Conference Session

Building BIM into Construction Curricula

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin R. Miller, Brigham Young University; Clifton B. Farnsworth, Brigham Young University; Justin Earl Weidman, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

implementation includes integrating BIMwithin specific courses such as scheduling,7 estimating,8,9,10 engineering graphics,11 MEP(mechanical, electrical, and plumbing),12 or project management.13 Other programs aremodifying their curriculum by adding specific stand-alone BIM courses.14,15 Cooksey and Schiffstate that “introducing BIM to students is more complex than just adding a new course to thecurriculum, because BIM has the potential to be involved in the entire program.”16 However,they further clarify that integration of BIM within the curriculum should correspond with thestudent’s academic maturity.16 While individual CEM programs have to balance how to bestutilize BIM within their individual unique curriculum, it is clear that there is an

Conference Session

Assessment in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ihab Mohammad Hamdi Saad P.E., Northern Kentucky University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

Paper ID #10842Mapping the curriculum around student learning outcomes and assessmentof learningDr. Ihab Mohammad Hamdi Saad P.E., Northern Kentucky University Dr. Ihab Saad is Department Chair and Professor of Construction Management and an alumnus of the University of Kentucky in Lexington where he received his Ph.D. in 1996 from the department of Civil Engineering and Construction. He has over 25 years of experience in the construction industry primarily in the civil/construction project management area. Dr. Saad received his Bachelor of Science and Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering from Cairo Uni- versity in

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gouranga Banik, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Construction

AC 2008-1999: INDUSTRY EXPECTATIONS FROM NEW CONSTRUCTIONENGINEERS AND MANAGERS: CURRICULUM IMPROVEMENTGouranga Banik, Southern Polytechnic State University Page 13.741.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Industry Expectations from New Construction Engineers and Managers: Curriculum Improvement Gouranga C. Banik, Ph.D., P.E. Associate Professor School of Architecture, Civil Engineering Technology & Construction Southern Polytechnic State University Marietta, GA

Conference Session

BIM and Virtual Construction Environments

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pingbo Tang, Western Michigan University; Haluk M. Aktan P.E., Western Michigan University; John Stephen Polasek P.E., Western Michigan University

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Construction

, Polasek went on to pursue his next degree at Michigan State Uni- versity (MSU). Polasek received his B.S. degree in civil engineering from MSU in 1972 and was hired at MDOT. Over the years, he has worked in the Design Division, as a Staff Engineer for the Local Gov- ernment Division, as the Kalamazoo District Design Engineer and Project Development Engineer, and as Region System Manager. In June 2003, Polasek was appointed Director of the Bureau of Highway Devel- opment, which oversees road and bridge design, including quality assurances and specialty areas such as electrical, hydraulic, and municipal utilities. The bureau is also responsible for administration of federal aid to local agencies and has statewide

Conference Session

Construction 4: Construction Education Curriculum and Assessment

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ifte Choudhury, Texas A&M University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Construction

Paper ID #18816Influence of a Compressed Semester on Student Performance in a Construc-tion Science CourseDr. Ifte Choudhury, Texas A&M University Ifte Choudhury is an Associate Professor in the Department of Construction Science at Texas A&M University and has extensive experience as a consulting architect working on projects funded by the World Bank. His areas of emphasis include housing, alternative technology, issues related to international construction, and construction education. He is also a Fulbright scholar. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Influence of

Conference Session

Construction 2: Teaching Using Projects, Case Studies, and Service Learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert B. Austin, Bowling Green State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

based on skill levels and special interest(e.g., employment with mechanical and electrical subcontractors). Members of underrepresentedgroups in construction, such as women, were teamed in a manner so their voices would be heard(Borrogo et al. 2013, Paretti et al., 2011).Teams had about eight weeks to submit a prequalification statement, bid submission, baselineschedule, risk analysis, job hazard analysis, and detailed work plan, which included theirequipment selection. Students were also required to provide an “escrow bid document” as anarrative explanation of the group’s assumptions and basis for their bid and schedulesubmissions. The ODOT project allowed students to display their skills in communication, costestimation, safety, construction

Conference Session

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Namhun Lee, East Carolina University; Carrie S. Dossick, University of Washington

Tagged Divisions

Construction

benefits of BIM technology in construction educationand then reviews how BIM technology has been implemented in the CEM curriculum. Inaddition, this paper suggests how best to integrate BIM technology into the CEM curriculum foreducating students to be well prepared for the construction industry. The suggestions on thispaper can be used for a guideline for instructional strategies related to BIM. Therefore, CEMprograms can have the benefits of BIM technology for their own curriculum through appropriateBIM incorporation.IntroductionBuilding Information Modeling (BIM) has been a growing trend in the construction industryover the last five years. According to Young et al.37, almost 50% of the industry is using BIMand its adoption will increase

Conference Session

Construction 1: Special Topics in Construction Education: BIM, Simulation, Sustainability, and Safety

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jamie R. Metzinger, Purdue University; Jessica Anderson Cabral, Purdue University; Bradley Louis Benhart, Purdue University; Patti Morgan, Purdue University; Scott Douglas Santon, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

develop an understanding of how decisions influence the builtenvironment (Wolcott et al., 2011, Sewilam et al., 2015). Construction professionals must makedecisions based on their capability to weigh all options, analyze consequences and make the bestpossible solution (Manoliadis, 2009). Ultimately, the students must come to realize that due tothe nature of the three pillars of sustainability, economics, environment, and society, and theinteractions of amulti-disciplinary team, there will be competing goals on a project and they willhave to utilize their knowledge to make the best SD decision.Challenges Across the world and across different disciplines, HEIs have started implementing SDEinto their curriculum and researchers have identified

Conference Session

Construction Safety and Risk Management

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Essam K. Zaneldin P.E., United Arab Emirates University; Amr M.I. Sweedan, United Arab Emirates University; Munjed A. Maraqa, United Arab Emirates University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

risk of fatality in otherindustrial sectors1,2,3. While this observation could be attributed to the nature of constructionwork, several factors have been identified in the literature that could affect construction safety(see for example the work of Choudhry et al.4 and Maraqa and Mohamed5) including the level ofconstruction safety education provided to engineering students. As a matter of fact, it is morefeasible to enhance the level of safety in the project during the early planning and conceptualdesign stages rather than at the construction stage6. As a result, proper coverage of constructionsafety in the engineering curricula will positively impact the project design and the procurementphase as well. The importance of formal education with

Conference Session

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Nejat, Texas Tech University; Muge Mukaddes Darwish, Texas Tech University; Tewodros Ghebrab, Texas Tech University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

included afreshman-level BIM class with a focus on BIM basic modeling skills and BIM teaching modulesfor upper level courses and had a promising initial feedback. Clevenger and Carey [15] examinedthe collaboration of industry and academia to develop a curriculum for application of BIM inMechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection (MEPF) coordination. Azhar et al. [16]highlighted the role of BIM features such as 3D visualization and clash detection to create abetter understanding of construction divisions among students. Barison and Santos [17] studiedthe current state of BIM integration into academic curricula by universities around the world.Peterson et al. [18] studied the benefits of using BIM models in teaching constructionengineering

Conference Session

Construction Session 2: PM, BIM, and Collaboration

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yilei Huang, South Dakota State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

be distributedover all years of the CM curriculum instead of only in the lower level or upper level courses42.Sacks and Pikas42 summarized from an Internet discussion in 2011 that BIM education shouldfocus on the fundamental knowledge, such as modeling skills, the parametric concept, andconstraints in the first two years, followed by the implementation of specific BIM functionalitiesin different CM subjects, such as estimating, scheduling, visualization, coordination, systemanalysis, et al. In the last few semesters, BIM should be incorporated into the broader picture ofconstruction projects to create a holistic understanding of the use of BIM process in professionalpractices42.ChallengesAlthough there are various strategies to introduce BIM

Conference Session

Construction Session 2: PM, BIM, and Collaboration

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carla Lopez Del Puerto, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Luis G. Costa Agosto, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Douglas D. Gransberg PhD, PE, Iowa State UIniversity

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Construction

required curriculum in Construction Engineering and Management programs.IntroductionFrom an owner’s perspective, Preconstruction services (PCS) consist of all the work completedon the project from the conception through the contract award. It includes activities such asconceptual design, feasibility studies, preliminary engineering, and many other activities until theconstruction contract is awarded. Capstone courses are offered at most Construction Engineeringand Management programs in order to integrate and apply the knowledge gained during astudent’s academic degree. According to Gehrig et al., capstone courses “are usually structuredin a manner that requires student teams to design construction operational plans for realisticprojects” [1

Conference Session

Construction Session 1: Sustainable Practices

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Min Jae Suh, Sam Houston State University; Annie R Pearce, Virginia Tech; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Myung Hwa Jeon, POSCO A&C

Tagged Divisions

Construction

construction training and educationand suggested optimal operation strategies for delivering an effective greenconstruction education and training curriculum for construction stakeholders ingreen construction projects. Two case studies shed additional light on how suchprograms can be provided.IntroductionIn the early 1990s, the energy crisis and environmental pollution began to receive seriousattention from people around the globe, leading to demands that all sectors of society, includingthe construction industry, should implement working practices that minimize the negative impactof their activities on the environment. In particular, in the U.S. the building construction andoperation phases of a building’s life cycle consume 70 percent of the

Conference Session

Construction Session 2: PM, BIM, and Collaboration

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Namhun Lee, Central Connecticut State University; Linda Reeder, Central Connecticut State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

editing of details in AutoCAD, 3D building modeling, and an introduction to the concept of utilizing REVIT Building to produce estimates.”This is an excellent example of an introductory BIM course. After the introductory BIM course,upper-level BIM course modules, focusing on the entire BIM process related to the topicknowledge areas required of comprehensive BIM education, should be incorporated into severaljunior and senior level courses such as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems,project management, and planning and scheduling. Lee et al.15 in 2013 proposed the mostpractical approach to comprehensive BIM education is the integration of BIM course modulesinto mainstream CM courses. Therefore, to meet industry needs, BIM course

Conference Session

Methods of Teaching and Learning in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arundhati Ghosh, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

aspects toremain current with the changing trends in the Architecture Engineering and Construction (AEC)industry. This paper summarizes the research to develop a curriculum progression involving theuse of BIM tools at every relevant stage of a student’s academic career, culminating in acapstone project as a Virtual Construction and Collaboration Lab.The Virtual Construction and Collaboration Lab (VC2L) is a pod based collaborative learningenvironment at the Del Webb School of Construction (DEWSC), Arizona State University,wherein interdisciplinary groups of students can investigate real-world projects from theviewpoint of industry representatives in their own particular field of study. Collaboration is ateam assignment, modeling the project life

Conference Session

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Don Chen, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; John Hildreth, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Tagged Divisions

Construction

theseengineering programs offer BIM courses; other programs that have not adopted BIM believe thatthey will be incorporating BIM into their curricula with a year (43%) or two (44%).Recent studies have indicated numerous ways and the corresponding advantages and challengesof incorporating BIM into ConE curricula. Johnson and Genderson [3] viewed one of thechallenges as the complexity of the relatively new software tools. Salazar et al. [4] described how Page 25.263.3BIM models were developed using Autodesk Revit [5] and how BIM was integrated into theirConE curriculum. At Brigham Young University, students learned how to use Autodesk Revitproducts and

Conference Session

BIM and Virtual Construction Environments

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julian H. Kang, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

engagement, shop fabrication, quantitytakeoff, cost estimation, and 4D scheduling. Kang et. al2, empirically applied BIM to acommercial building construction project and demonstrated how general contractors improvedtheir productivity in construction by detecting clashes between the building’s structuralcomponents and the MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) system before constructionstarts. Project participants who detected clashes during pre-construction coordination meetingswere able to fix the problems proactively and it reduced the change orders during construction.The project team was also able to use more pre-fabricated modules and saved time.Some advanced contractors combine 3D model and construction schedule to visualize

Conference Session

Technology in Classrooms - Construction Engineering Perspective

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhili (Jerry) Gao; Russell Walters, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

integrated and incremental exposure to theGIS/GPS and its applications that teaches construction engineering and management studentsGIS/GPS technology. The knowledge and skills gained in the class will help students graphicallysimulate and operate construction process in a simple and effective way. The practice of classprojects give students the encouragement to pursuit the further study related to advancedtechnology. Through the exposure to these advanced technologies, the students will gain the solidfoundation to the construction process. The benefits for their future career are expectable.References1. Keshawarz, M. Seleh, et al. "Integration of GIS in Civil Engineering Curriculum." 2001 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Conference Session

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhigang Shen, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Wayne G. Jensen, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Bruce Allen Fischer; Timothy G. Wentz, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Tagged Divisions

Construction

classroom teaching. A residential and a commercialbuilding were used as term projects to measure the knowledge students had acquired during theclass. Feedback from the students was collected in the form of a survey to determine the changesin both student knowledge and perceptions, if any.Related worksMost BIM and sustainability related software use models to conduct energy analysis [6, 7] andlifecycle analysis of building cost [8]. The recent, significant improvement in datainteroperability among BIM platforms [12] has made BIM-based energy analysis feasible in aclassroom setting. Sustainability has been identified as an important aspect of constructioneducation [13]. A recent survey by Becerik-Gerber et al. [4] revealed that about 60% of all AEC

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enno Koehn, Lamar University; Devang Patel, Lamar University; Santosh Khonde, Lamar University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

number thirteen discusses a highly ambitious and massiveproject that would integrate most of the major rivers in the nation. The present population isroughly one billion, and is expected to rise to between 1.5 to 1.8 billion by 2050. Due to the highvariability of rainfall patterns, some parts of the country receive large amounts of rain, whileothers have desert-like conditions. Therefore, the interlinking of rivers is of great importance forfuture development. The estimated cost of this largest project in the world is $112 billion.Interlinking of the rivers will augment irrigation, provide a solution to the growing need forindustrial and domestic water, generate electricity, and improve inland navigation. The projectshould protect the country

Conference Session

Incorporating Technology into Construction Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Antoine Jean-Pierre Tixier, University of Colorado at Boulder; Alex Albert, University of Colorado

Tagged Divisions

Construction

, injuries are common on construction projects. Research oncausal factors attributes inadequate knowledge and awareness as being key factors for such poorperformance. The evident solution to this problem is to provide individuals with reliable andretainable knowledge for hazard recognition through well-designed training programs. Currentforms of training are limited in that they focus on regulatory requirements33, while not providingcontextual learning6. Similarly, safety education in the Construction Engineering andManagement (CEM) curriculum focuses on OSHA regulatory requirements, rather thanproviding context-based learning. One prominent solution repeatedly found throughout literatureis the use of augmented reality construction safety training

Conference Session

Current Issues in Construction Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Wayne Ford, Western Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

involved that work daily in these areas provides knowledge and excitement that a standard lecture could never achieve.” Finally, Mike Watkins13, Hiring & Training Administrator, Watson Electrical Construction Co., said” Students participating in this event appeared to be far more engaged in their learning experience than as I’ve observed in visiting their high school classrooms. This event afforded students the opportunity to experience ‘college life’ in its natural element as they learned construction skills and construction project processes. Another exceptional benefit to this event was the learning experience for the college

Conference Session

Construction Contracts, Law and Ethics

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John David Cioara, Arizona State University; Dean Takeo Kashiwagi, Arizona State University; Sylvia Romero, Arizona State University; Kenneth Timothy Sullivan, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

estimating, project management, and client coordination.The goal is to change the students’ role from a traditional reactionary model who listens tolectures and takes notes, to a subject matter expert. This new style of teaching has the studentstake the curriculum, research it, interface with the industry, utilize legal expertise, problem solvethe material and then teach the results to their peers. The new student transition increasedparticipation of other students and in their understanding of the topics being learned. Page 24.1248.5 Class FormatThe new class format reflected the students’ transformation

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gunnar Lucko, Catholic University of America; Michael Madden, United Space Alliance; Justin Molineaux, Catholic University of America

Tagged Divisions

Construction

for the Construction Industry Institute and the National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Allicance. His e-mail address is and his web address is .Michael Madden, United Space Alliance Michael G. Madden, M.S.T.M. has over 24 years of experience at United Space Alliance, the space shuttle operations contractor for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. He has planned and scheduled the ground processing operations for both OV-105 Endeavour and OV-104 Atlantis as Senior Vehicle Engineer. More recently, as Project Leader III he is team leader for developing simulation models and decision support systems for the orbiter processing facility. As Senior Engineering Liaison

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Namhun Lee, Central Connecticut State University; Sangho Park, Central Connecticut State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

Paper ID #11692Stereoscopic Visualization for Improving Student Spatial Skills in Construc-tion Engineering and Management EducationDr. Namhun Lee, Central Connecticut State University Dr. Namhun Lee is an assistant professor in the department of Manufacturing and Construction Manage- ment at Central Connecticut State University, where he has been teaching Construction Graphics/Quantity Take-Off, CAD & BIM Tools for Construction, Building Construction Systems, Heavy/Highway Con- struction Estimating, Building Construction Estimating, Construction Planning, and Construction Project Management. Dr. Lee’s main research areas