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Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Technical Session 3

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pranshoo Solanki, Illinois State University

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fostering the growth oftheir cooperation, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Overall, the surveyresults indicated that the students who participated in competitions consistently rated themselveshigher for all the different skills measured in the survey than non-participating students. Severalideas regarding enhancing the participation of students in the competition was also received.Houston [2] incorporated concrete canoe and steel bridge planning into a constructionmanagement course. Students were divided into two competition teams, namely, Concrete Canoeand Steel Bridge, based on their area of interest. Then, two teams were asked to formulate a planthroughout 15-week term working project. It was reported that students who

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Technical Session 3

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Souhail Elhouar, P.E., Bradley University

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structural behavior by the time they graduate. This necessitates the inclusionof structural analysis and design topics into the curriculum and the subsequent assessment of thestudents’ understanding of the basic concepts of structural behavior in each accreditedConstruction Management program. These programs must therefore develop and implement anassessment plan to measure their students’ attainment of the ACCE SLO’s and devise andimplement corrective actions where needed. Keeping the number of required learning outcomesto a reasonable level that sets minimum standards ensures that assessment serves its intendedpurpose of improving quality without becoming a heavy burden on programs.Table 1. Required ACCE [1] student learning outcomes for bachelor

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Case Studies in Construction Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hector Buyones-Gonzalez, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile; Monica Quezada-Espinoza, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile

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), improving communication and coordination in these fields.In this context, and considering the above definitions, this work understands AI as aconjunction of advanced technologies that mimic human cognitive abilities and amplifyefficiency and effectiveness in the construction realm. This translates into the ability ofmachines to process, analyze, and learn from data and experiences, resulting in significantimprovements in the planning, design, coordination, and execution of projects in the AECindustry. Here, AI is visualized as a catalyst transforming how construction projects areconceptualized, communicated, and executed, thus redefining innovation and collaborationparadigms in this sector.The construction sector plays a crucial role in Chile's

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Technical Session 4

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claudia Calle Müller, Florida International University; Mais Kayyali, Florida International University; Mohamed Elzomor, P.E., Florida International University

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Diversity

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out of the 75 surveyed students, which is around 33percent, do not expect to graduate on time, as depicted in Figure 6. Only considering local FTICstudents, the results indicate that 18 out of 48 students do not expect to graduate on time. Theseresults are presented in Figure 7. However, according to Accountability [8], less than 50 percentof students graduate within 4 years. This illustrates that many students are planning to graduateon time but are not achieving their graduation goals due to several factors which may includeacademic, financial, and social factors. 25 students Anticipate to 33.33% complete their

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Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) in Construction Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luciana Debs, Purdue University; Alex Souza; Fernando Romero Moraes, University of Massachusetts Amherst

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

into five groups: artificialintelligence (AI)-assisted technologies, advanced manufacturing, smart tools, digital simulationand visualization, and data acquisition and detection [1]. Examples of technologies included inthese groups are digital visual capture of drone images, use of augmented reality on jobsites,digital twins, blockchain, and the use of artificial intelligence systems for predictive analyticsand Building Information Modeling (BIM). These technologies often work in tandem and spanseveral phases of the planning, design, construction, and operations building life cycle [1].Because of the pervasive nature of emerging technology, the construction industry might alsoincur transformations of its business models and production

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Sustainability and Student Health in Construction Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohsen Goodarzi, Ball State University; Mohsen Garshasby, Mississippi State University

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reasons behind thisstudy’s findings.Furthermore, given that research-informed teaching is known to be effective in improving thequality of teaching, it is important to include the findings of practical studies, like this research,in the sustainable construction course contents. The implications of these findings for sustainableconstruction education are significant. Incorporating the insights gained from this research intosustainable construction courses can enhance students' understanding of the practical challengesand opportunities associated with achieving LEED certification. For example, educators can usethe study's results to illustrate the importance of energy efficiency and sustainable sitedevelopment in project planning and design. By

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Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL) in Construction Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohsen Garshasby, Mississippi State University; Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University; Mohsen Goodarzi, Ball State University; Ali Garshasbi, Mississippi State University

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

Science at Mississippi State University. His professional responsibilities include project planning and management as well as architectural design practice in private and public construction and engineering firms. He has taught in architecture and construction programs since 2006. Dr. Rokooei’s primary research interests include simulation and serious games, project management methodologies, construction education, data analytics, creativity and innovation, and emerging technologies. He is actively pursuing the development of educational techniques and methods in construction. He has developed construction-based simulation applications and strives to bring aspects of project management into simulation applications.Dr

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Case Studies in Construction Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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ERIKA JUDITH RIVERA P.E. , Florida International University; Claudia Calle Müller, Florida International University; Rubaya Rahat, Florida International University; Mohamed ElZomor P.E., Florida International University

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]. AI has numerous potential applications in the constructionindustry, ranging from helping with decision-making to streamlining workflows and lesseningenvironmental effects.The construction management industry aims to streamline the planning, designing, and buildingprocess as effectively as possible, and AI ought to be a part of the construction manager's toolkitif it can assist in achieving these efficiencies [4]. According to the United States of AmericaBureau of Economic Analysis report for the first quarter of 2022, the construction industry'snominal value added was 4.1 percent of the GDP and is projected to reach a Compound AnnualGrowth Rate of 5 percent from 2022-2026 [5]. The projected growth in the industry exacerbatesthe ongoing

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Broadening Perspectives in Construction Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claudia Calle Müller, Florida International University; ERIKA JUDITH RIVERA, Florida International University; Mohamed ElZomor P.E., Florida International University

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Diversity

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-income individuals in construction trades would aid in more resilient post-disaster reconstructionThe main problems of informal construction identified by this study are: (1) lack of structuralknowledge, reflecting a mean of 4.63; (2) lack of quality control, yielding a mean of 4.61; (3)poor or inadequate construction methods, resulting in a mean of 4.58; and (4) lack ofprofessional advice, reflecting a mean of 4.47. These results are presented in the box plots ofFigure 7. Additional problems reported by experts include unfamiliarity and non-compliancewith building codes or city ordinances, high cost of materials, health and safety concerns forimplementers, lack of economic resources, insufficient planning, and lack of

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Technical Session 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Veto Matthew Ray, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis; Emily McLaughlin; Brenda Morrow, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis

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teaching space and discuss the anticipatedrenovations and improvements which will soon be in place. Surveys that were administered tostudents, faculty, and advisory board members will highlight key findings which serve as a basisfor the transformation, and future plans for additional steps are also included in this study. Itshould be noted that this is an ongoing project which plans to analyze the long-term effects ofchange and improvement in one particular classroom, therefore final conclusions may be issuedin future publications.In addition, this paper reviews the literature which discusses similar research and observationsfrom comparable studies to evaluate student learning environments embedded within othermajors as well as additional higher

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Technical Session 5

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cassandra Puletapuai, Colorado State University; Daniel Birmingham, Colorado State University; Rodolfo Valdes-Vasquez, Colorado State University

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Blackfaculty [5]. Federally funded colleges and public institutions benefit from a more diverse faculty[5]. A higher likelihood of women faculty appears in research institutions with plans to focus onthe needs of women. The quantity of African American/Black women and Hispanic/Latinawomen faculty employed remains small among prestigious engineering and science researchinstitutions compared to other universities and colleges [5]. Women and multicultural facultybear little presence in selective universities as well [5]. Women of Color professors hold a scintilla of authority with less power and value thantheir cohorts [8]. Departments hire women of Color to instruct sizeable introduction and newpreparation courses [8], which leads to heavy

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Technical Session 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University; Raheleh Miralami, Mississippi State University; George D. Ford, Mississippi State University

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Paper ID #36945Teamwork as a Core Competence in Construction and Engineering Educa-tionSaeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University Saeed Rokooei is an assistant professor in the Building Construction Science program at Mississippi State University. His professional responsibilities include project planning and management as well as architectural design practice in private and public construction and engineering firms. He has taught in architecture and construction programs since 2006. Dr. Rokooei’s primary research interests include simulation and serious games, project management methodologies, construction education, data

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Veto Matthew Ray, Indiana University–Purdue University, Indianapolis; Elizabeth Freije, Indiana University–Purdue University, Indianapolis; Marvin Louis Johnson, Indiana University–Purdue University, Indianapolis

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thatfor construction school graduates to be ready to enter the workforce, they should be equippedwith hard skills (technical) and soft skills (non-technical) that enable them to apply theirknowledge directly in the work setting.”One study [4] identified twelve separate clusters of soft skills relevant to the constructionindustry were identified and include skills associated with; communications, problem-solving,conflict management, collaboration, stress management, professionalism, productivity, ethics,diversity, planning and organizing, self-awareness, and interpersonal relationships. Anotherstudy [7] reported that the most important soft skills for job seeking, as identified by students,were positive attitude, oral communication, self

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Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) in Construction Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sooin Kim, Wayne State University

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

scientometric and systematic review,” Energy Build., vol. 250, p. 111292,239 2021.240 [14] M. N. Uddin, H. H. Wei, H. L. Chi, M. Ni, and P. Elumalai, “Building information241 modeling (BIM) incorporated green building analysis: An application of local construction242 materials and sustainable practice in the built environment,” J. Build. Pathol. Rehabil., vol.243 6, pp. 1–25, 2021.244 [15] National Institute of Building Sciences, “U.S. National BIM Program: Implementation245 Plan.” Sep. 2022.246 [16] L. Wang, M. Huang, X. Zhang, R. Jin, and T. Yang, “Review of BIM Adoption in the247 Higher Education of AEC Disciplines,” J. Civ. Eng. Educ., vol. 146, no. 3, p. 06020001,248 Jul. 2020, doi: 10.1061

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Student Engagement in Construction Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University; Bobbi J. Spencer, Texas State University

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management. For instance, I started this internship alreadyfamiliar with software such as Bluebeam, Revit, Procore, and Smartsheet because of the CSMprogram. On top of that, I walked into this internship with a comfortable amount of knowledgeon materials, processes, plan reading and risk management that I used nearly everyday.”“I found the practical application of my knowledge to be incredibly rewarding. This internshipplayed a crucial role in enhancing my skills and knowledge as I enter the next academic year andprepare for my future career in the field of construction management.”What, if any, were the insights into the industry that the internship provided per the followingtopics? Corporate culture.Findings: Many students expressed that the core

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Student Engagement in Construction Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rubaya Rahat, Florida International University; Mohamed ElZomor P.E., Florida International University

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1 5 studies or projects that focus on ensuring equity 0.758 - Post and social justice in 3.56 1.105 1 5 resilient infrastructure systems9 - Pre 3.97 0.06 0.999 2 5 Importance of considering social equity in the planning 9 - Post 4.03 1.062 1 5 and implementation of resilient infrastructure projects? 10 - Pre Awareness about the 4.13 0.907 2 5 lack of access

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Sustainability and Student Health in Construction Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sepehr Khorshid, The University of Alabama; Raissa Seichi Marchiori, The University of Alabama; Siyuan Song, The University of Alabama

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reasons affecting participants’ stress levels. Furthermore, the results revealed thatconflicts with family and/or friends regarding one’s future career plans were identified as theleast significant reason contributing to stress. Figure 3. Key Factors Contributing to Personal/Family-Related Stress Among Participants Within the category of Academic-related stressors, as depicted in Figure 4, “DiscussingMental Health Openness”, and “Mentor Discussion Comfort” were the significant reasons thataffect participants’ stress levels the most, with average scores of 2.86 and 2.71, respectively. Thisfinding highlights the importance of creating an environment where individuals feel comfortableand supported in talking openly about their mental health

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tianjiao Zhao, East Carolina University; George C. Wang P.E., East Carolina University; Ron Chance, East Carolina University; Chelsea Rebecca Buckhalter, East Carolina University

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databases usesChatGPT, writing, and construction as a search string for papers that include these terms in the title,abstract, or keywords. The timeframe for the publications extends from late 2022 through the present.Academic usage and risks of ChatGPTThe use of AI tools naturally extends to all aspects of education, including writing-intensive programs. Inthe field of construction management, the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) outlines17 Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for construction education programs. The first SLO, SLO-1,emphasizes the ability to "create written communication appropriate to the discipline of construction. ThisSLO focuses on ensuring that students are able to effectively communicate ideas, plans, and