Proceedings

Associated Schools of Construction Proceedings of the 50th Annual International Conference

Hosted by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) in Blacksburg, Virginia March 26-28, 2014

Welcome

Table of Contents

Construction Education:

Construction Practice:

Research in Progress:

Abstracts

Acknowledgements:

Table of Contents

CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION

PAPERS PRESENTED ON UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION

3D Modeling and Virtual Mockup Building as Teaching Tools in AEC Materials and Methods Curricula

A Study of the Effectiveness of Using Innovative Teaching Methods to Enhance Student Learning in Lecture and Laboratory Courses

Adaptation of a Construction Management Program to Online Delivery

An Electrical Lab Exercise on Voltage Drop

Can "Flipping the Classroom" Improve the Educational Experience in Construction Management Courses: A Case Study in Teaching HVAC Psychrometrics

Construction Safety Laboratory

Deriving Learning Outcomes for BIM Implementation into the CSM Curriculum based on Industry Expectation

Developing a Crane Safety Lab: A response to new OSHA guidelines on cranes which can be utilized by any Construction Management program

Effects of Meta-cognitive Strategies on Problem Solving Ability in Construction Education

Enhancing Interdisciplinary Thinking, Teamwork and Collaboration across CM, Arch and CE Disciplines through a Design-Build Competition

Evaluating Computer Technology in Construction Education: Hardware and Software

Impact of Estimating Software on Student Performance for Simple Quantity Takeoff Calculations

Incorporating lean in CM education to improve the construction industry - proposing a model

Integrated Project Delivery Games for the Classroom

Lean Strategies as a Teaching Tool in a Collaborative Undergraduate Construction/Architecture Course

Mapping the Curriculum Around Student Learning Outcomes and Assessment of Learning

Preparing a Project Manual: A comprehensive Project View

Student Perceptions about Their Participation in the ASC Regions 6 and 7 Student Competition

Work Integrated Learning as an Effective Pedagogy for Enhancing Employability of Young Professionals in the Construction Industry

PAPERS PRESENTED ON GRADUATE EDUCATION

PAPERS PRESENTED ON GENERAL TOPICS

Comparing the Structure and Curricula of Canadian Construction Management Bachelor Degree Programs

Evaluation Of Graduate Learning Outcomes Using Constructive Alignment in Australia

Expanding and Reforming Construction Engineering & Construction Management Education in India

Green Construction: An Inventory of Training and Education Approaches in the United States

Historical Trends of Exterior Wall Materials used in US Residential Construction

Interactive Risk Management Approach: A Simulation Game “RIG”

International Collaboration: An Emergent Opportunity in Construction Management Education

Lessons Learned from Developing and Implementing a Green Construction Training Program in Tijuana, Mexico

Student Diversity Issues in Construction Management Education

PAPERS PRESENTED ON RESEARCH TOPICS

Applications of Grid Connected Photovoltaic Systems to Highway Maintenance Facilities

Conflict Management Skills: How to Increase the Bottom Dollar by Decreasing Construction Team Conflict

Course valuing, approaches to study and academic performance: the case of undergraduate Construction Management classes

Effectiveness of Role-Playing as a Pedagogical Approach in Construction Education

Feasibility of Wind Turbine Systems in Highway Maintenance Facilities

Primary Attributes of Job Retainage for Architects

Survey of the Current Use of Social Networking in Construction Education

The Value Provided by the Associated Schools of Construction-An Initial Study

Use of Nano-Enhanced Plastic Based Cementitious Material [NPBC] to Improve Acid Resistance of Sewer Systems

Using Prefabricated Building Components to Obtain LEED Credits

What to Teach - Electrical Survey Industry Response

CONSTRUCTION PRACTICE

PAPERS PRESENTED ON GENERAL TOPICS

A/E Design Team Performance Evaluation

An Automated Approach to Construction Site Layout Generation

Analyzing the Empire State Building Project from the Perspective of Lean Project Delivery System (LPDS)

Application of Formal Concept Analysis in Estimating the Cost of Green Buildings

Application of the Stochastic Approach to Estimation of the Number of Rainy Days for Highway Construction in the State of Georgia

ASHRAE 90.1, Energy Analyses and Construction Drawings: A Brief Insight Into Energy Challenges

Developing a Tailored Fall Prevention Training Program for Latino Roofers

Electronic Communications vs. Personal Contact

Evaluation of the Use of BIM Tools for Construction Site Utilization Planning

Factors affecting large scale modular construction projects

Green Bidding: Recent Challenges to LEED Experience Requirements in Bidding Documents

Interface Management on Megaprojects: A Case Study

Intersection of Prevention through Design (PtD) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)

Overview of National Green Building Rating Systems

Residential Weatherization - Homeowner's Value of Weatherization Measures

The Use of Mobile Devices to Create Value in Quality Management Systems

Tree Preservation Methods and Barriers, Perspectives of the Design and Construction Community

Using Laser Scanning to Determine As-Is Building Conditions

Utilizing 4D Visualization for Complex Schedule Analysis

PAPERS PRESENTED ON RESEARCH TOPICS

A Case Study of Integrating 3D High Definition Laser Scanning Technology and BIM into Drywall Installation

Assessing the Effects of Glazing Type on Optimum Dimension of Windows in Office Buildings

BIM and Conceptual Design Sustainability Analysis: An Information Categorization Framework

Building Code Officials Intent to Adopt and Perceptions of the International Green Construction Code

Challenges in the identification and implementation of reference standards in gypsum board installation; a study of 20 projects

Delay Claim Analysis in the Construction Industry

Developing a Framework of Metrics to Assess Collaboration in Integrated Project Delivery

Effect of Elevation on Rolling Thin Film Oven Aging of Asphalt Binders

Effective Instructional Methods for Providing Safety Training to Construction Workers

Evaluating Feasibility of Energy Consumption Monitoring in Residential Energy Assessments

Exploratory Research into Potential Practical uses of Next Generation Wearable Wireless Voice-Activated Augmented Reality (VAAR) Devices by Building Construction Site Personnel

Factors Affecting the Appearance of Transverse Bumps in New Asphalt Overlays

Identifying Responsibilities of Interior Designers for Construction Workers’ Safety

Impacts of Equipment Technology on Chinese Construction Labor Productivity: An Activity-level Study

Implementation of Building Information Modeling on K-12 Educational Facility Projects in Florida

Injuries Among Construction Workers: An Exploratory Study

Investigation of LEED School Projects in Ohio

Key Causes of Disputes in the Pakistani Construction Industry– Assessment of Trends from the Viewpoint of Contractors

Life Cycle Assessment of Residential Windows: Saving Energy with Window Restoration

Management of Knowledge among Construction Firms in South Eastern USA

Measurement and Detailed Analysis of Indoor and Outdoor Environment Conditions and Energy Consumption of a Single Family Residence

Parametric Building Information Models For Knowledge Management

Prediction of Compressive Strength of "Green" Concrete Using Artificial Neural Networks

Production of Tension Chord Lumber from Southern Pine

Production Practices of High Reliability Foremen and their Role in Accident Prevention

State of Adoption for Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the Southeastern United States

Successful Chip Seal Construction with Marginal Aggregates on Low Traffic Volume Roadways

UK Construction Supply Chain Attitudes to BIM

Understanding Information Needs of Facility Managers in Preventive and Corrective Building Maintenance Practices, A Qualitative Approach

Using Countertop and Construction Waste for Green Concrete

Women in Construction: Successes, Challenges and Opportunities – A USACE Case Study

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