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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 6 - Technology & Simulation

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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

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Construction Engineering

often unable to connect the use of technology to a learning experience [6], therefore,instructors must be willing and able to make those connections for them. Construction facultymust seek ways to actively engage Generation Z students [7] in ways that these tech-savvystudents prefer to learn. Unfortunately, construction academics continue to struggle to define aclear path regarding how technology can be used in the classroom [4] which could be a detrimentto the learning experience [8]. Moreover, the utilization of technology in a constructionmanagement classroom can be cumbersome if there is not a well-thought-out plan to do so, andthe instructor is not aware of the impacts (good or bad) of introducing new technology.The incorporation of one

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

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Construction Engineering

) from Carnegie Mellon University, and National Scholarship (2007; 2008) from China. Dr. Zhang has re- search interests in developing and leveraging advanced technologies to support construction engineering and management, construction automation, and sustainable infrastructure, including building information modeling (BIM), artificial intelligence (AI) [i.e., natural language processing (NLP), machine learning, and automated reasoning], virtual reality (VR), and construction robotics. His research has been sup- ported by Federal and State agencies such as Transportation Research Center for Livable Communities and Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. He has been awarded two National Science Founda- tion (NSF

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 6 - Technology & Simulation

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Don Mah P.Eng., Northern Alberta Institute of Technology; Neetu Sharma, MacEwan University

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Construction Engineering

registered for the competition under a fictitious general contracting firm name. All thebidding documentation, addenda, and request for information (RFI) for a construction project, of$5-50M size, was managed through electronic Plan Rooms. Once registered, the bid committeeissued the Instructions to Bidders document to the teams, specifying all the biddingrequirements. Teams downloaded the documentation, from the Plan Room (web portal),including drawings, specifications, and contact documentation. Teams worked collaboratively toperform the quantity takeoffs for the project. To bring in the component of experiential learning,students were required to use Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS) standards. Theywere also encouraged to use tools

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 6 - Technology & Simulation

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey M. Otey, Texas A&M University; Jorge D. Camba, Purdue University; Nicholas Danney, Texas A&M University

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Construction Engineering

using BIM to complete land development-based projects. Figures 1 and 2show common example assignments for this version of the class. Projects included a ruralairport redesign, an RV park, and a shopping center. These were team-based projects, requiringdesign presentations, technical reports, fully dimensioned construction drawings, andconstruction budgets. The instructors observed that in a team dynamic, some members wouldfocus on their areas of strength, so not all participants performed CAD tasks (a main learningoutcome of the course).Figure 1. Plan-Profile drawing of proposed Figure 2. Site layout and utility legend createdroadway created in AutoCAD. using AutoCAD.Second VersionAs AutoCAD is undergoing replacement by

Conference Session

ConstDiv Technical Session 4 - Pedagogy & Accreditation I

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University; George D. Ford, Mississippi State University; Tori Thompson, Mississippi State University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

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

Conference Session

ConstDiv Technical Session 1 - Capstone & Case Study

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William P. Manion, University of Maine; Philip A. Dunn Jr. P.E., University of Maine

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Construction Engineering

same teamsfinalize their proposals, draft overall construction schedules, and develop and conduct safetytraining.In the second part, students manage and actually build the projects, with help and guidance fromthe faculty. Based on students’ plans, faculty and community partners arrange for materials andequipment. Short term work schedules are also developed by faculty and students using a varietyof methods, from email to Doodle polls. During construction, each 3-4 person student team actsas a foreman for their piece of the work, as proposed. Other students may help as needed tobuild. Students are responsible for submitting timecards for the crews, including time, activities,quantities and productivity. The “project engineer of the day

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

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Construction Engineering

resulted in higher retention8. Over dependence on an SRS,student anxiety and technical sophistication were among the weaknesses if a SRS was not usedappropriately11. Nevertheless, much of the previous research was based on the use of thetraditional SRSs (i.e., clickers) while cloud-based response systems (hereafter referred to as pollapp) have been prevalent due to a majority of students owning an Internet-connected devicenowadays12.The goal of this paper is to assess the use of a poll app called Poll Everywhere in an engineeringproject management course namely “Project Planning and Regulations”, which is required forcivil and environmental engineering majors. Previous studies differentiated three categories ofusing response systems: (i

Conference Session

ConstDiv Technical Session 2 - Safety

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George D. Ford, Western Carolina University; Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University

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Construction Engineering

industry is well established and active in all sectors ofconstruction. Most construction managers have attended training to receive their 10-hour or 30-hour safety cards. Few programs exist in higher education where students receive a safety card,but the number of programs providing students with a safety card upon course completion isgrowing. At Mississippi State University, students in the Building Construction Science programobtain their 30-hour construction safety card in the third year program curriculum. Studentslearn about federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) construction safetyrequirements. They also write site specific safety plans to meet accreditation requirementsthrough the American Council on Construction

Conference Session

ConstDiv Technical Session 1 - Capstone & Case Study

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tyler Jack Moravec, The University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Kelli R Kopocis, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Terry Lee Stentz, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Construction Engineering

graduation, an undergraduate financestudent should have the following general knowledge skills due to their course work: • Financial mathematics, management, planning and reporting – This is a key skill as it makes up the basic understanding of everything finance. The common misconception is that finance students are only studying to learn about markets and how to manage personal finances. However, finance students focus on much more than that. They carry an innate ability to understand budgets, interpret meaning from these budgets, and make important decisions that are in the best interest of the financial wellbeing of all of those involved. Along with this

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

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Construction Engineering

, seminars, and workshops, and has developed courses, videos and software packages during his career. His areas of specialization include transportation planning, Engineering and management, legal aspects, construction contract administration, Renewable Ener c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Flipping the Construction Management Class: Beneficial?AbstractFlipping the class means changing the traditional style of teaching (via lectures) to facilitate self-learning through engaging the students. The students’ attention span is as short as 15 minutes;hence, the traditional lecturing does not promote effective learning. Sometimes, flipped classlooks chaos when 50 or more students

Conference Session

ConstDiv Technical Session 7 - Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Shenoda, Farmingdale State College

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Construction Engineering

comparison to assessmentresults in a traditional course offering.BackgroundThe study of Construction Engineering involves courses in areas of construction practice such asestimation, scheduling, safety, project management, and plan reading and production. Suchcourses normally involve expenses for students in terms of textbooks, equipment, and software.The expenses for course textbooks and materials can be quite high. These include prices rangingto over $300 for individual textbooks in engineering [1], [2], to $700 per semester [3], toupwards of $1200 a year on average for civil engineering programs [4]. These costs also increaseat an exorbitant rate, with textbook costs estimated to have been increasing 1500%, or nearlythree times the overall rate

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

educational virtual reality game, the Design Review Simulator (DRS) with the aim to helpstudents build design review skills. The game was designed to challenge the students in findingand evaluating various types of design mistakes. In this paper, we discuss the development of thegame and frame it in light of the existing literature to further understand the value of VR in thedesign process. In addition to the development experience, we offer a plan for the implementationand evaluation of the game with an assessment instrument designed for the game.2. LITERATURE REVIEW2.1. Design Review and Visualization With the growing adoption of building information modeling (BIM) approaches, severalinnovative technology applications for various use cases

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

such an extraordinary structure. The objective of this research is to introducean interactive system that allows users to learn how this ancient pagoda was built almost 1,400 years ago,aided by three-dimensional images of building components of the substructure (foundation) andsuperstructure (pagoda) of the Dayanta. Students will be guided through the correct construction sequenceand operations with the assistance of animation and ample descriptions of the use of materials, equipment,and technology. To verify the effectiveness of this interactive system, the authors plan to conduct a surveyassessing the usefulness and ease of use of the system and the realism of the construction sequence andoperations of the Dayanta as well as both immediate

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

, 2019 Risk Allocation Practices at the Bid Phase of the Construction Project: A Look at Factors that Impact Risk Premiums at the Bid Phase of the Construction ProjectAbstractExculpatory clauses are often used by owners in construction contracts to shift potential risks ofconstruction to the contractor. Conversely, to mitigate those risks, contractors use a risk premiumas part of their contingency plan to reduce the risks associated with accepting exculpatory clauses.The study identified five risks commonly used in construction contracts; namely, design errors,differing site conditions, construction errors, risks of payments, and damage for delays. The studyexamined the correlation among the contractor’s years

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

scheduling, operational costs, and life-cycle costs. D.1: Stakeholder Roles in Architecture: Understanding of the relationships among key stakeholders in the design process—client, contractor, architect, user groups, local community—and the architect’s role to reconcile stakeholder needs. D.2: Project Management: Understanding of the methods for selecting consultants and assembling teams; identifying work plans, project schedules, and time requirements; and recommending project delivery methods.Considering many of these performance criteria are fundamental skills taught in any constructionprogram and that these skills are required of architecture and construction professionals, thisappears to be a natural

Conference Session

ConstDiv Technical Session 5 - Pedagogy & Accreditation II

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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

Hispanic Serving Institutionnature of the university where this study takes place. The University of Puerto Rico is a systemthat serves over 60,000 students, of which 99% are Hispanic, with Spanish as their primarylanguage.The project has two main expected outcomes: 1) Capacity Building through Critical Transitionsand 2) Capacity Building through Cross Sector Partnerships. Capacity Building will be reachedthrough the development of a sequence of courses and experiential learning experiences that willlead to a minor degree. Regarding Cross Sector Partnerships, they will be reached by means ofan Advisory Board composed by government agency representatives and faculty, and throughthe development of a plan for hands-on experiences for participating

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

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

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

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

transition into these professional roles in the residential construction sector.Several undergraduate construction programs have modified program curricula to preparestudents for the 21st century career demands by equipping them with relevant knowledge andskills in recent technologies such as building information modeling (BIM) technologies [7].Also, various strategies are being implemented to strengthen students’ career identities andsmoothen their transitions into professional roles upon graduation. The development ofresidential professional career identities in undergraduate students is critical for their sustainedinterests, persistence into residential construction professional roles, and their eventualcontribution to the planning and

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

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Construction Engineering

expectations and the process to tenure and to make a plan to separate work from personallife [10]. Becoming aware of the expectations is key, since vagueness in what is expected can bedetrimental to a faculty members psyche.References[1] R. Varma, “The tenure system and engineering institutions,” in 2004 ASEE AnnualConference and Exposition, June 20-23, 2004, Salt Lake City, UT.[2] AAUP, “History of the AAUP,” American Association of University Professors,https://www.aaup.org/about/history-aaup. [Access date 1/11/2019][3] R. McKenzie, “In Defense of Academic Tenure,” Journal of Institutional and TheoreticalEconomics, pp. 325-341, 152(2), 1996.[4] T. Sowell, Inside American Education: The Decline, the Deception, the Dogmas. Free Press:New York, 1993.[5

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

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

Conference Session

ConstDiv Technical Session 3 - Social & Leadership

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Construction Engineering

style for today’s construction industry. Cultivating thistype of leadership can improve competitiveness in both domestic and international construction.Incorporating Leadership into Construction Management TeachingConsidering the dynamics both in the domestic and international construction markets, the authoremploys several strategies to bring leadership skills’ development into the course content.   The College of Architecture, Construction, and Planning at the University of Texas at SanAntonio has initiated a collaborative course for Construction Science and Civil Engineeringstudents. Construction Capstone for construction students and Civil

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

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Construction Engineering

it for the program”. Addressing the concerns of the affected faculty will help reduce the resistance and pave the way for the change to settle-in. 6- Confirming that the change is going in the right direction by planning for and creating short-term wins. Visible and measurable performance improvements should be assessed and documented, while rewarding the faculty and the change team members involved in these improvements. The low-hanging fruit should be targeted and success results such as improved student performance, successful deployment of new systems, or introdution of new concepts or technologies should be shared with all stakeholders. These early wins will encourage faculty to