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

Tagged Divisions

Construction

Technology Program And The Construction IndustryAbstractThe goal of any engineering technology curriculum at a university is to provide the informationand skills so that each student can be successful in his/her chosen career path. This is especiallycritical for a construction engineering technology program because of the high demand of jobs inthe construction industry. The construction industry is constantly changing over the years andthis means that university programs should also keep up with that change. That is why theprogram at Penn State Harrisburg is continuously planning, developing, and modifying itscurriculum to keep abreast of the changes and advancements being made in the constructionprofession. The

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

Tagged Divisions

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 I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Construction

planning were rated lowerthan the other items. In contrast, faculty functions, such as #13, available outside of class arehighly rated.Table 5. Course Evaluation CommentsComment Student Comment1 I especially like the team project and oral presentations. The project was very practical but made me think.2 Hazardous waste-site management was my favorite course during my entire academic career. An oral seminar and written report was assigned to each student. In addition, a computer program and team design project was required. In brief, it covered many things with which an engineer should be involved.3 This class gave me an understanding of temporary facilities and hazardous waste-site

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

to undergraduate students in a construction school. This course will encourage students to comprehend the basic knowledge in the sustainability in built environment, the importance of sustainability in construction, and several sustainable rating systems in the industry such as LEED, Earth Craft, etc. and to integrate the concepts of sustainability into other construction knowledge. In addition, it enables them to get interests for sustainability of their daily life and their career. Through a variety of activities related to sustainable construction, they can be more familiar with sustainable features; apply this knowledge to

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Shaurette, College of Technology - Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

process is gone.Although field trips where students actually visit the site provide the best opportunity forstudents to observe and interact with construction activity, the limitations described previouslymake the wireless webcam field trip a valuable substitute when actual field trips are not feasible.To introduce the potential of the technology to a wide audience, the author continues todisseminate information about wireless webcam field trips through presentations at constructioneducation conferences as well as venues emphasizing the use of technology for enhancedteaching and learning. Work is also underway to utilize wireless webcam field trips to introducehigh school students to career opportunities in construction.Conclusions and