Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Luciana Debs, Purdue University Programs; Bryan John Hubbard P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Construction Engineering

from theperspective of teaching and student engagement. This is not only a result of co-teaching, but alsothe formal and informal coordination meetings throughout the semester, during which bothfaculty could discuss things that worked well and things that could be improved in next course ormodule iterations. Faculty B also mentioned the ability to learn more on areas that were new tohim, and faculty A mentioned the ability to have some schedule flexibility.If posed with the possibility to team-teach these and other courses and modules again, whatwould be your main considerations?Both faculty provided complimentary comments. As a tenure-track faculty, faculty A mentionedbeing concerned about how the team-teaching higher time commitment and

Conference Session

ConstDiv Technical Session 5 - Pedagogy & Accreditation II

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas Tymvios, Bucknell University; Eliana Christou, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Construction Engineering

biases and treatment of certain facultypopulations is necessary [14].Conversations regarding work-life balance need to be taking place between administrators andjunior faculty, in order to address junior faculty concerns and to assist them in the tenure process.This support can be in the form of mentoring, that would address time management and workexpectations. In addition, assistant could be in the form of coordinating teaching requirements inthe form of reduced new course preparations in the first few years. Department administrators aswell as senior faculty should be aware that life exists outside the academic environment, even forjunior faculty. To assists in this aspect, it is important for junior faculty to become aware of thetenure

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

John Tingerthal P.E., Northern Arizona University; Nicholas Tymvios, Bucknell University; Rachel Mosier P.E., Oklahoma State University; Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University

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Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering

engineering, there were concerns about how social distancing, especially in laboratory exercises,would affect accreditation. The engineering and technology accrediting board, ABET, issued informationrelatively early about changes due to COVID-19. ABET determined short-term changes due to COVIDwould not need to be reported (ABET, 2020). In addition to concerns about having in-person classes andlab exercises, another concern expressed was how to communicate online in ways that are as effectiveas in person. Universities were prompted to provide additional faculty support for teaching and someeven identified some “hacks” that could be used for a graphical interface (University of Nevada Reno,2020). Other lessons learned include better ways to grade

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Nicholas Tymvios, Bucknell University; John Gambatese, Oregon State University

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Construction Engineering

people after they get hired. This expectation might be due to the lack of resources to train, or the lack of personnel able to share that training. Participants also expressed that hired individuals often have little or no hands-on knowledge of the processes involved in construction or the activities that tradespeople are involved with. A concerning comment from participants stated that they are observing very little commitment from new hires since they “bounce from job to job and switch back and forth between companies”. With increasing need for written communication due to necessary reports and safety programs, it is important for newly hired individuals to have good written and verbal

Conference Session

ConstDiv Technical Session 4 - Pedagogy & Accreditation I

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Darby Lantz Holtzhower, Oklahoma State University; Rachel Mosier P.E., Oklahoma State University

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Construction Engineering

challenges have not been implemented as of yet.Although the administration and faculty were working to provide new spaces and equipment,students were not a part of the process. Initial feedback from students indicated a preference tothe old spaces, even if there were significant issues to overcome. The focus of this research is onthe student perceptions of the new lab, specifically if they believe it encourages interdisciplinarystudy.Many major departments pride themselves as being separate and unique from other programswithin a given university or as compared to outside university programs. This instills a sense ofpride in the program but can be exclusive and elitist. To that point, exclusivity can result in asense of community in a cohort, like

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University; Caroline Murrie Clevenger P.E.; Rui Zhang, University of Colorado Denver

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

UniversitiesAbstractSustainability can be an idea, the nature of a living system, a production method, or a way of life.It has become a complex term that can be used in a variety of ways. In the 21st century,environment and energy utilization have become a critical concern. Excessive energy use and rapidurban development have caused significant problems in our living environment. Air pollution, thegreenhouse effect, climate change, a series of environmental issues, make people think aboutsaving our community and the environment. Environmental awareness is a driving force behindsustainable design and construction. Sustainable design seeks to reduce negative impacts on theenvironment and the health and comfort of building occupants. It is a design method that conformsto the

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 4: Capstone, Safety and Beyond

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

ofaddressing poverty in Alabama, the sixth poorest state in the United States (Alabama Possible2017). The week of service includes lectures, seminars, and three days of working on a servicelearning project, such as the completion of residential construction projects for those in need.Based on numerous years of executing the week of service requirements, Honors Collegeadministrators observed that the majority of incoming students had little or no previousconstruction experience, which caused concern that these students were at risk for injury as theyworked on service learning projects. The administrators contacted faculty from the University’sMcWhorter School of Building Science regarding the possibility of providing construction safetytraining for the

Conference Session

Construction Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gad M. Ghada, California State Polytechnic University; Jinsung Cho; Yasser Salem

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Construction Engineering

percent of students that demonstrated each criterion were as follows: Indicator #1-75%; Indicator #2-75%; and Indicator #3-96%. As for the indirect measures, the student survey responses, as pertains to outcome (a), reported 73%, which did not meet the target. Although all the direct indicator measures met the 75% target performance level in the first cycle, the indirect student perception measure did not meet the target performance percentage. Faculty noticed that the survey equipment used was dated and students had difficulty programming and using them. Students and alumni, also, expressed concern that these equipment devices are not what are commonly used in practice and questioned the value of learning the techniques

Conference Session

ConstDiv Technical Session 5 - Pedagogy & Accreditation II

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Construction Engineering

it for the program”. Addressing the concerns of the affected faculty will help reduce the resistance and pave the way for the change to settle-in. 6- Confirming that the change is going in the right direction by planning for and creating short-term wins. Visible and measurable performance improvements should be assessed and documented, while rewarding the faculty and the change team members involved in these improvements. The low-hanging fruit should be targeted and success results such as improved student performance, successful deployment of new systems, or introdution of new concepts or technologies should be shared with all stakeholders. These early wins will encourage faculty to

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 6 - Technology & Simulation

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey M. Otey, Texas A&M University; Jorge D. Camba, Purdue University; Nicholas Danney, Texas A&M University

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Construction Engineering

solve homework or projectproblems.Instructor UnfamiliaritySome instructors have expressed concern that they are unfamiliar with CAD, so any introductionof these topics, however useful, would make them feel unprepared to either answer specificquestions or grade assignments.Other ObservationsThe Transportation and Structures faculty have been the most interested in supporting CAD intheir courses or assisting in the development of new classes. Transportation faculty have takenadvantage of the CAD instructor’s offer to provide guest lectures, lab assistance, and open officehours. Structures faculty have assisted in the development of a new BIM class (CVEN 449/749:Visualization and Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Structural Engineering Design

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 4: Capstone, Safety and Beyond

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley Louis Benhart, Purdue University; Clark A. Cory Ph.D., Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Rabita Rajkarnikar, Purdue University ; Cirilo I. Rangel, Purdue University; Mark Shaurette, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Construction Engineering

. Cy currently teaches Construction Capstone, Concrete Construction, and Construction Project Adminis- tration courses at Purdue. In addition to teaching, Cy is the school’s Industry Projects Coordinator. In this role Cy works with industry partners to secure and house an e library of construction project related documents which faculty uses for course instruction in its new project based curriculum.Mr. Mark Shaurette, Purdue Polytechnic Institute Mark Shaurette has a MS in Civil Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a PhD in Technology from Purdue University. He is currently an associate professor at Purdue University, was a 2012 Fulbright Scholar in Ireland, and has work experience that

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Rachel Mosier P.E., Oklahoma State University; Heather N. Yates, Oklahoma State University; Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University

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Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering

recruitment and retention of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math through local, national, and international presentations. Additionally, she speaks on charting your own path in college, navigating your future, teaching technology to the new generation, and international experiences.Dr. Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University Dr. Sanjeev Adhikari is faculty from Kennesaw State University. Previously he was faculty at Morehead State University from 2009 to 2016 and faculty at Purdue University – Indianapolis from 2016 to 2019. He has completed Ph.D. degree in civil engineering, focusing on construction management from Michigan Technological University in 2008. He has an extensive teaching background with

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Andrew Richard Kline, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Fernanda L. Leite, University of Texas, Austin; Eduardo Luis Isatto, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

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Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering

struggling students. This was resolved once teachingassistants started being utilized. The faculty has learned that a minimum of two instructors areneeded when teaching or introducing new software in order to provide additional support to thestudents.As the course started to be offered to additional majors, outside of Construction Management,the fundamentals of construction as well as basic construction workflows became an importantaspect of the course. Due to the course transition, this was some students’ first construction-related course. The material and lecture content had to be adjusted in order for students tounderstand the basics, such as: nominal and real lumber dimensions, construction materials,definition of a clash detection, introduction

Conference Session

ConstDiv Technical Session 7 - Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Shenoda, Farmingdale State College

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Construction Engineering

Paper ID #26658Board 30: Applicability of Open Educational Resources (OER) in Construc-tion EngineeringDr. Michael Shenoda, Farmingdale State College Michael Shenoda is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Architecture and Construction Management at Farmingdale State College in New York. He has previously served as a faculty member at other institutions, totaling over 10 years in civil and construction engineering education. Michael is a member of several professional organizations, including American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), and American Society of

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Luciana Debs, Purdue University Programs; Bhavya Rathna Kota, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering

or sociological factors like work environment and having role models andmentors also often influence an individual’s career choice [16]. In fact, many women share thathaving a family member in the construction industry attracted them to a similar field in a studyconducted on women in construction trades [20].However, not all factors have a positive influence. On the issues faced by women inconstruction, 14 of 24 married study participants in Moore’s study [19] raised concerns regardingwork-life balance and having challenges to satisfy the job demand and family responsibilities.With construction industry acknowledging that women workers are the untapped resources,Fielden, Davidson, Gale and Davey [13] conducted focus groups with construction

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 2: K-12 through Adult Learning

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University

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Construction Engineering

the success and outcomes of educationalexperiences. The ability of faculty to anticipate student perception, appreciate them, proactivelymanage them in a positive and effective way, and modify the education program accordingly canbe a major determinant of student success. This paper addresses ways in which studentperception of project-based learning—a unique pedagogical approach to constructioneducation—can be a critical factor that contributes to their success. This paper also outlines waysin which faculty can exploit and plan the educational structure, materials, and methods of studiosto manage project-based learning accordingly. Studios are the core components of programs onthe design-side of building professions; architecture, interior

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 6 - Technology & Simulation

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tom Michael Leathem, Auburn University; Lauren W Redden, Auburn University; Jeffrey Kim, Auburn University; Wesley Collins, Auburn University; Ishmael Boynton Preer

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Construction Engineering

the United States. As an academic, he has published papers at national and international conferences, and in academic journals.Mr. Ishmael Boynton Preer c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Student Perspectives on the use of iPads for Navigating Construction Drawings: A Case StudyIntroductionThe rate of educational technology integration continues to increase as faculty become moreagreeable to the positive impact that it has on student learning [1]. Pilgrim, Bledsoe & Reily(2012) [2] in their research, New Technologies in the Classroom state that "integratingtechnology into instruction means students are utilizing technology to enhance higher-levelthinking

Conference Session

ConstDiv Technical Session 3 - Social & Leadership

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University; Victor Ofori-Boadu, Penuel Consult Inc.; Iyshea Borders-Taylor; Lewis Waller; Paul Akangah, North Carolina A&T State University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

-Organizational Psychology Dissertation, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, Washington, USA, 2015.[13] P. J. Burke, and J. E. Stets, Identity theory. New York, New York: Oxford University Press, Inc., 2009.[14] J. P. Gee, “Identity as an analytic lens for research in education.,” in Review of research in education, vol.25, W. G. Secada, Ed. Washington, D.C: American Educational Research Association , 2000, pp. 99 – 125. [Online]. Available http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.2307/1167322 12[15] D. T. Hall, “Careers and socialization,” Journal of Management, vol 13, issue 2, pp. 301 – 322., 1987.[16] A. Reid, M. Abrandt Dahlgren, P. Petocz, and L. O. Dahlgren, From expert student to novice professional. Springer: Dordrecht, The Netherlands, 2011

Conference Session

ConstDiv Technical Session 4 - Pedagogy & Accreditation I

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University; George D. Ford, Mississippi State University; Tori Thompson, Mississippi State University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

effectiveness of the summer studios, the performance of two groupsof students was compared over the course of four years. This paper briefly addresses the outcomes of aquantitative research method used to show the similarities, differences, and correlations between thesubjects in traditional and intensive course formats.Keywords: Studio, Construction, Education, PerformanceBackgroundChallenges and MisconceptionsTime-compressed courses are gaining appeal for college students across America. The shorter timeframe is preferable to the lifestyle and learning style of many individuals. However, this differentapproach of college teaching has its pitfalls. A main concern for faculty with time-compressed courses isthe lack of formal training teachers and

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu, University of Texas at San Antonio; Guntulu S. Hatipkarasulu, Texas State University

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Construction Engineering

action item for this CLO inthe next cycle. It should be noted here that the faculty member graded this question with minimallatitude for partial credit. The majority of the credits were either full (or close to full) points orzero. There were 51 students at Midterm Exam II and 50 at the Final Exam (one student did nottake the final exam).It should be noted that the construction program successfully completed a reaccreditation visitusing the SLO assessment structure demonstrated in this paper. Although ACCE does notcomment on individual SLO assessment procedures, SLO #5 and #19’s continuous assessmentprocesses and documentation were not noted as a concern or weakness.SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONSThis paper consists of two examples of direct measurement

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 2: K-12 through Adult Learning

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert B. Austin, Bowling Green State University

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Construction Engineering

participation andflipped classrooms to creating new knowledge. This charge is within the reach of ConstructionManagement faculty, as we strive to better prepare our students for an industry where eachproject is different, with unique requirements and resources, site-specific constraints, varyingsupply chains andConstruction management is a profession where success is measured by the ability of anindividual to stand on his or her own. In this profession, each project is different, with uniquerequirements and resources, site-specific constraints, and varying supply chains. Personnel andclients tend to change from one project to the next. These challenges demand skills far morecomplex than can be acquired by rote memorization. In short, in this profession

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 4: Capstone, Safety and Beyond

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dorail F. Porter, Associated General Contractors; Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

. Under her mentorship, Dr. Ofori-Boadu’s students have presented 10 research posters at various NCAT Undergraduate Research Symposia resulting in her receiv- ing a 2017 Certificate of Recognition for Undergraduate Research Mentoring. She was also selected as a 2018 National Science Foundation - NC A & T ADVANCE IT Faculty Scholar. Her primary research en- gagements have been in bio-modified cement pastes, sustainable construction, and STEM education. She has received over $170,000 to support her teaching, research, and outreach projects. Overall, Dr. Ofori- Boadu’s research work has resulted in 1 book publication, 13 publications in peer-reviewed journals, 5 conference proceedings, 2 accepted manuscripts (in-press

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kelli R. Kopocis-Herstein, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Terry L. Stentz, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Construction Engineering

“leadership style” were two (2) of the top six (6) factors influencing siteproductivity [5]. Additionally human factors has been identified as key component of effectivesafety management [6] [7] [8] on construction sites which has been attributed to increased laborproductivity [9] [10].Course DesignIn an effort to equip senior-level undergraduates with the skills necessary to manage themultitude of issues related to human factors affecting safety and productivity on constructionsites, faculty collaborated with industry to identify fourteen (14) major topics related to humanfactors, safety management, and productivity. The curriculum is regularly shared with localindustry to determine relevance and discuss the inclusion of new topics necessary for