Conference Session

Crossing Boundaries - Service Learning and Interdisciplinary Teams

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip A. Dunn Jr. P.E., University of Maine

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Construction

function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team h. an understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development i. an understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity j. a knowledge of the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and global context k. a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvementThrough community service programs, engineering students will play a more effective part in thedevelopment and improvement of the American way of life.community service in construction

Conference Session

Building a Better Program - Construction Curriculum Enhancements

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samaneh Zolfagharian, School of Building Construction, Georgia Institute of Technology; Masoud Gheisari, Georgia Institute of Technology; Javier Irizarry P.E., School of Building Construction, Georgia Institute of Technology; Pavan Meadati, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Construction

Paper ID #6243Exploring the Impact of Various Interactive Displays on Student Learning inConstruction CoursesMrs. Samaneh Zolfagharian, School of Building Construction, Georgia Institute of Technology Samaneh Zolfagharian is a PhD student and graduate research assistant at CONECTech lab, Georgia In- stitute of Technology. Her research focuses on construction education, construction safety, sustainability, utilizing BIM technology, and Interoperability.Mr. Masoud Gheisari, Georgia Institute of Technology Masoud Gheisari is a Ph.D. Candidate at the CONECTech Lab in the School of Building Construction at Georgia Tech

Conference Session

Global and Cultural Issues in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca N. Macdonald, East Carolina University; David L. Batie, East Carolina University; Ryan T. Goodman, East Carolina University

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Construction

profession. Informal exitsurveys and follow-ups with alumni regarding writing exercises will better gauge efficacy of thecurriculum.Possible future work spawned by these assignments includes research from the outcomes ofstudent writing and undergraduate involvement in selection of topical areas. One goal of anauthor is the publication of student work in the university newspaper, further establishing studentengagement in public discourse. Industry leaders implore for professionals to act as advocates ofpublic policy and creators of a national infrastructure plan.7 The achievement of this objectivecan only be reached through the impact of the recent graduates who recognize the importance ofpublic discourse/community engagement and will be advocates

Conference Session

Crossing Boundaries - Service Learning and Interdisciplinary Teams

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chung-Suk Cho, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Candace Mazze, Univeristy of North Carolina at Charlotte; Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Gary Bruce Gehrig P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Construction

Service learning is considered a valuable approach to apply concepts from the highereducation classroom in real world settings and has become quite common in some disciplines.Engineering educators in the United States are making efforts to incorporate service learningactivities and study their benefits for student learning and engagement. When classroominstruction is augmented with an out-of-class experience that provides a defining hands-onexperience – for many perhaps their first – the classroom experience itself also takes on a newaura of reality and relativity. In contrast to traditional teaching methods, service learningprovides students with an opportunity to interact with community members to constructknowledge and develop solutions to

Conference Session

Construction 3: Beyond the Academy: Leveraging Partnerships, Internships, and Outreach

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University ; Musibau Adeola Shofoluwe, North Carolina A&T State University; Rico Kelley Jr., North Carolina A&T State University ; Evelyn R. Sowells, North Carolina A&T State University; Robert B. Pyle, North Carolina A&T State University

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Diversity

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Construction

. scheduling and estimating)and soft professional skills (ex. leadership and communication). Various researchers havestressed the importance of nurturing and developing soft skills to enhance the performance andsuccess of graduates. In their CM graduating seniors’ trait assessment study, the soft skillsconsidered included leadership, teamwork, written communication, oral communication, ‘takingcharge’ attitude, sense of urgency, time management, attention to detail, and problem-solving1.Furthermore, character traits such as self-efficacy have had an impact on academic motivationand achievement, as students who have higher self-efficacy are likely to participate, pursuechallenging objectives, work harder, persist and complete tasks successfully 2, 3

Conference Session

Construction Classroom Development

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Lower, Purdue.edu; Mark Shaurette, College of Technology, Purdue University

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Construction

motivation and in turn student learning outcomes2.Motivating students to engage in education is critical to the learning process and to the success ofthe students1.In a study conducted by Etten, Pressley, McInerney and Liem4 ninety-one college seniors wereinterviewed in small groups to determine what these students’ believed influenced theirmotivation. Students mentioned that intellectual development, while important, is not asmotivating a factor as obtaining their desired grade4. Motivational factors identified by studentsin other studies include aptitude and type of instruction, background knowledge, and instructorbehavior5.Within the classroom there are many opportunities for instructors to impact students’ motivationlevels. In addition

Conference Session

Construction 4: Construction Education Curriculum and Assessment

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ifte Choudhury, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Construction

student performance. Teaching of Psychology, 34(1), 19-22.2. Caskey, S. R. (1994). “Learning outcomes in intensive courses,” Journal of Continuing Higher Education, 42, 23- 27.3. Ray, R. E. & Kirkpatrick, D. R. (1983). “Two time formats for human sexuality,” Teaching of Psychology, 10, 84-88.4. Logan, R. & Geltner, P. (2000). “The influence of session length on student success,” RP Group Proceedings 2000: The Research and Planning Group for California Community Colleges, April 26, 35-48.5. Adrian, A. M. & Gustafson, L. (2006). “Impact of course length on student learning,” Journal of Economics and Finance Education, 5(1), 26-37.6. Shaw, M. et al. (2013). “An Evaluation of Student Outcomes by Course Duration in Online

Conference Session

Pedagogical Approaches in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Nicholas II, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Don Chen, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Construction

responding poorly to the deductive, or professor centeredclassroom. Unfortunately, collaborative work or team assignments are frequently completed bystudents working independently during the project and combining work near the due date. Thisnegates the intention of cross team communication and the group approach to solving problems.Regrettably, this model of team assignments where students work independently without theintended cross team communication is prevalent on many campuses nationwide. In an effort toeffectively engage the new construction management student and provide a “real life”experience, the authors developed the Multicourse Undergraduate Learning Community(MULC).The Multicourse Undergraduate Learning Communities (MULC) project is an

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tulio Sulbaran, University of Southern Mississippi; David Marchman, University of Southern Mississippi; Shelton Houston, University of Southern Mississippi

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Construction

implementation and studies on Rumble Strips and Stripes, a synthesis of thecurrent state-of-the-art knowledge regarding the safety impacts of these countermeasures wasprovided.The results presented in this paper are very important for the scholarly community, because theycan be used as the foundation for similar studies in other states and it has the potential to directlybenefit construction education by serving as an example of good practice in engineeringeducation Page 12.1299.11ReferencesAgent, K; O’Connel, L; Green, E; Kreis, d; Pigman, J; Tollner, N; (2003) “Development of Procedures forIdentifying High-Crash Locations and Prioritizing Safety

Conference Session

Construction Session 3: Curriculum

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Torres, Texas State University, San Marcos; Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos; Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Texas State University, San Marcos

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Construction

. Typically, the objective is to design a device or process that has value to acustomer (user). The project begins by defining a performance problem associated with anapplication and ends with a design solution. The problem drives the learning required tocomplete the project. Managing the project requires the engineer to demonstrate effectiveteamwork, clear communication and the ability to balance the social, economic andenvironmental impacts of the project.” This description provides us with a good sense ofthe attributes of a project or students’ performance that need to be assessed. Based on the foregoing, it would be important to bear in mind that in any PrBLbased course, professors are mostly trying to assess learning in a practice-based

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

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Construction

construction management domain.CURRENT BIM TECHNOLOGYBIM technology can significantly enhance students’ learning and engagement.20 To determineeffective methods of BIM education in the CM curriculum, essential BIM technology andpractices must first be identified, with a focus on how and in what ways BIM concepts and skillscan be introduced in CM education. The general types of BIM technologies and how theysupport CM curricula are listed below.153D technology enables users to create 3D models in detail on the X, Y, and Z planes. Thistechnology is most widely used to visualize complex building structures and systems. Users cancreate accurate geometrical representations of a building for visualization and reporting. 3Dtechnology can be used to support

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

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Construction

discover alternate technologies to save vanishing natural resources. Inother words, it may be also defined as “meeting the needs of the present generation withoutcompromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs".12 The approach utilizedto study sustainability at a specific institution is presented which may also be used in otherinstitutions to present the concept of sustainability. Recently it has been estimated that the futuresustainable (green) economy could create roughly four million jobs. This forecast shouldcertainly be of interest to construction students and contractors.Introduction:“… the people who will succeed 15 years from now, the countries which will succeed, are thosewhich are most based on a sustainable vision

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yong Bai, University of Kansas; Oswald Chong, University of Kansas

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Construction

meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability, d. an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams, e. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems, f. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility, g. an ability to communication effectively, h. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context, i. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning, j. a knowledge of contemporary issues, and k. an

Conference Session

Mobile and Emerging Technologies in Construction

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R. Casey Cline, Boise State University; Kirsten A. Davis, Boise State University

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Diversity

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Construction

Paper ID #13332U.S. Construction Management Students Comfort Level With and Knowl-edge of Mobile TechnologiesDr. R. Casey Cline, Boise State University Casey Cline is an associate professor in the Construction Management Department within the College of Engineering at Boise State University. Dr. Cline earned a BS in Business Administration from Ok- lahoma State University, an MS in Construction Science from the University of Oklahoma, and a Ph.D. in Education (Adult Development Organizational Learning) from The University of Idaho. His educa- tion and research interests are focused on Service-Learning and Community Engagement

Conference Session

Construction Industry Issues in the Classroom

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amitabha Bandyopadhyay, State University of New York, Farmingdale

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Construction

and potential impacts associated with a product, process or service. Thisevaluation process can assist in deciding among alternative building investments by comparingall of the significant differential costs of ownership over a given time period in equivalentdollars. This ensures that all the components in green buildings are in fact sustainable,environmentally friendly and cost effective2.The Long Island region of New York State is located east of New York City. It is about onehundred miles long and on average about twenty five miles wide on a highly developed piece ofland. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) buildings under the U.S. GreenBuilding Council (USGBC) are largest name in sustainable design worldwide. However

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

academic units Page 26.22.3  Investment of resources in communication  Felicitation of opportunities for community building and multicultural interaction  Holding meaningful dialogue  Felicitation of outreach, workshops, and services  Assessment of satisfaction, needs, and outcomesClearly, there seems to be a subtle difference between graduate and undergraduate education on aphilosophical level. If there is a difference in student engagement, it is likely to be reflected instudent performance in a same academic course.Other Factors of Student PerformanceEven though the purpose of this study was to find out the effect of

Conference Session

Assessment in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claire L. A. Dancz, Arizona State University; Kristen Parrish, Arizona State University; Melissa M. Bilec, University of Pittsburgh; Amy E. Landis, Arizona State University

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Construction

fields since it promotes active andcollaborative learning while simultaneously promoting individual accountability, personalresponsibility, and communication skills [5].Addressing current challenges requires educators to increase their use of approaches that enhancelearning in the STEM classrooms. Experiential and active learning are two well-knownpedagogies that can benefit from a team-based approach. Experiential learning engages studentsin a real, rather than abstract, experience [6, 7]. Active learning enhances students’ ability toexercise lifelong learning by placing the learning responsibility on the learners themselves [8].Project-based learning, using a project to simulate student learning, is well-cited as an effectivepedagogy for

Conference Session

Novel Methods of Construction Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Tingerthal, Northern Arizona University

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Construction

strain and they need to have an ability to use and interpret data graphs. Further, Iseem to jump from stress and strain to the connection between the graph and material behavior.Dr. Middendorf predicts this sort of realization: “we have found that everyone who takes thiswork seriously starts with a bottleneck and then finds that within that bottleneck lie many morebottlenecks…. Think of the layers of the onion metaphor” (personal communication, August 6,2012). One expert move that I seem to make, therefore, is the use and interpretation of datagraphs, something that may be a bottleneck for my students. The conversation continues,exploring how we, as scientists and engineers, use graphs and we muse about where students gethung up. We agree that

Conference Session

Methods of Teaching and Learning in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward Godfrey Ochieng, Liverpool John Moores University ; Andrew David Price, Loughborough University; Ximing Ruan Ruan, Robert Gordon University; Yassine Melaine, Liverpool John Moores University

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Construction

of the students noted, “They provide an atmosphere for students to create new ideas, view from different perspectives and improve their communication and expression skills”However, it is essential to highlight that a number of the participants are from overseasstudying in the United Kingdom. The reviewed literature showed, for example, that Asian andWestern students have different educational predilections. Hofstede26 proposed a typologyconsisting of four cultural dimensions by which society can be categorized. Building on thesecategories, Rodrigues et al. 27 noted that students from high power distance, collectivistic and Page

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gunnar Lucko, Catholic University of America; Panagiotis Tsopelas, Catholic University of America; Timothy Garland, Catholic University of America; Rodrigo Gonzalez, Catholic University of America; Thomas Lee, Catholic University of America; Justin Molineaux, Catholic University of America

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Construction

global context. Sincethen, an introductory course on sustainability has been added to the curriculum and the studentshave founded a student chapter that has begun to participate in organizing the outreach to apartner community in a developing region.In a new course sequence on disaster-mitigating design and practice, the undergraduate civilengineering and architecture students are working together in entrepreneurially oriented teams.Faculty members and representatives from industry and from foreign aid organizations arecollaborating in guiding the courses. The course activities address several accreditationoutcomes, have been structured to expose students to all six levels of Bloom’s taxonomy ofeducational objectives, and accommodate different

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

Kotte” and the project coordination andmanagement for a BMW Service Center. The paper will examine some of the tasks and challengesexperienced by the student intern and attempt to show the relationship between these tasks and thecoursework of the CM program at Georgia Southern University. Also, highlights are presented onhow the academic background in Construction Management better equipped the student for theduration of his internships and assisted in valuable contributions towards the company businessprocesses. The case study is elected as a research method and it is further augmented withqualitative analysis for findings and exploration.MethodologyThe methodology used in this research study and assessment was one that engaged the

Conference Session

Construction Session 4: Outside of the Construction Curriculum

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Syed Mahmood Ahmed P.E., East Carolina University; Kiersten Marie Mahaffy, East Carolina University; Lincoln Harding Forbes, Harding Associates Inc., Miami; Rachel M. Robinson-Watts, East Carolina University; Ashley Lauren Gregory, East Carolina University

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Diversity

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Construction

from proper planning. URL (last checked 31 Dec 2011) http://www.shiftelearning.com/key-success-factors-for-elearning-implementation-resulting-from- properplanning/ 8. Harasim, L. (2003). Elearning communities of practice for teachers. In the electronic classroom of tomorrow. Columbus, Ohio: EOS Publishing. 9. Khan, B.H. (2001). A framework for web-based learning. New Jersey, USA: Educational Technology Publication, Engelwood Cliffs. 10. Kuhl, A., Reiser, C., Eickhoff, J., & Petty, E. M. (2014). Genetic counseling graduate student debt: Impact on program, career and life choices. Journal of Genetic Counseling, 23(5), 824-837. doi:10.1007/s10897014-9700-0 11. Lennon, J., Maurer H.: “Why it

Conference Session

Construction 4: Construction Education Curriculum and Assessment

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luciana de Cresce El Debs, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mark Shaurette, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Denise McAllister Wilder NCIDQ, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Construction

technology environ- ment, BIM and lighting simulations, smart home technology and aging in place, and retrofitting existing homes to create net zero homes for aging in place. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Undergraduate opportunities for construction students' multidisciplinary AEC collaboration and awarenessIntroductionConstruction is a fragmented industry1-3 which relies on the abilities of several differentprofessionals for successful completion of projects. The diversity of backgrounds involved in theconstruction process requires that professionals within the Architectural, Engineering, andConstruction (AEC) industry be skilled when collaborating and communicating

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

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Construction

performance may change over time. It can be improved byspecific practice and training. We propose using stereoscopic visualization as a tool to provide  students with practice and training so that their spatial skills can be enhanced. Strong spatialskills are directly linked to success in the CEM domain along with well-developed math andverbal skills.Colleges and universities have focused on improving retention of students, transferring from 2-year to 4-year institutions.25 Currently, student retention is a national discussion.26 Spatial skillshelp students get more engaged and motivated in the task, understand drawing information,estimate materials for a job, and establish sequences of construction activities. By harnessingstudent spatial skills

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

financialsupport for graduate students impacted the student-faculty mentor relationship by limiting thedegree to which faculty could work directly with students in the research setting. Therelationship began to evolve into one where the students worked more independently, often onresearch that the faculty mentor was not involved with. This reduced integration of graduateeducation and organized research activity occurred at the same time that professional graduateeducation began to emerge. Professional graduate education, which was intended to provide amore market-driven practitioner rather than a researcher, reduced the need for graduate researchexperiences5.Many of the traditionally research oriented disciplines in engineering and the applied

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

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Construction

geared toprepare the young emerging professional.In 2010, one of the authors was given the task of teaching a CCA class. He immediatelyidentified the following challenges:1. The course was being treated as a singular senior level construction contracts module, not integrated with any of the other coursework or utilizing lessons learned from other classes.2. The course did not have polished lecture presentations.3. The majority of the students were not going to be construction lawyers, but construction company owners and construction project managers. They were interested in graduating, and not learning the importance of construction contracts.4. It was difficult to engage the students in understanding the construction contract as a

Conference Session

Innovative Course Developments in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Kelting, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Eric A. Holt, Purdue University

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Construction

skills and concepts such as quantity surveying,estimating, or scheduling. However, the world does not always present problems that are topicspecific and solved in a non-holistic manner.” In the traditional construction managementcurriculum model, students may have difficulty “connecting the dots” between these classes “tograsp the overall process of construction management as a dynamic, synergistic engagement ofsubject matter and skills until they reach their final term or participate in a single capstoneexperience at the end of their education” [2].Chinowsky, found the following results for students who went through their project-basedlearning courses: • Students were more mature with greater communication skills and understanding of the

Conference Session

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

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Alan Bugg P.E., Auburn University; Wesley Collins, Auburn University; Scott William Kramer, Auburn University

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Diversity

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Construction

students from being able to participate during their undergraduate education. In order to help alleviate these common barriers, two faculty members at Auburn University designed and implemented a 10-day Service-Learning class to Quito, Ecuador. An international Service-Learning class is defined as: "A structured academic experience in another country in which students (a) participate in an organized service activity that addresses identified community needs; (b) learn from direct interaction and cross- cultural dialogue with others; and (c) reflect on the experience in such a way as to gain a deeper appreciation of the host country and, an enhanced sense of their own responsibilities as citizens, locally and

Conference Session

BIM and Virtual Construction Environments

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lacey Duckworth; Tulio Sulbaran, University of Southern Mississippi; Andrew Peter Strelzoff, University of Southern Mississippi

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Construction

CVRE.ExperimentThe purpose of this experiment was to make sure that the simulation embedded in the CVREthrough use of the communication protocol diagram provided a usable training simulator for Dr.Rapp's Construction Site Planning students. The experiment consisted of twenty six PurdueUniversity students from Dr. Rapp's Construction Site Planning course who volunteered to log intothe CVRE and complete the excavation training simulator exercise with the aid of a written tutorial.Once completing the training simulator in the CVRE, students were asked to complete an onlinesurvey in order to determine their degree of usability. The usability survey was designed based onthe Guidance on Usability from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Pocock, U.S. Air Force Academy; Steve Kuennen, U.S. Air Force Academy

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Construction

at installations such as KadenaAir Base, Japan, Hurlburt Air Force Base, Florida, and Elmendorf Air Force Base,Alaska. Once they return, the student flights move into a small tent city in theAcademy’s field training area. This simulates living and working in field conditions suchas they will experience during future military deployments. During this three-weekportion of the course, the students spend their days engaged in 21 different hands-onconstruction activities. The activities, ranging from placing concrete and paving roads tosurveying and testing water quality, are each designed to tie directly to one of more of thetraditional engineering design courses in their civil or environmental engineering major.4For example, in the concrete