Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enno Koehn, Lamar University; Devang Patel, Lamar University; Santosh Khonde, Lamar University

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Construction

nature and endangering human and non-human species, while offering thehighest material standard of living and rate of consumption ever known.Some believe that, “Education is critical for promoting sustainable development and improvingthe capacity of people to address environmental and developmental issues.”4 It is argued thatSustainable Development is now absolutely central to the practice of Civil Engineering and thisneeds to be reflected in the education and training of civil engineers.2 The essence of education,formal or informal, primary or tertiary, is to explore the edges of possibility and probability Page 14.812.2needed to transform and

Conference Session

Construction Session 1: Sustainable Practices

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Kelting, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Eric A. Holt, University of Denver; Nathan Barry, University of Nebraska - Kearney

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Construction

inparagraph form. Unlike the discussion assignments, once turned in, students could not see eachother’s responses. The assignments were designed to check the students’ comprehension of whatthey read and watched.DiscussionsEach week there was a discussion in which the students were required to participate. Thestudents are required to post a response to the assigned topic by Tuesday of that week, inaddition to two other students’ posts by Thursday. Requiring that the students respond to others’posts involved reflecting upon the ideas of fellow students. Since a variety of majors areenrolled, this offers a unique, interdisciplinary aspect to the class. Students’ perspectives areinfluenced by their areas of study, and, as there was no one right answer to

Conference Session

Trend in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Haiyan Xie, University of Arkansas-Little Rock; James Tramel, University of Arkansas-Little Rock; Wei Shi, University of Florida; Mei Lu, Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology

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Construction

systematic inquiry bycollaborative, self-critical communities of teachers and students, which takes place in schools. Itis pursued out of a desire of need to improve educational knowledge and practices. It isaccomplished through a recursive cycle of (1) identifying a problem area, (2) studying it bygathering data, and (3) reflecting on the data in order to make teaching decisions grounded inevidence rather than in hunches. Taking action is a moral imperative for the action researcherand an integral part of the research.Teachers are action researchers in classrooms. At first, teachers participate in study groups,institutes, and collaborative teams that others led or coordinated. Later they are facilitators ofaction research collaborative. Certain

Conference Session

Global and Cultural Issues in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Whitney A. Lutey, Montana State University; Penny M. Knoll, Montana State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

boom of 2000. Withthis boom came people, and with people came the need for more houses, buildings, and jobs.Despite challenges reflected in the recession, within a ten year span (2000 to 2009), an additional175,000 people arrived and the need for construction safety awareness has become paramount,evident by the data presented below.Facts about SafetyThere is an overwhelming problem with worker's safety in Montana. According to theDepartment of Labor and Statistics, roughly 50% more days are lost to injury or illness than thenational average. The state is number four in the number of worker fatalities per year in the US1and has the second highest injury rate in the country. This poor safety record costs businesses$4.60 per second or $145

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

. Page 24.589.6 Figure 1: Background Information about the Surveyed EngineersSome of the surveyed engineers are nationals of countries outside the MENA region but theygraduated from universities in the MENA and worked in the region. Also, more than 65% of therespondents graduated in the year 2000 and after and, as such, the overall opinion of thesurveyed engineers is likely to reflect the current situation in terms of construction safetyeducation. It was also found that, 57% of the surveyed engineers have a degree in civilengineering while 22% have a degree in architectural engineering. The remaining (21%) have adegree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or other engineering disciplines.When

Conference Session

Construction Classroom Development

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dennis Audo, Pittsburg State University; Seth O'Brien, Pittsburg State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

discussed to make the students aware of how to manage their time so thatthey can be productive. Measuring floor joists After the subfloor is completely attached, the students are assigned to four groups. Each groupconsists of five or six students. Groups are assigned a portion of the house based on four colors:red, green, yellow and blue. All the building members of the house are painted with one of fourcolors to reflect which team installs which piece of the house. The boss then reminds each groupabout how to handle the preframed walls in a safe and orderly manner, telling them never to walkbackward when carrying wall sections. The individual groups lift and secure the walls into placeone at a time until the

Conference Session

Construction 4: Construction Education Curriculum and Assessment

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luciana de Cresce El Debs, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mark Shaurette, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Denise McAllister Wilder NCIDQ, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Construction

bedetermined through qualitative analysis of course names and descriptions.This study has currently finished phase 1 (online data collection). Phase 2 will be completedduring the first semester of 2017, and phase 3 during the summer of 2017. The results in thispaper reflect findings for phase 1 and are aimed at helping CM educators evaluate the presentlevel of collaboration between AEC undergraduate programs in the United States.Partial ResultsSample DemographicsThere are 129 ASC affiliated schools in regions 1 through 7 in the association’s website.Region eight was excluded from the analysis as it encompasses only schools from outside ofthe United States. Other exclusions were made and are presented below. Finally, this researchwas conducted using

Conference Session

Construction 1: Special Topics in Construction Education: BIM, Simulation, Sustainability, and Safety

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jamie R. Metzinger, Purdue University; Jessica Anderson Cabral, Purdue University; Bradley Louis Benhart, Purdue University; Patti Morgan, Purdue University; Scott Douglas Santon, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

,Scientific and Cultural Organization provided 14 learning outcomes for all levels of ESD whichlay the groundwork for several organizations’ and institutions’ learning objectives:  Critical reflective thinking  Understanding complexity/systemic thinking  Futures thinking  Planning and managing change  Understanding inter-relationships across disciplines  Applying learning in a variety of life-wide contexts  Decision-making, including in uncertain situations  Dealing with crises and risks  Acting with responsibility locally and globally  Ability to identify and clarify values  Acting with respect for others  Identifying stakeholders and their

Conference Session

Construction 4: Construction Education Curriculum and Assessment

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Shaurette, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Construction

support a topic using existing literature,develop a well-crafted research question, and design a clear research framework were alsoadded27.The students are encouraged to take the required three credit technology research course (TECH646) offered by the college during the same semester as Construction Research Fundamentals.TECH 646 prepares students to write and research using a standard university thesis format withan introduction to a variety of methodologies used in technology research. The group mentoringand peer reflection of the Construction Research Fundamentals course complements andsupports the mostly lecture activities of the college research course. Table 2 shows the basicoutline of the Construction Research Fundamentals schedule. Table

Conference Session

Construction Education Topics

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fadi Castronovo, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; John I. Messner, Pennsylvania State University; Robert M. Leicht, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Construction

evaluate a construction plan. The tests will be in the formof open-ended questions. The questions will require the students to reflect on the planning andmanaging of the construction process for a hypothetical building structure. These cognitive andthinking skills paired with problem-solving skills provided the foundation for the development ofan assessment rubric. This assessment rubric provides an evaluation framework to assess andscore student’s performance on the pre- and post-test. This rubric will be utilized to facilitatefuture analysis. Each question of the test has a paired learning objective and thinking skill,together with a four-level scale evaluating the student’s performance.4. Conclusion In this paper the authors have

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

Tagged Divisions

Construction

arepeated comparative research approach. The assessment methods analyzed in this study as compared to past studiesincluded both subjective (indirect) and objective (direct) measures. The indirect measureincluded a pre and post questionnaire (before and after project experience) in which thewording was slightly modified based on the reflections of the instructor and informed bythe continuous improvement process. Additionally, video lectures/documentaries of real-world construction projects were shown to the students followed by assessment of thestudents. Such assessments included a post-questionnaire that included assessment oflearning outcomes and objective based questions, which were graded. The direct measuresincluded homework grades, in

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daphene Koch, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

assignments.The challenge in teaching mechanical systems (Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, HydronicSystems, Utilities, etc.) is that major components are hidden underground or in the wall. Studentshave difficulty visualizing areas that are not the exposed portion of mechanical systems in theirdaily lives. Exams currently given in this class reflect that the students miss questions related tothe areas of the system that they cannot touch. In addition, they do not have as much interest inthe subject matter because they have not had the opportunity to touch it and look at all of themoving parts. By defining student outcomes the comprehension and improvement of studentslearning will develop and improve.5. Develop evaluation model for continuous

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Virendra Varma, Missouri Western State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

madethe class more reflective of the real world engineering applications. It brought students closer towhat they would do in a real job situation. It is not a question of who the better instructor was butit is a question of who the students would have wanted to learn from. The inference is that thepracticing engineers turned clinical adjunct faculty can build student interest in the subject, andcan provide beneficial interests in terms of student learning. The departments that attract thesekinds of adjunct faculty also benefit because it builds their reputation.It is interesting to note that the Chronicle of Higher Education reported that “nearly half ofundergraduate courses are taught by non-tenure-track instructors.”1 The article goes on to

Conference Session

Trend in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erdogan Sener, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; David Kieser, Kieser Consulting, LLC

Tagged Divisions

Construction

. According to the State of Indiana rules for registering to become aprofessional engineer, graduates holding the B.S. degree could sit for the EIT and FE exams,provided they had enough experience, to become registered professional engineers if they optedto do so and they still can. However, later on, the emphasis for the B.S. degree graduates of theDepartment became more focused on construction management than on civil or constructionengineering and preparing students for the P.E. license was no longer a part of the mission.The said course was revised to reflect the changes in the Department’s focus but probably neverto the degree that it would serve the needs of the current graduates more aptly in today’s

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

in the United States haveintroduced BIM into undergraduate and graduate education.4 As BIM practices emerge andbecome codified, it is clear that CEM programs in higher education need to play a vital role inBIM education. To reflect the growing demand for BIM in the construction industry, CEMprograms have been trying to teach BIM skills and VDC knowledge to students, integrating withtraditional or mainstream courses more broadly.There have been some studies to evaluate the level of BIM education in higher education. Thesestudies have revealed that BIM education is still in the early adoption stage even though severalCEM programs have actively promoted BIM-enabled learning.5, 6, 7 It may be necessary tounderstand the reasons why BIM is being

Conference Session

Teaching the Business Side of Construction

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carla Lopez Del Puerto, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez ; Tim L. Mrozowski, Michigan State University; Lawrence F. Kruth, Douglas Steel Fabricating Corporation; Thomas J. Schlafly, American Institute of Steel Construction; Omar I. Molina Bas, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Construction

training to allow for the material to be reviewed and the feedback to be incorporated into the final curriculum.  Creating a secondary training module benefits future trainers because it provides guidelines and improves recall of the material to be taught in the training.AcknowledgementsThe training material is being produced under grant number SH-26316-SH4 from theOccupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does notnecessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention oftrades names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S.Government

Conference Session

Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andre Lucena MA, NAIT; Don Mah P.Eng., Northern Alberta Institute of Technology; Faisal Arain, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)

Tagged Divisions

Construction

not fully understand the complicated relationshipsbetween participants in a construction project, or which are suitable communication techniquesand efficient collaboration skills in a full-scale engineering project [4]. Knowledge ofengineering information flows, reflecting how physical, technical, managerial, social, andeconomic information is exchanged between teams, and how collaboration conflicts can beavoided when there are formal regulations to manage them, are seen as important components inBIM education. Sacks and Barak [9] mention that the civil engineering department of the TechnionInstitute, Israel, conceptualizes BIM as a skill rather than a tool. In their programs, it is taughtnot as a tool or in connection to any

Conference Session

Development of Collaborative Skills in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele M. Herrmann Esq., Mississippi State University; Lyndsey N. Miller, Allied ASID, IDEC; Alexis Gregory, Mississippi State University; J. Suzanne Powney, Mississippi State University, Department of Art,

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Construction

surveys are used to measure thestudents’ knowledge and perception of IPD, and how that knowledge and perception changed asa result of the collaborative competition. The paper will also include an overview of the threeprior years of the competition as a reflection of lessons learned and improvements made to thecompetition format to improve student outcomes.IntroductionConstruction productivity has declined at a rate of -0.32% per year for the 48 year period from1964-2012.1 Inefficiency in the delivery of construction projects is one of the driving forcesbehind the shift toward integrated project delivery (IPD).2 IPD seeks to foster collaborationamong the project participants throughout all phases of a project, from the early design phase

Conference Session

Construction Education Topics

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rui Liu, University of Texas at San Antonio; Rogelio Palomera-Arias, University of Texas, San Antonio

Tagged Divisions

Construction

). Third dimension line: distances between the grid lines Fourth dimension: overall dimension of the building. p. Tags: Tags, in sequential order, must be included for all the doors, windows and rooms (room name, number and room area). Rooms shall be renamed to reflect their usage, e.g. Conference Room, Office, etc. (2 points) q. 3D Camera View: Create a view looking from the front of the building. (2 points) r. Sheets: At least two sheets must be created, one for the floor plans and one for the elevation and section plans. (2 points) s. Exterior Rendering: A realistic exterior view shall be created at a “medium” detail level, and saved to as a JPG file. (2 points) t. Create a Walkthrough: starting from

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Construction

of these cases studies to the class provides more opportunities to students to reflectabout the incident or accident. Particularly, students reflect during their oral presentation aboutincident/accident impact and how it could have been prevented. Page 26.1675.2IntroductionConstruction worksites are among the top three most dangerous worksites in the Unites StatesStates [1]. Construction workers are an increased risk of injuries and fatalities due to the natureof their work and the lack of adequate training and safety awareness. According to the Bureau ofLabor Statistics, the private construction recorded more than 775 fatalities in the year

Conference Session

Development of Collaborative Skills in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua Jason Mischung, Arizona State University; Jake Smithwick, Arizona State University; Kenneth Timothy Sullivan, Arizona State University; Anthony Perrenoud, University of Oklahoma

Tagged Divisions

Construction

information the authors adaptedthe Construction Industry Institute’s Alignment Thermometer Tool to better reflect the context ofa class project.8 To score their team a 5-point Likert Scale was used, with 1 being the lowestscore and 5 being the highest score. This data was used as the metric to measure students’opinions of their team experience.Project Performance The students’ grades on the final project were used as the metric for team performance.The final project is creating a complete cost analysis and report for a real project that has beenbuilt within the last decade. A full set of drawings and specifications is given to themapproximately 6 weeks before the end of the semester. The CSI Master Format is used inconjunction with RS Means

Conference Session

Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norman Henry Philipp, Pittsburg State University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Construction

Kansas) or incorporated design-build competitions (e.g. U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon) into their curriculums asa means of meeting this need. These types of collaborative and engaging learning opportunitiesare what students of the 21st century are wanting to be involved with9.The goal of this paper is to share the integrated nature of implementing building information Page 26.1693.2modeling (BIM) software in a design-build project on a university campus – specifically the2014 and 2015 World Vision/Samaritan’s Purse and John Brown University TransitionalDisaster Shelter Competition6. It is also to reflect on the value of utilizing

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

Tagged Divisions

Construction

graduation. The construction job market seems to be improving.Prior to the fall semester, 2013, when the exit survey was administered in person, it was sevenpages and included Likert scale rated questions on employment, course satisfaction, faculty,student advising, facilities, and program outcomes. Space was provided on the survey for openended questions in each area. Review of the Likert ratings did not reveal any significanttrends. Ratings generally reflected students were satisfied with the courses taken, faculty,advising, facilities and program outcomes. However, qualitative answers to the open endedquestions indicated strong opinions toward: 1. Professor instructional quality. 78% of graduating seniors included comments about

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Virendra Varma, Missouri Western State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

full-project drawings for a small project while going throughschool. The experience of preparing a complete set of drawings gives the students an opportunityto reflect on cost, and constructability issues. It is possible to have the students go through thisexperience in a capstone project. The EAC and TAC criteria for accreditation of engineering andtechnology programs call for programs to graduate students with requisite skills of theirprofession. In the opinion of the author, graphic skills for engineering and technology graduatesare the most fundamental skills, and will enable them to produce more complete and accurateproject drawings.ConclusionThe accuracy and precision of shop drawings is vital to the success or failure of an

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wenfa Hu, Tongji University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

CollaborationConstruction information flows reflect how construction teams communicate with each other.Reasonable information flows can reduce collaboration conflicts. There are many formalconstruction information flows based on project contracts, and also there are many informalconstruction information flows which are formed among some teams based on personnel or workrelationships. If there are lack of formal regulations to manage construction information flows,students in the simulated construction project would be in chaos and no collaboration forms, andthen few significant progresses are made. Construction communication directions are shown inFigure 4. Page 12.839.7

Conference Session

Trend in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ifte Choudhury

Tagged Divisions

Construction

courses in communications, social sciences, andthe humanities. The content should reflect the needs of the construction industry as well as thephilosophy of the educational institution.Mathematics and ScienceA well-developed concept of mathematics and physical science is essential for a constructiongraduate. The technical process of construction can be best controlled by applying the principlesof mathematics, statistics, and computer science. Moreover, an understanding of the behavior ofmaterials, equipment, and methods used in construction require laws of physics, chemistry,geology, and environmental sciences.Business and ManagementA constructor is required to assume the responsibility of planning, management, co-ordination,and overall financial

Conference Session

Trend in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip Dunn, University of Maine

Tagged Divisions

Construction

interpretation to public meetings. The ConstructionManagement Technology (CMT) program at the University adopted writing intensive standardswithin CET 356 Construction Documentation and Administration. In CET 356, students writeand revise formal business letters, memos, meeting minutes, and field notes through a series ofclass exercises based on an ongoing project. Exercises are evaluated through an assessment matrix. First draft assessments arereturned for student review and are resubmitted in a final form for grading. The informationfrom the two stage evaluation is reviewed to assess improvement in the individual student. Writing intensive requirements have been applied through two semesters over twoacademic years. Results reflect the

Conference Session

Trend in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Chinowsky, University of Colorado-Boulder; Hyman Brown, University of Colorado-Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Construction

thetransformation source. The constructor must understand that responses to these requirementshave effects that are not limited to the level at which they originate. Rather, decisions made ateither end of the source spectrum can significantly affect the entire spectrum. For example, adecision at the organization level to enhance the reputation of the organization throughexceptional quality will be reflected at the task level through increased implementation times atcritical project phases.Constituent ModifiersEach project contains requirements that must be addressed during the transformation process.For example, each project has a unique site on which it located, and each project has specificinfrastructure integration constraints such as traffic, electric

Conference Session

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhili (Jerry) Gao, North Dakota State University; Charles McIntyre, North Dakota State University; Zhi Ge, Shandong University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

scheduling and project control as well as resource management.BIM technology can be used for subcontractor coordination. Subcontractor selection is importantfor a general contractor and will become an important parameter in the project scheduling andcontrol process. Subcontractors’ qualifications and coordination can be enhanced by applyingBIM models. The models with different levels of authority provide better coordination andupdates among subcontractors. In the classroom, instructors can simulate different parts of themodels based on the work scope of a subcontractor. They can then ask students analyze theimpact among subcontractors within models. Reflected on a scheduling chart, some adjustmentswill be automatically generated due to

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

semester.One of the local construction companies provides the contract documents for a project that wasalready built by that company. Students make up different competition teams. The constructioncompany’s project team is invited to classroom at the end of the year. The competition teamsprepare a presentation aiming to be awarded the job. The invited construction company acts asthe Owner of the project. Each student acts as a different type of construction professional eithera project engineer, superintendent, project manager, estimator, general manager, etc. Dependingon their role in their respective companies they use possible non-verbal communicationtechniques reflecting expected characteristics from a specific type of a professional. The non