Conference Session

Pedagogical Approaches in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen Caroline Hurtado, Arizona State University; Kenneth Timothy Sullivan, Arizona State University

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Construction

areas of her research lie in: instructional design, online learning, measurement, professional education, higher education, the built environment, and facilities management. She is also interested in: instructional technology, learning analytics, connected learning, and project-based learning.Prof. Kenneth Timothy Sullivan, Arizona State University Page 24.93.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 A Proposed Dynamic Model for Professional Education in Construction Project Planning Kristen C. Hurtado and Kenneth T

Conference Session

Industry Collaboration in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marcel Maghiar, Georgia Southern University

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Construction

Paper ID #10199Industry-based learning experiences in Project Planning and SchedulingDr. Marcel Maghiar, Georgia Southern University Marcel Maghiar, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at Georgia Southern University teaches Construction Man- agement courses at junior and senior level in the Civil Engineering and Construction Management de- partment. His research experience includes development of computer syntaxes to unequivocally describe construction activities and development of a consistent methodology to explicitly classify and quantify construction methods (emerging taxonomy of construction methods). Marcel’s main expertise

Conference Session

Building BIM into Construction Curricula

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marcel Maghiar, Georgia Southern University; Sunitha Jain, Hill International ; James G Sullivan, University of Florida

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Construction

Paper ID #7858Strategy to incorporate BIM curriculum in Planning and Scheduling classesDr. Marcel Maghiar, Georgia Southern University Marcel Maghiar, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at Georgia Southern University teaches Construction Manage- ment courses at junior and senior level in the department. His research experience includes development of computer syntaxes to unequivocally describe construction activities and development of a consistent methodology to explicitly classify and quantify construction methods (emerging taxonomy of construc- tion methods). Marcel’s main expertise is in computer modeling of construction

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ifte Choudhury

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Construction

AC 2009-803: ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING: A STUDY OF USERSATISFACTION WITH REFERENCE TO THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRYI. Choudhury, Texas A&M University Page 14.578.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Enterprise Resource Planning: A Study of User Satisfaction with Reference to Construction IndustryAbstractAn Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP) is a packaged business software systemthat integrates a series of modular software applications to serve all functions of an“Enterprise”, including work flow and document management, scheduling, cost control,human resource management, procurement, quality control and reporting. It is used bymany

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Hildreth, Virginia Tech; Michael Vorster, Virginia Tech

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Construction

AC 2007-419: LABORATORY LEARNING OF THE BENEFITS ARISING FROMDETAILED PRE-PLANNING OF CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONSJohn Hildreth, Virginia TechMichael Vorster, Virginia Tech Page 12.1000.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Laboratory Learning of the Benefits Arising from Detailed Pre- Planning of Construction OperationsAbstract Construction operations can be categorized as either routine and repetitive orunique and complex. The means of developing an understanding of operations in eachcategory differs. An understanding of routine and repetitive operations is best developedthrough analysis of field operations. Unique and complex operations by

Conference Session

Construction Curriculum Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu, University of Texas, San Antonio; Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio; Pardis Pishdad-Bozorgi, University of Texas, San Antonio; Jude W.P. Patin, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Construction

AC 2012-5261: DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MULTI-LEVEL OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT PLAN FOR A CONSTRUCTION DE-GREE PROGRAMDr. Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu, University of Texas, San Antonio Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu holds M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in civil engineering from Louisiana State University. He is currently the Coordinator of the Construction Science and Management program at the University of Texas, San Antonio.Dr. Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio Suat Gunhan received both his bachelor’s of architecture and master’s of science in architecture degrees from Dokuz Eylul University and a Ph.D. degree in civil engineering from Illinois Institute of Technol- ogy. He is currently an Assistant Professor at the

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Virendra Varma, Missouri Western State University

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Construction

construction contracting and project delivery hasrecently resulted in fundamental changes in how contractors can estimate and bid on constructionprojects. With the introduction of Electronic Plan Room (ePlan Room), construction estimatingand bidding projects has become a lot quicker and simpler. Due to the availability of 24-HourInternet access, contractors can review several projects in a short time, and bid on the jobs thatthey are serious about. On-Screen take-offs can be done using an easy-to-use system, andcontractors can optimize their efforts by saving on travel and labor costs thus resulting in moresuccessful construction project bids. This paper describes the basic and advanced features ofMissouri’s AGC ePLAN Room, and highlights the

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

more than half (58.1%) of the total construction death toll in 2014,(BLS reports, construction worker deaths in 2014).Health and safety aspects on a construction site are vital for the successful delivery of a project.Comprehensive planning and careful implementation will provide for the best project outcomewhile protecting the public, workers, equipment, environment, and the company from injuries,damages and legal pursuits. Developing a safety management program that includes safetyplanning, safety plan execution, and maintaining records will ensure proper safety performance.According to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide), safety managementincludes the processes required to assure that the construction project is executed

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tulio Sulbaran, University of Southern Mississippi; David Marchman, University of Southern Mississippi

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Construction

description of the responsibilities of the agencies involved in collecting datain construction zones with increased law enforcements.Mississippi Department of TransportationThe Mississippi Department of Transportation is responsible for providing a safe intermodaltransportation network that is planned, designed, constructed and maintained in an effective, costefficient, and environmentally sensitive manner. In order to provide the framework foraccomplishing the Mississippi Department of Transportation's (MDOT) mission, a set of sevengoals has been developed. These goals are multimodal, comprehensive in scope andinterdependent. Table 1 shows the goals of Mississippi. [MDOT, 2006] Table 1. Mississippi Department of Transportation

Conference Session

Capstone Courses in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jose L. Fernandez-Solis, Texas A&M University

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Construction

separate ranking isdone for the oral presentations. Grades are influenced by team rankings asdetermined by outside jurors. Students peer evaluate each other for performanceaccording to posted rubrics; student project grades are affected by the peerevaluation. This approach has been very successful in the past four years and thecurrent class of 23 attracted 1 landscape urban planning, 6 civil, 7 architecture,and 9 building construction students, resulting in a truly interdisciplinary classand team composition.The goal of this paper is to showcase the framework, structure, and logic forintegrating the two courses and compares the results in terms of grades andquality of the responses from the faculty and the jurors. All classes were asked tokeep

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

study of a successful summer faculty professional internship in theconstruction industry. The author worked for ***** Corporation, a heavy earthwork contractor,to support a new company wide effort to improve quality, planning and productivity. Thepurpose of this paper is to present a model for other faculty members, to inspire others to pursuesimilar ventures. To provide the context for the model, some activities and techniques used tostudy and improve construction productivity are also presented.Key words: Professional internship, Faculty industry experienceIntroductionDuring summers of 2011 and 2012, the author worked for ***** Corporation, an open-shopheavy earthwork contractor based in *****. ***** Corporation employs approximately 22

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enno Koehn, Lamar University; Venkat Kadupukotta, Lamar University; Sandeep Tirunagari, Lamar University

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Construction

contract basis. Here, anowner who wishes to build signs an agreement with a contractor, taking specific requirementsunder consideration. Generally, a permit, house plan, structural design, and a contractor arerequired for construction. The legal permit states that, the owner is the legal heir of the property,and the plan of the buildings is approved by the local municipality.Construction is continuously facing new demands and pressures. The impact of globalization, theadvance of technology and cultural changes are just a few of the issues that are affecting theindustry. Hence, construction around the world, both in developed and developing countries, isfacing challenges created by these and numerous other issues. The identification of the issues

Conference Session

Current Issues in Construction Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. Ilyas Bhatti, Wentworth Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Construction

construction to be done at nighttime and theresidential neighborhoods wanted construction to be done during day time so the residents couldhave a good night’s sleep.The project managers found out that there were no textbook solutions to these unique issues.Mostly engineers or project managers who had worked on large construction projects had neverencountered activist citizenry that although supported the project but was not ready to accept theimpacts that would disrupt their normal lives or their businesses. It became clear that acomprehensive mitigation plan would have to be developed that would be flexible enough to bemodified or upgraded as a particular situation arose.Quarry Hills Recreational Complex: Similarly, on a smaller project called the

Conference Session

Trend in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Arumala, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore; Khaled Nassar, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore; Emmanuel Akinjide, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore; Anthony Stockus, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore; Carlos Salgado, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore

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Construction

design optimization to multimedia and virtual reality applications. He has published over 35 refereed journal and conference papers and advised 5 MS students on topics ranging from data mining applications, to simulation. In addition to being a book and paper reviewer for several journals, he has developed an add-in software to MS project to help in scheduling linear projects. He has also provided professional training on a number of software to various design firms such as Alfred Benesch, Chicago Illinois, a fortune 500 company.Emmanuel Akinjide, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore Mr. Akinjide is the Associate Director of the Physical Plan at UMES and is a registered Electrical Engineer

Conference Session

Crossing Boundaries - Service Learning and Interdisciplinary Teams

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James G Sullivan, University of Florida

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Construction

hand to work out the logistics of all designed features. The followingparagraphs describe the typical subject matter and specializations of the disciplines involved.College of Design, Construction, and Planning - Architecture Page 23.803.3The architecture program at the University of Florida focuses on preparing students to designboth the creative and practical aspects of structures. Students must “be perceptive, skilled andinventive-capable of acting in a responsible manner in today’s profession, while continuing tolearn throughout their lives so as to realize a visionary profession for the future” v. Emphasis isput on social awareness and

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

also pursuing her PhD, Kristen is also working towards another graduate degree in Education and Instructional Design.Anna Thurston, Arizona State University Anna Thurston is a Master’s student at Arizona State University with professional experience in the op- timization of the building life cycle and Strategic Facility Planning. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Urban and Environmental Planning from Arizona State University in 2013 and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Construction Management with a focus in Facility Management. She is passionate about the Built Environment and is committed to industry improvement, the application of sustainable practices and helping to foster student enrollment into

Conference Session

Technology in Classrooms - Construction Engineering Perspective

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ihab Saad, East Carolina University

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Construction

, particularly the construction or execution phase. Such efforts Included: 1 – Checklists: Where the project was broken down into activities and a list of these anticipated project activities was produced, without any chronological order, and without any type of relationships reflecting interdependency. This technique has been used successfully for several centuries as both a planning and a control technique. As each of the activities was performed, a check mark was put next to it to denote its completion. The ease and simplicity of such a technique are quite obvious; yet its drawbacks are also easily recognizable. The main deficiencies of the checklist were its failure to reflect the impact of the delay

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Cottrell, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; John Hildreth, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Amy Kitts, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Construction

construction planning, scheduling, estimating, and management.John Hildreth, University of North Carolina, Charlotte JOHN HILDRETH is an Assistant Professor of Construction Management in the Department of Engineering Technology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He obtained BSCE and MSCE degrees from West Virginia University in 1997 and 1999, respectively. He completed at PhD in Civil Engineering at Virginia Tech in 2003. He has taught courses in construction management, cost estimating, scheduling and controls, and construction administration. He is an active member of ASEE, ASCE, AACE, and TRB.Amy Kitts, University of North Carolina, Charlotte AMY M. KITTS is a Faculty Associate

Conference Session

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

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rogelio Palomera-Arias, University of Texas, San Antonio; Rui Liu, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Construction

principles governing the systems, followed by descriptions ofequipment, materials and methods, and systems layouts; and ending with system design andsizing methods with fully explained and worked examples. Each chapter includes at the endproblems and exercise pertaining to the material covered in the chapter.The textbook provides coverage of MEP construction drawings, presenting common symbolsand abbreviations used. Plans, riser diagrams, as well as isometric sketches are presented tosupplement the systems descriptions. Also, this is the only book of that introduces the concept ofsystems coordination, and as such provides common installation and clearance requirements forthe various systems. The coordination information is provided using detailed

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Soller, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Erdogan Sener, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

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Construction

understanding of the primary topics directly relatedto construction project management. The students are assessed on the breadth of theirknowledge, and their ability to communicate a comprehensive plan for a construction project thatthey analyze throughout the course. The use of a consistent method of assessment for a capstone course is valuable todemonstrate that learning occurs in the course to the same degree of expectation every semesterthe course is offered. By means of using a method of assessment that mirrors the processes of aconstruction project, industry needs can be met, as well as, the requirements for academicaccreditation. If a multi-faceted method of assessment in a capstone course cannot demonstratethat the students have the

Conference Session

Construction Industry Issues in the Classroom

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa M Holliday P.E., University of Oklahoma; Matthew Reyes, University of Oklahoma; Richard Cecil Ryan, University of Oklahoma; Kenneth F. Robson, University of Oklahoma

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Construction

students the lab components.Figure 1: Graphic showing the Construction Fundamentals Lab series. Left is a section view andright is the front view. Learning Mechanisms Incorporated into Each LabEach construction lab incorporated three primary learning mechanisms: the submittal process,the wall mock-up process and the use of skilled trade industry instructors. The requested Page 23.175.5submittals required planning and defining the work in a classroom environment and thenstudents measured and documented their performance based on actual field evaluation of theinstallation. The design and use of the mockup provided multiple

Conference Session

Construction Education Topics

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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Diversity

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Construction

Simulator (VCS), developed and implemented to engage students in an activelearning environment by simulating the planning and management of a construction project. Theprevious version of the VCS has shown great potential in enhancing students’ motivation andbasic learning of dynamic construction concepts, traditionally acquired through practicalexperience. A new version has been developed utilizing the ADDIE (analyze, design, develop,implement, evaluate) framework for the design of instructional material. Through thedevelopment of the VCS4, we aim to illustrate how a rigorous analysis of cognitive models andtheories, instructional design guidelines for multimedia learning, fundamentals of humancomputer interaction theories, and 4D simulation

Conference Session

Construction Classroom Development

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamara Chowdhury

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Construction

engineeringtechniques to the planning, design and construction of a project in order to controlthe time and cost to complete the project and the quality of the construction.The Bachelor's Degree program in Construction Management offered by AlabamaA&M University, Normal, Alabama is designed to provide a foundation inconstruction management, construction engineering and legal issues relating tothe construction management field. The program’s multidisciplinary approachcombines essential components of construction techniques with concepts ofbusiness management and behavioral science to develop technically qualifiedindividuals for responsible management roles in the design, construction, andoperation of major construction projects. In addition, Alabama A&M

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

course, organizing the chosen contents of the course, and planning the course schedule. Atthe improvement stage, the proposed course is improved, reviewed and evaluated by expertsfrom both the construction industry and academia through an in-depth feedback process. Fromthis systematically developed sustainable construction course, students in construction programscan learn basic knowledge of sustainability and the importance of sustainable design andconstruction. They will be exposed to different sustainable building rating systems such asLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), collaborative skills amongconstruction participants and the advantages and pitfalls of sustainable construction. In addition,these sustainable construction

Conference Session

Construction Session 1: Sustainable Practices

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Min Jae Suh, Sam Houston State University; Annie R Pearce, Virginia Tech; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Myung Hwa Jeon, POSCO A&C

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Construction

private sectors to implement sustainability as part of building plan- ning, design, construction, and operations. As a LEED Accredited Professional, Annie brings the latest in green building methods, technologies, and best practices to the classroom. Her specific areas of interest include metrics of sustainability for built facilities, green building materials and systems, cost modeling to support sustainability implementation, and in situ performance of sustainable facility technologies.Dr. Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University Faruk Yildiz is currently an Associate Professor of Engineering Technology at Sam Houston State Uni- versity. His primary teaching areas are in Electronics, Computer Aided Design (CAD), and

Conference Session

Building BIM into Construction Curricula

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin R. Miller, Brigham Young University; Clifton B. Farnsworth, Brigham Young University; Justin Earl Weidman, Brigham Young University

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Construction

engineering from the University of Utah. He worked as a geotechnical engineer for eight years with the Utah Department of Transportation, spent three years as an Assistant Professor of civil engineering at the University of Texas, Tyler, and has a current appointment as an Assistant Professor of construction management at Brigham Young University.Dr. Justin Earl Weidman, Brigham Young University Justin Weidman received his BS and MS degrees in Construction Management from Brigham Young Uni- versity and a PhD from Virginia Polytechnic and State University in Environmental Design and Planning Justin worked as a project engineer and project manager in the construction industry for 3 years. And has a current appointment as a

Conference Session

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

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Michael Korman P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Diversity

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Construction

learner must possess decision making and problem solving skills in order to use the new ideas gained from the experience.Course Approach, Learning Objectives, and Delivery MethodThe specialty contracting construction management course described above was designed tointroduce students to the construction methods for various work items common to commercialbuilding construction. Therefore the course was developed and delivered with the followinggoals: • Understanding the types of materials used in fabrication and installation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing building systems. • Understanding how to read project plans and specifications for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. • Knowing the different types

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Currin, Southern Polytechnic State University; Timothy Zeigler, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Construction

constituents and satisfies criteria for accreditation under the EngineeringAccreditation Commission of ABET. A continuous quality improvement plan withassessment and evaluation methods is presented as well.IntroductionExisting engineering programs find themselves evolving more and more as the presenceof advanced technology, the global economy, the effects of telecommunications, and thedynamics of engineering education are changing the practice of engineering. Indeed,many educators find it difficult to design curricula which are sufficiently broad such thatthey address the needs of the engineering marketplace. Also, graduates of programswhich are more interdisciplinary in nature than the more traditional disciplines ofengineering are finding themselves

Conference Session

Building a Better Program - Construction Curriculum Enhancements

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Construction

from any program a variety of courses leading to a minor in innovation engineering or agraduate certificate in innovation. This program helps students turn ideas into marketablebusinesses. The students learn to put together ideas through the four stage process of “define,discover, develop, and deliver.” The Foster Center provides young entrepreneurs with a varietyof resources from stationery to working space to develop business plans. To match the uniquemission of the Innovation Engineering program, a unique building was designed and built to bethe headquarters.The Foster Center for Student Innovation is an approximately 5850 ft2 semi-open concept, onestory classroom building with conference room, student workspaces, and administrative

Conference Session

Current Issues in Construction Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio; Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu, University of Texas, San Antonio

Tagged Divisions

Construction

, they prepare guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for project owners usually based on 75 to80% complete construction documents. The GMP brings substantial risk to contractors sincethey promise a cap price to project owners. The ability to take such risks is possible by beingable to conduct and perform well in preconstruction. This is the stage where a contractor canaccomplish a risk management plan for the entire construction process. Part of the top 100 greencontractors' success can be attributed to their preconstruction expertise which comes from theirCM at Risk project delivery expertise (Table 1). Green building process may significantly benefitfrom a collaborative project delivery approach which emphasizes the early teaming of