Associated Schools of Construction: Proceedings of the 45th Annual Conference
Universtiy of Florida - Gainesville, Florida
April 1 - 4, 2009

Proceedings 2009

CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION

PAPERS PRESENTED ON UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Adding a Land Surveying Specialization to an Existing Construction Management Program Part II: Implementation
An End User Approach to Teaching Specifications
Case Study in Implementing a Service-Learning Class in a Construction Management Curriculum
Comparative Analysis of Construction Spanish Class Format Results
Correlating Student Performance in Fundamental of Construction Science Course with Mathematics and Physics Grade Point Average
Faculty Exploration of a Short Term, Service Learning, Study Abroad Opportunity in Quesimpuco, Bolivia
Improving student confidence and ability to cope under stress through project based learning
Integrated Construction Management Curriculum - Pilot Study
Promoting student centered learning: portfolio assessment on an undergraduate construction management program
Sustainable Education for Construction Students
Teaching AutoCAD in the Virtual Classroom
Teaching the Capstone Course Using Interdisciplinary Student Teams
The Integration of BIM in the Undergraduate Curriculum: an analysis of undergraduate courses
University and Industry Education and Collaboration in LEED® Professional Accreditation
Utilization of the AISC Steel Sculpture for an Introductory Construction Plan Reading Course


PAPERS PRESENTED ON GRADUATE EDUCATION

A New Model of Professional Education: The Development and Implementation of the On-Line Synchronous Master of Construction Management (MCM) Program
Developing a Demand-Led Construction Management Programme in the UK
Master of Science Degree Program in Portfolio and Program Management
Project Schools for Built Environment Education
The Body of Knowledge for Construction Management Doctoral Programs: Starting the Discussion


PAPERS PRESENTED ON GENERAL TOPICS

A Need for Expansion: Mechanical and Electrical Courses
Construction Research Funding
Continuing Professional Education in Construction
Creating a Summer Study Abroad Program for Construction Management Students – A Case Study
Evaluate the Impact of a Summer Study Abroad Program to the Students in Construction Management
Evaluating Contractor Performance: Application to the Dubai Construction Industry
Green Building Edcuation at UF-ASC Oct 2008
Paperless Advisement of CM Students via Electronic Spreadsheets
Strategic Education Initiatives to Implement Prevention through Design (PtD) in Construction
Using Clickers in the Construction Classroom
Utilizing a Rubrics Assessment Tool In Construction Management Curriculum
Virtual Instruction with a Tablet PC and Student Reaction


PAPERS PRESENTED ON RESEARCH TOPICS

Creative Course Design: A Study in Student-Centered Course Development for a Sustainable Building/BIM Class
Educating Students concerning Recent Trends in AEC: A Survey of ASC Member Programs
How the Construction Industry does differ from manufacturing?
Improving Concept Learning in Green Building Education by Addressing Students' Learning Styles and Prior Knowledge
Measuring work-study engagement in built environment undergraduate education in Australia
Principles of Integrating Research into Teaching in Higher Education
Simulating Construction Project Management with Human Factor as an Educational Supplement
The Effect of Building Infromation Modeling on Conflict and Conflict Management in Interdisciplinary Teams
Using Action Research to Refine Demolition Curriculum for Construction Management Students
CONSTRUCTION PRACTICE

PAPERS PRESENTED ON GENERAL TOPICS

A New Perspective on Lifting Wood Trusses
A Practical Guide to Construction Project Organizational Structuring
Case Study on Scheduling Software for Prime Contractors’ Efficient Management of Projects
Comparison of USGBC LEED for Homes Versus the NAHB National Green Building Program
Contrasting Bid Shopping and Project Buyout
Critical Path Method Implementation Drawbacks: A Discussion Using Action Theory
Economic vs. Emotional Output: The Value of the Happy Worker in the Hard-Labor Market
Improving Our Communities: The UMES Experience
Investigation of the Safety, Efficiency, and Cost-Effectiveness of Self-Dumping Trash Bins
IPD and BIM: Benefits and Opportunities for Regulatory Agencies
Radiant Barriers in Roof Insulation Systems
Risk Registers in Construction: Theory to Practice
Specialty Contractors, the Dilemma of Attracting New Employees from University-level Construction Management Programs
Sustainable Design Strategies That Succeed


PAPERS PRESENTED ON RESEARCH TOPICS
A comparative study on offsite construction techniques in the US building construction
A Cross Sectional Study of the Uses and Application of Mobile Devices in the Construction Industry
A Framework for Monitoring Performance-Based Road Maintenance Contracts
A Study of the Performance of Three Asphalt Pavement Rehabilitation Strategies
Addressing the Issue of Compliance with Personal Protective Equipment on Construction Worksites: A Workers’ Perspective
An Investigation of the Leadership Style of Construction Managers in South Florida
BIM Extension into Later Stages of Project Life Cycle
BIM-based Sustainability Analysis: An Evaluation of Building Performance Analysis Software
Carbon Emissions based on Ready-mix Concrete Transportation: A Production Home Building Case Study in the Greater Phoenix Arizona Area
Customer Satisfaction Survey Best Practices
Data-Mining Application to State Transportation Agencies Projects Databases
Developing a Quality Assurance Measure for the Use of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement in Construction Projects
Developing an New Temporary Lighting System: From Identification of the Problem to the Design of the Solution
Development of a Multiple Linear Regression Model to Predict Non-Working Days Due to Adverse Weather Conditions for a Four-lane, Divided Highway Construction Project in Brazos County, Texas
Examining Market Share Trends of Texas Home Builders
Line of Balance Scheduling: Software Enabled Use in the U.S. Construction Industry
Preferences for Specific Project Delivery Systems Utilized by Texas Public Universities
Project Level Targeting of Occupational Risk Areas for Construction Workers Using OSHA Accident Investigation Reports
Reducing Windshield Damage on Fresh Seal Coats
Texas Home Builder Business Structuring
The Impact of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED-AP) Credential on Prime/General Contractor Employees
The Personality Traits of Construction Management Professionals
Utility Assessment Model for Wireless Technology in Construction
Why Do American Construction Professionals Choose to Work Abroad on U.S. Embassy Projects?