Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tianjiao Zhao, East Carolina University; George C. Wang P.E., East Carolina University; Ron Chance, East Carolina University; Chelsea Rebecca Buckhalter, East Carolina University

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

course instructors may need to adjust the way they grade writing assignments for essaylength, grammar, spelling, and fluency, and educational institutions need to put in place betterguidelines for the process of reviewing using AI detection software.Conclusion and future workThis paper contributes to the ongoing discussion concerning the integration of AI technologiesinto educational settings, with a particular focus on writing-intensive construction managementprograms. The aim is to utilize AI tools such as ChatGPT to complement and enhance thelearning experience rather than replace fundamental teaching methodologies; to embrace newtechnologies rather than to remain stagnant and closed-minded. After examining the primaryapplications of ChatGPT

Conference Session

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Case Studies in Construction Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hector Buyones-Gonzalez, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile; Monica Quezada-Espinoza, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

project delivery. For example, AutoCAD,Revit, where Autodesk already incorporates AI technology into its products, MicrosoftProject, SAP2000, or ETABS are mentioned.Mastery of the English language: This skill refers to the ability to understand, speak, read,and write in English effectively, which is fundamental in the globalized construction industry,especially in projects that integrate AI technologies. English is often the language used intechnical documentation, software, and international communications, so its mastery allowsprofessionals to access a wide range of resources, collaborate efficiently on internationalprojects, and stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements, as indicated byinterviewee P5: "Studying English is key

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Okere, University of Cincinnati; Chris Souder, M.S.

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

course(s). The main objective of designing andteaching a hands-on and immersive cost estimating course is to get the students ready from day one, byexposing them to the fundamentals of cost estimating. A review of cost estimating syllabi indicate a lackof consistency or standardization in the content covered. The literature on cost estimating as published inASEE (American Society for Engineering Education) conference papers provide little or no examples ofthe typical cost estimating and bidding process. In addition, there are no samples from ASEE conferencepapers on the scope of work for quantity takeoff (QTO) and pricing assignments, or samples of thequantity takeoff templates, the pricing templates, and the criteria for grading students’ work

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Technical Session 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mostafa Batouli, The Citadel; Rebekah Burke, P.E., Pennsylvania State University; Ronald W. Welch, The Citadel; Nahid Vesali, P.E., Pennsylvania State University

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

3. Create BIM model with architectural elements 4. Create BIM model with structural elements 5. Use and manipulate BIM and other emerging technologies for creating construction documents 1. Fundamentals: Explain how indoor environmental quality is affected by the electrical and CONE 460 Mechanical and Electrical mechanical systems. 2. Mechanical: Select devices for providing thermal control within a building. 3. Mechanical: Select the heat flow within and throughout a building and estimate load calculations

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Technical Session 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raúl Esteban Toscano; Vanessa Guerra, University of Virginia; Miguel Andres Guerra, Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

by the teacher and assistants that verify that the exam rules aremet. After the coffee break, they return to the exam room and have 60 minutes to continueand finish the exam [2]. The exam is designed to assess critical thinking and the ability tosolve numerical and practical problems, so it is necessary that students have priorknowledge of the subject and be prepared for the exam. In the event that students do nothave the necessary knowledge to take the exam, the coffee break will not help them even ifduring this time they are explained how to solve the exam, since the exam questions cannotbe answered by memorizing the answers during the coffee break.ResultsThe pilot study allowed us to know fundamental aspects in relation to the performance

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Technical Session 5

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omkar Gadakh; Luciana Debs, Purdue University

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

some capacity.” This suggests the position might involvemanaging direct reports or supervise crews.Though technical skills were mentioned in the qualification requirements for less listings thansoft skills, these skills had a larger thematic spread. Most likely due to this large spread, allthemes under technical skills had median of 0. Twenty-three of the 39 listings included mentionsto construction principles and techniques, such as “working knowledge of construction principleshighly desirable” or “ability to apply fundamentals of the means and methods of constructionmanagement,” suggesting that no specific principles or techniques are required, but an overallunderstanding of these is expected. Following the ‘construction principles and

Conference Session

Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL) in Construction Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raissa Seichi Marchiori, The University of Alabama; Siyuan Song, The University of Alabama

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

ability to adhere to schedules, budgets, and client expectations [17].Given the complexity of construction processes and the constraints of knowledge, time, andcognitive resources, decision-making is a complex skill to achieve due to the complexity ofconstruction processes [18].Teaching engineering today presents a multifaceted challenge, primarily due to the dynamicnature of the subject and the vast scope of learning material. The expectation for qualityengineering education extends beyond possessing fundamental knowledge; it includes themastery of so-called "soft" skills development [19]. Soft skills integrate set of knowledge,abilities, and values. It plays a pivotal role in facilitating the efficient acquisition of technicalskills [20]. These