adoption of smart andautonomous systems fueled by advanced data processing and machine learning. Althoughconstruction management (CM) students are exposed to current fundamentals of constructiontechnologies including BIM, students may potentially lack the fundamental knowledge andtechnological skills required for efficiently integrating, programming, and controlling robotics onconstruction sites. As such, it is critical to investigate CM students’ skill gaps in order to preparethe graduating future workforces with the required advanced automation-based technologies.This study aims to investigate: (1) the preparedness of CM students in terms of their ability tounderstand machine learning techniques and work with smart technologies such as Robotics
switchbetween the degrees. With the implementation of the construction engineering degree, came theneed to help educate students on the differences between construction and civil engineeringdegrees. The nuanced differences between civil and construction engineering can be a challengeto communicate to students, without oversimplifying either of the disciplines and their roles inindustry.BackgroundThere are a variety of reasons students pursue a major in engineering [1]. However, research hasshown the decision typically follows a predictable path, described by Cruz and Kellam as“students’ hero journey” that solidifies with a “crossing the first threshold experience” [2].Crossing the first threshold experience corresponds to a students’ belief that they
incorporating newtechnology during educating young minds cannot be ignored. Due to the limitations of computersand handheld screens, namely storage issues, non-user-friendly interfaces, etc., more advancedtechnical equipment are gradually becoming a part of K-12 and undergraduate education [1]. Newwearable devices (Google Cardboard, Microsoft HoloLens, Oculus headsets, etc.) have introducedAugmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) into classrooms globally. While this technologyis mostly used in safety and training modules in CM [2], studies have begun to look into the effectsof AR and VR in CM education, often through virtual interaction like ‘creating’ or ‘building’elements of project sites [3], or also through interaction and collaborative
techniques within virtualsettings.Keywords: Active learning, virtual education, construction scheduling and planning, constructionmanagement, undergraduate educationIntroductionStudents benefit from improved problem solving and critical thinking skills when active learningis employed. Active learning approaches also promote student engagement and facilitatecollaboration. These approaches have been implemented in various Science, Technology,Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields, enhancing students' thinking and retention ofmaterial [1, 2]. A study at Auburn University showed sixty-eight percent of the students believean active learning environment enhanced their learning. The same study revealed that eighty-twopercent of the students feel their
SI tools, not only in residential or commercial construction, but alsofor infrastructure projects. The objective of this research paper is threefold: (1) to examine theefficacy of the applied PBL activity in terms of improving students’ knowledge and ability towork with FEP and SI tools, (2) to assess the student’s perspective on the convenience ofcoupling FEP and SI, and (3) to determine the student’s level of interest towards FEP and SIwithin construction management (CM) curricula. To achieve these objectives, this researchapplied a Problem Based Learning (PBL) activity and assessed 45 undergraduate and graduateCM students at a Hispanic Serving Institution. The PBL activity enhanced students’ knowledgeon FEP for SI projects and could
rates from Fall 2013 through Fall 2020 is presented in Figure 1. Note thatthese DFW rates are for the entire university, and not just for the students majoring in ourdepartment. The mathematics course with the lowest DFW rate was Statistics (MATH 2328),with all Calculus classes having a higher rate. The course that typically had the highest rate wasPre-Calculus (MATH 2417). As such, it appears evident that the students with the poorest pre-college mathematical preparation (those who are not calculus-ready when they arrived oncampus), had the greatest challenges successfully completing their mathematics requirements.This situation correlates with the trends reported in the literature (Kisi et al. 2011, Shields andKisi 2011, Orth 2004, Shrestha
dagoba or Sinhalese stupa [1]. In this paper, the authors focus theirinvestigations on one of the most famous pagodas in China (if not the most famous), the Dayanpagoda or Dayanta located in Xi’an, one of China’s ancient capitals in the Shaanxi province. TheDayanta’s prominence is related to the religious and cultural legacy brought from India to Chinaand beyond: Xuanzang, a Chinese Buddhist monk traveled to India to translate the “sutra”(Indian scriptures) of the Buddhist religion, and in the 7th century AD, he brought thesescriptures back to China and stored them in Dayanta, where they remain today, as shown inFigure 1. Figure 1. The Dayanta in Xi’anHow this monument was built is a question that has
-ended qualitative questions. The survey results are presented, with some examples,qualitative responses, and discussion from the authors. By presenting and publishing this paper,the authors hope to learn from similar programs in practice, share our experiences, and perhapsinspire others to try such ventures.Literature reviewMany construction educators understand that learning through service can be very effective,providing students with opportunities to practice professional and independent learning skills inthe context of “real world” problems which they all seem to enjoy. According to Scott Stanfordet al. [1], service learning is one of the four emerging trends in engineering capstone courses,along with technology, multidisciplinary projects
50% of the course, collaborative work and homework,20% and final exam 30%, respectively. The final exam is at the end of the course when theclasses period has ended and students are only sitting for exams or delivering final projects inother courses, therefore, the final exam period is extremely stressful for students and if they didnot perform well in the partial exams, the need for a good mark at the final exam could makematters worse.In the last few years our university has worked in a new education model, namely (nameremoved for blind review) that is student centered and encouraging the use of the latesttechnologies inside and outside the classroom [1-2]. These technologies include remote distancecourses [3-4] and even courses with
: Ex.1d: START/STOP/CONTINUE AssessmentQuestion #1:What is something you would like to start happening in this course that is not currentlyhappening? Responses: “I feel like I need a day to ask questions/check my work with you before turning in an assignment” “Clear instructions on what is important to know and what is required of us. Direct instruction for assignments. Feedback on previous assignments so we know if we are on the right track for current or future assignments” “Currently I enjoy what we are doing, so I do not have any suggestions at this time”Question #2:What is something you would
the topic of BIM for the use of structural engineering design, and littlewas found in the way of research being performed on this topic. There were a number of publicationsthat discussed BIM for use in educational purposes, however very few were discovered that pertainedto the use of BIM in structural engineering design education. One notable exception to this was apublication that looked at when BIM should be introduced to students in higher education. Resultsfrom that study indicated the inclusion of BIM into civil and architectural structural engineeringcourses gave students an advantage at better understanding the systems and the process of design anddocumentation [1]. Students in engineering often have expectations that they will be
recommended based on their preference.14 Thetraditional textbook system is unable to recognize the difference, but the newly developedinteractive web-based system recognizes this problem based on the student's participation andfeedback on the website. Instructors and graduate teaching assistants can help students in thisregard, based on their feedback, making the materials more suitable for the students. As a result,most of the students benefit from development of an OER system.Research Methodology and Data CollectionA four-step research approach was adopted for this study, as shown in Figure 1. The first stepwas the review of the literature for the students’ perception and understanding of the existingeducational systems and resources. It was
, they are able to present this information in a way that people can understand and glean important meaning. This is an incredibly useful skill on any construction site. The ability to plan and manage assets on a job is valuable. Almost as equally important is the ability to explain and share this information. The primary goal of all projects is to make money. This success or failure drives all companies and having construction managers that excel in this provides a quality avenue for project management in general. [1] • Analytical skills – Similar to the financial reporting, finance students should be able to understand financial
University (ECU) construction management program.The following discussion explains the process of change by ACCE and how the ECUconstruction program developed their assessment program.Historic BackgroundSince 1974 the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) has been a leadingadvocate of quality construction education that promotes, supports, and accredits qualityconstruction education programs. Its primary goal is promotion and continued improvement ofpostsecondary construction education. ACCE accredits construction education programs incolleges and universities that request its evaluation and meets its rigorous standards and criteria[1]. This accreditation enables employers to identify quality employees that have demonstratedtheir
society is facing require the abilityto comprehend complex problems and analyze them bearing in mind diverse perspectives. Forthis reason, the faculty defined a series of projects to study how the built environment can beenvisioned. Diverse examples of project collaborations between engineering and architectureprograms are to contribute to the education of future professionals to be able to operate in acollaborative environment, though leadership and innovation coordinated activities [1][2].MethodologyTerms such as ubiquitous computing and cloud computing have been embedded in a diversity ofdisciplines, due to its broad applications. Novel schemes in ubiquitous computing enable theopportunity to embed technology into the activities of everyday
Students, Contract DeliveryMethods, Construction Management CurriculaBackground and MotivationAccelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) is an innovative bridge construction technique that hasdrastically improved highway construction practices through the integration of effective plans,high-performance materials, safe designs, and reducing the overall construction time of newbridges or rehabilitation of existing bridges. However, recent studies have highlighted majorissues in the ABC technique which include the high initial cost of ABC, lack of standardization,inexperienced contractors, and inefficacy of traditional project delivery methods [1]. Traditionalproject delivery methods such as Design-Bid-Build (DBB) involve solicitation of theconstruction
, which can include mastery skills, software oreven using a token system.PERCEPTIONS PRIOR TO THE SESSIONPrior to the first session, a survey about spring semester was circulated among Construction EngineeringDivision members. This survey focused on examining the impacts of the mid-spring switch to onlineinstruction and the anticipated impacts of continued online instruction. Figure 1 presents theseinstructor perceptions in two graphs (n= 15). The questions presented in this figure were asked using aslider along a continuum from “Much Worse” to “Much Better”. The graph shows the count of instructorresponses to how their students were impacted from the switch in Spring 2020 in the areas of studentmotivation, participation in class, and ability to
delivercontent. In construction engineering education, the curriculum ranges from the means andmethods for a construction process, to line items required for estimating a task, the time it takesto schedule an activity, to the required temporary structures for the completion of a constructionproject. As such, faculty should be engaging with a variety of learning styles in developing theirclass activities. Students in Construction Management/Engineering, and Architecture programsgenerally prefer two learning styles; visual and kinesthetic [1]. For this reason, the researchersdecided to develop an educational prop to instruct the means and methods required to construct aone-story concrete building, focusing on formwork, and placement of reinforcement
a total of 18 years academic experience at five different universities. He has always been praised by students and department for his outstanding teaching and research excellence. To supplement his teaching and research, he has been involved in numerous professional societies, including ASCE, ACI, ASEE, ASC, ATMAE and TRB. His research output has been well disseminated as he has published thirty journal papers and thirty-nine conference papers. His research interests are 1) Creating Innovative Sustainable Materials, 2) Structural BIM Integration, 3) 4D/5D BIM, 4) Virtual Testing Lab, 5) Innovative Construction Demolition, and 6) Carbon Footprint Analysis on Roadways. American
has always been praised by students and department for his outstanding teaching and research excellence. To supplement his teaching and research, he has been involved in numerous professional societies, including ASCE, ACI, ASEE, ASC, ATMAE and TRB. His research output has been well disseminated as he has published thirty journal papers and thirty-nine conference papers. His research interests are 1) Creating Innovative Sustainable Materials, 2) Structural BIM Integration, 3) 4D/5D BIM, 4) Virtual Testing Lab, 5) Innovative Construction Demolition, and 6) Carbon Footprint Analysis on Roadways.Dr. Caroline Murrie Clevenger P.E., Caroline M. Clevenger is an Associate Professor and Assistant Director of Construction
instructors with recent findings to discuss the role of women in constructionnowadays.IntroductionThe construction sector is one of the largest contributors to the United States’ gross domesticproduct (GDP), with 4.2% of the total GDP [1]. Though the construction industry employs closeto 11 million people [2], it still faces a shortage of workers due to increased demand for newprojects and a reduced number of skilled workers [3]. Despite employing millions of workers, itremains a male-dominated industry, with women accounting for roughly 10.9% of workers inconstruction [2]. And in the case of construction managers, that number is even lower, at 8.4%[4]. Though economic and societal changes have helped to increase women’s participation in theworkforce
potentialof adopting laser scanning in their curricula. This research aims to assess the need for andevaluate the feasibility of incorporating laser scanning technology into the constructionengineering and management curriculum. The study conducted a thorough literature reviewto assess how laser scanning technology can improve Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs),which are required by the American Council of Construction Education (ACCE). Thecontributions of the study involve (1) helping educators in construction engineering andmanagement programs to understand the importance of laser scanning technology in theconstruction industry, (2) improving current Student Learning Outcomes by using laserscanning technology.Key words: Laser scanning technology
projects. He received his PhD in Technology Management from Indiana State University with a specialization in Construction Management. He joined academia in 2014. His research focus is on contract administration on heavy civil projects, as well as on construction education. His teaching areas include 1. introduction to the built environment and construction management, 2. construction materials and methods, 3. construction equipment, 4. building construction cost estimating, 5. heavy civil construc- tion cost estimating, 6. project planning, scheduling, and control, 7. temporary structures, and 8. contract changes and claims. American c Society for
department for his outstanding teaching and research excellence. To supplement his teaching and research, he has been involved in numerous professional societies, including ASCE, ACI, ASEE, ASC, ATMAE and TRB. His research output has been well disseminated as he has published thirty journal papers and thirty-nine conference papers. His research interests are 1) Creating Innovative Sustainable Materials, 2) Structural BIM Integration, 3) 4D/5D BIM, 4) Virtual Testing Lab, 5) Innovative Construction Demolition, and 6) Carbon Footprint Analysis on Roadways.Dr. Pavan Meadati, Kennesaw State University Pavan Meadati, Ph.D., LEED AP, is a professor in Construction Management Department. He received Doctorate in Engineering
and seeing their shared visions come to life.Mr. Ali Karji American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Community-Engaged Learning in Construction Education: A Case Study Saeed Rokooei 1, Michelle Garraway 2, Ali Karji 3 1&2 Mississippi State University, 3 Pennsylvania State UniversityAbstract Community-Engaged Learning (CEL) integrates academic education with the application of institutional resources to manage challenges facing communities through engagement so that societal needs identified by a community will be addressed. CEL provides opportunities to
praised by students and department for his outstanding teaching and research excellence. To supplement his teaching and research, he has been involved in numerous professional societies, including ASCE, ACI, ASEE, ASC, ATMAE and TRB. His research output has been well disseminated as he has published thirty journal papers and thirty-nine conference papers. His research interests are 1) Creating Innovative Sustainable Materials, 2) Structural BIM Integration, 3) 4D/5D BIM, 4) Virtual Testing Lab, 5) Innovative Construction Demolition, and 6) Carbon Footprint Analysis on Roadways.Dr. Rachel Mosier P.E., Oklahoma State University Dr. Rachel Mosier is an Associate Professor at Oklahoma State University, with a background in
has always been praised by students and department for his outstanding teaching and research excellence. To supplement his teaching and research, he has been involved in numerous professional societies, including ASCE, ACI, ASEE, ASC, ATMAE and TRB. His research output has been well disseminated as he has published thirty journal papers and thirty-nine conference papers. His research interests are 1) Creating Innovative Sustainable Materials, 2) Structural BIM Integration, 3) 4D/5D BIM, 4) Virtual Testing Lab, 5) Innovative Construction Demolition, and 6) Carbon Footprint Analysis on Roadways.Dr. Rachel Mosier P.E., Oklahoma State University Dr. Rachel Mosier is an Associate Professor at Oklahoma State University
institutions noted that “the most common use of assessmentdata is related to accreditation” and “the two greatest needs to advance student learning outcomesassessment are greater involvement of faculty and more assessment expertise, resources andtools” [1]. A similar 2013 survey observed that “the prime driver of assessment remains thesame: expectations of regional and program or specialized accrediting agencies” and “the rangeof tools and measures to assess student learning has expanded significantly” [2].There are multiple examples of learning assessment studies from different perspectives,including program-level assessment systems [3-6], assessment tools [7-9], the effectiveness ofassessment methods [10, 11], effect of technology and methods on
officer”, and “Safety Manager”, among others.For a more precise definition of their job description, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics,through their Occupational Outlook Handbook, defines the job “Health and Safety Engineers”as follows: “Health and safety engineers combine knowledge of engineering and of health and safety to develop procedures and design systems to protect people from illness and injury and property from damage.” [1]Similarly, the job description for the occupation of Health and safety Specialists andTechnicians is described as: “Occupational health and safety specialists and technicians collect data on and analyze many types of work environments and work procedures.” [2]According to O*Net, the
has always been praised by students and department for his outstanding teaching and research excellence. To supplement his teaching and research, he has been involved in numerous professional societies, including ASCE, ACI, ASEE, ASC, ATMAE and TRB. His research output has been well disseminated as he has published thirty journal papers and thirty-nine conference papers. His research interests are 1) Creating Innovative Sustainable Materials, 2) Structural BIM Integration, 3) 4D/5D BIM, 4) Virtual Testing Lab, 5) Innovative Construction Demolition, and 6) Carbon Footprint Analysis on Roadways.Dr. Pavan Meadati, Kennesaw State University Pavan Meadati, Ph.D., LEED AP, is a professor in Construction Management