Conference Session

Capstone Courses in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Construction

is very critical to the success of a project. Hence, considerable time and effort isinvested in the early part of the semester in forming teams. All students are required to submit apersonal profile and career goals. The instructor of record in conjunction with the sponsor willformulate teams of 4-6 members. Currently, a team leader is selected through a review ofresume, followed by an interview of the interested group of students. In the future, the use ofpersonality tests as a device to formulate teams is also being considered. Each team has a projectleader with a specific set of duties: • Team leader is responsible for their team’s attendance. • Team leader is responsible for developing a timeline for the team to work on a

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

25.1321.3This way, CM students can develop proper skills in estimating courses for MEP scopeunderstanding, and they can eliminate the fear of dealing with technologically complex workscope when they are assigned as junior estimators early in their career. Due to limitations incredit hours, it is not always possible to launch specialty courses such as MEP estimating. Thepurpose of this paper is to present an estimating course module that addresses the currentshortcoming in CM curriculum. The paper presents a systematic approach that is used in anestimating course on how to develop a MEP scope which later can be used in detailed estimatingprocess.The Course Structure and Teaching MethodologyThe MEP estimating module is integrated into a third year course

Conference Session

Methods of Teaching and Learning in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arundhati Ghosh, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

aspects toremain current with the changing trends in the Architecture Engineering and Construction (AEC)industry. This paper summarizes the research to develop a curriculum progression involving theuse of BIM tools at every relevant stage of a student’s academic career, culminating in acapstone project as a Virtual Construction and Collaboration Lab.The Virtual Construction and Collaboration Lab (VC2L) is a pod based collaborative learningenvironment at the Del Webb School of Construction (DEWSC), Arizona State University,wherein interdisciplinary groups of students can investigate real-world projects from theviewpoint of industry representatives in their own particular field of study. Collaboration is ateam assignment, modeling the project life

Conference Session

Methods of Teaching and Learning in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kirsten A. Davis, Boise State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

successful.IntroductionIntroductory courses within an academic field of study are often challenging for first-yearstudents. They are often required to acquire a new discipline-specific vocabulary – terminologythat will be used throughout their academic and professional career – and they are often notprepared for the amount of self-directed studying they must do to be successful.Students regularly overestimate their knowledge and abilities1. Accurate self-knowledge,defined as the ability to accurately judge one’s level of knowledge, is necessary at the collegelevel. Students must be able to recognize what they already know, but more importantly, whatthey do not know so they can take steps to ensure that their end knowledge meets instructor andcourse expectations2. Some

Conference Session

New Teaching Methods in Construction Eduction

Collection

2011 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

also discussed. The discussion and coursepractice results showed that these are effective methods to enhance student learning in the area ofconstruction engineering.IntroductionIn the construction industry, professionals require new hires to have solid fundamentals ofengineering knowledge along with limited professional skills, and strong oral and writtencommunication capabilities developed when they were in school. Construction engineeringstudents, therefore, need an opportunity in the classroom to develop these skills and to find waysto keep their motivation toward their construction engineering career. However, students oftencomment that they don’t have many chances to obtain these skills in the classroom. How can thisgap be covered? This

Conference Session

New Teaching Methods in Construction Eduction

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kirsten A. Davis, Boise State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

). "Aligning Classroom Instruction with Workplace Skills: Equipping CTE Students with the Math Skills Necessary for Entry-Level Carpentry." Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers, 83(8), 34- 38.3. Hoyt, J.E. and C.T. Sorensen. (2001). "High School Preparation, Placement Testing, and College Remediation." Journal of Developmental Education, 25(2), 26-34.4. Pang, T. (2010). "Improve Math Education, Improve Student Retention." Chronicle of Higher Education, 56(19), A30.5. Worthington, M. and S.D. Jones. (2007). "Adult Perceptions of Their Abilities in Math." Exchange(174), 52-54.6. Hembree, R. (1990). "The Nature, Effects, and Relief of Mathematics Anxiety." Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 21(1

Conference Session

Assessment in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ihab Mohammad Hamdi Saad P.E., Northern Kentucky University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

representing a career plan wasdeveloped, and different mechanisms for documenting and measuring student learning are discussed.Four questions to be answeredTo provide a streamlined curriculum responding to the abovementioned criteria, four questionshave to be asked and properly answered: 1- Are we teaching our students the right things (What)? 2- Are the students grasping the taught contents and concepts (How much)? 3- Are we properly measuring their learning (How)? 4- Are we properly documenting the results for continuous improvement (Is it better than the last time it was taught)?To answer these four questions, the department got immersed into a thorough review of thecurriculum, not for the purpose of reinventing the

Conference Session

Crossing Boundaries - Service Learning and Interdisciplinary Teams

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edwin R. Schmeckpeper, Norwich University; Michael Puddicombe, Norwich University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

Ecobuild 2011 conference. Following the paperpresentations, members of the audience pointed out the challenge of developing foundationalmodules for students who potentially had different value systems and organizational perspectivesthan were the norm in the industry. The wisdom of this approach became very evident as theclass progressed and the instructor observed the similarities and the differences that existedbetween the students from various disciplines. One of the statements made during the class hasinformed much of the module developments. The students indicated that when they began theiracademic studies they all worked seamlessly with students from other disciplines. However asthey progressed in their academic careers their instructors

Conference Session

Incorporating Technology into Construction Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kirsten A Davis, Boise State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

. Use of the flashcards may help them improve these skills.This paper presents preliminary results of the research effort and illustrates the effects of theelectronic flashcards. Specifically, this paper evaluates (1) whether the flashcards help studentsto better prepare for medium and high stakes exams; and (2) whether the flashcards increase themean exam scores compared to previous semesters with no flashcards.IntroductionIntroductory courses within an academic field of study are often challenging for first-yearstudents. They are often required to acquire a new discipline-specific vocabulary – terminologythat will be used throughout their academic and professional career – and they are often notprepared for the amount of self-directed

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

Tagged Divisions

Construction

for teachingsustainability. In fact, they are at the level where this knowledge may assist them in theirprofessional career. Proper care should be taken to make sustainability interesting and just notanother course needed to be taken to graduate.Specifically, this paper describes the type of course a university may adopt for the civil andconstruction engineering students. It presents methods which may be considered to incorporatethe concepts of sustainability into a civil or construction engineering curriculum. Page 14.812.10AcknowledgementThe authors wish to recognize Ms. Linda Dousay for her assistance with the production activitiesinvolved in

Conference Session

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

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert B. Austin, Bowling Green State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

creativeproblem solving (Jonassen 2006, 2011, Williams and Pender 2002). Anderson and Mourgues(2014) recommended that projects should be broad, with architectural, environmental, structural,equipment, legal, estimating, planning and scheduling, and management components.Pournaghshband (1990) cautioned that projects must be sufficiently complicated that a groupeffort is required.The earlier version of the BGSU capstone course involved a single PBL assignment. However,given the diversity of students’ career interests, the revised version of the course now has twoPBL assignments: a design-bid-build heavy civil project and a concept level, design-build mixeduse commercial development (which involved electrical, mechanical, and heating, ventilation,and air

Conference Session

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

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Rokooei, University of Nebraska, Lincoln at Omaha; James D. Goedert Ph.D., P.E., University of Nebraska, Durham; Asregedew Kassa Woldesenbet, University of Nebraska, Lincoln at Omaha

Tagged Divisions

Construction

. Goedert is a Professor in the Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction at the University of Nebraska’s College of Engineering. His Ph.D. is in the Interdisciplinary Area of Business Administration from the University of Nebraska. His MBA is from Indiana University and his undergraduate degree in Construction Engineering Technology is from the University of Nebraska. Dr. Goedert is a Licensed Professional Engineer in Indiana and Nebraska. His entire career has been ded- icated to the construction industry beginning in a family owned construction company. He spent eight years in the residential and commercial construction industry before joined academia. He taught con- struction engineering and

Conference Session

Construction Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carla Lopez Del Puerto, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez; Jose J. Fontan-Pagan, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez; Omar I. Molina-Bas, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez Campus; Tim L. Mrozowski, Michigan State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Construction

tests to assess participant learning. This methods will include oraltests, drawing and illustrations, and participant demonstrations. The authors hope that by revisingthe training program for clarity and having multiple assessment methods, the program will bemore effective in reducing the risk of injuries and fatalities among structural steel workers whoparticipated in the study and make the structural steel industry safer for all. The authors alsohope that the results of this research increase the understanding among construction engineeringand management students about the demographic characteristics and learning profiles ofstructural steel workers that they may encounter during their professional careers and how toprovide effective trainings

Conference Session

Construction Session 1: Sustainable Practices

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Min Jae Suh, Sam Houston State University; Annie R Pearce, Virginia Tech; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Myung Hwa Jeon, POSCO A&C

Tagged Divisions

Construction

Paper ID #15778Training and Education for Green Construction in the U.S.Dr. Min Jae Suh, Sam Houston State University Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural Sciences and Engineering Technology at Sam Hous- ton State University. Ph.D. from Virginia Tech M.S. from Stanford University B.S. from Yeungnam Uni- versity in South KoreaDr. Annie R Pearce, Virginia Tech Dr. Annie Pearce is an Associate Professor in the Myers-Lawson School of Construction at Virginia Tech specializing in sustainable facilities and infrastructure systems. Throughout her career, Annie has worked with practitioners in both public and

Conference Session

Sustainability in Construction Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yong Han Ahn; Hyuksoo Kwon; Annie Pearce; John G. Wells

Tagged Divisions

Construction

to undergraduate students in a construction school. This course will encourage students to comprehend the basic knowledge in the sustainability in built environment, the importance of sustainability in construction, and several sustainable rating systems in the industry such as LEED, Earth Craft, etc. and to integrate the concepts of sustainability into other construction knowledge. In addition, it enables them to get interests for sustainability of their daily life and their career. Through a variety of activities related to sustainable construction, they can be more familiar with sustainable features; apply this knowledge to

Conference Session

Construction Industry Issues in the Classroom

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mei Liu, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; F. H. 'Bud' Griffis, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Andrew J Bates, Polytechnic Institute of New York University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

Army Corps of Engineers and the contractor and coordinated alternative traffic flow with emergency response and facility personnel. Mr. Bates’ career in the Air Force provided experience with several Department of Defense construction projects where he was able to refine his leadership and construction management skills. He planned, resourced, and executed the design-build of over thirty construction projects involving airfield pavements, base facilities, maintenance and repair ranging from $25K to $180M. He wrote project statements of work, performed periodic design reviews, developed feasibility reports, schedule updates, executed the change-order process, and validated progress payments. He also conducted

Conference Session

Construction Industry Issues in the Classroom

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa M Holliday P.E., University of Oklahoma; Matthew Reyes, University of Oklahoma; Richard Cecil Ryan, University of Oklahoma; Kenneth F. Robson, University of Oklahoma

Tagged Divisions

Construction

’ perspectives, the partnership developed with the local industry to teach thelabs was the most beneficial part of the lab development and administration. The use of skilledtrade instructors to help lead the labs provided numerous benefits. The skilled trade instructorsprovided current field based expertise that the academic instructor could not provide. The tradeinstructors provided valuable insight into the content of each lab and suggested improvementsrelated to the materials, work process, tools, equipment, and shop drawings for each specific lab.Additionally, they represented specialty trades that typically students have less exposure toduring course activities, career fairs or program events.The labs offered formal and informal opportunities for

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

student’sgenerational culture. The millennium generation is stigmatized as a self-centered, indulgent,arrogant population. Ironically, recent research reveals that their concerns and goals mirror thoseof the baby boomer generation.7By understanding the key drivers of our student‘s behavior, we can more effectively deliverleadership and safety tools for their implementation. The ultimate goal: training future industryleaders who take Montana out of this safety slump. Along their career path each student willhave the opportunity to influence others and improve the safety culture of Montana.We begin by addressing the current millennial student, born between 1979 and 1994.7 Thielfoldt& Scheef advise that millennials are primarily team-oriented and prefer to

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erdogan Sener, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; D. Tom Iseley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Construction

present the ways they will go about in makingsure worthwhile new technologies and methodologies are accepted by their prospectivecompanies in their future careers. The authors think an effort by all construction educators in thesame direction could prove to be very effective in ensuring enhancements in the nature of theconstruction industry into the future.Bibliography1. Accenture (Feb 24, 2005). Telematics: A transformational silent commerce application. Available online:www.accenture.com.2. Accenture Study (Feb 18, 2003). Construction Equipment Industry Adopts Wireless Technology to ImproveProfitability and Service Mobile applications of equipment telematics in the construction equipment industry.Available online ...findarticles.com/p/articles

Conference Session

Trend in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eddy Rojas, University of Washington; Carrie Dossick, University of Washington

Tagged Divisions

Construction

problems encountered. Post-exercise activities may generate a cognitive conflict within a group of learners because students may challenge the perceptions and decisions made by others during exercises. As a result of this cognitive conflict, learners begin to reorganize their way of thinking about a particular set of events and how various perspectives contribute to a more complex understanding of the processes and projects they will work on throughout their career. ‚ Evaluate Pedagogical Activities – Learners and researchers will examine the effectiveness of different pedagogical approaches by conducting experiments in the classroom setting. This will enhance our understanding of the relationship

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

ExperiencedAs previously mentioned, the department has over the years produced thousands ofundergraduates who built successful careers in the construction industry. A graduate programhad existed in the college for many years with a CM area of specialization, graduating only oneor two students a year. The approval of a department administered MS in Building ConstructionManagement in 2011 eventually grew to a graduate student enrollment of approximately 40students in addition to the over 400 undergraduates in the department.As is common in much of construction management higher education, faculty in the programhave significant industry experience with less emphasis on research-based graduate degreeexperience. Many faculty have graduate degrees that did

Conference Session

Construction Session 2: PM, BIM, and Collaboration

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seong Jin Kim, Minnesota State University; Namhun Lee, Central Connecticut State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Construction

, the students could alter the concrete mix for theconcrete lab even though the basic mix ratio was given. They had to use the same given materialsand equipment only. The most of team researched different mix ratios and came up with theirown mixture to wish for a stronger concrete. After each lab, every team shared their mixtures andanalyzed the results of all teams’ results. Students really had passion for doing the lab activities.During the lab, students had chances to get to know their team members better and learn moreabout the team work. Since students spent a lot of time together for the class to perform classwork, most of them became friends. This is their base of social network for their career in thefuture.6Self-EvaluationThe class

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

Tagged Divisions

Construction

and Practice for the Developing WorldI, was a very positive and useful experience. One of the reasons is that it has been the only classin my career in which I have felt that I participated in a very noble cause, which is to help designlow-cost seismic resistant structures and develop sustainable construction practices that can beimplemented in seismic-prone areas in developing counties to help protect low-incomecommunities.This class gives students the liberty to help structure the development of the course itself, whichpushes students to participate more actively, and to be more independent and proactive in theundertaking of the course activities. I enjoyed the experience of collectively setting courseobjectives with both classmates and

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

differentdisciplines communicate and collaborate each other to create a 3D model and use BIM analysistools for structural analysis, scheduling, clash detection, estimating and their integration.Students need to learn their own role in team processes and dynamics. Also, they shouldunderstand how to manage data in the design to construction continuum and how to workcollaboratively for aesthetics, structure, building systems, and performance measures.Limitations on BIM Implementation in CEM CurriculumAlong with the current BIM momentum within the construction industry, CEM programs have tofocus on BIM education to enable students to apply BIM technology in their future careers. It isessential for students to learn fundamental BIM knowledge and skills before

Conference Session

Methods of Teaching and Learning in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward Godfrey Ochieng, Liverpool John Moores University ; Andrew David Price, Loughborough University; Ximing Ruan Ruan, Robert Gordon University; Yassine Melaine, Liverpool John Moores University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

published five books and more than 300 papers in refereed journals and conferences.Dr. Ximing Ruan, Robert Gordon University Before working in academia, Ximing Ruan had accumulated 10 years’ experience in IT and construc- tion industries. The roles Ruan took cover a variety of functions including marketing, customer services, project management, and general management. Ruan’s academic career started with a M.B.A. in business school and a Ph.D. in built environment school at Northumbria University, before working as a lecturer at in the Business School at Robert Gordon University. Working at the Business Management Department, Ruan teaches a range of subjects in business management, with special focus on project management

Conference Session

Construction Materials and Technologies

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edwin R. Schmeckpeper P.E., Ph.D, Norwich University; Michael Puddicombe, Norwich University; Matthew Paul Lutz, Norwich University; Jeffrey R. Mountain Ph.D, P.E., Norwich University; John Edward Patterson, Norwich University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

, Vermont.Dr. Jeffrey R. Mountain Ph.D, P.E., Norwich University Jeffrey R. Mountain, Ph.D. P.E., is chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Norwich Univer- sity. He has been an engineering educator for over 20 years and has expertise in Mechatronics, CAD and systems design. He has held full time faculty appointments at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, the Univeristy of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, and The University of Texas at Tyler. Prior to his en- gineering education career, he was heavily involved with the construction industry in the Houston Texas area. He is a registered Professional Engineer and a licensed Master Plumber. Both of these credentials are with the State of Texas and are current

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Shaurette, College of Technology - Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

process is gone.Although field trips where students actually visit the site provide the best opportunity forstudents to observe and interact with construction activity, the limitations described previouslymake the wireless webcam field trip a valuable substitute when actual field trips are not feasible.To introduce the potential of the technology to a wide audience, the author continues todisseminate information about wireless webcam field trips through presentations at constructioneducation conferences as well as venues emphasizing the use of technology for enhancedteaching and learning. Work is also underway to utilize wireless webcam field trips to introducehigh school students to career opportunities in construction.Conclusions and