Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kris Mattila, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amitabha Bandyopadhyay, State University of New York; Bala Veeramcheneni, State University of New York

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Construction

increase, $ 1,26,40,000 in earning increases and $1,250,000 in tax revenues. Thisis a total of $ 61 million and 328 new jobs impact in the year of project implementation.Over the next 25 years of expected project life, the total yield from this capital investmentcan be projected at approximately $ 91 million to the regional economy. Page 13.1255.5 Capital Improvement Impact on Output Increase 1% 3% 2% 0% 0% 9% 0% 1

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enno Koehn, Lamar University; James Koehn, Chadron State College; Phanindra Nagumantri, Lamar University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

. Global warming isperhaps the most prominent example of a potentially catastrophic problem that so far has fewtangible manifestations. Despite mounting evidence that the climate is changing and globaltemperatures rising as a result of carbon emissions, deep differences exist about the urgency ofclimate change and who should bear the burden of addressing it.1, 2 Page 13.564.2The Public ViewHalf of Americans say they consider themselves environmentalists, but that’s down from three-quarters of the public in 1989. Yet most Americans, particularly younger people, also tell surveyresearchers they expect the environment to get worse in the 21st

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enno Koehn, Lamar University; James Koehn, Chadron State College

Tagged Divisions

Construction

Page 13.969.2teaching them some of the more advanced technical tools.” Another study suggests that studentsindicate only moderate support for group or team work13.Table 1. Teaching Methods and TechniquesStudent perception Mean Standard Medianof teaching techniques Value deviationFormal lectures 3.2 1.9 3.0Lecture/discussion/problem solving 1.2 0.6 1.0Thought-provoking questions and discussion 2.3 1.1 2.0Opportunity for student input 1.8 0.6 2.0Challenged by the subject matter 2.0 1.1 2.0Group Interaction

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sofia Vidalis, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg; Joseph Cecere, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg

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Construction

and the constructionindustry. The board assists in preparation of surveys and reports as required for theiraccreditation as well as other information the SDCET program. They promote financial supportto the program and the student organization, Penn State Professional Engineers and Contractors(PSPEC).The SDCET Advisory board has been identified by the college to be an excellent example of anoutstanding board 1. Their activities show how different an industry and a construction programbenefits. The advisory board activities include: construction awareness luncheon for high schoolcounselors, review of course syllabi, informal gatherings, student forums, a networking evening,and resource to the program and faculty

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kun-jung Hsu, Leader University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

philosophy of linear programming convert the project time-cost trade-off problemsto minimizing the objective cost function, subject to inequality time constraints, and then solvethe problem. Computerized “CPM” procedure and the application of project managementsystem had been developed by many researchers, for example, [1], [2], [8], and [7].Computerized “CPM” procedure using spreadsheets to solve the time-cost tradeoffs problem alsoalready was integrated as parts of the standard OR textbook, for example, [5] and [6].The advantages of linear programming algorithms used to obtain the optimal solutions includeefficiency and accuracy. To simplifying the mathematical formulation and its application intime-cost tradeoff problem, it will be helpful if

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Shaurette, College of Technology - Purdue University

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Construction

Internet-based two-way audio and video job site communication withthe classroom. To make use of these advances as a substitute for field visits, hardware andsoftware that offer simplicity of use and affordability to the community of CM educators wereidentified. Issues and challenges of implementation and use were investigated. Finally, objectivemeasurement of successful applications was examined in anticipation of future large-scaleimplementation of the practice.The study sought to answer four research questions as follows:1. Which webcam technologies and configurations would provide cost-effective implementation of real-time jobsite communication experiences to the classroom?2. Which curricular planning and implementation issues must be

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gouranga Banik, Southern Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

and in the behavioral andquantitative sciences. The ACCE encourages accredited programs to regularly evaluate currentcurricula for and develop new curricula that reflect changing construction technologies andmanagement trends.ABET has identified a systematic approach to determine objectives and assess outcomes, whichis represented here in figure 1. (It is shown as slide 18 in Reference 3.) The process of definingand prioritizing objectives and outcomes requires participation by key constituencies chosen bythe university. State and federal agencies will influence outcome requirements. In addition tofaculty, potential industry and government employers of the graduates are major stakeholdersand can make a valuable contribution. Constituents must

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

the evolution in practice and acute shortage of trainedpersonnel, opportunity abound for unqualified individuals to practice in the field endangeringpublic protection and safety. There is therefore an urgent need for professional certification inthe construction field in the USA.Construction industry in the USA is one of the nation’s largest industries employing nearly 10million people that represent about 10% of the gross national product.1 Some workers in theconstruction industry had different initial career choices and hence were not educated or trainedin construction. Other workers started out in the trades and worked their way into managementpositions. Certification as a construction professional recognizes someone as possessing

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gabriel Alungbe, Morehead State University; Jaby Mohammed, Morehead State University; Yuqiu You, Morehead State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

classroomsetting, those difficulties are exasperated when the course is offered online. This paper and/orpresentation will highlight personal experiences teaching Engineering Economy online toconstruction management students.What is Engineering Economy?Engineering Economy is a technical course that deals with the financial aspects of investments tohelp engineers and managers make decisions that are beneficial to the stakeholders. The course“provides a systematic framework for evaluating the economic aspects of competing designsolutions.”1 It is a required course in most engineering, engineering technology, andconstruction management programs. Sullivan et al (2006), observed that “Engineering (andconstruction management), without economy, usually makes no

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Virendra Varma, Missouri Western State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

constructability.IntroductionSince the 1980s, many developments have occurred in the production of shop drawings due toadvancements in computer technology. The advancements in computer-aided drafting haveimpacted how shop drawings in structural steel, reinforcing steel and other trades are produced.The utilization of computer-aided drafting and 3D building information modeling (BIM) haveimpacted constructability and improved communication among the major players in the overallconstruction process.“To the construction industry, shop drawings seem to be a necessary evil. Contractors find themexpensive to produce and architects find them unappealing to review.”1 Shop drawings, however,do serve the purpose of avoiding unexpected flaws in the constructed facility. Among

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

, approximately 48” high by 48” wide. The stations were intendedto mimic ½ height residential construction, and residential-grade electrical and mechanicalcomponents were used throughout. Photos were taken at various stages to illustrate the growth ofthe student’s learning during the 10-week course. The basic workstation is shown in Photo 1. Photo 1 – Basic WorkstationOver the course, the interactive learning stations were used by students to design and install portionsof mechanical and electrical systems. These included installation of water distribution and sanitarydrainage and venting piping, and wiring of lighting, power, and low-voltage circuits. Thedevelopment of the MEP installation was based upon the progression

Conference Session

Sustainability in Construction Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ifte Choudhury

Tagged Divisions

Construction

expenditure of the country has increased from Tk. 100 billion in the early1990’s to more than Tk. 200 billion in 2004. Figure 1 shows a projection of the country’sconstruction output as a percentage of GDP1. Most of the construction works are in thepublic sector. Funding for a high percentage of construction projects come frommultilateral development agencies (MDA) like the World Bank or Asian DevelopmentBank. For large MDA funded projects, the usual practice to go for internationalcompetitive bidding. Most public contracts are awarded on the basis of the lowestresponsive tenders submitted by contractors. Local contractors are given a margin ofpreference to secure public sector tenders under MDA funding. One of the areas onwhich most of the

Conference Session

Sustainability in Construction Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Construction

professionals will change the nature of the construction industryand society to help secure our earth. I. IntroductionConstruction is a significant industry that profoundly influences our economy, naturalenvironment, health, and productivity. The construction industry in the U.S.A. employed over6.7 million people in 732,000 companies and generated annual revenue over $1.1 trillion in 2005[1]. At the same time, the industry contributes to major environmental problems including globalwarming, climate change, ozone depletion, soil erosion, desertification, deforestation,acidification, loss of biodiversity, land pollution, water pollution, air pollution, and depletion offisheries [2]. Moreover, the construction industry, especially the sectors of that

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Davis, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Construction

, but rather many paths that can be taken to manage design andconstruction factors while meeting each project’s unique needs. Students studying in theconstruction related professions need to be prepared to work with all of the possible projectdelivery methods.References 1. AIA/AGC Recommended Guidelines for Procurement of Design-Build Projects in the Public Sector. Washington, DC: The American Institute of Architects and Associated General Contractors of America, 1995. 2. AIA/AGC Primer on Project Delivery. Washington, DC: The American Institute of Architects and Associated General Contractors of America, 2004. 3. The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice, by Joseph A. Demkin, AIA. New York, NY: John