In traditional approaches to teaching engineering classes, the instructor plays role of information conveyor, while students assume a receiver with primary responsibilities listening and note-taking.Research into how learn suggests that need be more actively engaged course material maximize their understanding.The literature contains many examples active learning strategies, such as teams solving problems in class use student response systems conceptual questions.Incorporating strategies...

Suggestions abound for successful adoption of building information modeling (BIM); however, a company with limited resources cannot adopt them all. The factors that have top management priority accomplishment task are termed critical success (CSFs). This paper aims to derive the CSFs four questions commonly asked by companies in first wave BIM adoption: (1) What adopting company? (2) selecting projects deploy BIM? (3) services? (4) company-appropriate software applications? A list...

The design-build delivery method is increasingly used in the United States due to numerous advantages it can offer a project. An important issue associated with procurement select team. It critical decision that involves several key project team members, including owner, designer, and contractor organizations, requires owner carefully choose will be deliver This research quantitatively analyzed correlation between performance of regard cost, time, quality metrics. methods studied were sole...

AbstractThe architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry is often criticized for its fragmented approach to project delivery. Traditional procurement contracting intentionally serves isolate designers from contractors provide checks balances, but limits opportunities collaboration. This research presents a structural modeling studying the role of integration in performance building projects. A sample data set 204 completed projects was collected compare cost, schedule, quality...

Abstract NOTE: The first page of text has been automatically extracted and included below in lieu an abstract Session 1121 Using Virtual Reality to Improve Construction Engineering Education John I. Messner, Sai C. M. Yerrapathruni, Anthony J. Baratta, Vaughn E. Whisker Pennsylvania State University This paper presents ongoing research improve construction education through the use virtual reality 4D CAD modeling (3D design plus time) processes projects. We have implemented into our...

It is important for students in academic disciplines related to building design and construction gain an understanding of the different sustainable considerations that will affect a building's performance. Additionally, it these be able generate, visualize, assess performance alternative options determine best possible approach. The research presented this paper tasked with performing redesign activity which they had design, exterior wall designs retrofit existing facility improve its was...

With the help of virtual reality (VR), architectural design can be visualized interactively and at full scale. Viewers VR models also gain an additional sense spatial depth volume. These capabilities make a unique visualization media, have attracted research interests in applying for reviews. For example, previous has studied application evaluating designs courtrooms, nuclear power plants, patient rooms, educational buildings. This extends contributions reported existing literature that aims...

Building information modeling (BIM) can facilitate evaluation of the energy performance a building from early stages project. However, due to differences in how is represented BIM and (BEM), exchange data between two tools tedious error prone. This paper presents research on leveraging open standards for facilitating analysis use. An extension was developed OpenStudio that transforms models Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) files into format. In defined workflow, model transformation...

There is growing interest among practitioners to measure the benefits of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and demonstrate impact that BIM has on projects. In recent years, several researchers have used illustrative case studies how adopting for specific uses can improve project performance. However, generalizable findings may be extended across industry remain somewhat elusive. This paper presents results a quantitative study examine use adoption Execution Planning (BEP) performance range...

This paper was written to fill a void created by the absence of fundamental principles site construction management. Efficient material management is essential managing productive and cost efficient site. For more than 25years , senior author has been observing writing about inefficient labor productivity practices resulting from poor Using deductive reasoning, were developed avoid practices. A should be portioned into three areas or zones: semipermanent (exterior) storage, staging areas,...

In today’s global construction industry, firms exist in competitive market environments. To gain and maintain a position an increasingly challenging climate, must achieve deep understanding of their dynamic environments shape strategies according to evolving conditions. Effectively leveraging external forces shaping internal company focus relation the environment are essential for positioning achieving sustainable growth. This paper explores concepts continuity context mode (cost, quality,...

High-performance green buildings require close integration of building systems with a special focus on energy, daylighting, and material analysis during their design processes. Design process modeling use visualization tools can facilitate better communication collaboration between team members; hence in the process. This paper presents case study integrated an Early Childhood Learning Center as performed by university students faculty. A approach key decisions, required consultants, virtual...

During the past decade, building information modeling (BIM) has significantly influenced construction industry. However, none of available BIM tools and frameworks focuses on modular as an industrialized type construction; thereby, implementation in these projects is relatively more challenging compared to site-built constructions. In this paper, delivery framework presented for multistory buildings that can address both project-based product-based nature buildings. To develop such a...

Purpose A significant challenge arises from the inconsistent terminology used to describe augmented reality (AR) technology, leading confusion and hindered communication. The purpose of this paper is address absence a comprehensive taxonomy define AR use cases in architecture, engineering, construction operation (AECO) domain present structured approach developing one. Design/methodology/approach literature review was conducted identify case taxonomies AECO other industry domains Compendex...

DTs have emerged as a promising technology for built assets. The purpose of the paper is to develop an ontology tailored DT operational uses, facilitating communication among stakeholders. A literature review was conducted collect O&M uses from peer-reviewed papers study existing ontologies and classification systems. Additionally, use cases were gathered through expert interviews surveys. analyzed, developed refined using BIM foundation. Internal external validation methods used...

The global construction market is large, expanding, fragmented, regionally fluctuating, heterogynous, risky, and highly competitive. To survive grow in this arena full of opportunities as well pitfalls, international contractors must use the most appropriate entry modes for targeted overseas markets. globalization process industry has seen various adopted by to meet specific internal external business project environments, new innovative continue emerge. It is, therefore, important...

Students in the architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines are often challenged with visualizing understanding complex spatial temporal relationships involved designing constructing three-dimensional (3D) structures. An evolving body of research traces use educational computer simulations to enhance student learning experiences through testing real-world scenarios development decision-making skills. Ongoing at Pennsylvania State University aims improve engineering education...

Stringent pressure on public finances has made China's infrastructure development a "bottleneck" in its bid to sustain rapid economic growth. As result, many modalities have been developed utilize the resources and skills of private sector supply essential products services, as well improve efficiency government procurement same. The build–operate–transfer (BOT) approach is an important example these innovative modalities. BOT China still infancy; pitfalls await unwary obstacles impede more...

There have been several isolated attempts to automate aspects of the construction project delivery process. These only marginally successful and it is increasingly being recognized that significant improvements can be made through an integrated approach involves synergistic integration information technologies into A cyber-physical systems expected reduce tremendous losses are directly attributable inefficiencies associated with lack effective integration. This paper describes a specific...