Conference Session

Innovative Course Developments in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chung-Suk Cho, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; David S. Cottrell Sr. P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Candace Mazze, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Construction

. in 2000.Dr. David S. Cottrell Sr. P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte David S. Cottrell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology, University of North Carolina, Charlotte. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1978 and retired in 2000, after more than 22 years of service with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Studies at Texas A&M Uni- versity resulted in an M.S. degree in civil engineering in 1987 and a Ph.D. in 1995. He is a registered Pro- fessional Engineer with the Commonwealth of Virginia. With more than 14 years professorial academic experience, he has taught a large variety of courses, including statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, graphic

Conference Session

Novel Methods of Construction Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Tingerthal, Northern Arizona University

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Construction

sophomore-level course offered as partof an American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) accredited Bachelor ofConstruction Management (CM) degree program at Northern Arizona University (NAU). Thismath-intensive course is an “introduction to the basics of statics, mechanics of materials, andstructural design philosophies”40. While CM students will not become professional engineers, animportant part of their education is an introduction to engineering concepts 41. Knowledge ofengineering mechanics concepts can help construction professionals better understand a buildingstructure and its associated parts, assist them in planning and sequencing construction, help themrecognize unstable or unsafe conditions, and provide them with the language to

Conference Session

Construction Materials and Technologies

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jake Smithwick, Arizona State University; Joshua Jason Mischung, Arizona State University - Performance Based Studies Research Group; Kenneth Timothy Sullivan, Arizona State University

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Construction

school. Prerequisites of the course are Heavy ConstructionEquipment, Methods and Materials, and Building Methods, Materials, and Equipment. TheEstimating course covers CSI MasterFormat Divisions one through nine. The students completequantity takeoffs or full estimates including material, labor and equipment costs, along withoverhead and markup for the following topics: Page 24.700.3  Site work  Earth work  Concrete  Concrete form work  Masonry  Structural steel  Carpentry  Thermal & moisture protection  Doors  FinishesThe researchers developed this study

Conference Session

Construction Materials and Technologies

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Construction

focusing onconstruction productivity improvement can utilize UAVs on field trips to take aerial photos forlater use by students in analyzing site utilization and work operations. Construction marketingcoursework can utilize results from UAVs to develop unique construction project views forstudent-produced marketing brochures and videos. Students in mechanical/electrical/energysystems classes on some campuses already utilize thermal imaging to view energy losses in Page 24.1302.2building components. UAVs can be used with thermal imaging units to view roofs and otheritems that may have been previously inaccessible for a variety of reasons to those

Conference Session

Construction Materials and Technologies

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Construction

Construction Materials and Methods course at the University ofTexas at San Antonio as a part of the soil and foundation topic.IntroductionBuilding settlement is the vertically downward movement of structure due to the compression ofunderlying soil because of increased load (Bowles 1988). It is very common in all types ofbuildings and upon the occurrence, it is very risky to the occupants (Zheng et al. 2009). Manycountries have applied building codes with guidelines for allowable settlement includingInternational Building Code (International Code Council 2012), Spanish Basic Building Code(Decree 1988), Bangladesh National Building Code (Ministry of Housing and Public Works2012) and Chinese Code for Design of Building Foundation (Ministry of Housing and

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

. Page 26.1143.3For the courses that had a textbook requirement, the majority of them specified a single textbookfor the course, with a few courses requiring two or three different books. Nevertheless the greatvariety of reading and reference materials available covering MEP materials, five textbooksstood out as the main selections by MEP courses instructors: “Mechanical and ElectricalSystems in Buildings” written by Janis & Tao[3], “Mechanical and Electrical Systems forConstruction Managers” published by the staff at American Technical Publishers (ATP)[4],“Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Architecture, Engineering and Construction” byDagostino & Wujek[5], “Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings” by Grondzik etal.[6], and

Conference Session

BIM and Other New Construction Practices

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Korman, California Polytechnic State University; Lonny Simonian, California Polytechnic State University

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Construction

AC 2010-23: USING BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING TO TEACHMECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING COORDINATIONThomas Korman, California Polytechnic State UniversityLonny Simonian, California Polytechnic State University Page 15.1320.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Using Building Information Modeling to Teach Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing CoordinationAbstractThe coordination of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems has become a majorchallenge for project delivery teams. The MEP coordination process involves locatingequipment and routing Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) duct, pipe, electricalraceway

Conference Session

Construction Materials and Technologies

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edwin R. Schmeckpeper P.E., Ph.D, Norwich University; Michael Puddicombe, Norwich University; Matthew Paul Lutz, Norwich University; Jeffrey R. Mountain Ph.D, P.E., Norwich University; John Edward Patterson, Norwich University

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Construction

State of Idaho, and worked as an engineer in design offices and at construction sites.Dr. Michael Puddicombe, Norwich UniversityProf. Matthew Paul Lutz, Norwich University Matthew Lutz is an architect and certified Passive House consultant. In 2007 he became an Assistant Professor in the School of Architecture and Art at Norwich University. He has taught courses in passive environmental design, building systems, materials, and methods, intermediate and upper level design studios, and special study courses focusing on affordable, solar powered, mobile dwellings. In addition to these courses Mr. Lutz has focused on teaching hands-on design/build studios with a multidisciplinary group of faculty. Mr. Lutz is the faculty

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daphene Koch, Purdue University

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Construction

, assessment, analysis and rework asnecessary. The process can also be applied as needs arise with the donations of materials or newtechnology. For example, one manufacture has donated a box of piping supports. This is a majorcomponent of any mechanical system, but in its current state, in a box, it does not enhancestudent learning. Currently no lab exercises exist related to pipe supports. Developing anexercise that demonstrates the use of supports to hang pipe could be developed by building awall or ceiling section where the students could visualize how the pipe supports are installed.Then an assessment could be a case study requiring the students to calculate the number and sizeof hangers outlined in a project. This exercise would begin with a

Conference Session

Sustainability in Construction Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Korman, California Polytechnic State University; Lonny Simonian, California Polytechnic State University

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Construction

Page 13.364.3 • Compare and select alternate building systems to achieve desired building performance levelsThe class was divided into several key methods of delivering course content: lectures, lab exercises,construction site visits, plan reading and material take-offs, and the use of interactive learningstations. Introductory lectures were given on each subject matter. For mechanical and plumbingtopics included water supply and distribution, sanitary drainage and venting, natural gas supply anddistribution, fundamentals of fire protection, stormwater drainage, and fundamentals of heating,ventilation, and air conditioning. Electrical topics included power generation, transmission, anddistribution; series and parallel circuits

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

prescriptive in nature, specifying detailed information related to thedesign and installation of the systems, while offering no reasoning behind their prescriptivemeasures. For example, mechanical piping systems commonly found in commercial andindustrial facilities are used for a variety of building systems. Students now read and studyconstruction details about piping system and installation methods in textbooks, and usingpublished productivity rates, they perform in-class exercises estimating quantities and schedulingtheir installation, but they lack the experience working with the material and understanding thechallenges trade workers face in the field during installation. This paper describes the design andimplementation of experiential learning

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

students perform better than the undergraduate students taking the samecourse. The study shows that academic performance of the graduate students is significantly betterthan that of the undergraduate students in a Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing course offeredat a state university.A poor performance quizzes indicate an inadequate understanding of the materials discussed in theclass. They eventually affected a student’s overall performance in the course.A surprising aspect of the study was the exclusion of absenteeism as a predictor of studentperformance. The author has conducted a number studies that indicated that students having ahigher number of absences from class tend to perform poorly in such a course. One possibleexplanation could be

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

regarding directives. Front-line managers deliver the directives using specificationsand drawings with verbal instruction. The efficiency of communication sometimes depends onthe capability of interpreting materials. Augmented Reality (AR) is recognized as an effective user interface technology toenhance a user's perception by inserting the computer-generated information into the user's realworld experience1. An AR-based prototype of task directives focused on drawing andspecification review was created for improving communication with field labor. Only a little research has been done to evaluate the effectiveness and usability of ARtechnology and industrial application in the construction domain2. Thus, the purpose of theresearch is

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

sophomore level class meets twice a week for a 1 hour 30 minute lecture and 1 hour 30minute lab period. The lecture covers a basic overview of construction drawings and how theyare organized; recognizing the various building components, the different construction methodsand the various components of major systems as represented on working drawings. The labperiod is reserved for group assignments where students work with paper drawings and are alsoshown the translation of the same intent in Revit Architecture, Structure and Mechanical.Table 1.0 - CON244 Syllabus Lecture/Lab Topic 1 Materials and Specifications 7 Plumbing (Water and Waste Systems) 2 Site Work and Civil Works 8 Electrical Systems 3

Conference Session

Development of Collaborative Skills in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua Jason Mischung, Arizona State University; Jake Smithwick, Arizona State University; Kenneth Timothy Sullivan, Arizona State University; Anthony Perrenoud, University of Oklahoma

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Construction

value projects since 2002 and is currently the lead project manager and researcher for the Minnesota and Northern Midwest Regional efforts. Jake has supervised the procurement and risk management of over 100 best value projects, totaling $421M in project value ($357M of this in design, construction, and facilities management). The projects were deliv- ered with various methods (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and CM at Risk), diverse scopes and trades (retrofit, new construction, tenant improvements, general / mechanical / electrical / roofing construction), at a wide range of public owners (school districts, cities, counties, states, universities, and the largest federal government purchaser of goods & services

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

.A number of researchers have also examined learning styles as preferred behaviours orrequirements under which erudition occurs as well as how data is processed. Resultspresented by Sarasin17 showed that students with cognitive learning preferences learn bestwhen data is obtainable in a rational, chronological format whereas perceptual scholars viewconcepts holistically. Competitive individuals need to learn material better than theircounterparts do in order to receive awareness and appreciation20. Collaborative students shareinformation and work with other students; avoidant students are not very interested inlearning and will not contribute in class debates; participant students are active in classdiscussions; dependent students depend on

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

existing course 23. The most significant obstacles identified were acrowded curriculum, lack of established curriculum, and lack of reference materials. Integrationof BIM into CM curriculum is moving slowly compared to industry. Post-graduationemployment depends on students having the knowledge and skills needed to serve in industry.Sixty-two percent of the survey respondents say that BIM education is not adequate and 75%feel that BIM use will increase in the next five years in the market place 23. This is a call toaction for education professionals our responsibility is to serve our students and provide themeducation that will provide gainful employment.The integration of BIM in to the CM curriculum has been a topic of debate for some time. It

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

including the ability to comprehend business procedures related to the legalenvironment, budget, resource management and implementation of new and emergingtechnologies in a construction environment. The department suggested layout of the program takesthe student through introductory courses that cover broad aspects on construction managementduring the first year of study through courses such as Introduction to Construction Management,Construction Graphics with plan and specification readings, Building Construction Material &Systems and Construction Safety. As the program advances to the second year, courses that engagea more hands on and experiential learning focus with laboratory class times are explored - such asBIM (Building Information

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

positions Dr. Forbes served as administrative head of several facilities-related departments and functions in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the 4th largest school district in the USA. These positions included in-house construction, design services, construction quality control, post occupancy evaluation, project warranty services, and quality management. He also provided research and technical support on sustainability practices, commissioning, construction systems, and methods and materials to improve the quality and performance of the built environment. Dr. Forbes is a Fellow of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE), and is the founder and past president of IIE’s Construction Division. His other professional

Conference Session

Capstone Courses in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

G. Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; John Hildreth, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Construction

a detailed quantity takeoff, a means and methods analysis encompassing the proper selection of equipment, materials, and labor, calculation of crew production rates, calculation of activity durations, and development of a first order cost estimate.Interim Report No. 4 – a narrative identifying and discussing the risks associated with the four to six critical activities identified in Interim Report No. 3 (or those highlighted in response to instructor feedback on the report). The report includes discussion on the types of things that could go wrong with or negatively impact these critical activities, the potential impact on cost and/or schedule due to the risks, and the mitigation methods that

Conference Session

Current Issues in Construction Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio; Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Construction

University of Texas, San Antonio. Page 25.1145.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012   Scope of Preconstruction Services in Green Building ProjectsAbstractThe building construction industry is continuously experiencing significant changes in practicebecause of the rapid development of new technologies, methods and materials. The industrystakeholders, including designers, engineers and contractors, are often forced to develop andimplement creative and non-traditional strategies to keep up with the new trends while stayingefficient, effective and competitive. Sustainability and

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

success of the classtransformation, there has been indication of utilizing the industry projects to create a template forothers to use in their classes. More research is being conducted to create a structure for otheracademic institutions to use this methodology. IntroductionThe Construction Contracts Administration (CCA) class is a capstone class in constructionmanagement programs approved by the American Council of Construction Education (ACCE)accreditation. Construction contracts are the mechanism whereby construction contractors,owners who buy construction services, and suppliers of materials interface. The lack ofunderstanding a construction contract can be detrimental in the field, so this class is

Conference Session

BIM and Other New Construction Practices

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Hildreth, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Construction

construction engineering specialty field • understanding of legal and professional practice issues related to the construction industry • understanding of construction processes, communications, methods, materials, systems, equipment, planning, scheduling, safety, cost analysis, and cost control • understanding of management topics such as economics, business, accounting, law, statistics, ethics, leadership, decision and optimization methods, process analysis and design, engineering economics, engineering management, safety, and cost engineering.10Baccalaureate degree programs in construction engineering technology accredited by ABETTAC must demonstrate that graduates are capable of

Conference Session

Innovative Course Developments in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio; Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Construction

University of Texas, San Antonio. Page 25.1321.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 The Method of Covering MEP Scope in an Estimating CourseAbstractConstruction science and management graduates are expected to understand work scopes for allconstruction trades to effectively support estimating teams in their organizations. Among thevarious trades, having a good understanding of Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing (MEP) scope ishighly valued in construction organizations since relatively fewer construction professionalspossess this expertise. Traditionally, MEP content is covered in design

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

engineering. Sustainable design is thethoughtful integration of architecture with electrical, mechanical and structural engineering. Inaddition to the concern for the traditional aesthetics of massing, proportion, scale, texture,shadow and light, the facility design team needs to be concerned with long term costs:environmental, economic and human.6What is a Green Building Material or Product?Green building materials are composed of renewable, rather than non-renewable resources.Green materials are environmentally responsible because their impacts are considered over thelife of the product. Green building materials also offer the following specific benefits to thebuilding owner and building occupants: 7≠ Reduced maintenance/replacement costs over the

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

State University Robert M. Leicht is an assistant professor and graduate of the Department of Architectural Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University. He is the Director of the Partnership for Achieving Construction Excellence (PACE) at Penn State. Rob is an investigator in the new delivery methods study seeking to empirically capture the impact of integration on project success. Rob leads the construction engineering course dedicated to mechanical and electrical systems construction, he is the lead faculty for the construc- tion option capstone course; he teaches graduate level courses in production management and project delivery systems

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

University Eric A. Holt is a Graduate Instructor at Purdue University in the Building Construction Management Department. Holt earned a B.S. in building construction technology and spent 19 years in the residential construction industry. His career includes construction material sales and marketing, building inspection, customer home project management, and architectural design for homes and remodel projects. He earned a M.S. in technology from Purdue University, in construction management. He is currently working on his Ph.D. in construction management, focusing on experiential learning within construction education. He is a certified instructor for the National Association of Home Builders and teaches the Certified

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Shaurette, College of Technology - Purdue University

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Construction

-based site visit. 4.29 4 0.64 9. The instructor's general level of enthusiasm for the video-based site visit. 4.33 5 0.6710. The instructor's teaching ability related to the video-based site visit. 4.19 4 0.5711. The extent to which class interaction was encouraged during the site visit. 4.17 4 0.76 Connection to Course Content 3. The degree to which the video-based site visit(s) coordinated with other course 4.15 4 0.60 material. 4. The degree to which the classroom activities used in preparation for the video- 4.00 4 0.82 based site visit(s) (e.g., lectures, demonstrations, group

Conference Session

Assessment in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Construction

accreditation based on student learning outcomes (SLO). Instead of counting the numberof hours covering each of the curriculum topical contents, the focus shifts to what the students havelearned, what is the proper mechanism for gauging this learning, and how to document it.The mapping process followed the SIPOC model (Supplier – Input – Process – Output – Customer), andresulted in a set of documents called course assessment forms representing at the course level: what arethe pre-requisite courses and the pre-requisite knowledge needed for this class (supplier and input), whatare the learning objectives for this class (process), what are the learning outcomes (output) and what arethe following classes in the sequence (customers). A course flowchart

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

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Construction

seniors with the primary goal of exposing them to BIM related analysis in asustainable environment. The course was also designed for graduate students with the primarygoal of helping them to find BIM-based research projects related to sustainability. One importantoutcome for the students completing the course was being able to perform preliminary energyload calculations using 3D BIM models. This outcome required the students to have a basicunderstanding of a building’s structure, envelope, and its Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing (MEP)systems.A total of 12 students enrolled in this class including seven senior undergraduate students andfive graduate students. The undergraduate students were required to completemechanical/plumbing and electrical