Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gabriel Alungbe, Morehead State University; Xiaolong Li, Morehead State University; Jason Stepp, Morehead State University; Ahmad Zargari, Morehead State University

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Construction

by the professional is a direct result ofcertification. Certification is a marketable credential for a professional to offer an employer,prospective employer or client. Some certification requirements provide a plan to systematicallycontinue professional development in support of career advancement. Page 13.1002.2A person being certified as a construction professional is immediately identified as someonepossessing proven skills and the knowledge to manage the construction process. As a certifiedindustry professional, an individual will become part of the construction industry committed tothe constant advancement of their skills and education

Conference Session

Technology in Classrooms - Construction Engineering Perspective

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammed Haque, Texas A&M University

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Construction

Engineering EducationAbstractWith the rising reliability and serviceability of IT technology in recent years, science,engineering, and technology classes have begun to vastly assimilate IT technology as aneffective tool for classroom reform. The widening gamut of IT applications has come to includethe development of web based “virtual learner-centered classrooms,” allowing typicalclassrooms to reach more extensive student populations. As the archetypal engineering andconstruction science classroom is highly dependent on the instructor, developing students’critical thinking skills becomes a challenging task for even the most inspired of educators.Nonetheless, these skills are a continual necessity for any student planning to venture into

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

will be offered in ETCE 4251- Highway Designand Construction and CEGR 6090 – Nondestructive Testing courses.The rationale for the multi-disciplinary, project-based course is to optimize the learningexperience with supervisor evaluation and to stimulate student creativity. The key pedagogicalobjective in this study is to establish a potentially creative and synergistic environment forstudent learning through interactions between multi-discipline teams: Civil EngineeringTechnology/Construction Management and Structural Monitoring students. The goal is forstudents to meet the CIET/CM and CEE program outcomes as well as criteria defined in theUniversity strategic planning for student achievements.However, since the two student levels are distinct

Conference Session

Novel Methods of Construction Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ifte Choudhury, Texas A&M University

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Construction

instrument was developed for the purpose. It wasadministered once at the beginning of the semester and once at the end of the semester. Thetotal number of students was 54. Only the responses of students who participated in both thesurveys were used for analysis. The final sample size was 39. The statistical technique usedfor data analysis was General Linear Model. The results of the study validate the importanceof all learning objectives.Key words: Assessment, Construction Science, Course Learning Objectives, EnvironmentalControl Systems.IntroductionProgram Quality AssessmentInstitutions of higher learning are becoming increasingly involved with the continualimprovement of their educational programs. It incorporates planning, assessment, and

Conference Session

Global and Cultural Issues in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca N. Macdonald, East Carolina University; David L. Batie, East Carolina University; Ryan T. Goodman, East Carolina University

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Construction

profession. Informal exitsurveys and follow-ups with alumni regarding writing exercises will better gauge efficacy of thecurriculum.Possible future work spawned by these assignments includes research from the outcomes ofstudent writing and undergraduate involvement in selection of topical areas. One goal of anauthor is the publication of student work in the university newspaper, further establishing studentengagement in public discourse. Industry leaders implore for professionals to act as advocates ofpublic policy and creators of a national infrastructure plan.7 The achievement of this objectivecan only be reached through the impact of the recent graduates who recognize the importance ofpublic discourse/community engagement and will be advocates

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muge Mukaddes Darwish, Texas Tech University T-STEM Center; Mary Frances Agnello, Texas Tech

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Construction

resources are made available for its development' - World Summiton Sustainable Development: Plan of Implementation (2002). As time progresses the world seemingly begins to unravel due to the deliberate negligence of anignorant populous. This neglect is leading to an environment in which change can be volatile tomankind’s secure existence. Is it possible to solidify man’s grasp of sustaining its livelihood?The World Commission on Environment and Development (Brundtland report) concluded 23years ago that, “humanity has the ability to make development sustainable”. The Brundtlandreport defined sustainable development as the “development that meets the needs of the presentwithout compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

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

design emerged through theapplication of criteria to sustainability during emergency management efforts. The three criteriafor sustainability: equity in the present and future, economy and ecology, were used to assessweather-related emergency management activities typically conducted as a contingency beforean emergency, the reaction during the emergency and recovery activities conducted after theevent. Planning sustainable communities is a concept that is growing in importance in today’sworld. Sustainable communities are disaster resistant and vice versa. Sustainable communitydevelopment and disaster resistant communities are natural partners, and therefore bridges mustbe built between them to help optimize the goals of each. By the nature of

Conference Session

Construction Session 3: Curriculum

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric A Holt, University of Denver; Mark Shaurette, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Christine L Chasek, University of Nebraska at Kearney

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Construction

Paper ID #16658A Comparison of Construction Management and Engineering Student Learn-ing StylesDr. Eric A Holt, University of Denver Dr. Eric A. Holt is a Teaching Assistant Professor at the University of Denver, teaching in the Burns School of real Estate and the Built Environment. He has 25 years of industry experience, with 18 years in the design field. He teaches Plan Reading, Design Management, Virtual Design and Construction, BIM, Contract Administration, and Construction Building Systems to both undergraduate and graduate students.Mr. Mark Shaurette, Purdue University, West Lafayette Mark Shaurette has a MS in

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

the scholarship of teaching, educational facilities, decision-making, housing, and education.Dr. Eric A. Holt, University of Denver Dr. Eric A. Holt is a Teaching Assistant Professor at the University of Denver, teaching in the Burns School of real Estate and the Built Environment. He has 25 years of industry experience, with 18 years in the design field. He teaches Plan Reading, Design Management, Virtual Design and Construction, BIM, Contract Administration, and Construction Building Systems to both undergraduate and graduate students.Dr. Nathan Barry, University of Nebraska - Kearney Nathan Barry is an assistant professor of Construction Management at the University of Nebraska Kear- ney. He holds a Ph.D. in

Conference Session

Capstone Courses in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohsin K. Siddiqui, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals; Sulaiman Dawood Alrasheed, Saudi Aramco; Abdul Rahman Mohammed, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals; Azfar Amaan, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals; Waheed Hussain Aljaroudi P.E.; Abdullah Ahmed Al-Jughaiman, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals; Fayez Mohsen Alsaikhan, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals; Bahir Mohamad Alhashem

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Construction

Construction Engineering and Management. This particular offering of the coursereported here was in the Fall semester of 2010. As a part of the capstone course objectives, thestudents link the integrative perspective of Construction Project Management to the knowledgeareas of Project Management that have been individually covered under various courses such asPlanning and Scheduling, Cost Estimating, Quality Management, Human RecoursesManagement and Risk Management. The expected output is typically a project proposal thatemphasizes the project management challenges for a project.Project SelectionThe students were asked to propose a project for the course for which they would prepare adetailed project management plan. The student team came up with seven

Conference Session

Innovative Course Developments in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Kelting, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Eric A. Holt, Purdue University

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Construction

including a quantity take- off of all labor, material, and equipment necessary to complete the project. Each student prepared a complete estimate for one home. 3. Students found creative ways to reduce costs by value engineering, purchasing strategies and changing standard amenities of the current plans and specifications. 4. Students prepared a computer generated CPM schedule for one home. The students then determined an overall project schedule based on current absorption rates. Page 25.1287.5 5. The students determined their proposed project management and organization for staffing the project. The students

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

"After Graduation" plans I can negotiate with my potential employer After an interview, I know how to follow up Post- Workshop I know how to dress appropriately for interviews Score I can connect with interviewers during an interview Pre- Workshop ScoreI

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thuy Nguyen, University of Texas, Austin; Fernando Mondragon Solis; William O'Brien, University of Texas, Austin; Kathy Schmidt, University of Texas, Austin

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Construction

especially interested in the use of the information technologies to support multi-firm coordination, and has worked with several leading firms to implement web-tools to support practice. From 1999-2004, he taught in both the Department of Civil and Coastal Engineering and the M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Building Construction at the University of Florida. Prior to returning to academia, Dr. O'Brien led product development and planning efforts at Collaborative Structures, a Boston based Internet start-up focused on serving the construction industry. Dr. O'Brien holds a Ph.D. and a M.S. degree in Civil Engineering and a M.S. degree in Engineering-Economic Systems from Stanford University

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

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Diversity

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Construction

, 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 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. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Team Building for Collaborative Learning Environment in Construction

Conference Session

Development of Collaborative Skills in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melissa K. Thevenin, Colorado State University; Jonathan Weston Elliott, Colorado State University

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Diversity

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Construction

on the relationship between these constructs being the same amongst male and femalestudents. Page 26.732.4InstrumentationA quantitative survey was used to explore differences in construction education-domain levelself-efficacy and motivation among construction management students. The following constructsfrom Elliott’s6 Construction Training Attitudes and Intentions Scale (CTAIS) were utilized fordata collection: planned training behavior (PTB), construction training self-efficacy (CTSE), andtraining motivation attitudes (TMA). The CTAIS identifies characteristics intended to contributeto attrition and performance in construction training

Conference Session

Novel Methods of Construction Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Tingerthal, Northern Arizona University

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Construction

interpretation5. As such, this study ispresented in a descriptive narrative format using first person voice. The author acknowledgesthat, while these methods are not common in engineering and science research6, they areconsistent with the call to bring together disciplinary thinking with research-based practices ineducation which has been identified as a priority by the American Society for EngineeringEducation (ASEE) 7. The resulting description is intended to provide an example for futurestudies applying the Decoding process in order for researchers to better plan and understand theprocess. This study is significant because, while results of Decoding the Disciplines have beendocumented back to 20042, the literature is devoid of detailed descriptions of

Conference Session

Capstone and Online Courses in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cameron J. Turner P.E., Colorado School of Mines; Susan Michelle Reynolds P.E., Colorado School of Mines

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Construction

faculty who coordinate the course according to acurriculum plan developed by the SDL Committee. Individual student design teams of 4-8students are managed by Faculty Advisors who are coordinated by the Course Faculty. Inaddition, each design team is assigned one or more Technical Consultants from the schoolfaculty to provide in depth technical guidance during their project. In addition, projects with asignificant Human Centered Design element are also assigned a Social Context Consultant toassist the team in developing their project in concert with the sponsoring community. Each teamis assigned to a client sponsored project. Project clients are extremely diverse, and includecompanies, on-campus organizations, governmental organizations, non

Conference Session

Incorporating Technology into Construction Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Antoine Jean-Pierre Tixier, University of Colorado at Boulder; Alex Albert, University of Colorado

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Construction

construction personnel are more likelyto be injured on the job 18-21.The dynamic nature of construction work and task unpredictability on projects makes hazardrecognition difficult 22. In fact, a study conducted by Carter and Smith23 indicate a largeproportion of hazards as not being identified or assessed on typical projects. As a result,construction personnel are exposed to hazards that they are unaware of 24,25, which increases therisk of injury occurrence. During preconstruction planning, hazard evaluation generally involvespredicting task-methods and associated hazards. A risk analysis is then performed to identifyappropriate injury prevention techniques. Such approaches are common in research literature.For example, Mitropoulos and Guillama26

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kun-jung Hsu, Leader University

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Construction

time-cost tradeoff curve. The diagrammatic expression of critical path method andmathematical method will be combined with interaction way, by which a more clear and efficientexposition of solving the time-cost tradeoffs problem.Bibliography1. Burns, S-A, Liu, L., and Feng, C-W., 1996, LP/IP hybrid Method for Construction Time-Cost Trade-off Analysis, Construction Management and Economics, 14: 265276.2. Elmaghraby, S.E., Pulat, P.S., 1979, Optimal Project Compression. with Due Dated Events, Nay. Research Logistics Q., 26 (2), 331-348.3. Fulkerson, D. R., 1961. A Network Flow Computation for Project Cost Curves, Management Science, Vol. 7, No. 2. (Jan., 1961), pp. 167-178.4. Kelley Jr., James E., 1961 Critical-Path Planning and

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

advicefrom their attorney.Disadvantages of Design-Build ContractingIn design-build contracting the contract drawings are not usually complete but the constructionof the project is proceeding. Because of the lack of fully-developed plans, uncertainties can leadto over-design of some structural elements, and some changes in design may have to be made asthe work progresses. In majority of cases, the contractor takes full responsibility of the projectand provides the payment and performance bonds to the owner. With the contractor playing thedominant role in the design-build contract, the designer could be over-ruled in decision-makingand quality could be compromised to save costs. Nevertheless, “The growth of the design/buildapproach has been good and

Conference Session

Construction Education Topics

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Construction

to an online survey after completion of the mainsimulation. They answer a set of questions and rate their perception of parameters before andafter intervention for different construction subjects including construction process, materialsand equipment methods, estimating, planning and scheduling, cost analysis and control, andsafety on a five-point Likert scale.RESULTS Ninety-nine students, including 73 high school and 26 college students, participated inthe test during 2013-2014. Seventy three percent had no previous experience with virtuallearning. While previous publications (Goedert et al., 2012; Goedert et al., 2013 a & b; Rokooeiet al., 2014) showed the effectiveness of VICE using the actual performance of VICEparticipants

Conference Session

Construction Session 1: Sustainable Practices

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Don Mah P.Eng., Northern Alberta Institute of Technology; Vishal Sharma, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology; Neetu Sharma Sharma, University of Alberta

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Construction

to theeffectiveness of the IPD method in mitigating costly errors, the project team avoided a $280,000potential cost mistake during the construction and was able to limit the mistake to $80,000 due tothe collaborative effort of all parties involved in the project.In the planning stages, the Mosaic Centre was expected to be finished construction in 18 months;however, the construction was shorter. Due to the IPD model, the project team was able to finishahead of schedule despite having complications during the construction. The owner discussedhow the concrete portion of the project delayed other activities since it was part of the criticalpath. However, a design firm member confirmed how complications were resolved effectivelydue to the

Conference Session

Construction Session 1: Sustainable Practices

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edwin R. Schmeckpeper P.E., Norwich University; John Edward Patterson, Norwich University

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Construction

and eliminated waste material. For example, the floorrequired exactly 14 sheets of floor sheathing. Porch Living Rm/Kitchen Bath Bedroom Figure 2: Floor Plan – “Starter” Micro-HouseIn the “Starter” Micro-House, the wall framing system uses APA’s Advanced Framing7 system,shown in Figure 3, with 2x4 studs at 24 inch spacing, with the roof joists, floor joists, and wallstuds are vertically in line at 24 inches on center, which creates a simple, yet direct load path todistribute the roof live loads and dead loads uniformly to the building foundation. The wallswere constructed with internal cellulose insulation and external rigid foam insulation, for a totalwall

Conference Session

Sustainability in Construction Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ifte Choudhury

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Construction

Page 13.1222.4usually higher. This trade off between time and cost gives construction planners bothchallenges and opportunities to work out the best construction plan that optimizes timeand cost to complete the project. It is quite possible that the construction time required tocomplete the project may be underestimated, leading to overrun. Thus actual completioncost of a project can also be considered as an important factor influencing time overrun inconstruction projects.Change orders represent one of the largest sources of cost growth and, consequently, timeoverrun for construction projects10. Construction of food warehouse projects inBangladesh is no exception. Because of the need of continuous improvement of thegovernment’s food security

Conference Session

Building a Better Program - Construction Curriculum Enhancements

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samaneh Zolfagharian, School of Building Construction, Georgia Institute of Technology; Masoud Gheisari, Georgia Institute of Technology; Javier Irizarry P.E., School of Building Construction, Georgia Institute of Technology; Pavan Meadati, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Construction

AECO education, Building Information Modeling based Augmented Reality applications for AECO, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle sensing for applications in construction environments. His industry experience includes the planning and construction of multiple types of infras- tructure facilities including but not limited to transportation, and parking structures, marine facilities, and residential and commercial structures. Dr. Irizarry is a Licensed Professional Engineer, Certified Green Professional and holds a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico, a Masters in En- gineering Management from the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico and a PhD in Civil Engineering from Purdue University.Dr. Pavan

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

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Construction

tocommunication issues4. Even in a relatively less complicated project (single family house), Page 25.979.2   communication between the house owner (the client), the designer (the architect), the contractor(and its workforce), the material suppliers and the planning and building control officers willplay an important role5. In a complex communication network with several key actors of thebuilding process, existence of disputes seems inevitable. In fact, as in the summary of the Reportof the Australian Federation of Construction Contractors (AFCC) it

Conference Session

Construction Classroom Development

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Whitney Lutey, Montana State University; Penny Knoll, Montana State University

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Construction

Constructors (AIC) Exam results and in-class assessment.3. Student attitudes towards safety and their belief that safety is common sense, intuitive knowledge.In addition, the paper offers a brief overview of our current approach to teaching constructionsafety, our plans for course improvement, and recommendations for safety education for similarprograms.This paper follows a similar thread to Peterson1 on student knowledge of and attitude towardsafety. Specifically, we wanted to investigate the safety culture of outgoing graduates of theprogram, reflecting the goal of the National Occupational Research Agenda’s NationalConstruction Agenda: research goal 8.1.2: Evaluate how safety and health cultures influence keyconstruction industry subgroups. In

Conference Session

Pedagogical Approaches in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Nicholas II, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Don Chen, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Construction

] Page 24.428.2These findings echo a trend toward more inductive or project based learning that has been Page 1 of 10documented in recent literature. [5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12] As such, new models are required to movethe STEM disciplines forward.Finger, et al. informs that rarely does a professor or a company plan to use the results generatedfrom an engineering project performed by engineering student groups. Furthermore, the studentswork in an unstructured environment even if project roles have been assigned. [13] In addition,collaborative work or team assignments are frequently completed by students workingindependently during the project and combining work near

Conference Session

Construction Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ifte Choudhury, Texas A&M University

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Construction

sq. ft. Data on different variables was collected for the samebuilding, assumed to be constructed in all the selected locations. Data collection forbuildings using BIPV roof tiles was done using SAM.Annual incident energy striking a roof surface is a function of solar altitude and azimuthangles. SAM selected the part of the roof that would contribute to energy savings whenBIPV roof tiles were installed. Figure 1 shows the roof area selected by SAM for thispurpose. Cost comparison was done based on only this part of the roof. Figure 1. Roof plan of prototype building showing the location of BIPV roof tilesVariablesEnergy savings (ENERGY): These are the net savings in electrical energy costs for abuilding using BIPV systems, during

Conference Session

Construction Contracts, Law and Ethics

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Megan Renae Miller; Carla Lopez Del Puerto, Colorado State University; Rodolfo Valdes-Vasquez, Colorado State University; Kelly Strong

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Construction

that: The Owner, Architect and Contractor have agreed to plan, design, and construct the Project in a collaborative environment following the principles of Integrated Project Delivery and to utilize Building Information Modeling to maximize the use of their knowledge, skills, and services for the benefit of the Project. The Architect and Contractor will deliver the Project in the following phases, which may overlap: Conceptualization, Criteria Design, Detailed Design, Implementation Documents, Construction and Closeout (American Institute of Architects, 2008, p. 11).From the beginning of the AIA document the language of the document seems to be very rigid asopposed to flexible. By defining the exact order of the project delivery