a project-based learning environment. Sixmodules were proposed as a curriculum delivery guideline including: single span bridge,residential building, light commercial, heavy commercial, highway, and segmental bridge. Thesingle span bridge was the first module used for prototype development providing an opportunityto design, analyze, implement, and test for effectiveness. This paper describes the design stepsand results of this three-year research project. VICE-Bridge required participants to sequentiallyorder the construction activities and then select the

Conference Session

New Teaching Methods in Construction Eduction

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas M. Korman Ph.D., P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Tagged Divisions

Construction

them with a hands on experience. In addition, the paper will cover the teachingmethodology used, project milestones scheduled to motivate students, and the criteria used toassess student learning.Introduction and BackgroundA new curriculum recently adopted at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (CalPoly) is based on a model similar to that proposed by Hauck and Jackson5, where constructionmanagement is taught as a series of labs integrating the various construction management coursesinto an active, applied learning experience. The integrated curriculum for the Cal Poly constructionmanagement department centers on seven (7) project-based laboratory courses. They are as follows: • Fundamentals of Construction Management

Conference Session

Sustainable Construction Practice

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hyuksoo Kwon, Virginia Tech; Yong Han Ahn, East Carolina University; Hyun IK Shin, Kumoh National Instute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Construction

AC 2010-1191: THE ATTITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION-RELATED STUDENTSTOWARD SUSTAINABILITY IN SOUTH KOREAHyuksoo Kwon, Virginia Tech Dr. Hyuksoo Kwon has completed his Ph.D. in the Technology Education/STEM Education program at Virginia Tech. His research interest are curriculum development, integrative approach among school subjects, and comparative educational research.Yong Han Ahn, East Carolina University Dr. Yong Han Ahn is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Construction Management at East Carolina University specializing in sustainable design and construction. Throughout his career, Yong Han has involved in sustainable design and construction projects to implement sustainability in the

Conference Session

Sustainable Construction Practice

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Construction

their company. Thus, the industry partnering relationship had severalpositive results, including: 1) the students successfully completed the proposed learningoutcomes of the course, 2) the students had an enriched learning experience by working closelywith industry professionals, 3) the students were able to explore an exciting and emerging fieldin the area of construction engineering and management, and 4) the students were presented withan opportunity to begin their professional careers by interviewing for employment with theindustry partner.IntroductionAll students in the Construction Engineering and Management (CEM)1 curriculum in theDepartment of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering (CCEE) at North CarolinaState University

Conference Session

BIM and Other New Construction Practices

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Althea Arnold, University of North Texas

Tagged Divisions

Construction

first year has lead tocontinued interest from the construction community to be part of this program.IntroductionCapstone design courses are recognized as an important part of the Engineering curriculum.1 TheUniversity of North Texas Construction Engineering Technology program is a new program thathas recently graduated its first undergraduate class. Due to the small class size and newness ofthe program, it was necessary to determine an effective and economical way of meeting thestudents various needs in a capstone course. Larger universities divide their capstone classes intosections reflecting the student specialties, i.e. residential, commercial and heavy highwayconstruction. With the first graduating class at 16 students and the second to be

Conference Session

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

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Construction

globally" (Bringle et al 2011). The class was designed to appeal to students who would not have otherwise considered studying abroad. In order to minimize the cost and curriculum disruption, the program fee was limited to $2,500 and the 10 days coincided with the students’ academic spring break. Academic credit was not offered in the 2010 initial class, but since 2012 – 2017, the class has been offered as a construction elective within the Building Science curriculum. The students and faculty typically work with a community construction project, usually an after school care center for 200-350 underprivileged children, consisting of a 4-story, 30,000-sf concrete framed building. Students are given the opportunity

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

communications, engineering economy, and construction planning, scheduling, estimating, and management.Ms. Candace Mazze, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Candace E. Mazze is a Research Assistant at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte. Her research interests include curriculum design and assessment of learning. She received her master’s degree in elementary education from Pfeiffer University and is currently enrolled in the educational leadership doctoral program at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte. She has prior teaching and administrative experience in private and public school systems.Dr. Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Sandra Loree Dika is an assistant Professor of

Conference Session

Pedagogical Approaches in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa M. Holliday, University of Oklahoma; Camilo Pena, University of Oklahoma; Somik Ghosh, University of Oklahoma

Tagged Divisions

Construction

construction curriculum, Professor Farrow at the McWhorterSchool of Construction at Auburn University has experimented with flipping his classroom. As part ofthis program he has developed an online learning academy focused on construction topics. These videoswere produced to replace the introductory lecture in order to have more time in the classroom for activelearning and hands-on applied activities. (Farrow, 2013)Replacing text books with on-line lessons raises some concerns. Are these lessons peer reviewed.Textbooks are peer reviewed and go through rigorous editing and revisions. On-line lessons do not yethave a standard for quality or peer review. In the future as on-line lessons become more available a peerreview process or some other measure of

Conference Session

Sustainability in Construction Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Korman, California Polytechnic State University; Lonny Simonian, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

construction students to perform “hands-on” fit-up exercisesand test their performance.Introduction and BackgroundIn recent years, there has been increasing consideration given to integrated curricula by constructionengineering and management faculty and industry advisors. According to Hauck and Jackson3 eachproposal has tried to address core problems associated with an overly segmented curriculum and thelack of project based learning in different ways. A model proposed by Hauck and Jackson3 attemptsto teach construction management as a series of labs integrating the various constructionmanagement courses into an active, applied learning experience. Their integrated curriculumproposal for the construction management department is centered on the

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

Tagged Divisions

Construction

engineeringprogram is in progress and has followed a four step process: • Develop program educational objectives, program outcomes, and the supporting curriculum. • Integrate program outcomes and curriculum. • Develop an assessment plan. • Develop an evaluation and improvement plan.Program Educational Objectives, Outcomes, CurriculumAs discussed earlier in this paper, the construction engineering proposal committeedeveloped the program educational objectives, program outcomes, and curriculum.Program constituencies were identified and consulted. The committee communicatedwith the university administration, faculty and students of the Construction Managementand Civil Engineering Technology departments, industry and professional

Conference Session

Construction Safety and Risk Management

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Essam K. Zaneldin P.E., United Arab Emirates University; Amr M.I. Sweedan, United Arab Emirates University; Munjed A. Maraqa, United Arab Emirates University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

construction safety existed in only about 50% of the surveyed construction managementprograms. The common elements of the lower division safety courses included introduction tothe Occupational Safety and Health Act, Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA) Standards, administration in the field, craft education requirements, filing forms andaccidents reports, keeping hazardous materials information, and preparing for OSHA Page 24.589.3inspections. The authors concluded that a plan for formal education in construction safety can beeither a stand-alone course or integrated into all elements of the curriculum by covering thematerial in several

Conference Session

Capstone Courses in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jose L. Fernandez-Solis, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

feed into the RFP response. All construction, vertical andhorizontal, has business components which accreditation boards deem essential tothe curriculum. The proposal will add to each course mix a strong businesscomponent of interested graduate students who would like to become more fluentwith aspects of construction while enriching the group with their knowledge andexpertise, as well as providing mentors and speakers to the whole class.The first year, faculty from other departments and colleges are involved as studentmentors. The second year, the faculty is further engaged and involved in (a)setting the integrated research agenda, (b) defining the experiential component ofproject RFP and selecting guest speakers from industry, (c) defining

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

for quite some time. The Construction Scienceprogram wanted to reinforce these skills among students by inserting BIM assignmentsthroughout the curriculum but this requires more faculty members to become familiar with BIMsoftware. For example, Revit is a program that is taught early in the coursework and then leftdormant until the senior year. OU wanted to ensure students keep using BIM programs Page 24.596.4throughout their studies by introducing it into the structures sequence. The Faculty InternshipProgram was an opportunity to gain construction experience and computer training in RevitStructure situated in the context of a construction

Conference Session

Innovative Course Developments in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiong Hu, Texas State University-San Marcos; Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos; Yaoling Wang, Texas State University, San Marcos

Tagged Divisions

Construction

very limited schools offer this course, there is a lack ofideal textbooks to cover the entire course content, which not only creates difficulties for theinstructor to design lecture materials, but also makes it very challenging for students to keep upwith the pace of the lecture content through activities outside of the classroom, instead of relyingsolely on the very limited in-class time. Finally, because of the depth of technical contents thatare to be covered, similar contents are more commonly found in graduate level curriculums,there is also the issue of how to effectively adapt the course content for an undergraduateaudience.2 Due to the above mentioned challenges, the instructor has to apply different strategiesto not only attract

Conference Session

Current Issues in Construction Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth J. Tiss AIC, CPC, State University of New York

Tagged Divisions

Construction

AC 2012-4801: DEVELOPING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT EDU-CATORS: IS INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, AND EVAL-UATION THE KEY?Mr. Kenneth J. Tiss AIC, CPC, State University of New York Mr. Kenneth J. Tiss, AIC, CPC is an instructor in the Department of Sustainable Construction Manage- ment at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. His research areas are in undergraduate and graduate education, curriculum, construction project management, construction safety, planning and scheduling, and equipment and methods. Page 25.426.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012

Conference Session

Current Issues in Construction Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Wayne Ford, Western Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

provided a positive learning environment for the targeted students in high school building trades programs that are interested in construction careers, it also allowed three WCU construction and business management students an opportunity to apply their own management style to a live target group. Western Carolina University, where this study was conducted has implemented a Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) that challenges the faculty to develop intentional learning activities for their students. There are five objectives related to the QEP goal they are: 1) practice civic engagement, 2) clarify purpose and values, 3) integrate information from a variety of contexts, 4) solve complex problems, and 5) communicate effectively

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

. Page 24.1311.92. Hyatt, B. A. (2011). "A Case Study in Integrating Lean, Green, BIM into an Undergraduate Construction Management Scheduling Course." Proceedings of the 2011 Annual Conference of the American Society Engineering Education, Vancouver, Canada, June 2011.3. Becerik-Gerber, B., Gerber, D. J., and Ku, K. (2011). "The pace of technological innovation in architecture, engineering, and construction education: integrating recent trends into the curricula." Electronic Journal of Information Technology in Construction, 16, 412-431.4. Frand, J.L. (2000). “The information-age mindset: Changes in students and implications for higher education.” EDUCAUSE Review, Vol. 35(5) September/October 2000 Issue, EDUCAUSE

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gunnar Lucko, Catholic University of America; Michael Madden, United Space Alliance; Justin Molineaux, Catholic University of America

Tagged Divisions

Construction

to consider this limitation of the spreadsheetapproach to be negligible. The true and perhaps most important distinction between the OOPapproach and the spreadsheet approach is the way in which the student interacts with his or herimplementation of the algorithm. In an object-oriented world, the development environment andthe runtime environment are extremely different. While developing the software, the student usesan integrated development environment (IDE) or another text editor to write the code for a Page 12.1293.12program while it is not running. Once enough of the code has been completed to run theprogram, the student will no longer

Conference Session

Assessment in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claire L. A. Dancz, Arizona State University; Kristen Parrish, Arizona State University; Melissa M. Bilec, University of Pittsburgh; Amy E. Landis, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

Paper ID #10139Assessing Comprehension With Student-Developed Construction GamesMs. Claire Louise Antaya, Arizona State UniversityProf. Kristen Parrish, Arizona State University Kristen Parrish is an Assistant Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environ- ment at Arizona State University (ASU). Kristen’s work focuses on integrating energy efficiency measures into building design, construction, and operations processes. Specifically, she is interested in novel design processes that financially and technically facilitate energy-efficient buildings. Her work also explores how principles of lean

Conference Session

Assessment in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Weston Elliott, Colorado State University; Carla Lopez Del Puerto, Colorado State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

Paper ID #9531Self-Efficacy, Motivation, and Locus of Control, Among Male and FemaleConstruction Management StudentsDr. Jonathan Weston Elliott, Colorado State University Jon Elliott is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Construction Management at Colorado State University. He has Ph.D. in Education and Human Resource Studies and an M.S. in Construction Man- agement from Colorado State University, as well as a B.S. degree in Construction Management from Pennsylvania College of Technology. His research focuses on construction education and training oppor- tunities, emphasizing construction-based workforce

Conference Session

Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Namhun Lee, Central Connecticut State University; SEOK HEON YUN, GyeongSang National University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

just usingsoftware.Using BIM has major advantages for construction. It allows for an efficient construction processthat saves time and money and reduces the number of RFIs and field coordination problems,compared to traditional practices. Perhaps, the most important force driving the adoption of BIMis the ability to integrate all members of project teams together by communicating ideas moreeffectively, thereby providing a competitive advantage for innovative firms.12 Therefore, inincorporating BIM into the CEM curriculum, the main focus should be on fundamental BIMconcepts and processes, not on mastering BIM tools.13This paper proposes a holistic view of BIM education in post-secondary institutions. To addressthe question of “How and in what

Conference Session

Construction Session 2: PM, BIM, and Collaboration

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yilei Huang, South Dakota State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

. Ghosh, A., Chasey, A.D., and Root, S. (2013a). Industry and Academia: A Partnership to VDC Curriculum. Proceedings of the 49th ASC Annual International Conference, San Luis Obispo, CA, April 10-13, 2013.15. Ghosh, A., Parrish, K., and Chasey, A.D. (2013b). From BIM to Collaboration: A Proposed Integrated Construction Curriculum. Proceedings of the 120th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Atlanta, GA, June 23-26, 2013.16. Ghosh, A., Parrish, K., and Chasey, A.D. (2015). Implementing a Vertically Integrated BIM Curriculum in an Undergraduate Construction Management Program. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 11(2), 121-139.17. Gier, D.M. (2015). Integrating Building Information

Conference Session

Methods of Teaching and Learning in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arundhati Ghosh, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

ConstructionManagement curriculum or implementing BIM through several courses, such as in a 5 yearArchitectural Engineering curriculum. The latter does not offer traditional ConstructionManagement classes such as estimating, scheduling and project management as stand-aloneclasses1. In the effort of integrating BIM while meeting the challenges of accreditation, existingworkload and the ever-changing software, the Construction Management undergraduate programat the DEWSC, Arizona State University started offering a senior level BIM lab in conjunctionwith a Project Management lecture. This integrated lab-lecture has been offered since 2008 9.The lecture meeting twice a week “provides an industry wide view of the implementation ofBIM tools in the industry today