Conference Session

Building a Better Program - Construction Curriculum Enhancements

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert G. Batson P.E., University of Alabama

Tagged Divisions

Construction

safety (consider worker safety throughout the design process) 3. Procure for safety (recommend to the owner that criteria for selecting the winning bidder include safety, e.g. safety record, safety management process, selection and coordination Page 23.145.3 of subcontractors for safety) 4. Review submittals for safety: submittals include shop drawings of materials, layout, and sometimes the construction procedure. 5. Inspect site operations for safety. Many designers represent the owner in periodic site inspections to assure work complies with plans and technical specifications. If the engineer is

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

,” retaining 10% of read material, but 20 to 30% ofwhat is seen,”12 we move from the verbal learner to a more visual learner. In addition,“documents that are text-based are not as popular as documents rich in images, including screenshots and step-by-step instructions.”12 The focus of the student is primarily visual, and to cater tothis learning style may provide better outcomes in the classroom.As a future skill, time management is a challenge for the millennial. They require coaching on,“how to handle day-to-day tasks and responsibilities in the midst of daily interruptions.”Instruction and training on breaking up, “larger projects into manageable pieces,” is necessaryalong with aid in meeting deadlines and planning their time. They fail to

Conference Session

Global and Cultural Issues in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carla Lopez Del Puerto, Colorado State University; Jonathan Weston Elliott, Colorado State University; María de Jesús Torres, Universidad Iberoamericana Tijuana

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Construction

the Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award, which is awarded based on student nominations, four consecutive years (2007-2011). Upon graduation, Elliott plans to pursue a faculty position at an American Council of Construction Education-accredited construction management program.Dr. Mara de Jess Torres, Universidad Iberoamericana Tijuana Page 25.131.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Addressing Global Development Challenges Through Construction EducationAbstractConflict, chaos, environmental degradation, and humanitarian

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

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Construction

the Construction Engineering Division of ASEE, and is a registered Professional Engineer in Indiana. Prof. Sener was awarded numerous teaching awards including the Indiana University President's Award for Distinguished Teaching in 1993,the IUPUI Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1994, Trustees Teaching Award for several years, the William P. Jungclaus Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence for several years, and the Departmental Outstanding Teaching Award.D. Tom Iseley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Dr. Tom Iseley has over 35 years of experience in the planning, design, and construction of underground infrastructure systems. From 1982 until 1995, he served

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Cottrell, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

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Construction

, mechanics of materials, graphic communications, engineering economy, and construction planning, scheduling, estimating, and management. Page 12.898.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Innovative Strategies for Teaching Construction Fundamentals: Implementing Design-Build Project Delivery Procedures into a Course in Cost EstimatingIntroduction This paper describes the integration of design-build projects during the FallSemester, 2006, into a cost estimating course in the Department of EngineeringTechnology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Design-build is a projectdelivery

Conference Session

Construction Safety and Risk Management

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Neil Opfer, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; David R. Shields P.E., University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Tagged Divisions

Construction

program. A subsidiary benefit was that in planning Page 24.320.7for safety it also forced one to better plan for the work package itself. Therefore there was notonly a safety benefit but a productivity benefit as well.In discussions with safety-conscious contractors in the years since then this author has beenstruck by how many of those contractors follow this same practice of mandatory pre-job JSAsattached to their work packages.Mandatory Substance Abuse TestingNumerous contractors over the years have implemented requirements for substance abuse testingfor their employees on either a pre-job basis, randomly, or on a post-accident basis. In

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

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Construction

the Department of Civil and Building Engineering at Loughborough University, with more than 30 years design, construction, and industry-focused research experience. His current research focuses on two core strands: the innovative planning, design, and construction of healthcare infrastructure and faculties; and the planning, design, and assessment of sustainable urban environments. Current research projects include Open Planning for Operationally Ready Acute Healthcare Estate - A Multiple Factor Scenario- based Framework; Strategic Asset Management and the Integration of Contestable Health and Social Care Service and Estates Design; Nurturing an Evidence-based Learning Environment, which supports the Innovative

Conference Session

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph A. Wright, University of Wisconsin, Stout

Tagged Divisions

Construction

would facilitate a systematic plan of action Page 25.1317.2with a global scope for a project. Rather, they were aids that would facilitate the arrangement ofbuilt elements in three dimensions, with some quantitative outcomes related to quantities. At thisstage such packages did not proactively take into account issues related to financing, costcontrol, energy control, and other controlling aspects of the construction process. At presentthere are a number of software developments that integrate BIM/CAD packages which canproduce analysis of designed elements of the built project. However, they do not proactivelyinform the user or optimize possible

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhili (Jerry) Gao; Virendra Varma, Missouri Western State University; Eric Asa, North Dakota State University

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Construction

, media and tools for the mechanics of materials course. The impact onstudent outcome and future environment is also a part of targeted data. The study was motivated,initially, by the Goal Three of the Five Year Strategic Plan of Missouri Western StateUniversity.2 “Strengthen existing and develop new academic programs, taking into consideration the educational and career needs of students and the economic, social, and cultural needs of the community.” (Academic Affairs and Enrollment Management--Goal Three)Goal three above is supported by investigating, developing, applying, and enhancing the newtechnologies and approaches on teaching for new generation students. As a result of theimplementation of this study, the

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

Treats students fairly 4.7113 Available outside of class 4.9314 Tests cover course material 4.6415 Reasonable assignments 4.6416 Returns tests/papers in a timely manner 4.9317 Adequate notice for exams 5.018 Makes course interesting 4.7119 Class length 5.020 Fundamental concepts are made clear 4.7121 Lecture planning 4.5722 Class attendance worthwhile

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

of Directors this report wasprepared by a committee of volunteer professional engineers who researched and assessedexisting data on nine Infrastructure categories such as: Roads and Highways, Bridges andStructures, Aviation, Dams, Drinking water, Rails, Schools, Flood Control and Storm water, andWaste water. These findings and evaluations were later reviewed for objectivity and consistency.It is believed that discussion of this report will lead to greater understanding of current and futureneeds of the state, and nation and provide necessary funding to address Infrastructure needs, andsupply information regarding better policy, planning and co-ordination systems.The ASCE is to be commended for reminding us as citizens, that if we value our

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

Prof. Eng. in Indiana. Prof. Sener was awarded numerous teaching awards including the Indiana University President's Award for Distinguished Teaching in 1993 and the IUPUI Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1994 and several TERA awards.David Kieser, Kieser Consulting, LLC Dave Kieser., Principal Planner , Kieser Consulting, LLC, M.S. - Civil Engineering, Purdue University and M.PL. Environmental Planning, Indiana University . Mr. Kieser has over eighteen (18) years of experience in the project management, planning and design of capital improvement projects for municipal clients in Illinois and Indiana. More specifically Mr. Kieser's experience includes innovative financing

Conference Session

Construction Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Namhun Lee, Central Connecticut State University; Jacob P. Kovel P.E., Central Connecticut State University; Lee W. Lee, Central Connecticut State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

Paper ID #14651A Statistical Approach to Analyzing a Graduate Curriculum for Construc-tion Management EducationDr. Namhun Lee, Central Connecticut State University Dr. Namhun Lee is an Associate Professor in the Department of Manufacturing and Construction Manage- ment at Central Connecticut State University, where he has been teaching Construction Graphics/Quantity Take-Off, CAD & BIM Tools for Construction, Building Construction Systems, Building Construction Estimating, Heavy/Highway Construction Estimating, Construction Planning, and Construction Project Management. Dr. Lee’s main research areas include

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

Architecture and the Center for Spatial Analysis at OU. His main interest is in understanding how social factors shape architectural design in order to provide a balanced environment between occupants and construction. He is also interested in climate responsive building design and the consciousness of using an effective design method for the reduction of the environmental impact.Dr. Somik Ghosh, University of Oklahoma Dr. Ghosh is an Assistant Professor in the Construction Science Division at the University of Oklahoma. Ghosh received his PhD in Environmental Design and Planning from Virginia Tech after completing his MS in Construction Management from Michigan State University, and Bachelor of Architecture from Jadavpur

Conference Session

Construction Project Delivery and Control

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Construction

presentations that are geared towards a college class setting.  I thought the slides were too basic and simple. Comments:  Great class with many new planning and teaming strategies.  Strongly needed course in today’s CM environment.  Well perceived as both a student and directly applicable as a professional.  This course offered as combined DBIA certification Page 26.1084.6

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

range of expertise including interior and exterior planning, design development and computer-generated visual- ization. A primary focus of her research is the implementation of Autodesk Revit and related technology in the design process as a facilitator of integrated project delivery.Prof. Alexis Gregory, Mississippi State University Alexis Gregory is a registered architect and assistant professor in the School of Architecture at Missis- sippi State University. She has earned a master of science in Architecture with a concentration in women’s studies and history from Clemson University, as well as a bachelor of architecture from Virginia Tech. Her professional experience includes professional licensure in the

Conference Session

Construction Project Delivery and Control

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

MaryEllen C. Nobe, Colorado State University; Rodolfo Valdes-Vasquez, Colorado State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

sample of the students’ papers. The preliminary results provide insight intostudents’ evaluation of their success during their first semester, which is a critical semester instudents’ college careers.IntroductionProject Control is an interactive process in which actual performance is compared to plannedperformance with adjustment(s) being made to address identified deviations3.The project controlcycle has seven basic steps: (1) develop project plan, (2) establish benchmarks, (3) monitorproject performance, (4) identify deviations, (5) evaluate corrective options, (6) makeadjustment, and (7) document, report and evaluate4. When attempting to teach this projectcontrol cycle, the importance of ‘evaluate’ can be difficult to convey to students

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

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Construction

90-minutes of skills-based EI training on twocomponents of EI that the authors believed would be most beneficial to project performance;self-awareness and relationship management. Each component was introduced first at anawareness level, and then followed by an introduction to a usable conceptual tool andopportunity to practice using the tool with their team members during the training session. Thecontext for the use of the conceptual tools presented focused on team interactions; specificallythe kickoff meeting, planning, and managing project progress.MeasuresTeam Evaluation At the completion of the final project each student scored their team on the team’s abilityto communicate openly, honestly and effectively. To capture this

Conference Session

Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norman Henry Philipp, Pittsburg State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Construction

integrated along with the design model into AutodeskNavisworks and/or Synchro for 4D project analysis and simulation. Based on the resulting timeand cost schedule the teams then proceeded with the construction of their prototype shelters,generating updated models per as-built conditions and field changes. Results from all of thesoftware analyses were then utilized in the development of the project business case analysis,thus aiding in design validation for the student team and project sponsor approval.Cross-College Interaction and CollaborationThe College of Technology and School of Construction require all student led constructionprojects to have a safety management plan in place before any hands-on work may commence.Through collaboration with the

Conference Session

Teaching the Business Side of Construction

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio

Tagged Divisions

Construction

businessdevelopment concepts. Marketing is the component of business development function.In order to understand students’ perception towards business development topic, they areasked what business development in construction is8. It is generally not clear and it isinterpreted as the same with marketing. Is it brochure, marketing, advertisement, sales,business planning, client maintenance? The definition given as business development is theprocess of acquiring business for a construction company. This means retaining those clientsthe company wishes to retain as well as acquiring new clients with whom the companydesires to do business. 2) Is business development performed during construction project process

Conference Session

Construction Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carla Lopez Del Puerto, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez ; Omar I. Molina-Bas, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez; Darwin Serrano Maldonado, University of Puerto Rico

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Construction

courses.References 1. Bennett, S. (2007). Designing for uncertainty: Three approaches. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 33(2), 165-179. 2. Hearn, J., Lewis, D., & Kallsen, L. (2006). Incentives for managed growth: A case study of incentives-based planning and budgeting in a large public research university. Journal of Higher Education, 77(2), 286-316. 3. Design and Construction, n.d. http://www.colorado.edu/fm/planning-design- construction/design-construction 4. Gransberg, D.D., Jeong, H.D. and Hunter, K.D., Preconstruction Services Estimating Guidebook, Interim Research Report, NCHRP Project 15-51, 2014, 149pp. 5. USGBC, n.d., http://www.usgbc.org. 6. Grimsey D, Lewis MK. Public Private Partnership, the

Conference Session

Construction Session 3: Curriculum

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Construction

parts of Maine areable to learn about engineering as a potential career. This exhibit is open to all ages and attractsstudents from k-12, their families, and those generally interested in engineering.The UMaine Construction Engineering Technology program also has a booth at a statewideconstruction all trades fair held in the fall for students from vocational regional high schools andother construction trade programs. These students are trade students who plan to enter theconstruction industry. We set up a booth to encourage these trade students to consider entering aconstruction engineering program to learn the management of construction. We use our STEMactivity to engage students in a dialog as to what construction education covers and

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

Page 13.364.3 • Compare and select alternate building systems to achieve desired building performance levelsThe class was divided into several key methods of delivering course content: lectures, lab exercises,construction site visits, plan reading and material take-offs, and the use of interactive learningstations. Introductory lectures were given on each subject matter. For mechanical and plumbingtopics included water supply and distribution, sanitary drainage and venting, natural gas supply anddistribution, fundamentals of fire protection, stormwater drainage, and fundamentals of heating,ventilation, and air conditioning. Electrical topics included power generation, transmission, anddistribution; series and parallel circuits

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wenfa Hu, Tongji University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

teams are lack of sharing constructioninformation with each other. Construction information can classified as (1) physical information,for example climates, construction site, and underground water of site; (2) technical information,for example shop drawings, construction specifications, construction planning, constructionmethods and technologies; (3) management information, for example construction contracts andregulations, construction schedules, management procedures, and construction quality; (4) socialinformation, for example cultures, religions, educations, and moral standards; (5) economicalinformation, for example salaries, materials prices, payments, and claims; (6) other information.Construction technical and management information is

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

education.Sustainable education is becoming one of the most important subjects areas of constructioneducation along with other key subjects including estimating, planning and scheduling, projectmanagement, etc. [4, 11, 12, 13 & 14]. Several scholars have already studied the importance ofsustainable education in several countries such as the U.K., the United States, and Australia.Along with presenting the importance of sustainable education, the purpose of this study was to Page 15.1206.3identify factors affecting undergraduate student’s attitudes toward sustainability in order tosuggest the most efficient way to change construction student’s attitude toward

Conference Session

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Nejat, Texas Tech University; Muge Mukaddes Darwish, Texas Tech University; Tewodros Ghebrab, Texas Tech University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

Detail Design Training Energy Analysis Marketing Construction Site Planning and Logistics Schedule/Work Sequence Simulation Quantity Take Off Clash Detection Marketing Shop Drawing Project Control

Conference Session

Building a Better Program - Construction Curriculum Enhancements

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark O. Federle, Marquette University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

rounded educationfor engineering students. Because we had this starting point in creating our curriculum, thenatural tension that is sometimes created in trying to fit as much technical content in as possiblewas simply eliminated (since there was nothing that could be done to change this Universityrequirement it seemed much more readily accepted by the faculty and advisory council than thisauthor has experienced at other universities).The Plan of Study for the original curriculum is shown below: Page 23.1081.4 Table 1 – Construction Engrg Curriculum 2009Creating buy-in/enthusiasm amongst the industry during a downturnOne of

Conference Session

Construction Project Delivery and Control

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Construction

Paper ID #11303Active Learning Games; Challenging Players’ Mindsets for Integrated ProjectDeliveryMr. David Wesley Martin, Central Washington University Certified Professional Constructor with twelve years professional experience in civil and construction project management encompassing over $100,000,000 worth of vertical and horizontal construction. An additional ten years involved in college level construction management instruction and administration including contract and project management techniques, estimating, disputes resolution practices, planning and scheduling, safety engineering, engineering practices, and

Conference Session

Construction Session 4: Outside of the Construction Curriculum

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph A Raiola III, Central Connecticut State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Construction

objectives within the curriculum. They recommend BIMfind its way into multiple courses in the construction curriculum. Since this study was local toAuburn, the authors recommended expanding the study’s geographic scope and including moreindustry influence. This study did not identify the specific skills and competencies required forthis integration, a limiting factor for a school planning to implement BIM.Implementation of BIM into university curriculum requires understanding of industryexpectations of CM’s in the field BIM. Without knowing what the desired outcomes are fromindustry, academia cannot properly prepare students in this area. A method of curriculum andcourse development uses an instructional design (ID) process. The first phase of ID is

Conference Session

Construction Contracts, Law and Ethics

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John David Cioara, Arizona State University; Dean Takeo Kashiwagi, Arizona State University; Sylvia Romero, Arizona State University; Kenneth Timothy Sullivan, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

so interested in the class material he decided to pursue an M.S. in Construction. John also interned this past summer at SUNDT Construction as a project engineer assistant. He was in charge of the RFIs, supervised the painting and mill work, pedestrian safety, and the close out of the projects. John’s future plans are to pursue a doctoral degree in construction management, increase his work experience in the construction field, and then teach someday.Prof. Dean Takeo Kashiwagi, Arizona State University A renowned expert, educator, and researcher in best value procurement and risk/project management for more than two decades; he’s a respected adviser and mentor within the association, the public sector, and