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Mobile and Emerging Technologies in Construction
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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Eric A. Holt, University of Nebraska, Kearney; James M. Benham, JBKnowledge, Inc.; Ben Fitzgerald Bigelow, Texas A&M University
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26.595.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Emerging Technology in the Construction Industry: Perceptions from Construction Industry ProfessionalsabstractAlthough historically the construction industry has been a slow adopter of technology, in recentyears the technology available to increase productivity and thus profit margins has seen rapidadoption and advancement. As these advances have taken hold the need for students to beexposed to this technology, to better prepare them for their careers has arisen. Projectmanagement, estimating and building information modeling (BIM) technologies are nowcommonly found in construction higher education. However, as technology in the
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Mobile and Emerging Technologies in Construction
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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R. Casey Cline, Boise State University; Kirsten A. Davis, Boise State University
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State University. Her educational research interests are focused on improving construction management education. Page 26.1612.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 U.S. Construction Management Students Comfort Level With and Knowledge of Mobile TechnologiesAbstractMobile technologies are becoming increasingly common on U.S. construction sites as companiesbecome aware of how they can simplify and automate the capturing of information in the field,and communicate that information back to company management systems. Field personnel arenow being equipped with
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Construction Division Poster Session
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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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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
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Paper ID #14476Educating Construction Engineering and Management Students Through RealUniversity ProjectsDr. Carla Lopez del Puerto, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez Carla Lopez del Puerto, Ph.D., Associate Professor Construction Engineering and Management Depart- ment of Civil Engineering University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez email: Carla.LopezdelPuerto@upr.edu http://cem.uprm.eduDr. Omar I. Molina-Bas, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez Omar I. Molina Bas, Ph.D. Associate Professor and Unit Coordinator Construction Engineering and Man- agement Department of Civil Engineering and Surveying University of Puerto Rico
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Construction Engineering Division Poster Session
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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Carla Lopez Del Puerto, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Rodolfo Valdes-Vasquez, Colorado State University; MaryEllen C Nobe, Colorado State University
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Paper ID #11204Using Personal Case Studies to Raise Construction Safety Awareness amongConstruction Management StudentsDr. Carla Lopez del Puerto, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus Carla Lopez del Puerto, PhD Associate Professor Construction Engineering and Management Depart- ment of Civil Engineering University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez email: Carla.LopezdelPuerto@upr.edu http://cem.uprm.eduDr. Rodolfo Valdes-Vasquez, Colorado State University Rodolfo Valdes-Vasquez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Construction Management at Colorado State University. He is committed to advancing research and
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Construction Session 3: Curriculum
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Namhun Lee, Central Connecticut State University; Talat Salama P.E., Central Connecticut State University; Seong Jin Kim, Minnesota State University, Mankato
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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.Dr. Talat Salama P.E., Central Connecticut State University Dr. Talat Salama, PE, is an Associate Professor at the Department of Manufacturing and Construction Management. Before joining CCSU, he was an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Salama earned his BS and PhD in Civil Engineering and Structural Engineering, respectively, from Rutgers University and he earned his MS in Construction Engineering from the American University in Cairo. His expertise
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Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Topics in Construction Education
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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Thomas Michael Korman P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
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University in Construction Engineering and Management focused on design-construction integration. With teaching responsibilities in both the civil engineering and construction management departments, Dr. Korman has instructed courses on Construc- tion Drawings & Specifications, Concrete Technology and Formwork, Heavy Civil Construction Methods, Residential Construction Methods, and Building Systems. He has work worked for several public agen- cies, consulting engineering firms, and construction companies before joining the faculty at Cal Poly in 2005. He has designed civil infrastructure projects with an emphasis on capital improvement projects for roadways, parks and recreation facilities, and water and sewer
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Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Construction Education
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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Norman Henry Philipp, Pittsburg State University
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State University (PSU) student team consisted of students from theConstruction Management and Construction Engineering Technology degree programs. Twoseniors were selected from the CMCET 691 Senior Projects course to serve as project managers.Additional team members included three students enrolled in CMCET 795-03 Special Topics:Disaster Shelter Design and student volunteers8. Students enrolled in the special topics courseassisted the project managers with design development and contextual research. Several of thestudents involved were Brazilian international exchange students attending Pittsburg StateUniversity. The 2015 (PSU) student team again consisted of two seniors from the senior projectsclass and several students either volunteering or
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Construction 3: Beyond the Academy: Leveraging Partnerships, Internships, and Outreach
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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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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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Management) from the University of Northern Iowa.Rico Kelley Jr., North Carolina A&T State University Born on 26 January, 1993 in Athens GA, Kelley graduated from Clarke Central High School in 2011. In fall 2011, Kelley enrolled at North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, NC. He studied Civil Engineering in the College of Engineering for three years before transferring to the College of Science and Technology. Since spring 2016, he has been conducting research within the Department of Built Environment.Dr. Evelyn R. Sowells, North Carolina A&T State University Dr. Evelyn R. Sowells is an assistant professor in the Computer Systems Technology department at North Carolina A&T State University’s
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Construction Education Topics
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Fadi Castronovo, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; John I. Messner, Pennsylvania State University; Robert M. Leicht, Pennsylvania State University
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. Page 26.464.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015Design of a Construction Simulation Educational Game Through a Cognitive Lens Page 26.464.2Abstract Recent advances in digital technology have expanded the adoption of computer modelingsoftware in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Industry. This adoption hasalso initiated changes to curricula and teaching dynamics. In particular, in the field ofconstruction engineering and management, visualization software is being implemented tosupport students’ learning and cognition. One example is simulation games, such as the VirtualConstruction
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Construction Session 4: Outside of the Construction Curriculum
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Syed Mahmood Ahmed P.E., East Carolina University; Kiersten Marie Mahaffy, East Carolina University; Lincoln Harding Forbes, Harding Associates Inc., Miami; Rachel M. Robinson-Watts, East Carolina University; Ashley Lauren Gregory, East Carolina University
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. Dr. Ahmed received his Ph.D. in 1993 and his MSCE in 1989 from Georgia Institute of Technology majoring in Construction Engineering & Management, with a minor in Industrial Engineering and Management Science. He also holds an undergraduate degree of BSCE from University of Engineering & Technology in Pakistan (1984). Dr. Ahmed has over 25 years of international experience in teaching, research and consulting in Pakistan, Hong Kong, USA, Mexico, and Jamaica. His areas of interest/expertise are construction scheduling, quality and risk management, project controls, con- struction safety, construction procurement, and construction education and information technology. He has generated substantial iexternal
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Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Construction Education
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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Adrian Hadipriono Tan, The Ohio State University; Fabian Hadipriono Tan P.E., The Ohio State University; Frank M. Croft Jr. P.E., Ohio State University
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architecture. The program will be most effective in aspecialized course on ancient technology which combines the fields of engineering and history,such as the History of Ancient Engineering (ENGR 2361) and Sustainable Ancient ConstructedFacilities (CE 5860H) courses in the College of Engineering at The Ohio State University10. VI. CONCLUSIONS The general idea of this simulation is to create a multimedia virtual reality system that coversthe construction of an ancient monument in a far greater depth than any historical study has gonebefore, and present it as a means of analyzing and understanding the processes involved. In thisrespect, the information that is presented is based on years of research and
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Construction 2: Teaching Using Projects, Case Studies, and Service Learning
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Robert Alan Bugg P.E., Auburn University; Wesley Collins, Auburn University; Scott William Kramer, Auburn University
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CII Graduate Research Assistant Award from the Construction Industry In- stitute for his doctoral research. Dr. Collins has over 15 years of experience as a construction professional and academic. He spent his professional career working as an estimator and project manager, managing a variety of projects across the United States. As an academic, he has published papers at national and international conferences, and in academic journals.Prof. Scott William Kramer, Auburn University Scott W. Kramer, Ph.D. is a Professor in the College of Architecture, Design, and Construction at Auburn University. He received his B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering from Auburn University and Ph.D. in Learning Design & Technology
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Construction Session 4: Outside of the Construction Curriculum
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Joseph A Raiola III, Central Connecticut State University
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Paper ID #14535Employability Skills in BIM for Construction Managers: Recommendationsfor EducationDr. Joseph A Raiola III, Central Connecticut State University Joseph A. Raiola III, Ph.D. completed his Ph.D. in Technology Management with a Specialization in Construction Management. His dissertation focus was diffusion of Building Information Modeling into the construction industry. He has served the engineering educational community as a Secondary School Department Head, Adjunct Professor, Teacher of Technology and Assistant Principal of an Urban School district. In addition, Dr. Raiola serves as part of the adjunct team at
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Pedagogical Approaches in Construction Education
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Tripp Shealy, Virginia Tech; Audra Ann Kiesling, Clemson University; Timothy R. Smail, Federal Alliance for Safe Homes
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Technology. Page 26.205.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 An Online Course and Teacher Resource for Above Code Construction MethodsCommunity destruction and loss of life due to residential building code violations still occur toofrequently and increasing code enforcement is often not possible due to lack of funds andresources. Teaching the International Residential Code (IRC) to college-level constructionstudents is another way to encourage greater code compliance and enhance communityresilience. In a national curriculum review of construction
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Development of Collaborative Skills in Construction Education
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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Nicholas Tymvios, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; John Hildreth, University of North Carolina, Charlotte
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successfully earning tenure9-14. However, Page 26.1223.3this information represents general guidelines and do not specifically address the concerns 2expressed by construction faculty. The goal of this study was to identify, either real orperceived, the requirements for and impediments to construction faculty achieving tenure.MethodologyRecently tenured and tenure-track construction faculty were surveyed to gather the variousviewpoints of tenure requirements and impediments. Construction faculty were defined as thosein construction management, construction engineering, civil engineering technology and
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Construction Division Poster Session
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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Ifte Choudhury, Texas A&M University
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Paper ID #14536Time-Cost Relationship in Road and Highway ConstructionDr. Ifte Choudhury, Texas A&M University Ifte Choudhury is an Associate Professor in the Department of Construction Science at Texas A&M University and has extensive experience as a consulting architect working on projects funded by the World Bank. His areas of emphasis include housing, alternative technology, issues related to international construction, and construction education. He is also a Fulbright scholar. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Time-Cost Relationship in Roads and Highways
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Development of Collaborative Skills in Construction Education
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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Melissa K. Thevenin, Colorado State University; Jonathan Weston Elliott, Colorado State University
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. in Construction Management from Colorado State University and a B.S. in Construc- tion Management and Engineering Technologies from Purdue University Calumet. She has ten years of experience in construction, including six years as a purchasing system manager for a production home builder in northwest Indiana.Dr. Jonathan Weston Elliott, Colorado State University Jon Elliott is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Construction Management at Colorado State University. He has Ph.D. in Education and Human Resource Studies and an M.S. in Construction Man- agement from Colorado State University, as well as a B.S. degree in Construction Management from Pennsylvania College of Technology. His research focuses on
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Development of Collaborative Skills in Construction Education
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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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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,
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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
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Construction 4: Construction Education Curriculum and Assessment
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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Ifte Choudhury, Texas A&M University
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Paper ID #18816Influence of a Compressed Semester on Student Performance in a Construc-tion Science CourseDr. Ifte Choudhury, Texas A&M University Ifte Choudhury is an Associate Professor in the Department of Construction Science at Texas A&M University and has extensive experience as a consulting architect working on projects funded by the World Bank. His areas of emphasis include housing, alternative technology, issues related to international construction, and construction education. He is also a Fulbright scholar. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Influence of
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Construction Session 4: Outside of the Construction Curriculum
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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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David Dylan John, Georgia Southern University; Marcel Maghiar, Georgia Southern University; Clint D. Martin, Georgia Southern University
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to engage the project from the start of the design process with ahands-on approach and thereby get a good understanding of the design plans and concepts andaccordingly provide feedback to the architect team (if necessary). As a result, the intern was ableto attend preliminary site meetings and see the complex flow of ideas and expression of thoughtsand concerns, many of which the intern observed - could have been resolved and betteradministered if technology platforms such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) wereemployed for the project. When the architectural and engineering drawings were pinned in the siteoffice and discussed, the intern had noticed the engineer making observations by foreseeingpotential clashes between architectural
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Construction Session 2: PM, BIM, and Collaboration
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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Seong Jin Kim, Minnesota State University; Namhun Lee, Central Connecticut State University
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, 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