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Teaching the Business Side of Construction

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Construction

Paper ID #13691Covering Business Development Topic in an Undergraduate CourseDr. Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio Dr. Gunhan is an Associate Professor at The University of Texas at San Antonio Page 26.413.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Covering Business Development Topic in an Undergraduate CourseAbstractConstruction firms have diverse business segments in which future graduates can beemployed. Graduates of construction management or related fields, who choose constructioncareers

Conference Session

Construction Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio; Jing Du, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Construction

Diverse Student BodyAbstractAdvanced Construction Management is a graduate level course offered at the University ofTexas at San Antonio, Master of Science Program in Architecture. The course objectives arecomposed of the understanding of emerging project delivery approaches, sustainability andtechnology driven project environment and the near future of construction project environment atthe strategic level. Students in the program have diverse educational backgrounds, thereforeadvanced topics are taught without excluding their fundamentals. The paper presents a termproject example showing how this is accomplished. Each student is given a different topic. Thegiven topic includes the analysis of conventional project delivery methods to see if

Conference Session

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Topics in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ifte Choudhury, Texas A&M University

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Construction

Paper ID #12068A Comparative Analysis of Performance by Graduate and UndergraduateStudents in an MEP CourseDr. Ifte Choudhury, Texas A&M University Page 26.22.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 A Comparative Analysis of Performance by Graduate and Undergraduate Students in an MEP CourseAbstractMechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) course is offered both at undergraduate and graduatelevels in schools of construction science in the United States. The course is required for graduatestudents who

Conference Session

Construction Education Topics

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George D. Ford, Western Carolina University; Aaron K. Ball, Western Carolina University; Sungho Tae, School of Architecture & Architectural Eng., Hanyang Univ., Ansan, Korea; Michael E. Smith Ph.D., Western Carolina University

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Construction

American Council for Construction Education (ACCE). The program currently has 138students enrolled as majors and emphasizes estimating and scheduling skills. The programincludes a construction capstone project course which students complete in their last semester.This paper discusses the evolution of the Capstone course at Western Carolina University, thepositive contributions of the course to the program, and lessons learned from past offerings.The capstone course serves many purposes for the Construction Management program andstudents. The course is a simulation of a general contracting construction project from obtainingwork through the estimating, bidding, scheduling, and cash flow projections using plans andspecifications provided by an

Conference Session

Trend in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ifte Choudhury

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Construction

include housing, alternative technology, issues related to international construction, and construction education. He teaches Environmental Control Systems at an undergraduate level and International Construction at a graduate level. Dr. Choudhury is also a Fulbright scholar. Page 11.473.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Development of an Undergraduate Program for Construction Education in Bangladesh using General Linear ModelAbstractThe purpose of the study is to develop an undergraduate curriculum for construction education inBangladesh. A standard Likert style survey instrument was

Conference Session

Construction Education Topics

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fadi Castronovo, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; John I. Messner, Pennsylvania State University; Robert M. Leicht, Pennsylvania State University

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Diversity

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Construction

InformationModels for the development of additional learning modules. The presented work illustrates howthe influence of instructional theories and design can support the generation of a new learningplatform for construction engineering and management.1. Introduction One of the main objectives of engineering education is to shape students that possess awide variety of knowledge, skills, and attitudes obtained as a result of education, experience, andachievement.[1] This holds true for construction engineering students, who are challenged withreal world problems during their education and after graduation. This educational objectiverequires educators to prepare their learners to solve real world problems, with which theArchitecture, Engineering and

Conference Session

Construction Education Topics

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rui Liu, University of Texas at San Antonio; Rogelio Palomera-Arias, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Construction

programs had dedicated and fully developed BIMclasses included in their curriculums, while 52 % claimed BIM content was embedded inconventional courses[3]. New positions, such as “BIM engineer” or “BIM manager”, are nowavailable to current college graduates that might develop into their career paths. As thestakeholders in the architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, especiallymedium to large size contractors, are progressively taking advantage of BIM technology, thestructured BIM education at construction programs is progressing at a slower pace. It is critical Page 26.1502.3to address this need with an efficient and effective BIM

Conference Session

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

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Rokooei, University of Nebraska, Lincoln at Omaha; James D. Goedert Ph.D., P.E., University of Nebraska, Durham; Asregedew Kassa Woldesenbet, University of Nebraska, Lincoln at Omaha

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Construction

toolsbeing effectively utilized in different forms and styles. Okuda et al. (2009) addressed the role andimportance of simulations in medical education in different fields including basic science,physical examination, clinical clerkships, skills training, anesthesiology, surgery, obstetrics,emergency medicine, pediatrics, and critical care at undergraduate and graduate levels. However,the use of simulations in education has not been confined to these aforementioned fields.Currently, various fields of study have started to embed simulation in their curricula includingpolitics (Starkey & Blake, 2001), entrepreneurship (Wolfe & Bruton, 1994), nursing (Aebersold& Tschannen, 2013), engineering (Smith & Pollard, 1986), and psychology

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

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Construction

University in their School of Construction Management. Brad focuses on construction supervision, project management, strategic planning, preconstruction, and sustaining the built environment. At Purdue, Benhart also leads the Healthcare Construction Management program and works with the first ASHE (American Society of Healthcare Engineering) student chapter. His position allows him to further develop construction education in the built environment and be an in- dustry advocate for the next generation of builders. He is also very involved in field supervision training programs, both at Purdue and on the national level. He focuses on the sustainability of our industry by mentoring the retiring baby boomers with new foremen

Conference Session

Construction Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Namhun Lee, Central Connecticut State University; Jacob P. Kovel P.E., Central Connecticut State University; Lee W. Lee, Central Connecticut State University

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Construction

other existing courses. Then, the new course topic can be selected usingthe criteria of “specialized” and “management”. Therefore, the most appropriate topic would be“Environmental Issues with Building Construction” to meet the student’s expectations.IMPLICATIONS  This study shows that MDS can be utilized as a method for analyzing gradate curriculum for CMprofessional education and identifying where the curriculum is focused and should be focused.The results of the MDS analysis can be used to understand the CM graduate student’sexpectations from their higher education. This information would be useful in guiding thedevelopment and implementation of new graduate courses in CM education. Therefore, the CMgraduate curriculum and program can be

Conference Session

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Topics in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Michael Korman P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Diversity

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Construction

exercises that allows construction management studentsto perform “hands-on” fit-up exercises of mechanical piping systems.Key Words: Commercial Building Construction, Experiential Learning, Construction Education  IntroductionBeginning in the autumn quarter of 2008, the Construction Management Department atCalifornia Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo launched an integrated project basedconstruction management curriculum. The basis behind the integrated curriculum was to create aseries of practice courses, similar to an architecture studio model; however, each course wouldfocus on a specific sector of the construction industry - Heavy Civil, Residential, Commercial,and Specialty Construction. The concept behind the seminars was to

Conference Session

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Topics in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yong-Woo Kim, University of Washington; Wonil Lee, University of Washington, Department of Construction Management; Ryan J. Eom, Legend High School

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Construction

research interests include ICT Application in Construction, Occupational Safety and Health Management, Human Factors and Ergonomics, Serious Game, and Building Informa- tion Modeling.Mr. Ryan J Eom, Legend High School Ryan J. Eom participated as a student intern in the research activity at the lean construction lab of the College of Built Environments at the University of Washington. His interests include cognitive studies in engineering and education. Page 26.1524.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 The Effectiveness of Augmented Reality (AR) Technology in

Conference Session

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Topics in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rogelio Palomera-Arias, University of Texas, San Antonio; Rui Liu, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Construction

programs accredited by theAmerican Council for Construction Education (ACCE) in US institutions. The review provides acomparison of the textbook’s topics and subject areas covered, and their relation to the MEP andspecialty contractor skills and knowledge required by construction management graduates inorder to perform their jobs, whether in a general contractor or a specialty contractor firm. Thepaper also highlights the achievements, as well as the shortcomings of the reviewed MEPtextbooks in supporting the learning objectives of traditional construction management coursessuch as print reading, estimating, scheduling and other related subjects.IntroductionMechanical, electrical, plumbing and related systems (MEP systems) have become one of

Conference Session

Construction 4: Construction Education Curriculum and Assessment

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Shaurette, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Construction

scienceshave an option for a non-thesis MS degree. A common non-thesis alternative to a course-onlyMS degree is provided through the use of a directed project rather than a thesis. The directedproject is less formal than a thesis with the objective to engage the student in an industry basedstudy culminating in a report. The topic is generally more practical than a thesis and is expectedto be completed in one semester6. Some educators have questioned the validity of course-onlyand non-thesis graduate education even in applied engineering technology graduate programs.Grubbs and Kozak2 cite the fact that without a thesis, students do not support growth of the bodyof knowledge in a discipline or even focus on applied solutions to problems in the

Conference Session

BIM and Other New Construction Practices

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeong Woo; Blake Wentz, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Construction

program at MSOE which is accreditedby American Council of Construction education is designed to make the graduates highlycompetitive by concentrating on knowledge and skills required in the construction industry. Theprogram is housed in Architectural Engineering and Building Construction department. Thenumber of undergraduate students in the CM program is approximately 150. The department has18 full-time faculty members, 4 of which are designated as full-time Construction ManagementFaculty.One of the strengths of the Construction Management program at MSOE is industry support inthe form of the Construction Management Industry Advisory Council (CMIAC) which consistsof industry experts and practitioners who support CM education by providing advice

Conference Session

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

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pranshoo Solanki P.E., Illinois State University

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Construction

, 2016) states “understand the basic principles of sustainableconstruction” as one of the 20 Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for accredited Bachelor ofDegree programs in construction. Therefore, a paradigm shift is necessary to educate students torecognize sustainability as a changing constraint in construction.As construction industry demands for graduates with broader understanding of impact ofconstruction projects on environment and overall quality of life, universities have tried to come upwith innovative ways to teach students with knowledge of sustainability concepts. However, dueto already full construction management curriculum it has been a challenge to equip students withvarious sustainable solutions. One of the solutions to this

Conference Session

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

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eddie Rivera Olivencia, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Carla Lopez Del Puerto, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Jose L. Perdomo, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Antonio A. Gonzalez-Quevedo P.E., University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez

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Construction

topic when compared to excavationcave-ins. Therefore, the authors decided to focus the BIM-enabled training module onexcavation. The main objective of the training module is to provide general knowledge so that itcan be used in commercial, heavy civil and residential projects to reduce the risk of cave-infatalities. The authors will present the module to safety experts and to a group of students at theUniversity of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez to make an assessment and validate the learningoutcomes of the module prior to implementation with construction workers. This paper presentsan overview of the results of the interviews and surveys, and focuses on the development of thesafety training module that will be completed by the students and

Conference Session

Global Education in Construction Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Neil D. Opfer, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; David R. Shields, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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Construction

handout that they can keepoutlining this material. In addition, for every topic area covered, students should receiveat least a fact sheet summarizing this material.Construction safety management educationThe thrust of OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 safety training is to enable workers onconstruction sites to recognize safety and health hazards on a construction site. The goalis not to have these workers necessarily be conversant in specific rules and regulations aspromulgated by OSHA and contained in the OSHA 1926 Construction Standards.Construction management and construction engineering programs that are educating theirstudents in safety are concerned with safety management issues that go beyond justhazard recognition and awareness. Therefore, should a

Conference Session

Current Issues in Construction Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. Ilyas Bhatti, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Construction

weakness in construction educationIntroduction: Current educational curricula across the US generally lack an in-depth emphasison impacts caused by construction projects, and hence graduates are unprepared to deal with reallife issues confronting them when working on such projects. For the preparation of this paper,the author examined two public projects – one very large1, and another a smaller project6 thatimposed huge costs in mitigating these impacts.Although the focus of this paper is on the largest transportation project constructed in the heart ofa major US city, the Central Artery/Tunnel (CA/T) project popularly known as the “Big Dig”,the approaches discussed here are equally applicable to infrastructure construction projects ofalmost any

Conference Session

Global and Cultural Issues in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carla Lopez Del Puerto, Colorado State University; Jonathan Weston Elliott, Colorado State University; María de Jesús Torres, Universidad Iberoamericana Tijuana

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Construction

. in education and construction management. Prior to grad- uate school, Elliott worked in construction project management for an ENR Top 100 general contractor in Washington, D.C., USA. For the past four years, Elliott has been a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Department of Construction Management, teaching estimating courses. For the 2009-2011 academic years, Elliott was promoted to Primary Instructor and given full responsibility for the Estimating 2 course. In addition, he has taught several lectures in scheduling for CSU’s construction certificate program at the Denver, Colo., campus and is an Estimating 1 instructor during the summer session at the main cam- pus in Fort Collins, Colo., USA. Elliott received

Conference Session

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Construction

in CEM education. The research scope for this paper is limited to theextensive literature review.The pursuit of these objectives generates the following questions about BIM and its potentialimpacts on CEM education:  What efforts have been made in CEM programs to reflect the BIM needs of the industry?  What issues have been found in implementing BIM in CEM curriculum? Page 25.898.3  Which topics should be introduced in CEM education?To address these questions, an extensive literature review was conducted 1) to explore BIM’simpact on the industry; 2) to study the published cases of BIM implementation in CEMcurriculum; 3) to

Conference Session

Construction Session 4: Outside of the Construction Curriculum

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph A Raiola III, Central Connecticut State University

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Diversity

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Construction

levels: over 70% ofarchitects, over 40% of engineers over 50% of contractors, and over 40% of owners 17. Itappears BIM is becoming mainstream thus research on how to prepare the next generation ofconstruction manager with BIM related skills is necessary.Building Information Modeling tools have seen isolated usage currently in CM curriculums.Many Universities are working to identify best ways to integrate BIM into the curriculum. It isunclear how BIM will reshape CM curriculum or industry expectations of graduates in this area.Research by Taylor, Liu, and Hein 31 integrate BIM into areas of the ACCE curriculum,concluding, BIM is a powerful tool that construction management academic intuitions can use todeliver all aspects of the educational

Conference Session

New Teaching Methods in Construction Eduction

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas M. Korman Ph.D., P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Construction

AC 2011-45: TEACHING ENERGY EFFICIENCY FUNDAMENTALS INCONSTRUCTION EDUCATION: PROJECT REDUCEThomas M. Korman, Ph.D., P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Dr. Korman is a graduate of the California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo with a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering and Stanford University with an M.S. and Ph.D. in Construction Engineering and Management. Dr. Korman is an Associate Professor at Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo with faculty responsibilities in the construction management, civil and environmental engineering, and the recently approved fire protection engineering accredited degree programs. Dr. Korman has worked for several public agencies, consulting

Conference Session

Construction Session 4: Outside of the Construction Curriculum

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Dylan John, Georgia Southern University; Marcel Maghiar, Georgia Southern University; Clint D. Martin, Georgia Southern University

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Diversity

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Construction

Paper ID #15902A Case for International Study in Construction Education and Industry Prac-ticeMr. David Dylan John, Georgia Southern University A graduating Senior Construction Management Student at Georgia Southern University, Dylan John is an active student leader within multiple student organizations. His research interests include Building Information Modelling (BIM), Sustainable Construction, Productivity and Efficiency in the Construction Industry. He is mentored by Dr.Marcel Maghiar and Dr.Clint Martin of the Department of Civil Engineer- ing and Construction Management at Georgia Southern UniversityDr. Marcel

Conference Session

Industry Collaboration in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rogelio Palomera-Arias Ph. D., University of Texas at San Antonio; Craig D. Capano, Everglades University

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Construction

that is developing course content and exercises for the upcoming course in Graphics Communications for the new Construction Science and Management curriculum.Dr. Craig D. Capano, Everglades University Page 24.386.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Developing a Professional Internship for Faculty in Construction Higher Education ProgramsAbstractThe Associated General Contractors of America’s Education and Research Foundation (AGC-ERF) launched a professional paid internship initiative for construction faculty starting on thesummer of 2013. Prior

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Construction Session 2: PM, BIM, and Collaboration

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seong Jin Kim, Minnesota State University; Namhun Lee, Central Connecticut State University

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Diversity

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Construction

, where he has been teaching Construction Graphics/Quantity Take-Off, CAD & BIM Tools for Construction, Building Construction Systems, Building Construction Estimating, Heavy/Highway Construction Estimating, Construction Planning, and Construction Project Management. Dr. Lee’s main research areas include Construction Informatics and Visual Analytics; Building Information Modeling (BIM), Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Construc- tion Management; and Interactive Educational Games and Simulations. E-mail: leen@ccsu.edu. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Team Building for Collaborative Learning Environment in Construction

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gabriel Alungbe, Morehead State University; Xiaolong Li, Morehead State University; Jason Stepp, Morehead State University; Ahmad Zargari, Morehead State University

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Construction

reference to confirm that thecandidate has had experience representing construction product for at least two years.The Association for Project Managers (APM) offers certification as a Certified Project Manager(CPM). The APM Certification Committee has implemented a 10-year construction industry anda 5-year project management experience requirement before seeking certification. However,these periods may run concurrently. To become certified as a CPM all applicants must submit anessay on a specific project management topic of at least 2,500 words to the APM CertificationCommittee. The committee has established a two-year continuing education requirement.Activities included in the education requirement include, but are not limited to, in-houseprograms

Conference Session

Technology in Classrooms - Construction Engineering Perspective

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Construction

fielddue to their increasing availability due to the evolution of these technologies. With the currenttrends in 4D CAD, more construction companies are integrating GIS with scheduling. Therefore,more and more contractors and transportation agencies are expecting the GIS and GPSknowledge and capability from new graduates of construction engineering and managementprograms. Introduction of GIS and GPS to the undergraduate students in constructionengineering and management program will bring them a positive element for their career infuture. Some programs of civil engineering have incorporated GIS courses in their curriculum1; 2.In the area of undergraduate construction education, however, it is very hard if not impossible toestablish an independent

Conference Session

Methods of Teaching and Learning in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arundhati Ghosh, Arizona State University

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Construction

AC 2012-5422: VIRTUAL CONSTRUCTION + COLLABORATION LAB:SETTING A NEW PARADIGM FOR BIM EDUCATIONMiss Arundhati Ghosh, Arizona State University Arundhati Ghosh has a master’s in architecture and construction management and is a Teaching Assistant for the Project Management/BIM lab at ASU. Ghosh’s research interests include understanding the man- agement aspect of BIM and how it can be integrated with the workflow of a company. Ghosh like to run and bike. Page 25.1459.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Virtual Construction + Collaboration Lab

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Trend in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eddy Rojas, University of Washington; Carrie Dossick, University of Washington

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Construction

2006-981: RE-ENVISIONING CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING ANDMANAGEMENT EDUCATION THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL LEARNINGEddy Rojas, University of Washington Eddy M. Rojas is an Associate Professor of Construction Management at the University of Washington. He received a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Costa Rica in 1991 and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1995 and 1997, respectively. He also received an M.A. in Economics from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1997. Dr Rojas is the Executive Director of the Pacific Northwest Center for Construction Research and Education and the Graduate Program Coordinator at the Department of