Conference Session

BIM and Other New Construction Practices

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Althea Arnold, University of North Texas

Tagged Divisions

Construction

first year has lead tocontinued interest from the construction community to be part of this program.IntroductionCapstone design courses are recognized as an important part of the Engineering curriculum.1 TheUniversity of North Texas Construction Engineering Technology program is a new program thathas recently graduated its first undergraduate class. Due to the small class size and newness ofthe program, it was necessary to determine an effective and economical way of meeting thestudents various needs in a capstone course. Larger universities divide their capstone classes intosections reflecting the student specialties, i.e. residential, commercial and heavy highwayconstruction. With the first graduating class at 16 students and the second to be

Conference Session

Construction Safety and Risk Management

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu, University of Texas at San Antonio; Harrison Pierce, Linbeck Group, LLC; Suat Gunhan, University of Texas at San Antonio; Rui Liu, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Tagged Divisions

Construction

searched for “fatality only”incidents for Standard Industry Codes 8 (SIC) 15, 16, and 17 that reflect building contractors,heavy/civil contactors, and special trade contractors respectively in June 2011. The search isfiltered for incidents in a 10-year span from January 1, 1998 to December 31, 2007 resulting in6379 fatality reports that contain SIC codes in the construction industry. While the reports goback to as early as 1990, between the years 1997 and 1998 the reporting method of fatalities wasmodified and more data became available after 1998.As illustrated in Figure 1, the database search results showed that Falls had the highestpercentage of fatal causes with 41%, followed by Struck by with 27%, caught-in/between with10% and electrocution

Conference Session

Construction Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ifte Choudhury, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

havebeen lumped together as the dependent variable. This probably has resulted in a predictiveefficacy of the model which is not very high. This factor should be taken into account forfuture studies.Cooling degree days were also assumed to have a direct relationship with energyconsumption in this study. But surprisingly, the results of the study did not indicate anysuch correlation. One of the reasons maybe the lack of discrimination between weather-related and base energy consumption. The presence of LOCATION as an independentvariable may also have affected the outcome; cooling degree days for the different climaticzones may not have quantitatively reflected the zone locations. This factor is also requiredto be investigated in future research

Conference Session

Construction Safety and Risk Management

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jing Du, University of Texas at San Antonio; Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu, University of Texas at San Antonio; Rui Liu, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Tagged Divisions

Construction

part of the model fixed, and only repeat the process describedabove on the affected part of the model. The final results will be synthesized to reflect the changein state of the model.Fig 3 demonstrates the user interface of RISK. The major components include the user input area(Area A) and the result demonstration area (Area B). In addition, the heat map of risk analysiscan be shown in Area C, which locates risk items in different sections according to the likelihoodand impacts. Risk items can also be ranked in RISK based on the overall impacts on the project(Area D). Page 24.795.6

Conference Session

New Teaching Methods in Construction Eduction

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ifte Choudhury, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

considered as tools for enhancing studentlearning, home works have been found to have a positive relationship with overall studentperformance19.The effect of one other variable on performance that has been tested by many researchers isgender. Some studies indicate that men have more positive attitude toward education inengineering and science than women10, 21. It is reflected by their performance in relevant courses.However, there are other studies that do not report any correlation between gender and studentperformance 22, 23, 24.In view of the findings from this review of the literature, it was decided to include a few othervariables in the model for analysis of the relationship between video-viewing and studentperformance. These variables include

Conference Session

New Teaching Methods in Construction Eduction

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Walewski, Texas A&M University; Amy Ahim Kim

Tagged Divisions

Construction

generate future engineers that reflect industry needs.5 6 7 To meet societaldemands, engineers and engineering educators have increasingly recognized that engineering ismore than technical and scientific skills.8 Young engineers are expected to meet increasinglyhigher expectations by having technical skills and understand non-technical contents such associal responsibilities, social skills and humanities. Engineers that are flexible, work well inteams, have good communication skills and knowledgeable about political, environmental,economical and ethical concerns are becoming commonplace. The effect of globalization hasalso put more pressure on engineers and engineering education. Martin et al.9 studiedengineering graduates’ perception on how well

Conference Session

Sustainable Construction Practice

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phil Lewis, North Carolina State University; Michael Leming, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

(NC State) are required to take CE 469 Construction Engineering Project (CE469). There are two primary learning outcomes for this course, which may be summarized: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of construction engineering and management principles and the ability to solve a broad set of engineering problems in construction; and 2. As a member of a team, apply the principles of professional communication to present the results of that design to a committee formed of the instructor and knowledgeable industry representatives.The pedagogical methods for this course include an active learning and hands-on approach thatrequires the students to work with industry representatives in a way that reflects actualconstruction

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

Tagged Divisions

Construction

published in the International Journal of Technology, Knowledge, and Society, the International Journal of Virtual Reality, the Journal of Marketing Education, the Marketing Education Review Journal, the IEEE- Frontiers in Education, and the American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings, among others. Sulbaran has contributed significantly to his discipline through his service activities. His leadership on several key organizations has reflected very favorably on the university. Sulbaran is the first and only faculty of the University to hold a Board of Trustee position in the American Council for Construction Education. He is also the first and only faculty serving as the Editor for the Associated Schools of

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

Tagged Divisions

Construction

conditions, the revenue   generated from the registered green projects constituted 26.2% of the total construction revenueof the top 100 green contractors in 2008 which corresponds to 70% increase in one year 4. Thetop 400 contractors' total revenue grew only 11.2% in the same year 5.The increasing presence of the green building projects was also reflected in the project deliverymethod choices for such projects. Kibert (2005) groups the contemporary construction deliverymethods used in the United States as Design-Bid-Build, Construction Management at Risk (CMat Risk) and Design-Build6. The contractual relationships related to these different deliverymethods directly affect the stage of involvement for construction contractors. There is no

Conference Session

Methods of Teaching and Learning in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kirsten A. Davis, Boise State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

study at all because they thoughtthey already knew the information well enough (inaccurate self-knowledge). We also see the Page 25.1200.2student with a similar grade who claims to have studied for hours. It is obvious to us that theyare not using a study method that works for them, yet they are not changing their methods (poorself-regulation).Students also unreasonably expect that their assignment and test grades should reflect not justtheir achievements, but also the amount of time and effort they expend4. Yet they are spendingless time studying than ever before5. Most colleges state that students should spendapproximately two hours (or

Conference Session

Assessment in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Construction

the recipient class of this newly acquired knowledge(Customer). The development of these forms was done in an iterative process to allow for theproper allocation of topics and matching subject–to-class. The mapping was complemented by acourse flowchart reflecting the course sequence and time of offering as shown in figure 2,allowing for the different stakeholders (students, faculty, administrators, employers, parents, etc.)to see a clear road map leading to better planning and resulting in a timely graduation. Uchiyamaet al (2009) have stated that creating a visual representation of the curriculum based on real timeinformation is a way of increasing collaboration and collegiality in higher education. On thecourse flowchart, the core classes

Conference Session

Building BIM into Construction Curricula

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marcel Maghiar, Georgia Southern University; Sunitha Jain, Hill International ; James G Sullivan, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

Construction

learning of theoretical, practical, applied topics and a visualizationof knowledge gained throughout this process only in the end. The importance on this crucialconstruction management topic and the data richness of the BIM tool is an excellent mediumreflecting future field work of the project managers. In the near future, the industry input andparticipation in the classroom environment will be of critical significance in continuing to movethe curriculum forward to reflect thoroughly or even to exceed the current state of constructionand help incorporate areas that have yet to benefit from the possibilities of the new BIMapplications.REFERENCES1. Barison, M. B. & Santos, E. T. (2010). An Overview of BIM Specialists. Proceedings of the

Conference Session

Crossing Boundaries - Service Learning and Interdisciplinary Teams

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edwin R. Schmeckpeper, Norwich University; Michael Puddicombe, Norwich University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

, this interaction involves the conversion of knowledge fromone form to another (Tacit to Explicit to Tacit). The model needs to recognize and implementthis process. The specific realization of this knowledge conversion process will vary from projectto project. However, generic examples can be developed. Socialization could describe theinformal process by which the various actors learn to deal with each other. The underlying beliefsystems of the individuals will interact, resulting in a management process defined by adversityor collaboration. Internalization would be reflected in the development of the firms’ underlyingbelief in the trustworthiness of each other as a result of the formal contracts. Externalizationdescribes the process by which

Conference Session

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

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kamalesh Panthi, East Carolina University; Donna A. Hollar, East Carolina University; George C. Wang P.E., East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

quantity take-offs, working with vendor and subcontractor contracts, developing estimates, and performing scheduling functions, checking drawings and specifications for completeness and discrepancies, attending bid openings and conferences, handling the paperwork. 3. Project Management – Perform management, field engineering or office functions at the advanced level of a mature intern.In order to make the internship experiences more valuable to students, it is imperative thatstudents take the opportunity to reflect upon their experiences and document it in the form of ajournal or a portfolio. Within the literature, various means of evaluating internships have beenidentified. One example is Millers (2006) who outlined the

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muge Mukaddes Darwish, Texas Tech University T-STEM Center; Mary Frances Agnello, Texas Tech

Tagged Divisions

Construction

” (WCED, 1987).Therein the emphasis lies on not compromising the future through sustainable developmentmethods that reflect positively on current situational needs with a lasting appeal towards thefuture.David W. Orr (1992) widened the scope of sustainability in his seminal book “EcologicalLiteracy” from technological to ecological sustainability. Technological sustainability mainlydeals with technological and ethical issues; ecological sustainability is considered an effort thataffects all aspects of a culture. In order to adequately prepare us for the future, Orr envisions adramatic shift in the existing pedagogies of all educational programs—a shift toward an earth-centered education. Earth-centered education entails a rethinking of both the

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

Tagged Divisions

Construction

and criteria established by accrediting agencies such as theACCE for BIM education. This may be one of the reasons why many CM programs are stillstruggling with incorporating BIM education in their curricula. To support industry innovation,CM programs should offer BIM education to students for their future careers.Innovative construction companies (e.g., Turner, Skanska, Whiting-Turner, etc.) have creatednew BIM and virtual design and construction (VDC) positions as they transition from traditionalpractices to ones integrating BIM technology into their organization. To reflect this industrydemand and change, CM programs have been gradually introducing BIM in their curricula. Inliterature, the importance of BIM education for students’ future

Conference Session

Building BIM into Construction Curricula

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin R. Miller, Brigham Young University; Clifton B. Farnsworth, Brigham Young University; Justin Earl Weidman, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

reflect industry needs. Management skills required of a BIM manager withinthe industry that can be developed within higher education include teamwork, communication,and analytical thinking. Technical skills include “understanding BIM tools, standards,workflows, BIM-enabled coordination practices and project management, development ofconstruction drawings, making estimates and schedules with BIM applications, and a knowledgeof parametric object-based design concepts.”20 Both management and technical related skillsshould be integrated into BIM curriculum. According to the AIA, “the level of expertise requiredto intelligently design with BIM is significant, and serious consideration must be given to how itcan be taught… The competent BIM operator

Conference Session

Construction Industry Issues in the Classroom

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa M Holliday P.E., University of Oklahoma; Matthew Reyes, University of Oklahoma; Richard Cecil Ryan, University of Oklahoma; Kenneth F. Robson, University of Oklahoma

Tagged Divisions

Construction

andequipment included in each work installation, but the student work crews had to plan the use andthe physical expertise required for the actual installation of the materials. The wall componentmaterials were chosen to reflect typical products and installation procedures, tools andequipment used in the industry today. Each installation was visually inspected and assessed bythe work student work crews based on the understanding gained from lectures and collection ofthe required submittal information. Page 23.175.8The 9’ tall wall was designed for installation using an 8’ step-ladder. This was the safest solutionto brace the walls and provide a 1

Conference Session

Construction Industry Issues in the Classroom

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tulio Sulbaran, University of Southern Mississippi

Tagged Divisions

Construction

national/international publications, written several books and made over 100 professional presentations nationally and internationally. Dr. Sulbaran’s manuscripts have been published in: The International Journal of Technology, Knowledge and Society; The International Journal of Virtual Real- ity, Journal of Marketing Education, Marketing Education Review Journal, IEEE- Frontier in Education, American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings among others. Dr. Sulbaran has contributed significantly to his discipline through his service activities. His leadership on several key organizations has reflected very favorably on the University. Dr. Sulbaran is the first and only faculty of the University to hold a Board of

Conference Session

Current Issues in Construction Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Wayne Ford, Western Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

. This approach to instruction in the classroom has been proven effective time after time, and is reflected in positive student and peer evaluations since it has been implemented. This approach requires the instructor to be able to solicit help. The author defines getting help from outside sources, “utilizing resources”, and considers it a strong tool for qualified educators to turn to if and when they need to increase their classroom competency levels on a particular subject.  During the author’s graduate studies in training and development several controls were identified that should be addressed to secure a positive learning environment. They are: the environment itself, an instructor’s pedagogy process, the

Conference Session

Assessment in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen Caroline Hurtado, Arizona State University; Dean Takeo Kashiwagi; Kenneth Timothy Sullivan, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

Learned and Assessment Tool Target Questions Page 24.151.8Upon reflection of the past three semesters, the instructors derived lessons learned and areas ofpotential improvement for subsequent semesters as: the use of learning analytics, refined videodesign, and creation of course instructional method introductory materials. One of the areasneeding further research is how to best compare student performance in traditional versus richmedia environments, despite the dynamic nature of instruction in tailoring the approach to thestudents’ needs and content.In S2, the instructors were first introduced to learning analytics – a way for instructors to

Conference Session

Construction Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Construction

environment as well as ensuring human health and comfort11. The greater partsof project delivery no longer rest with production but rather with the reproduction ofknowledge12. As an organization, the construction industry is expected to turn focus towardspreserving and reproducing sustainable project delivery ideology rather than only focusing on thetraditional thoughts of simply decreasing the overall schedule and minimizing total costs. Thedeveloping delivery systems must have characteristics that reflect the need for environmentalsensitivity, positive attitudes about social equity, and the desire to have economic prosperity12The information stated in the previous section describes the concepts that should be used alongwith the new ideas of

Conference Session

Incorporating Technology into Construction Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Namhun Lee, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

. To measure students’ performancein PBL, he employed process-oriented assessment methods such as peer- and self-ratings.Considering PBL’s emphasis on self-directed learning, collaborative learning, and knowledgediscovery, the use of peer-ratings, self-ratings, and reflection is highly recommended.Technology can assist in assessing many aspects of PBL. It is possible to assess PBL via theWeb in order to measure students’ confidence and collaboration in their learning. The result ofpeer- and self-assessment can be summarized automatically for both the instructor and students.A series of self-assessments makes it possible to observe student’s learning process over a periodof time. In this way, technology can also be employed for peer-assessments

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

Tagged Divisions

Construction

feedback for each question included a reference backto the content. “Key Points/Make a Note” prompts encouraged students to reflect andsummarize. The instructor provided a comprehensive assessment with immediate feedback at theend of each lesson. When applicable, the feedback directed the reader to the section containingthe information necessary to answering each assessment question correctly.ConclusionThis study agrees with Peterson’s (2008) conclusion that developing a strong relationship withindustry is a vital part of the project based delivery system. Industry relations have beenimportant for the continued development of current material for activities, discussions, lectures,labs, final projects and continued field trips. In light of the

Conference Session

Capstone and Online Courses in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Mallen, Iowa State University; Charles T. Jahren P.E., Iowa State University; Natalya A. Koehler, Franklin University, OH; Aliye Karabulut Ilgu, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

online modules are the same as those used for lecture videos. Thefirst step in creating a module is to create problem statements and feedback scenarios based onthe course materials. The problem statements and feedback scenarios are well-defined problemsthat the students solve that reflect the material being taught in the class. The reason there aremultiple scenarios is because Lectora has function that will generate random scenarios. This iseffective for the online modules because each student will have a different scenario of a givenproblem. The tools used for this step can be very basic. In this study the information was kept ina word file or excel file. After the information is developed in Word or Excel, it is important thatit is reviewed

Conference Session

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

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denise Diana Gravitt, Western Illinois University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

debate case study to reflect the increasing level of difficulty oftopics and the decreasing amount of information provided by the instructor. The students wereprovided with a scored points outline (see Appendix B) attached to their written research papersso they were aware of the strengths and weaknesses of their research and debate preparation foreach case study.Summary and Lessons LearnedThe legal course was taught two times with the same text book before introduction of debates inthe course. The reason for introduction of the debates was not to improve overall course grades,which were in the 83% to 85% overall for those two semesters, but in the hopes of improvingstudent participation, motivation for learning the materials, and understanding

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Construction

thesame side and removes the adversarial nature of a traditional construction project. Therefore,these skills align with research on what BIM should look like. The final skill, writtencommunication, is important because of the nature of construction, being able to communicateintent and requirements efficiently through writing. This has been and will continue to be anecessity in the industry.DiscussionImplications for Construction Management EducationCurriculum developers and instructional designers should find this research particularly useful.In reflecting on the findings it is worthy to note that BIM education is not as simple as atechnical skill or learning a piece of software. On the contrary, true BIM education withinconstruction management

Conference Session

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Construction

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

Conference Session

Construction Safety and Risk Management

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Construction

for a high percentage of sound safety behaviors on a project should be significantenough to be an important part of the compensation for supervisors and managers. If the projectteam is overwhelmingly rewarded for project metrics as production, quality, cost and schedule tothe point where safety rewards are minimal then safety will typically be ignored by the team.Safety because of its impact on the worker's compensation cost structure should be reflected inthe reward system. Another aspect of this is to select the project team based on their ratings as toenforcing safety behavior on projects. The problem here is that it is easier to measure metricssuch as cost and schedule because the systems for their measurement is already in place.Systems

Conference Session

Pedagogical Approaches in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiong Hu, Texas State University, San Marcos; Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Texas State University, San Marcos; Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos

Tagged Divisions

Construction

&McTaggart [20] was utilized to guide implementation of the research presented in this case Page 24.707.7study: 1) [carry] out a plan of action to improve what is already happening, 2) [take] actionto implement the plan, 3) observe the effects of action in the context in which it occurs, and4) reflect on these effects as a basis for further planning, and subsequent action.Research QuestionsOne of the goals of this research project was to investigate the effects of new formativeand summative assessment instruments upon student learning in the PBL-infused course.These instruments were designed and incorporated in the third offering of the