teaches courses in construction management at RIT including construction schedul- ing, planning and control, principles of construction leadership and management, and sustainable building construction and design. Her research is in sustainable built environments, occupant comfort and behav- ior, indoor environmental quality, and building energy consumption.Dr. Bilge G¨okhan C ¸ elik, Roger Williams University Dr. Bilge G¨okhan C ¸ elik is a Professor of Construction Management at Roger Williams University. He earned his Ph.D. in Design, Construction, and Planning from the University of Florida and his M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees in Architecture from Anadolu University in Turkey. Dr. C¸elik’s research and
industryadvisors serve as mentors and coaches. The event climax is an intensive one week work periodthat simulates the construction industry environment they will experience after graduation.During this sprint to the finish, students complete their design and construction plans, assembletheir final deliverables, and brief a panel of judges to include real project stakeholders. The paperoutlines assessment of both the event and the student deliverables, with linkages to ABEToutcomes. This case study should prove useful to educators exploring innovative approaches totheir capstone course, those looking to conduct a culminating event in a compressed timeframe,as well as those interested in providing leadership development opportunities for
Paper ID #22461Increasing Student Construction Interest by Engaging Elementary Studentsin an Inquiry-Based 3D Modelling After School ProgramDr. Geoff Wright, Brigham Young University Dr. Geoffrey A. Wright is a professor of Technology and Engineering Studies in the Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology at Brigham Young University.Dr. Justin Earl Weidman, Brigham Young University Justin Weidman is an Assistant Professor in Construction Management at Brigham Young University. He earned his PhD from Virginia Tech in Environmental Design and Planning. c American Society for Engineering
planning, sustainability rating system, and environmental plan assessment.Dr. Elaine Rawley Goetz, Ohio University Office of Sustainability Elaine Goetz is the Director of Sustainability at Ohio University. She has a PhD in Civil Engineering and is a LEED AP O&M. Elaine taught a Sustainable Construction course at Ohio University, a precursor to the LEED Lab course, in the spring of 2018. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Student Construction Sustainability Evaluation: A LEED Lab Case StudyAbstractConstruction sustainability involves processes, decisions, and actions during a project life cycle toenhance the project’s social, economic, and environmental performance. Much of the
rigorousprogramming, maximized participation and attendance, long enough duration, involved parents, andeffectiveness evaluations (McCombs, et al., 2011). Administering effectiveness evaluations to thestudents regarding the teaching style and course load are essential to any intensive-length course todetermine how the students viewed the success of the course and what aspects needed improving. Thebest practices for teaching a summer course according to Kops (2014) are to restructure the course,reconfigure assignments, organize and plan, and maximize support to students. Giordano emphasizedthat for effective time-compressed courses, it is essential to have clearly outlined objectives, enthusiasmand process, active classroom discussion and peer interaction
introduces new ideas to the classroom that increases their engagement. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Challenges and Opportunities Observed in the Implementation of a New Architectural Engineering Undergraduate Academic ProgramAbstractIn the fall of 2018, a new, first-of-its-kind in Canada architectural engineering undergraduateprogram was launched. The program features 24 months of compulsory / inclusive coop workexperience, along with a series of core studio courses in each of the eight academic terms. Eachof these courses will involve the planning and execution of a series of design projects thatintegrate and put into practice concepts covered in the other courses the students
interest is in the mechanical properties of glass at room and high temperature. Dr. Gonzalez has also a broad experience in the glass industry, specifically in fabrication of automotive safety glass. He worked for Vitro Glass Company for more than 19 years where he held different positions such as Process Engineer, Materials Planning and Logistics Manager, Production Superintendent, Manufacturing Engineer and Glass Technologist. During his time in the company, he co-authored two patents related to glass fabrication and glass coatings pro- cessing. Dr. Gonzalez is a Six-Sigma Black Belt and has participated in numerous process improvement projects. He has been trained as well in the Methodology of Inventive Problem
Students, Contract DeliveryMethods, Construction Management CurriculaBackground and MotivationAccelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) is an innovative bridge construction technique that hasdrastically improved highway construction practices through the integration of effective plans,high-performance materials, safe designs, and reducing the overall construction time of newbridges or rehabilitation of existing bridges. However, recent studies have highlighted majorissues in the ABC technique which include the high initial cost of ABC, lack of standardization,inexperienced contractors, and inefficacy of traditional project delivery methods [1]. Traditionalproject delivery methods such as Design-Bid-Build (DBB) involve solicitation of theconstruction
. Cosgriff, “Problem-Based Learning: A Bridge Between Planning Education and Planning practice,” J. Plan. Educ. Res., 1998.[6] N. Postman and C. Weingartner, Teaching as a subversive activity, vol. 53, no. 9. 1969.[7] E. Forcael, V. González, F. Orozco, A. Opazo, Á. Suazo, and P. Aránguiz, “Application of problem-based learning to teaching the critical path method,” J. Prof. Issues Eng. Educ. Pract., vol. 141, no. 3, pp. 1–11, 2015, doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)EI.1943-5541.0000236.[8] N. Capon and D. Kuhn, “What ’ s So Good About Problem-Based Learning ?,” Cogn. Instr., vol. 22, no. 1, pp. 61–79, 2010, doi: 10.1207/s1532690Xci2201.[9] P. N. Chou and H. C. Hsiao, “An alternative learning strategy to support engineering
;Cohen, 2007). Mendoza-Denton et al. (2006) indicate that social support can mitigate thesechilling effects. Further, Mendoza-Denton et al. (2006) cited mentoring and cross-groupfriendships (so forming friendships with those in the other group – between genders or betweenethnicities/races, e.g.) as forms of social support that they found to have such a mitigatingeffect. Therefore, the proposed student tutoring and resource center is also planned to providesome social events to encourage student friendships, such as these important cross-groupfriendships in addition to the natural mentoring that can develop through tutoring.Belonging has been tied to self-efficacy and engagement, which also are tied to positive careeroutcomes (aka persistence in
the same as the previous “Return” buttons.After reviewing above tabs, students have learned construction information of a sluice gate fromperspective of construction materials, masonry work, earthwork and foundation. In the followingtabs, students will experience the construction process of a sluice gate by virtually building asluice gate by themselves. The Construction Process Simulation tab is unique to the previoustabs. There are seven sub-tabs under this tab, which are Start, Construction Plan, Foundation,Bottom Layer, Middle Layer, Top Layer, and Finish, working as a step-to-step process to build asluice gate. Figure 8 shows the Start tab and Construction Plan tab. Figure 8: MUSSN Construction Process Simulation Tab and Construction Plan
the beams. Despite this,prompting the students to think about shear failure in this context improved their understandingof this topic. It should also be noted that a few students commented in the survey that theywished lecture had provided more guidance as to how to layout reinforcing prior to beamfabrication. While the request is understandable, the variety in reinforcing configurations alsoadded a creative component and a wider sample of results. This would not be the case iflectures had a more prescriptive approach to reinforcement for the lab. The individuals thatrequested this may have brought down the score for lecture preparedness slightly, but the overallscore was still strong and there are no plans to modify this approach in future
professional engineer in Construction and Structural Engineering. Her masters and doctoral degrees are from the University of Oklahoma in Construction Administration and Engineering respectively.Dr. Sandeep Langar, The University of Texas at San Antonio Dr. Sandeep Langar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Construction Science in College of Architecture, Construction, and Planning at The University of Texas at San Antonio. He received his Ph.D. in Environmental Design and Planning from College of Architecture and Urban Studies at Virginia Tech. He is also a licensed architect in India. Dr. Langar has authored multiple publications analyzing the implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and its impact
2016 to 2026 makingthe severe workforce shortages of the construction industry a nationwide crisis [1] [2][3][4].Coupled with workforce shortages, lack of diversity and challenging student transitions into theconstruction profession remain a huge concern. These emphasize the need for constructioneducators to attract and prepare minority students who persist into construction professional (CP)roles towards a more competent and diverse construction workforce for improved 21st centurybuilt environments [4]. CPs play a critical role in the design, engineering, planning,development, management, operation, maintenance, sustainability, deconstruction, anddemolition of built environments. The dynamic and competitive construction industry is
, building inspectors, suppliers,subcontractors, contractors, construction developers, real estate developers, researchers, andeducators [2][3]. However, most construction curricula are highly tailored to prepare students forproject management and estimating roles. Generally, project managers plan, budget, oversee, anddocument all aspects of their construction projects, while estimators determine the quantities andcosts of construction projects. Furthermore, many construction programs are structured to preparestudents mostly for commercial construction projects [1]. This is logical as most of the employersof undergraduate Construction students offer student opportunities to work on commercialconstruction projects. With the current focus of
provides a laboratory ofcommon experience for development of language, logic, and problem-solving skills in theclassroom; 3. A democracy demands that its citizens make personal and community decisionsabout issues in which scientific information plays a fundamental role, and they hence need aknowledge of science as well as an understanding of scientific methodology; 4. For somestudents, it will become a lifelong vocation or avocation; and 5. The nation is dependent on thetechnical and scientific abilities of its citizens for its economic competitiveness and nationalneeds [12].Upon graduation from undergraduate construction programs, graduates are engaged in thedesign, planning, engineering, construction, estimating/budgeting, management
workforce research characterizing, expanding, sus- taining, measuring and training the technical and professional construction workforce in the US. The broader impact of this work lies in achieving and sustaining safe, productive, diverse, and inclusive project organizations composed of engaged, competent and diverse people.Meltem Duva, Michigan State University Meltem Duva is a PhD student and graduate research assistant in the Construction Management Program in the School of Planning Design and Construction at the Michigan State University. She holds a B.S. de- gree in architecture and M.S. degree in construction management. She has worked for several companies and projects prior to starting PhD. Meltem Duva pursues
other groups and instructors,and ultimately built four hunting cabins. The results of this paper were produced from the data gathered atthe end of this camp. The main objective of this study was to explore students’ perceptions toward thecamp and use their feedback and preferences in subsequence camps. The students’ perceptions are animportant input for the construction educator to plan accordingly and increase the quality of academicpreparation and the quantity of student enrollments. The survey aimed to consider factors that impactstudents’ perceptions before entering construction programs. Students expressed their expectation ofsalary and time on the job requirements. The reported numbers were close to the reality which eliminatesthe blind
site in Panama. This second structure will also be used as a trainingdemonstration site for mission teams to visualize and help plan for construction when in Panama.Shop drawings were created based on the design and implementation. This research involvedcommunity-based activity and engagement in Cieneguita, Panama as well as Lineville, AL.This research is the second phase of a multi-phase research effort. The research wasaccomplished as part of a scholarly capstone project in the Auburn University’s McWhorterSchool of Building Science (BSCI) Master of Building Construction (MBC) Program. Thepurpose of the capstone project is to demonstrate the student's ability to independently explore anew topic, demonstrate appropriate application of the
.[2] S. Cerri, “EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR ENGINEERS,” pp. 625– 629, 2000.[3] G. Tryggvason and D. Apelian, “Re-Engineering Engineering Education for the Challenges of the 21st Century,” JOM, no. 1, p. 1610, 2006.[4] T. J. Kennedy and M. R. L. Odell, “Engaging Students In STEM Education,” Sci. Educ. Int., vol. 25, no. 3, pp. 246–258, 2014.[5] Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation, “Manufacturing Education Plan: Phase 1 Report—Industry Identifies Competency Gaps Among Newly Hired Engineering,” 1997.[6] A. L. Darling and D. P. Dannels, “Practicing engineers talk about the importance of talk: A report on the role of oral communication in the workplace,” Commun. Educ
] recommendation to not perform statistical adjustments in the resultswhen a small number of planned comparisons are performed. The items included in the secondhypothesis were: • Women are not fit to be in a jobsite • There is gender discrimination in the construction field • Men are more capable than women in the construction domain • Women in construction are a better fit for office jobs rather than being on the field • I feel recruiters for construction companies prefer hiring males over females for jobsite- related positionsResultsWe have obtained 68 responses to our survey, with 67 respondents being in a constructionrelated major and one being in a construction related minor. Considering the total major studentsin the