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ConstDiv Technical Session 2 - Safety
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
George D. Ford, Western Carolina University; Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University
Tagged Divisions
Construction Engineering
Con- struction Management. Saeed completed his PhD in Construction Management while he got a master of science in Management Information Systems. He is continuing his research on simulation to provide a comprehensive supplementary method in construction management education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019Thirty-Hour Safety Course for Construction Technology Academic ProgramsConstruction safety is an important aspect of every construction project in the United States.Safety training is provided by construction industry companies for individuals involved withsafety programs as professional development, non-credit courses, seminars and in-companytraining classes. The safety training
Conference Session
Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 6 - Technology & Simulation
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Long Duy Nguyen P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University; Robert O'Neill P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University; Simeon J. Komisar, Florida Gulf Coast University
Tagged Divisions
Construction Engineering
Paper ID #25322Using Poll App to Improve Active Learning in an Engineering Project Man-agement Course Offered to Civil and Environmental Engineering StudentsDr. Long Duy Nguyen P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University Dr. Long Nguyen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental and Civil Engineering at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). Before joining FGCU, he was the deputy director of Tuan Le Construction and a lecturer at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT). Prior to his tenure at HCMUT, he worked as a construction consultant at Jax Kneppers Associates, Inc. in Walnut Creek, CA. He is a
Conference Session
Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 6 - Technology & Simulation
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jeffrey M. Otey, Texas A&M University; Jorge D. Camba, Purdue University; Nicholas Danney, Texas A&M University
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Construction Engineering
Paper ID #24913Rethinking Computer-Aided Design in the Civil Engineering Curriculum:Impact and Lessons LearnedDr. Jeffrey M. Otey, Texas A&M University Jeffrey Otey is an instructional assistant professor in the Zachry Department of Civil Engineering at Texas A&M University. He received his PhD from Universitat Polit`ecnica de Val`encia and his research interests include CAD model quality and complexity, visualization, and rubrics.Dr. Jorge D. Camba, Purdue University Jorge D. Camba is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Graphics Technology at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN.Nicholas
Conference Session
Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 6 - Technology & Simulation
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Tom Michael Leathem, Auburn University; Lauren W Redden, Auburn University; Jeffrey Kim, Auburn University; Wesley Collins, Auburn University; Ishmael Boynton Preer
Tagged Divisions
Construction Engineering
the United States. As an academic, he has published papers at national and international conferences, and in academic journals.Mr. Ishmael Boynton Preer c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Student Perspectives on the use of iPads for Navigating Construction Drawings: A Case StudyIntroductionThe rate of educational technology integration continues to increase as faculty become moreagreeable to the positive impact that it has on student learning [1]. Pilgrim, Bledsoe & Reily(2012) [2] in their research, New Technologies in the Classroom state that "integratingtechnology into instruction means students are utilizing technology to enhance higher-levelthinking
Conference Session
Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 6 - Technology & Simulation
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Fadi Castronovo, California State University, East Bay; Dragana Nikolic, University of Reading; Silvia Mastrolembo Ventura, Politecnico di Milano & University of Brescia; Vrinda Shroff, California State University, East Bay; Anh Nguyen; Nguyen H.P. Dinh, Mission College; Semih Yilmaz, California State University, East Bay; Reza Akhavian, California State University East Bay; Cristian Gaedicke, California State University East Bay
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Construction Engineering
Paper ID #24588Design and Development of a Virtual Reality Educational Game for Archi-tectural and Construction ReviewsDr. Fadi Castronovo, California State University, East Bay My name is Fadi Castronovo, I am an Assistant Professor of Engineering at Cal State East Bay. I received my doctorate in Architectural Engineering at Penn State with a minor in Educational Psychology. I am strongly focused on my teaching and research. In my teaching, I strive to provide an engaging and active learning experience to my students, by applying innovative technology and researched pedagogical inter- ventions. I translate this passion
Conference Session
Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 6 - Technology & Simulation
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Don Mah P.Eng., Northern Alberta Institute of Technology; Neetu Sharma, MacEwan University
Tagged Divisions
Construction Engineering
Paper ID #24589Experiential Student Learning through Collaborative Simulated Bidding Com-petitionDr. Don Mah P.Eng., Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Dr. Don E. Mah earned his PhD in Construction Engineering and Management through the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta. He has been employed at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology for over twenty five years as an Instructor, Associate Chair and Chair in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology and Bachelor of Technology in Construction Management programs. His research interests lie in the
Conference Session
ConstDiv Technical Session 5 - Pedagogy & Accreditation II
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ihab Mohammad Hamdi Saad P.E., Northern Kentucky University
Tagged Divisions
Construction Engineering
flexibility and adaptation in construction curricula, and Holtel al. (2018) who discussed the learning styles of undergraduate students in construction in theUS. Wang (2009) and Tinker et al. (2004) addressed specific content topics focusing onsustainability and greening of the curriculum. Levitt (2007) and Becerik-Gerber et al. (2011)emphasized the role of construction engineering and management research and its applications tothe curriculum in keeping pace with technological innovations. Saad (2018) and Saad (2014)addressed the importance of assessment and curriculum mapping and realignment around thestudent learning outcomes and objectives. Ahn et al. (2012) and Haupt (2012) addressed theexperience element by focusing on the key competencies that
Conference Session
ConstDiv Technical Session 1 - Capstone & Case Study
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
William P. Manion, University of Maine; Philip A. Dunn Jr. P.E., University of Maine
Tagged Divisions
Construction Engineering
Paper ID #27074Let’s Build Something – a Service Learning Approach to Construction Cap-stoneMr. William P. Manion, University of Maine Mr. Manion is an Associate Professor in the Construction Engineering Technology Program. His in- terests include industry collaboration, service learning, construction operations, alternative pathways to engineering degrees and sustainable methods in building construction.Mr. Philip A. Dunn Jr. P.E., University of Maine Philip Dunn is a Professor in the Construction Engineering Technology Program at the University of Maine. He has been with the University for 16 years after having worked 20
Conference Session
ConstDiv Technical Session 3 - Social & Leadership
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University; Victor Ofori-Boadu, Penuel Consult Inc.; Iyshea Borders-Taylor; Lewis Waller; Paul Akangah, North Carolina A&T State University
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Construction Engineering
Paper ID #25475Professional Identity Formation and Development in HBCU ConstructionStudentsDr. Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University Dr. Andrea N. Ofori-Boadu is an Assistant Professor of Construction and Construction Management with the Department of Built Environment within the College of Science and Technology at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NCA & T). Her research interests are in bio-derived cement replacement materials, delivery of sustainable built environments, and professional identity development in architecture, engineering and construction (AEC
Conference Session
ConstDiv Technical Session 5 - Pedagogy & Accreditation II
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University; Robert B. Pyle, North Carolina A&T State University; Iyshea Borders-Taylor; Christian A. Bock Hyeng, North Carolina A&T State University; Tony E. Graham, North Carolina A&T State University
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Construction Engineering
May of 2021.Dr. Christian A. Bock Hyeng, North Carolina A&T State University Christian A. Bock Hyeng is currently an Associate Teaching professor of Construction Management , Col- lege of Sciences and Technology at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greens- boro NC. He earned his B.S. in building construction in 2000, M.S in Bridge construction in 2002 and a Ph.D. in Technical Science, strength of Material in 2006 from the Russian People’s Friendship University, Moscow, Russia. Dr. Christian Bock Hyeng is currently teaching Civil Engineering and safety course courses at the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Build environment depart- ment under the College
Conference Session
ConstDiv Technical Session 4 - Pedagogy & Accreditation I
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Darby Lantz Holtzhower, Oklahoma State University; Rachel Mosier P.E., Oklahoma State University
Tagged Divisions
Construction Engineering
Paper ID #26853A Survey of Undergraduate Students Utilizing an Interdisciplinary Labora-tory BuildingDr. Darby Lantz Holtzhower, Oklahoma State University Lantz Holtzhower is currently an Assistant Professor serving the Construction Engineering Technology department within the College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology at the Oklahoma State Uni- versity in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He completed his Ph.D. in Construction Management at the M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Building Construction in Gainesville, Florida at the University of Florida. His research interests include water conservation, rainwater harvesting
Conference Session
ConstDiv Technical Session 5 - Pedagogy & Accreditation II
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Nicholas Tymvios, Bucknell University; Eliana Christou, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Tagged Divisions
Construction Engineering
construction disciplines in particular. The goal of this investigation is to identifythe impediments that civil engineering, and construction faculty identify, perceived or otherwise,in attaining tenure in US universities. In addition, a comparison between requirements ispresented, based on the Carnegie Classification of the schools these faculty belong.MethodologyThe survey took place in the fall of 2016, and the results were combined with the responses of aprevious survey that was performed the previous year [7]. The reason, for combining the surveyresults were:  The survey questions were kept the same,  The first survey sampled Construction Engineering, Construction Management, and Civil Engineering Technology Faculty, disciplines
Conference Session
ConstDiv Technical Session 4 - Pedagogy & Accreditation I
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Luciana Debs, Purdue University; Jiansong Zhang, Purdue University; Yunfeng Chen, Purdue University
Tagged Divisions
Construction Engineering
companies in Brazil. Her research in- terests include team work and collaboration in construction, effective communication in spatial problem solving, and design - field team interaction.Prof. Jiansong Zhang, Purdue University Dr. Jiansong Zhang earned his Bachelor of Construction Management from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, China (2009) with top grade in his department, his M.Sc. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University (2010), and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2015). He worked in the Civil and Construction Engineering Department at Western Michigan University as an Assistant Professor for two years be- fore
Conference Session
ConstDiv Technical Session 7 - Poster Session
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Michael Shenoda, Farmingdale State College
Tagged Divisions
Construction Engineering
towards meeting student outcomes for Construction Engineering Technologyprograms as put forth by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Thecourse objectives are mapped to these ABET student outcomes for the 2018-2019 evaluationcycle [41] in Table 2, as well.Table 3. Course objectives for CON 357 mapped to ABET program outcomes. ABET program outcomes Course objectives a b c d e f g h i 1. explain the estimation process for construction projects, including bid X preparation, project progress, and closeout 2. carry out estimation procedures for the
Conference Session
ConstDiv Technical Session 3 - Social & Leadership
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio
Tagged Divisions
Construction Engineering
Paper ID #24689Developing Leadership Skills for a Dynamic Construction IndustryDr. Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio Dr. Gunhan is currently an Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Research at The University of Texas at San Antonio. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Developing Leadership Skills for a Dynamic Construction IndustryAbstractToday’s construction industry is highly dynamic not only at the domestic but also internationallevel. Technological advancements and sustainability requirements are transformingarchitecture-engineering-construction (AEC) industry. The
Conference Session
ConstDiv Technical Session 4 - Pedagogy & Accreditation I
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Rajarajan Subramanian, Penn State Harrisburg; Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida
Tagged Divisions
Construction Engineering
- ing civil engineering for about 10 years. He also worked in Linton Institute of Technology as a Senior Lecturer in Ipoh, Malaysia, for three years.Dr. Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida Dr. Najafi has worked in government, industry, and education for many years. He received his BS, MS and Ph.D. in civil engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. His experience in the industry includes work as a highway, structural, mechanical, and consultant engineer and construction manager for US government and private companies. He taught in the Civil Engineering Department at Villanova University, Pennsylvania, a visiting professor at George Mason University, and the University of Florida
Conference Session
ConstDiv Technical Session 3 - Social & Leadership
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., University of Florida; Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno; Rodolfo Valdes-Vasquez, Colorado State University; Nelson S. Pearson, University of Nevada, Reno
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Construction Engineering
project management consultant. Dr. Simmons has extensive experience leading and conducting multi-institutional, workforce-related re- search and outreach. She is a leader in research investigating the competencies professionals need to compete in and sustain the construction workforce. She oversees the Simmons Research Lab (SRL), which is home to a dynamic, interdisciplinary mix of graduate researchers who work together to explore human, technological and societal interactions to transform civil engineering practice with an emphasis on understanding hazard recognition, competencies, satisfaction, personal resilience, organizational culture, training and social considerations. As a researcher, Dr. Simmons
Conference Session
ConstDiv Technical Session 3 - Social & Leadership
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Dong Zhao, Michigan State University; Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., University of Florida; Meltem Duva, Michigan State University
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Diversity
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Construction Engineering
management consultant. Dr. Simmons has extensive experience leading and conducting multi-institutional, workforce-related re- search and outreach. She is a leader in research investigating the competencies professionals need to compete in and sustain the construction workforce. She oversees the Simmons Research Lab (SRL), which is home to a dynamic, interdisciplinary mix of graduate researchers who work together to explore human, technological and societal interactions to transform civil engineering practice with an emphasis on understanding hazard recognition, competencies, satisfaction, personal resilience, organizational culture, training and social considerations. As a researcher, Dr. Simmons passionately pursues
Conference Session
ConstDiv Technical Session 5 - Pedagogy & Accreditation II
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Tom Michael Leathem, Auburn University; Eric M. Wetzel, Auburn University
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Construction Engineering
education, assessment, accreditation, instructional technology, and active learning.Dr. Eric M. Wetzel, Auburn University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Delivering Multi-Disciplinary Experiences in Education: A Study of Construction Program Practices to Meet Accreditation RequirementsAbstractConstruction education is seeing an increased emphasis in demonstrating student achievement oflearning outcomes. The recent move to outcomes-based accreditation by the American Councilfor Construction Education (ACCE) requires programs to utilize assessments to demonstratestudent achievement of specific student learning outcomes. The standard dictates that at least oneof these must be a direct
Conference Session
ConstDiv Technical Session 4 - Pedagogy & Accreditation I
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University; George D. Ford, Mississippi State University; Tori Thompson, Mississippi State University
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Construction Engineering
-Qualitative Analysis of Time-Compressed Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Course Pedagogy. A Thesis in Physics, 1-72.Ho, H. W., & Polonsky, M. J. (2007). Marketing Students' Perception of Traditional and Intensive Delivery: An Exploration Study. ANZMAC 2007 : 3Rs, reputation responsibility relevance (pp. 3268-3273). Dunedin, New Zealand: University of Otago, School of Business, Dept. of Marketing.Kops, W. J. (2014). Teaching Compressed-Format Courses: Teacher-Based Best Practices. Canadian Journal of University Continuing Education, 40(1), 1-18.Kucsera, J. V., & Zimmaro, D. M. (2010). Comparing the Effectiveness of Intensive and Traditional Courses. College Teaching, 58(2), 62-68. doi
Conference Session
ConstDiv Technical Session 1 - Capstone & Case Study
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Fei Yang, Ohio State University; Michael Parke, Ohio State University; Fabian Hadipriono Tan P.E., Ohio State University; Adrian Hadipriono Tan; Shilun Hao, Ohio State University
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Construction Engineering
Paper ID #26758Work in Progress: Educational Uses of an Intelligent System to Teach Con-struction Processes – A Case Study of the Giant Wild Goose PagodaMs. Fei Yang, Ohio State University Fei Yang is a Ph.D. candidate at the Ohio State University. Fei has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture and is currently working towards Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at the Ohio State University, focusing on the graphical simulation of ancient buildings applying VR and AI technologies, and reconstruction analysis.Dr. Michael Parke, Ohio State University Dr. Parke has over twenty
Conference Session
ConstDiv Technical Session 5 - Pedagogy & Accreditation II
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Carla Lopez del Puerto, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Humberto Eduardo Cavallin, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus; Jose L. Perdomo, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Campus; Jonathan Munoz Barreto, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez ; Oscar Marcelo Suarez, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez ; Fabio Andrade, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez
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Construction Engineering
in the accreditationcriteria by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology). However, asmentioned before, the current education curricula seldom expose students to collaborativeexperiences.These integrated solutions will improve critical infrastructure such as the electrical and watersystems. For example, the impact of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico’s electrical infrastructureled to a slow and painful rebuilding process of the power system that has not finished. Thissluggish process has had many problems as in the case of the numerous power outages due to theunstable energy generation and supply system. More contemporary approaches tointerdisciplinary solutions and power generation and distribution (i.e. distributed generation
Conference Session
ConstDiv Technical Session 4 - Pedagogy & Accreditation I
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Bashar Haddad, Western Kentucky University
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Construction Engineering
Construction Industry: An Application of an AlternativeApproach to Allocate Risk at the Bid Phase of the Construction Project, The National Associationof Industrial Technology NAIT, Selected Papers 40th Annual Convention, October 2007.[8] R. Mohamed and F. Hartman, “How to reduce your project cost. America Association of CostEngineers,” AACE International Transactions. pp. P15A, 7 pgs. Morgantown, 2000.[9] J. Zack, “Risk sharing – good concept, bad name,” Cost Engineering. Morgantown. July. Vol.38, Iss. 7, 1996[10] G. Winch, Managing construction projects. Blackwell Science, Inc., 2002. Appendix ARaw Data and Descriptive Statistics for Participants’ Years of Experience, Annual Project Value
Conference Session
ConstDiv Technical Session 2 - Safety
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Zhen Shuai, Ohio State University; Michael Parke, Ohio State University; Fabian Hadipriono Tan P.E., Ohio State University
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Construction Engineering
. Rojas, “A pilot study of a 3D game environment for constructionsafety education,” In: Journal of Information Technology in Construction (ITcon), 2011, Vol.16, pp. 69-84.[11] ES&H Manual, “Stormwater: Storm Drain Inspection Form,” Oct 24, 2012. Accessed on:Jan 4, 2019. [Online] Available at:https://www.group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/references/stormFormInspectDrain.docx.[12] D. Craig, “Advantages of Simulation,” Jul 8, 1996. Accessed on: Feb 2, 2019. [Online]Available at: http://web.cs.mun.ca/~donald/msc/node6.html. 23[13] D. Nikolic, “Evaluating a simulation game in construction engineering education: thevirtual construction simulator 3