Paper ID #41375Teaching Project Planning and 4D Scheduling in a Project Planning and SchedulingCourseDr. George Okere, University of Cincinnati George is an associate professor educator, and heavy highway chair (endowed position) in the Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management Department in the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Cincinnati (UC). George has over 23 years of construction industry work experience, and 11.5 years of which was with Kiewit, where he worked on various heavy civil projects. He received his PhD in Technology Management from Indiana State
has a long-standingcommitment to hands-on and co-curricular education to which this in-house capability providespre-professional consulting in planning, engineering, and construction areas. This businessenterprise uses students in an experiential learning mode in order to deliver products that thetargeted market segments would not be otherwise able to conduct using professional consultingservices. Likewise, these efforts help to build community economic opportunities byjumpstarting projects that would otherwise not be able to be done absent some key preliminarywork. The goal has been to generate further professional work and efforts that can aid in thedevelopment of a more robust local economy. This paper will discuss the outcomes of
3D models allow users to interact with their objects by rotating and viewingthem from various angles. The research team hypothesized that by quickly seeing the 3Drepresentation of their 2D drawings, students will gain a deeper understanding of theinterconnections between different design components. and that understanding can improvespatial visualization skills.To illustrate the 2D to 3D conversion, consider the 2D structural plans in Figures 4 (a) and (b).These plans provide essential information about the design and structure of a building, but theycan be challenging to visualize in 3D for students. By clicking the 3D conversion button (Figure4 (c)), the SVA will generate a 3D plan as shown in Figure 4 (d).SVA DebuggingTo ensure the
technology as a supplementary tool for freshmen and sophomoreConstruction Management (CM) students who often struggle with understanding 2D plans and visualizing3D projects. These skills are essential in the field of construction management. The study assessedLiDAR's effectiveness in enhancing students' learning outcomes in an "Estimating" course by comparingtraditional plan-based learning with LiDAR-assisted learning. Students were tasked with reviewing aconstruction plan and then given access to a LiDAR scan of the same project for virtual exploration andmeasurement. A survey was developed with multiple questions about students’ overall experience, theircomfort level with working with either mode of data delivery, and some basic
University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana in 1990 and 1999, respectively. He taught at The United States Military Academy during his 25 year military career. After retiring form the military he has taught at the University of Texas at Tyler and The Citadel, where he was the Dean of Engineering for 10 years.Dr. Nahid Vesali, P.E., Pennsylvania State University Dr. Nahid Vesali is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Leadership and Program Management (ELPM) in the School of Engineering (SOE) at The Citadel. She joined the program in Aug 2020. She teaches project management, technical planning ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 From Need Assessment to Accreditation
student engagement and motivation within conventional educational settings. By shiftingto a PBL paradigm, the course directly tackles these challenges by actively involving studentsin meaningful and applicable learning experiences. The research employed an experimentalmethodology, using a validated survey to assess students' sense of belonging and self-efficacy. Participants were twenty-one students enrolled in the “Building Processes I” class.The project-based activity was structured into three phases: planning, execution, and closure.Students engaged in an ongoing project, applying classroom knowledge to plan and executeconstruction tasks, and concluded by evaluating the project outcomes to identify lessonslearned and areas for improvement. The
praised him for his outstanding teaching and research excellence. He has been involved in numerous professional societies to supplement his teaching and research, including ASCE, ACI, ASEE, ASC, ATMAE, and TRB. His research output has been well disseminated as he has published 100+ journal papers and conference papers. His research interests are 1) Creating Innovative Sustainable Materials, 2) Digital Construction, 3) BIM and VDC, 4) Virtual Testing Lab, 5) Construction Education, and 6) Sustainability.Arbaaz Hussain SyedDr. 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
diagnostic accuracy and clinical reasoning skills [2]. Similarly,in the field of business education, Burrell et al. found that scenario-based learning improvedstudents’ decision-making abilities and prepared them for real-world challenges in the businessenvironment [5].Successful implementation of scenario-based learning requires careful planning andconsideration of several key elements, which include authenticity of scenarios, clear learningobjectives, interactive design, and feedback mechanisms [15]. They are crucial for creatingeffective scenario-based learning experiences that engage learners and promote meaningfullearning outcomes.In conclusion, scenario-based learning is a valuable instructional approach that promotes activelearning and
approach to relating the theoretical knowledge taught in class withthe real-world experience. This way, it becomes easier for students to develop judgement in civilengineering, and therefore be successful in their practice [11]. The purpose of this study is to determine if and how the implementation of project-basedclasses with practical proposals such as the construction of a 3D scale model made with realmaterials could support students learning process. This teaching method is important because helpstudents to know how to develop with real materials in the professional field, besides, the paperargue the importance of practical experience, which leads them to also develop soft skills, materialhandling and constructability, planning of
and Education: A Review of Current Trends and Future DirectionsAbstractThe construction sector has experienced significant technological advancements in recent years,with Building Information Modeling (BIM) playing a crucial role in enhancing project efficiencyand collaboration. This study investigates the integration of Virtual Reality (VR) in construction,emphasizing its potential to revolutionize various aspects of the building process, includingdesign, planning, project management, and stakeholder collaboration. VR empowersstakeholders by enabling informed decision-making, issue detection, and operationaloptimization through real-time visualization and simulation in immersive 3D environments.Meanwhile, BIM provides a
survey consistingof 25 questions was developed and distributed among Facility Management staff, who play apivotal role in campus sustainability. The survey focused on the following categories: location andtransportation, sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, indoor environmentalquality, innovation, and regional priorities. Anonymous responses from six out of eight surveyssent out were collected and analyzed.The findings highlight substantial opportunities for enhancing campus sustainability, particularlyin location and transportation, energy and atmosphere, and innovation and regional priorities.The study suggests the development of short-term and long-term plans to transition the campustoward greater sustainability. The
, How, When? Wentworth Institute of TechnologyAbstractAs the construction industry increasingly adopts advanced sensing and mapping technologies,such as GPS, LiDAR, and 3D scanning, there is a growing imperative to integrate these toolsinto undergraduate Construction Management curricula. This study explores three key questions:(1) What are the justifications for incorporating these technologies? (2) What are the mosteffective methods for teaching them through experiential and virtual learning approaches? and(3) At what stage in undergraduate education is it optimal to introduce these technologies?A survey conducted among 121 undergraduate students enrolled in Estimating and Plan Readingcourses and insights gathered
, with specific interest in careers such as civil engineering, urban planning, andtraffic management. The camp also fostered increased enthusiasm for other STEM fields. 55% ofparticipants reported heightened interest in engineering, while 35% expressed increased curiosityabout environmental science. The camp's combination of interactive learning sessions, exposureto real-world transportation challenges, and direct engagement with industry experts played a keyrole in these outcomes. Furthermore, the program positively influenced career exploration, with30% of students considering roles in civil engineering, 25% in robotics, and 20% in constructionmanagement as a result of their camp experience. The field trips and hands-on activities, such
-performing field leaders outclassed the other field leaders in Performance criteria related totechnical, leadership and communication, and overall job performance skills. The findings of thisstudy can be used to devise strategic talent development initiatives and training targeted towardsthe development of traits associated with top performers in potential high-performing workers forbetter results.Skill Sets, Workforce Development, Talent Retention, Specialty TradesINTRODUCTIONOne of the most vital resources in construction is people. The entire construction process from theproject inception to planning and execution is hinged on the responsibilities and inputs of theproject stakeholders. The expertise of the project team members is also a factor
tools not only contributes to current projects, butpotentially helps in the development of future tools as well. This training should start at the mostformative steps; construction engineering and management programs must embrace this burdenof preparing its graduates for work in environments dominated by AI.The benefits of the integration of AI in construction practice have been enumerated by manyresearchers and even labeled as indisputable [1]. According to Regona et al. [2], the benefits ofthe use of AI include the prevention of cost overruns, improvements in safety, increasedefficiency in management of project plans, and growth of productivity on sites. They also statedthat the use of AI technologies has enhanced automated processes
Management from Indiana State University with specializa- tion in Construction Management. His research focus is in the area of contract administration on heavy civil projects. His teaching areas include 1. introduction to the built environment and construction man- agement, 2. construction materials and methods, 3. construction equipment, 4. building construction cost estimating, 5. heavy civil construction cost estimating, 6. project planning, scheduling, and control, 7. temporary structures, and 8. contract changes and claims management.Prof. Raymond Paul Giroux Dist.M.ASCE, NAC, Purdue University, West Lafayette Paul Giroux worked in the heavy civil construction industry for Kiewit for 45 years and played a key role
monitor siteconditions, identify hazards, improve logistics planning, and map assets. The data captured bythe drones can be effectively used to manage facilities using Building Information Modeling(BIM) data. Figure 4 illustrates how facility inspection can be automated using this technology. Figure 4 Automating facility inspection with drones [5]Infrastructure LiDAR ScanLiDAR and photogrammetry are two technologies commonly used in the construction industry.While photogrammetry measures distances between objects and is a cost-effective method forgeometric data assessment, LiDAR uses a laser to collect 3D point data, resulting in accurate anddense vector data. Cloud points generated by drone-based LiDAR produce higher
]. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a process for creating andmanaging digital representations of buildings, encompassing physical and functionalcharacteristics [13]. A computer simulation that accounts for all the physical effects that take placewithin a building, such as radiation, convection, thermal conduction, and phase changes, is calleda building energy model (BEM) [16]. Similarly Building Energy Modelling (BEM) and BIMapplications like Energyplus can be used to stages like in planning, designing, operating, andmonitoring energy management, enabling reliable decision-making. BIM software lets engineersvirtually in energy modelling and simulation for real-time energy usage, savings and managingenergy load balancing before physical
economy. However, this industryfaces a significant challenge due to the high cost of building, workers' low productivity, and lackof innovations [1]. One of the main strategies to enhance the performance of the construction isthe use of digital technologies, such as Building Information Modeling. This technology enablessimultaneous site planning and building element production, which can reduce project deliverytime by 30% to 50% [2]. Nonetheless, many AEC firms have found it difficult to use this tooldue to cultural resistance and implementation costs [3]. Therefore, given the advantages ofdigitalization, there is a need to uncover solutions to break the boundaries of employing BIM inbuilding design projects and construction sites.For educators
University with specializa- tion in Construction Management. His research focus is in the area of contract administration on heavy civil projects. His teaching areas include 1. introduction to the built environment and construction man- agement, 2. construction materials and methods, 3. construction equipment, 4. building construction cost estimating, 5. heavy civil construction cost estimating, 6. project planning, scheduling, and control, 7. temporary structures, and 8. contract changes and claims management.Mr. Chris Souder, M.S. Chris Souder graduated with an undergraduate degree in Construction Management in 1988 before going to work for Kiewit Pacific Co. in Northern California. Chris had a successful sixteen year
explored the students’ planning process for the video, what they had learned, thechallenges they faced, the benefits of creating the video, and the advice they would give to futureparticipants. The second phase included closed-ended questions with five response options:much more than, more than, the same, much less, and a little less. This set of nine questionsaimed to assess how students felt the short-video task compared to traditional projectassignments. Questions focused on aspects like whether students needed to consider theiraudience more carefully, connect with the content on a deeper level, present information as astory rather than a sequence of facts, look for real-world examples, pay attention to the languageused, and ensure the clarity
. Beyond aiding in the production of point clouds forconstruction planning, 3D scanners prove beneficial post-construction. For instance, duringinspections, 3D scanners enable safe assessments of current structural conditions, improving thequality and accuracy of inspections compared to traditional visual methods. Additionally, 3Dscanners can measure existing buildings in the absence of original drawings, leading to reducedconstruction time and costs during renovations.The usage of 3D models in the planning stages of renovation has become increasingly prominentin engineering and construction. These models offer accurate, time-saving, and cost-effectivesolutions compared to traditional methods. The process of creating 3D models from point clouddata
the contracting firm and utilize the knowledge in their future semesters. The uniquenessof this faculty residency performed by one of the authors is that the author was able to transferknowledge gained to the students weekly while working on the residency. It helped the facultyresident to pre-plan the course before the beginning of the summer semester since the AGCapplications are usually approved around January of every year, and the applications detail the12-week learning outcomes. The author was able to develop the course syllabus and outlinebased on the application learning outcomes. As a new course elective, the author, who is also afaculty resident, was able to decide on the course topics and outcomes months before thebeginning of the
participatingin and delivering high-performance sustainable infrastructure projects. Finally, this study wouldbe valuable for implementing SI and enhancing the project management skills of the future AECworkforce.BackgroundSustainable infrastructures (SI) must be planned, built, and maintained carefully to fulfill theirintended function due to their complex design and construction. Such complex projects typicallyinvolve a wide range of stakeholders. These stakeholders hold diverse roles and responsibilitiesincluding setting the project's parameters and performance standards to running and maintainingthe finished infrastructure, all of which vary as the project progresses [1]. The path to sustainablegoals, which might include zero energy, zero carbon, and
FindingsData from and analysis of the site audits suggest that accommodation for Disabled Workers isnot part of the typical safety and access plans for most construction sites, with feweraccommodations made early in the building process. After reviewing the data, results can begrouped into four primary areas of focus. a) Mobility & Physical LimitationsMobility concerns are the most significant impediment to full participation in work activities.Challenges begin at the site entrances, in most instances, with alternative routes that requireassistance to navigate (Figure 1).Figure 1 Site Entrance shows the access gate in red, slightly too narrow to accommodate the wheelchair user in the vehicletraffic entrance.Openings at the perimeter fencing
of recent graduates. We complementour review of literature by adding papers from other domains that have explored a similarmethod of analysis.Technical, Technological and Soft Skills in ConstructionIn the present paper, technical skills are defined as the fundamental knowledge of a specificfield. Some key technical skills previous research has identified include interpretation of plans,knowledge of construction operations, general computer proficiency, knowledge of green andsustainable construction, scheduling, estimating, and safety, among others [2, 5]. Technical skillshave found to be extremely important for construction students’ job readiness by both industryprofessionals and students [5]. In their research, Bhattacharjee et al. [5
customization are also considered when presenting prefabrication for housing in the United States and Europe from the early 1900s to recent years. Following, two lectures cover the architectural career and work of two modernist architects, namely Mies van der Rohe and Le Corbusier. We discuss how major societal events have contributed to their work, such as World Wars, and technical advances, such as concrete and steel. The fifth lecture on modernism discusses how it influenced urban planning and the organization of contemporary cities. During the class, we discuss the motivations and issues behind the segregation of land uses and their effect on land prices. In this lecture, the instructor also outlines how the popularization
beinginducted. Figure 6 represents the same, with 30 of them (41% of 74 responses) being aware of AIapplications in construction safety. The other application areas include tools for planning &designing and robotics for automation with equalized high familiarity among 22 respondents (30%of 74 responses). 26 respondents (35% of 74 responses) were not familiar with AI applications inconstruction. 35 30 30 26 25
to scholarships, internships, and job offers [6]. In the STEM fields, specifically,these events are known to enhance students' interest in pursuing higher education and research [7].In the fields of construction and architecture, student competitions play a pivotal role in preparingparticipants for industry challenges. The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC)industry requires professionals to possess not only technical expertise but also strong interpersonaland collaborative skills [8]. Competitions offer a unique environment where students can work ininterdisciplinary teams, mimicking real-world project scenarios [9].Competitions like the NAHB Student Competition provide students with hands-on experience inproject planning
from 2009 up to and including the first semester of 2022, regardingstudents who had completed at least ten semesters at the university. Students who, due totransfers from other institutions, had passed many courses at the time of entry were discardedfrom this study. Students who had graduated but who, according to the study plan prior to2017, did not have graduate status due to a failure to submit the required dissertation and/orundertake the necessary internship were also discarded. In addition, students were eliminatedwho, despite having graduated, had experienced some form of health condition (pregnancy,mental disorder, among others) that prevented them from enrolling in courses for more thansix consecutive semesters during the period of