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Trend in Construction Engineering Education I
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Joseph Arumala, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore; Khaled Nassar, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore; Emmanuel Akinjide, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore; Anthony Stockus, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore; Carlos Salgado, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore
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Construction
2006-212: THE PRINCESS ANNE ATHLETIC CENTER PROJECT: DEMOLITIONAND SITE CLEARANCE PHASESJoseph Arumala, University of Maryland-Eastern ShoreKhaled Nassar, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore Khaled Nassar is an Associate Professor in the Construction Management Technology Program. He earned the Ph.D. in Construction Engineering and Design from Virginia. Tech. Dr. Nassar has had several years of teaching experience in field of construction and architecture. He taught design as well as courses on computer applications and visualization ranging from CAD to simulation and multi-media. On the scholarly side, he has had several research grants in areas ranging from integrating architectural design and
Conference Session
Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Wenfa Hu, Tongji University
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Construction
communication from the model, andthe model is easy to be used in construction practices. Overall assessment score is 4.6, whichmeans this model is well accepted by students and they are satisfied with this kind of education.ConclusionThis paper describes the construction project organization and communications among projectparticipants and implements simultaneous collaboration applications based on the BuildingInformation Model and the Internet-Based Construction Collaboration Model that research isconducted at Tongji University. It also examines new technology in the current and futureeducation and professional practice of construction engineering and management. This researchreveals that construction management practice requires construction
Conference Session
Trend in Construction Engineering Education II
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Philip Dunn, University of Maine
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Construction
2006-1729: PRACTICAL WRITING EXERCISES IN CONSTRUCTIONMANAGEMENTPhilip Dunn, University of Maine Philip Dunn, Jr. PE is an Assistant Professor of Construction Management Technology at the University of Maine. He holds masters degrees in Business, Public Administration, and Civil Engineering. He is active in the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Maine Association of Engineers, and several community civic groups. He teaches courses in estimating, scheduling, and construction methods. Page 11.1006.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Practical
Conference Session
Innovation in Construction Engineering Education I
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Amitabha Bandyopadhyay, State University of New York; Bala Veeramcheneni, State University of New York
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Construction
AC 2008-1318: THE REGIONAL ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE PROPOSEDCAPITAL IMPROVEMENT OF THE SOUTH WEST SEWER DISTRICT INSUFFOLK COUNTY – A STUDENT ASSISTED PROJECT.Amitabha Bandyopadhyay, State University of New York Dr. Bandyopadhyay is a SUNY Distinguished Service Professor and Chair of Architecture and Construction Management at SUNY FarmingdaleBala Veeramcheneni, State University of New York Dr. Veeramcheneni is an assistant professor of economics at SUNY Farmingdale Page 13.1255.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008AbstractRt 110 Redevelopment Corporation is a non-profit community development organization.The
Conference Session
Trend in Construction Engineering Education II
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Chris Swan, Tufts University
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Construction
ProcessAbstractThe construction industry is a $4 trillion-a-year business that employs a significant number ofengineering students each year. Teaching engineering students about the construction processand building technology often involves traditional pedagogy (e.g., lectures, assignments, exams,etc.) with occasional visits to construction sites. Many times, these visits are met with sometrepidation from site contractors who may view them as an interference or interruption to normalsite operations. Instructors may also find site visits difficult to incorporate into the courseschedule due to logistical problems; e.g., travel to and from the site, and site work schedules.This paper describes an engineering course; presented by Linbeck Construction Inc., the
Conference Session
Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Tulio Sulbaran, University of Southern Mississippi; David Marchman, University of Southern Mississippi; Shelton Houston, University of Southern Mississippi
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Construction
number ofstudents in the class, number of classes taught by a faculty, percentage of class time expended innon-teaching/learning activities, technology available in the classrooms, students’ aptitudetowards the classroom environment, time of the class and curriculum design among others.The classroom constraints describe previously and many other changes in education (such as:technology, accreditations and funding just to mention a few) have inspired faculty to exploreother avenues to educate the construction and engineering professionals of the future. One ofthese avenues is capstone experience. The capstone experience is intended to integrate theknowledge gained within the major and extend, critique, and apply this knowledge to real
Conference Session
Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ifte Choudhury
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Construction
AC 2009-617: TIME-COST RELATIONSHIP FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTSIN INDIAI. Choudhury, Texas A&M University Ifte Choudhury is an Associate Professor in the Department of Construction Science at Texas A&M University. Dr. Choudhury has extensive experience as a consulting architect working on projects funded by the World Bank. His areas of emphasis include housing, alternative technology, issues related to international construction, and construction education. He is also a Fulbright scholar. Page 14.1270.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Time-Cost Relationship
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
Innovation in Construction Engineering Education I
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kun-jung Hsu, Leader University
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Construction
AC 2008-1635: THE DIAGRAMMATIC AND MATHEMATICAL APPROACH OFPROJECT TIME-COST TRADEOFFSKun-jung Hsu, Leader University Page 13.1217.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Title of the Paper: The Diagrammatic and Mathematical Approach of Project Time-cost TradeoffsAbstractA potential project management involving time used of a project can always be tradeoff byadditional resources input. Such a tradeoff may come from different options of the activity ofthe project which can be choice. The situation of “Pay more - Save Time” is common forproject management related decision problems. The available
Conference Session
Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
John Hildreth, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina, Charlotte
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Construction
AC 2009-715: INCORPORATING EQUIPMENT SIMULATORS INTO ACONSTRUCTION-EDUCATION CURRICULUMJohn Hildreth, University of North Carolina, CharlotteBruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Page 14.719.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Incorporating Equipment Simulators into a Construction Education CurriculumAbstractConstruction equipment simulators have been developed by equipment manufacturers to trainoperators for the stressful and tough construction environments without the need to employ anactual machine. Equipment simulators present an opportunity for construction engineering andmanagement students to learn
Conference Session
Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Enno Koehn, Lamar University; James Koehn, Chadron State College
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Construction
Page 12.480.6 • Revise program title from Construction Engineering Management to Construction Management • Fall of first year – change Math 2312 (Pre-Calculus) to Math 1314 (College Algebra) • Fall of first year – change ELEN 1301 (Introduction to Computers) to MISY (Introduction to Business Technology) • Spring of first year – change PHYS 1407 (Physics) to PHYS 1405 (Conceptual Physics) • Spring of first year – change MATH 2376 (Calculus I) to MATH 1325 (Elements of Analysis for Business Applications) • Fall of third year – change INEN 3320 (Probability and Statistics) to MATH 1342 (Elementary Statistics) • Spring of second year – change
Conference Session
Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Gunnar Lucko, Catholic University of America; Panagiotis Tsopelas, Catholic University of America; Timothy Garland, Catholic University of America; Rodrigo Gonzalez, Catholic University of America; Thomas Lee, Catholic University of America; Justin Molineaux, Catholic University of America
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Construction
designing and executing their projects. The research and education projectthat is presented in this paper has been designed to cover such educational outcomes as havebeen defined by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (12, p. 2), including: (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to 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 (…) (g) an ability to communicate effectively (h) the broad education
Conference Session
Trend in Construction Engineering Education I
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Virendra Varma, Missouri Western State University
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Construction
2006-34: DESIGN-BUILD APPROACH TO PROJECT DELIVERY: THE CHECKSAND BALANCES IN THE OVERALL CONSTRUCTION PROCESSVirendra Varma, Missouri Western State University Virendra K. Varma, PhD,PE,F.ASCE, is Professor of Construction, and Chairman of the Department of Engineering Technology at Missouri Western State University. He is the Chair of the ASEE Construction Engineering Division. He is a Past President of MSPE-NW Chapter of the National Society of Professional Engineers, and a Past President of ACI-Missouri. He served on the TAC/ABET Commission as a commissioner from 1998-2003. He is an Instructor of the SEMA-MO ATC-20 course on Earthquake Damage Assessment (Structural), and is also an ACI
Conference Session
Trends in Construction Engineering Education I
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Gouranga Banik, Southern Polytechnic State University
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Construction
AC 2009-2487: COURSE CONTENT AND OUTCOME OF CONSTRUCTIONTEMPORARY STRUCTURESGouranga Banik, Southern Polytechnic State University Page 14.372.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 COURSE CONTENT AND OUTCOME OF CONSTRUCTION TEMPORARY STRUCTURESAbstractThe changing construction environment demands more advanced use of temporary structures foreconomy and safety. The planning, design and construction of concrete formwork systems arecompletely the responsibility of the general contractor and their hired sub contractors. As such,most accredited construction management and engineering programs offer course work related toconcrete formwork. Teaching
Conference Session
Trends in Construction Engineering Education II
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Enno Koehn, Lamar University; Hari Chintalapudi, Lamar University; Balakrishna Sangi, Lamar University; James Koehn, Chadron State College
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Construction
AC 2009-597: PRACTITIONER PERCEPTIONS OF THE U.S. INFRASTRUCTUREEnno Koehn, Lamar University Enno “Ed” Koehn is Professor of Civil Engineering at Lamar University. Dr. Koehn has served as the principle investigator for several research and development projects dealing with various aspects of construction. He also has experience in the design, scheduling, and estimating of facilities. He has authored/co-authored over 200 papers in engineering education, as well as the general areas of civil and construction engineering. Dr. Koehn is a member of ASEE, AACE International, ASCE, NSPE, Chi Epsilon, Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Xi, and is a registered Professional Engineer and Surveyor.Hari Chintalapudi
Conference Session
Innovation in Construction Engineering Education I
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Daniel Davis, University of Hartford
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Construction
AC 2008-243: UNDERSTANDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT RELATIONSHIPSDaniel Davis, University of Hartford Daniel Davis, AIA is a Professor in the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture at the University of Hartford. He is also the Director of Design for the Hartford, Connecticut office of Fletcher-Thompson Architects and Engineers. Page 13.1310.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Understanding Construction Project RelationshipsAbstractThroughout history major construction projects have been designed and built using manydifferent project delivery approaches. Thus, it is
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
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Construction
ofcontext, scope and multiple intelligences in construction engineering education.IntroductionEngineering achievements accomplished throughout history are examples of individuals strivingto solve problems that are often considered untenable at the time. These problems mayencompass the achievement of great heights in structures, or the ability to span great divides withnew bridge technology, or the ability to enhance transportation modes with multimodaltransportation. In each scenario, it is the engineer with the vision to integrate conflictingdemands into an elegant solution that is pivotal to the final outcome. The continued importanceof this ability to integrate multiple demands is the basis for the position in this paper thatengineering
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
AC 2007-171: INTEGRATING STRUCTURAL FAILURES IN CONSTRUCTIONENGINEERING EDUCATION: IMPROVING THE PRACTICAL ASPECTS OFCONSTRUCTION PRACTICEVirendra Varma, Missouri Western State University Virendra K. Varma, Ph.D., P.E., F. ASCE, is professor of construction and chairman of the department of engineering technology at Missouri Western State University. Page 12.925.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Integrating Structural Failures in Construction Engineering Education: Improving the Practical Aspects of Construction PracticeAbstractThe Big Dig structural
Conference Session
Trends in Construction Engineering Education II
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Amitabha Bandyopadhyay, State University of New York; Jamil Lacourt, State University of New York, Farmingdale
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Construction
AC 2009-477: EVALUATING EXISTING BUILDINGS FOR GREEN BUILDINGSTANDARDS: A SENIOR PROJECTAmitabha Bandyopadhyay, State University of New YorkJamil Lacourt, State University of New York, Farmingdale Page 14.591.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009IntroductionTraditional building practices often overlook the interrelationships between a building, itscomponents, its surroundings and its occupants. Typical buildings consume more of ourresources than necessary, negatively impact the environment, and generate a largeamount of waste. In United States residential and commercial buildings together use one-third of all the energy consumed, and two-thirds of all electricity
Conference Session
Innovation in Construction Engineering Education I
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Tulio Sulbaran, University of Southern Mississippi; David Marchman, University of Southern Mississippi
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Construction
AC 2007-328: AGENCIES AND THE DATA PROVIDED TO ASSESS LAWENFORCEMENT SURVEILLANCE IMPACT ON CONSTRUCTION ZONESTulio Sulbaran, University of Southern MississippiDavid Marchman, University of Southern Mississippi Page 12.189.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Agencies and their Data to Assess Law Enforcement Surveillance Impact on Construction Zone SafetyAbstractMaintenance and construction programs are arguably one of the most important functions ofstates DOT’s (as represented by the percentage of the budget invested). On the other hand duringthe construction period, there are temporary traffic disruptions, which increase the number
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
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Diversity
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Construction
University in Construction Engineering and Management focused on design-construction integration. With teaching responsibilities in both the civil engineering and construction management departments, Dr. Korman has instructed courses on Construc- tion Drawings & Specifications, Concrete Technology and Formwork, Heavy Civil Construction Methods, Residential Construction Methods, and Building Systems. He has work worked for several public agen- cies, consulting engineering firms, and construction companies before joining the faculty at Cal Poly in 2005. He has designed civil infrastructure projects with an emphasis on capital improvement projects for roadways, parks and recreation facilities, and water and sewer
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
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Construction
article in: Construction Safety Education and Training - A Global Perspective, pp 1-15.13. ABET (2012). 2013-2014 Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs. The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Engineering Accreditation Commission EAC, Baltimore, MD.14. Al-Mufti M.A. (1999). Continuous enhancement of health and safety awareness in undergraduate civil engineering courses, in proceedings of the Second International Conference of CIB W99, Implementation of Safety and Health on Construction Sites, (Eds., Singh, Hinze and Coble), Balkema, Rotterdam, pp. 277-282.15. Pellicer E., Seron J., Catala J., and Jorda L. (2003). Proposal of a new academic frame for the civil engineering education in construction
Conference Session
Construction 3: Beyond the Academy: Leveraging Partnerships, Internships, and Outreach
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jennifer A. Warrner, Ball State University; James W. Jones, Ball State University
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Construction
Paper ID #20501It’s Elementary: Promoting the Construction Industry to ChildrenMs. Jennifer A. Warrner, Ball State University Jennifer Warrner is an instructor and internship coordinator in the Department of Technology at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana.Dr. James W. Jones, Ball State University Dr. James W. Jones is the Construction Management Program Director and an Associate Professor in Ball State University’s Department of Technology. He has taught in the areas of leadership and construction management for more than 14 years and has more than a decade of experience managing construction projects in both
Conference Session
Novel Methods of Construction Education
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Don Chen, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Shen-En Chen, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Gary Bruce Gehrig P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte
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Construction
Paper ID #7454A Project-Based Integrated Work/Review Cycle (PBIWR) for Design andLearning of Accelerated Construction MonitoringDr. Don Chen, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Dr. Don Chen is Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Construction Management at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He worked as a structural engineer and a field engineer for commercial projects. His research interests include Building Information Modeling (BIM), Pavement Management System (PMS), and accelerated construction technologies.Dr. Shen-En Chen, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Dr. Shen-En
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
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Construction
and real estate development companies in Brazil. Her research in- terests include team work and collaboration in construction, effective communication in spatial problem solving, and design - field team interaction.Mr. Mark Shaurette, Purdue Polytechnic Institute Mark Shaurette has a MS in Civil Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a PhD in Technology from Purdue University. He is currently an associate professor at Purdue University, was a 2012 Fulbright Scholar in Ireland, and has work experience that includes 30+ years of senior construction management practice as well as work as a research engineer for the National Association of Home Builders Research Foundation. He is active in
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
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Construction
AC 2012-4503: DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING GUIDED INQUIRYMODULES IN A CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS COURSEDr. Chung-Suk Cho, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Chung-Suk Cho is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte, Department of Engineering Technology. His teaching and research focus on project scope definition, preproject plan- ning, sustainable construction, project administration, construction safety, construction simulation, and project management. He has prior teaching experience at North Carolina A&T State University in con- struction management and working experience with Fluor Corporation as a Project Manager. His studies at University of Texas, Austin, resulted in a Ph.D
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
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Construction
State University (PSU) student team consisted of students from theConstruction Management and Construction Engineering Technology degree programs. Twoseniors were selected from the CMCET 691 Senior Projects course to serve as project managers.Additional team members included three students enrolled in CMCET 795-03 Special Topics:Disaster Shelter Design and student volunteers8. Students enrolled in the special topics courseassisted the project managers with design development and contextual research. Several of thestudents involved were Brazilian international exchange students attending Pittsburg StateUniversity. The 2015 (PSU) student team again consisted of two seniors from the senior projectsclass and several students either volunteering or
Conference Session
Construction Session 2: PM, BIM, and Collaboration
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Namhun Lee, Central Connecticut State University; Linda Reeder, Central Connecticut State University
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Construction
include Construction Informatics and Visual Analytics; Building Information Modeling (BIM), Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for construc- tion management; and Interactive Educational Games and Simulations. E-mail: leen@ccsu.edu.Prof. Linda Reeder, Central Connecticut State University Linda Reeder, FAIA, LEED AP, is an Associate Professor at Central Connecticut State University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 A Preliminary Study on Upper-Level Building Information Modeling Education for Construction Management StudentsBACKGROUNDOver the last decade, attention to building information modeling (BIM) has been steadilygrowing. Without a doubt, BIM
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
Management) from the University of Northern Iowa.Rico Kelley Jr., North Carolina A&T State University Born on 26 January, 1993 in Athens GA, Kelley graduated from Clarke Central High School in 2011. In fall 2011, Kelley enrolled at North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, NC. He studied Civil Engineering in the College of Engineering for three years before transferring to the College of Science and Technology. Since spring 2016, he has been conducting research within the Department of Built Environment.Dr. Evelyn R. Sowells, North Carolina A&T State University Dr. Evelyn R. Sowells is an assistant professor in the Computer Systems Technology department at North Carolina A&T State University’s
Conference Session
Current Issues in Construction Education
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio; Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu, University of Texas, San Antonio
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Construction
University of Texas, San Antonio. Page 25.1145.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012   Scope of Preconstruction Services in Green Building ProjectsAbstractThe building construction industry is continuously experiencing significant changes in practicebecause of the rapid development of new technologies, methods and materials. The industrystakeholders, including designers, engineers and contractors, are often forced to develop andimplement creative and non-traditional strategies to keep up with the new trends while stayingefficient, effective and competitive. Sustainability and