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

hypotheses of theresearch are: 1) that the distribution of project scores would be higher for the group of studentsreceiving the skills-based EI training, and 2) that the distribution of team evaluations would behigher for the group of students receiving skills-based EI training.Literature ReviewEmotional Intelligence During the 1990s business managers began to discover a captivating method of assessingemployees’ potential performance that would be now known today as Emotional Intelligence(EI). Statements such as “EI may be the best predictor of life success” or “re-defining what itmeans to be smart”7, captured both the industry and academia’s attention. Research began tosuggest that measures of personality can be powerful predictors of job

Conference Session

Construction Session 3: Curriculum

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Torres, Texas State University, San Marcos; Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos; Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Texas State University, San Marcos

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Construction

ability to solve technical problems from the milestone project werequantified through the exam. The overall grade assessment method revealed an average of4.5 percentage point increase in grades from past offerings of the course and a similarcourse that does not include the PrBL pedagogy.1. Introduction This paper reports on the third year of a Project Based Learning (PrBL)implementation in a project management course that is geared towards preparing studentsplanning to work in technical positions in the concrete industry. This course is a juniorlevel course that is required for all Concrete Industry Management (CIM) students; anundergraduate degree that is offered at Texas State University. The CIM degree is aconstruction management

Conference Session

Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Namhun Lee, Central Connecticut State University; SEOK HEON YUN, GyeongSang National University

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Construction

practices of professionals in Construction Engineeringand Management (CEM). According to the 2012 McGraw Hill SmartMarket Report, BIMadoption in the United States has surged from 28% in 2007 to 71% in 2012.1 It is predicted tobecome 100% in the next few years, especially for MEP coordination.1 The constructionindustry has been adopting BIM to benefit from its improved communication and productivity,better coordination of construction drawings, faster delivery, and lower costs.2 To support this,construction companies have created new BIM and VDC (Virtual Design and Construction)positions to make the transition from current practice to the one that integrates BIM into theirorganization.3To keep up with this industry paradigm shift, many CEM programs

Conference Session

Construction Project Delivery and Control

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Tingerthal, Northern Arizona University; Robert Bruner; Alan Merrill Francis, Northern Arizona University

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Construction

construction education to take ondifferent roles, experience a project from different perspectives, and share their expertise withtheir peers.The teams in the C4P laboratory currently design, coordinate and construct an 8 foot by 8 footmockup of a commercial building that includes concrete foundations, formwork, light gaugemetal framing, waterproofing and flashing systems, masonry, acoustical ceilings and drywall.Additionally, each mockup includes basic electrical, lighting, plumbing, and ventilation systems(see Figure 1). Page 26.982.3Figure 1: Revit rendering of integrated lab moduleSix independent groups act as design/build ‘companies’ each semester

Conference Session

Teaching the Business Side of Construction

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jake Smithwick, Arizona State University; Kristen Caroline Hurtado, Arizona State University; Anna Thurston, Arizona State University; Kenneth Timothy Sullivan, Arizona State University

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Construction

their careers. Figure 1 shows the relativeimportance of various skillsets as people develop in their career. Page 26.1148.3 Figure 1. Career Development of Skillsets1.Noticeably, there is a need to address the growing need for FM professionals in the future. Oneway to provide this new supply of FMs is a mentorship program that exposes students to theindustry, while they are still pursuing their postsecondary education. Fundamentally, mentorshiphelps the participants build a mutual relationship founded on their common goals and support ofthe given profession2. A successful mentorship is one where the understudy works with

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Torres, Texas State University, San Marcos; Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos

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Construction

and anunderstanding of each document that they would encounter in their future career. They alsolearned how to formally present, organize, and articulate the necessary information required foreach construction document. The project milestone breakdown is as follows:Milestone 1: Soil Characteristics and Recommendation The purpose of this milestone is to introduce and educate the students on a major factor Page 26.1262.4that can affect concrete construction. Since most of concrete construction is placed on the soil,the type of soil and compaction of the soil can directly affect the concrete above. This projectprovided students’ an

Conference Session

Construction Education Topics

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edwin R. Schmeckpeper PE, Norwich University; John Edward Patterson, Norwich University; Michael Puddicombe, Norwich University; Daniel Amos Sagan AIA, Norwich University, School of Architecture and Art

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Construction

the energy balance portion of thecompetition. Shown in Figure 1, the Norwich ΔT90 house was named for the 90ºF differencebetween inside and outside temperatures that residents of Vermont experience each winter. Figure 1: Norwich University ΔT90 House at 2013 Solar Decathlon CompetitionAlthough due to the scoring rubric two other schools were officially listed as tied for first placein affordability, at $234,000, one of these two houses cost 39% more than the Norwich team’shouse and at $248,000, the other cost 48% more than Norwich team’s house. All other houses inthe 2013 Solar Decathlon competition cost more than $250 per square foot.3While this was the most affordable solar decathlon house in the history of the competition, basedupon

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

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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

Construction Session 3: Curriculum

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Construction

engineering technology department at our university activelyparticipates in recruitment opportunities with regional and local schools at varied age levels. Aspart of our informational table, we often use an interactive construction activity through buildingtower structures. “Today’s hot new toys are teaching kids how to innovate.” 1 Research suggeststhat building toys hone spatial skills and that kids as young as 5 can grasp many of the conceptsneeded to build.1 Our tower project is received very positively by participating students and is agreat example of a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activity.For over 20 years in Maine, several professional engineering societies such as the AmericanSociety of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the

Conference Session

Construction Session 2: PM, BIM, and Collaboration

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carla Lopez Del Puerto, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Luis G. Costa Agosto, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Douglas D. Gransberg PhD, PE, Iowa State UIniversity

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Construction

required curriculum in Construction Engineering and Management programs.IntroductionFrom an owner’s perspective, Preconstruction services (PCS) consist of all the work completedon the project from the conception through the contract award. It includes activities such asconceptual design, feasibility studies, preliminary engineering, and many other activities until theconstruction contract is awarded. Capstone courses are offered at most Construction Engineeringand Management programs in order to integrate and apply the knowledge gained during astudent’s academic degree. According to Gehrig et al., capstone courses “are usually structuredin a manner that requires student teams to design construction operational plans for realisticprojects” [1

Conference Session

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Topics in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ifte Choudhury, Texas A&M University

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Construction

versusgraduate-entry medical students, Dugan et al.1 found that the graduate-entry students didsignificantly better in their senior dissertation assessment.A large number of students suffer from test anxiety that results in poor performance. In one of thevery early studies dealing with this phenomenon, Hembree5 analyzed the performances of 562students ranging from elementary to college levels. He found that test anxiety reduced theperformance of students at every level. However, the study indicated that undergraduates had ahigher level of test anxiety than the graduate students.There are a wide range of articles written about good practices of both undergraduate and graduateeducation. Chickering & Gramson6 offered a framework for institutional

Conference Session

Pedagogical Approaches in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Torres, Texas State University, San Marcos; Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos; Evan Humphries, Texas State University - San Marcos ; Eric Adams, Texas State University, San Marcos

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Construction

easy-to-use tool7. Since its release, MS project hasbeen very popular in the construction industry due to its ease of use, however it has yet tobecome the number one PMS7,12-13. MS Project also gives the user full control with the rightblend of usability and flexibility. One key advantage of the MS Project PMS is its full integrationwith the Microsoft Office family, which makes reporting very easy. However, MS Project is stillused only by about a quarter of the construction industry, as shown in Figure 1. Others,   19%   MS   Primavera,   Project

Conference Session

Construction Session 2: PM, BIM, and Collaboration

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hossein Ataei P.E., Syracuse University; Ossama M. Salem, University of Cincinnati

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Construction

Environmental Engineering Department, College of Engineering and Computer Science, 151M Link Hall, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 13244-1240; Phone: 1-315-443-3401; Fax: 1-315-443-1243; Email: omsalem@syr.edu. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016“Construction Regulations and Organizational Management” – A Case Study of a New Course Introduction to the Civil Engineering Curriculum at Syracuse UniversityABSTRACTThrough their careers, the Civil Engineering graduates may become project managers who willbe leading the engineering teams. For such purpose, they will need the outlooks, perspectives,and ways of thinking, knowing, and doing appropriate for professional practice

Conference Session

Mobile and Emerging Technologies in Construction

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pavan Meadati, Southern Polytechnic State University; Parminder Juneja, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Construction

code learningenvironment is shown in Figure 1. Smart device scans the QR code of the real world object.When the scanning is completed, it establishes the connection with server and a web page isdisplayed. Based on user selection, more instructions will be provided for further navigation. Object tagged with Smart device QR code Server Wireless Network Figure 1: Automated information flow in QR Code Learning Environment Page

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

Simulation After finishing the pre-quiz section, students play the main simulation. The first page ofthe main simulation is a set of demographic questions, and then students are directed to the mainpage of VICE (Figure 1). Figure1: Main page of VICE The first activity of the VICE simulation is WBS sequencing. Students select the correctorder of main activities of a single span bridge project. A player shows an animationcorresponding to each activity after each selection; thus, students can see the gradual completionof the project. Choosing a wrong activity will result in an error message and an animation ofcatastrophic result of the selected activity. In this case students need to correct their

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

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Diversity

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Construction

with decisions andcomplex project planning.At BIM’s core is a three-dimensional parametric data rich model created in a virtual reality on acomputer 7. A BIM model will support the construction, fabrication and procurement activitiesthroughout the buildings lifecycle 5. Prior to using three-dimensional parametric modelingsoftware, two-dimensional computer aided drafting / design (CAD) software was used. If an editoccurred in one area of the two-dimensional CAD views, all other views had to be updatedmanually; this process was a major source of errors. Building Information Modeling alleviatesmany errors that would hinder productivity 1.Building Information Modeling is not just a computer technology enhancement but also aprocess (workflow

Conference Session

Pedagogical Approaches in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Talat Salama, Central Connecticut State University; Namhun Lee, Central Connecticut State University; Glynis Fitzgerald, Central Connecticut State University; Lee W. Lee, Central Connecticut State University; Mary M. McCarthy, Central Connecticut State University

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Construction

education needs to be assessed as compared to on-ground (in the classroom) education. To continue growth and experience in e-learning,universities are encouraged to develop online graduate and undergraduate courses andspecialized certificate programs. A large comprehensive state university in New England,Central Connecticut State University (CCSU), created a task force to look closely at theuniversity’s online and hybrid courses to ensure that the university delivers high quality onlineand hybrid instruction. Comprised of educators, administrators and technology experts, the taskforce’s objective is to develop recommendations to ensure that 1) online and hybrid coursestaught at this state university reflect the best practices for online course

Conference Session

Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Construction

data rich, object-oriented, intelligent andparametric digital representation of that facility [1]. BIM is the process of using a buildinginformation model, or virtual building model, to support activities that take place throughout thelife of a building. The model used during the process contains different types of information tosupport those activities [2]. BIM optimizes team collaboration, enabling project managers to more reliablycommunicate project’s intent to all stakeholders. It is therefore important for industry andacademic institutions to work in partnership to understand the level and skillset required forimplementation of BIM in the industry. BIM has grown in popularity and use over the past decade. The advantages to

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric A Holt, University of Nebraska ; Scott Kelting, California Polytechnic State University

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Construction

by NAHB education. The evaluations did not collect anyidentifying information from the students. It had only their responses to the survey questions,listed as a numerical response to a Likert scale of 5 (strongly agree) to 1 (strongly disagree). The Page 26.1088.3instructor interviews were conducted via email invitations and phone calls. Researchers engagedthe instructors in casual conversation about their experience teaching the CGP curriculum totheir college students. Both student and instructors identity were protected and this study wasIRB approved.research questionThis study attempted to answer the following question: What lessons have

Conference Session

Construction Session 2: PM, BIM, and Collaboration

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yilei Huang, South Dakota State University

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Construction

, to have BIM fully implemented in CMcurricula, many challenges still exist within the CM programs, the academia, and the AECindustry. Most of the challenges are from the faculty, students, and resources of CM programs:1. Lack of available faculty to teach BIM5, 16, 35. Due to the high demand of BIM experts in the AEC industry, CM programs may not be able to hire competent new faculty who have been specifically and extensively trained with BIM in their education or industry experience. To many current CM faculty and particularly senior faculty, BIM is a new technology that requires a large amount of time to get familiar and then proficient. It takes even more faculty time to make curriculum changes to incorporate BIM components5. For

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

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Construction

the course was particularly important to mirror how teams inDesign-Build projects work, where multiple parties such as architects, engineers, contractors,marketing professionals, among others, collaborate towards the common goal of winning andexecuting Design-Built project.Program DevelopmentThe Design-Build technical elective was a 2 credit hour evening course (30 contact hours). Themode of instruction and delivery included lectures, class activities, exercises and case studies.As shown in Table 1, students enrolled in the course completed three of the core DBIA courses Page 26.1084.3required to obtain Associate DBIA certification

Conference Session

Mobile and Emerging Technologies in Construction

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R. Casey Cline, Boise State University; Kirsten A. Davis, Boise State University

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Diversity

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Construction

. Cost continues to be a major reason whystudents do not own an internet capable device, or if they do own one, why they choose not touse the internet capabilities16, 18.Comfort level with mobile devices Page 26.1612.5Students’ comfort level with mobile devices showed similar trends to their ownership and use ofthe devices. In the survey, they were asked to rate their comfort level using each of the types ofmobile devices (the same categories as in ownership and use) on a five point scale ranging from(1) ‘very uncomfortable’ to (5) ‘very comfortable.’ Regular cell phones and smartphones wererated with the highest comfort level, followed closely

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

.; 4W Metal Building Supply, Inc.; Home Depot; and the Pittsburg StateUniversity School of Construction.Participation by the 2015 Gyeongsang National University (GNU) student team in the WorldVision/Samaritan’s Purse & John Brown University Transitional Disaster Shelter design-buildcompetition was made possible with support from Gyeongsang National University and thePittsburg State University’s College of Technology, School of Construction, and Department ofTechnology Workforce Learning.Bibliography 1. Bernold, L. E. (2005). Paradigm Shift in Construction Education is Vital for the Future of Our Profession. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(5), 533-539. 2. Bringle, R. G., & Hatcher, J. A. (2009

Conference Session

Pedagogical Approaches in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tripp Shealy, Virginia Tech; Audra Ann Kiesling, Clemson University; Timothy R. Smail, Federal Alliance for Safe Homes

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Diversity

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Construction

)presents a conflicting argument suggesting schools are not providing sufficient educationregarding building science and code compliance. The concern that IRC is not addressed inconstruction education is the starting point for which this research provides insight to restart theconversation about IRC education.ObjectiveTeaching building codes to the next generation of construction professionals may result ingreater code compliance impacting community resilience. This research addresses currentuniversity construction program curricula. Initial survey results are used to guide thedevelopment of a building code course for undergraduate and graduate students.The research objectives are to (1) assess the current status of residential building code

Conference Session

Construction Session 4: Outside of the Construction Curriculum

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Dylan John, Georgia Southern University; Marcel Maghiar, Georgia Southern University; Clint D. Martin, Georgia Southern University

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Diversity

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Construction

experientiallearning of the intern and also considered the observations and analysis of feedback obtained fromcompany officials about the inputs and performance of the intern. The case study methodologyshowcased the student’s readiness to perform different tasks while on the job as a result ofacademic and stimulatory preparations through the construction management program of study.The following list explains the common case study protocol that guided the researchers’methodology (adapted from Yin, 1994)1:  Purpose and rationale for case study  Significance of the international industry practice  Research questions: is an international internship of value to the CM student and if positive can this value be quantified?  Design based on

Conference Session

Teaching the Business Side of Construction

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mehmet Egemen Ozbek, Colorado State University; Scott Glick, Colorado State University

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Construction

is a significant negative impact.Increased awareness and involvement in the legislative process ensures that the constructionindustry is not only an informed constituent but a well-represented one. This paper looks atworkers’ compensation history and key privatization issues in an effort to raise awarenessamong construction industry professionals.The relevance of understanding workers compensation from a construction management,construction engineering, and contractor’s point of view is multifaceted. One of the firstthings owners wants to know about a general contractor or a subcontractor is their safetyrecord. The standard measure of the safety record of a contractor is the experiencemodification rate (EMR). The standard industry EMR is 1

Conference Session

Construction Session 4: Outside of the Construction Curriculum

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William P Manion, University of Maine

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Construction

, based on a 10-hr day and 50-hr week.To compare their priorities against the company’s collective representation of a successfulproject, they were also asked to rate a “perfect” job, one that would be most productive andenjoyable in their opinion. The overall goal of this exercise was to initiate discussion about howsuperintendents’ time is spent compared to what they prioritized. In the end, twenty surveyresponses were collected and analyzed.Figure 1 shows a comparison of the actual projects to the perfect project, showing the minimum,average and maximum of all twenty results. Consider that 10% is equivalent to an hourassuming a 10-hr workday. The minimums are generally 0 to 5% (less than ½-hr per day) andthe maximums vary widely. Highlights

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

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Construction

been taught with the lecture format of teaching. In this format, the topic is: 1) Introduced by lecture to explain the principals involved. 2) Examples are worked in class to reinforce those principals. 3) Students perform homework to further reinforcing the materials. 4) Finally students are tested to determine their knowledge of the topic material. Research has shown that during the lecture portion of the learning, students are not actively involved in the learning process. The lecture portion of the learning process is the largest amount of time the students and instructor spend together and during this learning step students are not actively involved. In this traditional teaching

Conference Session

Mobile and Emerging Technologies in Construction

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph A. Wright, University of Wisconsin, Stout

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Construction

transferinformation without loss of data.2,9. This range of packages is illustrated in Figure 1 below. Thisincludes design software 3D BIM modeling software, scheduling software to produce 4Dmodels, and digital document control software to track changes in information during theconstruction phase.The CAD industry, including construction is expected to continue to grow at a rate ofapproximately 2 percent per annum, and is expected to result in revenues of over $8.2 billion by2016.10 The existing market itself is experiencing a rapid evolution due to cloud, social andmobile technology, and this is likely to continue. In order for construction companies to remaincompetitive in this area it is necessary for higher education institutions to provide a balance

Conference Session

Teaching the Business Side of Construction

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Construction

hand, falls from equipment orloads, struck by or caught between accidents, musculoskeletal injuries due to lifting, bending orworking overhead, electrical equipment operation and maintenance requiring safe practices andlock-out/tag-out, and welding and chemical processes. These potential hazard exposures becamethe basis of the curricula outline and the expected learning outcomes for each module. As shownin Table 1, the curricula is divided in 10 modules. The first module (Module 0) provides anoverview of the training program, the second module (Module 1) provides an overview of thehazards routinely encountered in the industry. Modules two through seven address specifichazards. Module eight addresses worker’s rights as defined by OSHA. Module 9