Global complexity is forcing a modification in project management from a typical task management ... more Global complexity is forcing a modification in project management from a typical task management approach toward a people management approach. Achieving success in complex projects is becoming more a matter of implementing people management linked to project task management. Construction education is involved in teaching project management and uses teaming in capstone simulations as a teaching strategy. A new strategy
Notwithstanding the professionalism and sincerity of construction educators, construction educati... more Notwithstanding the professionalism and sincerity of construction educators, construction education is backward. In the opinions of the authors a large segment (as much as 80%) of most undergraduate construction curriculum is focused on the past, e.g., general education, means, methods, and materials, estimating, project delivery, control techniques, equipment, and project management, whereas this paper proposes that the majority of construction education should focus on the future. In defense of curriculum focus on the past, this paper acknowledges that construction is an experiential profession and addresses the concerns that surround the educational aspects of practiced learning. Accreditations and fragmented education processes are at the heart of backward education models. Learning concepts that would improve the view to the future would include, among others, value-based leadership, case-based problem solving, in-service learning, and open ended problems where students can pro...
This paper describes the use of The Learning Outcomes Template (LOT) to perform continuous self-e... more This paper describes the use of The Learning Outcomes Template (LOT) to perform continuous self-evaluation of a construction related academic program. This discussion is provided to help construction educators achieve their vision for their individual programs. Specifically documented is how the LOT is used in the horizontal and vertical integration of the Virginia Tech Building Construction curriculum. Learning Outcomes Template
Lane closures during paving operations on rural two-lane roads usually restrict the continuity of... more Lane closures during paving operations on rural two-lane roads usually restrict the continuity of paving operations, causing delay in paving time and thus affecting the production rates. This paper presents a simulation model that was developed to assess the impact of the different variables on paving operations under lane closure conditions. The model developed is a high-fidelity computer simulation that
Constraint-based geometric modeling entails specifying geometric constraints to control the locat... more Constraint-based geometric modeling entails specifying geometric constraints to control the locations of the components in an assembly. Consequently, any future modifications of the components are governed by these constraints. In this paper, a set of constraint-based assembly operations for generating 3D details of building assemblies are presented. The operations constrain the locations and orientations of the components in a building
During some of the different building design stages, typical construction materials/components ar... more During some of the different building design stages, typical construction materials/components are often grouped together to form what is called building assemblies. One of the most important tasks in the design development stage of building design is the selection of the appropriate building assemblies to be used in the various elements of the building, e.g. walls, roofs, floors and so
Due to the up‐front costs of add‐on solar collection systems, the cost‐effectiveness of solar ene... more Due to the up‐front costs of add‐on solar collection systems, the cost‐effectiveness of solar energy is still in doubt. Building integrated solar thermal systems may improve the cost‐effectiveness of add‐on collection systems given their ability to expand to cover the entire area of the ...
Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 2008
ABSTRACT The severity of interface issues and the necessity of interface management (IM) have not... more ABSTRACT The severity of interface issues and the necessity of interface management (IM) have not received adequate recognition from both industry and academia. The understanding of interface issues is still insufficient and the proposed or employed measures are unilateral, which result in unsatisfactory IM performance in construction projects. After establishing IM's importance in the construction industry, this paper presents a multiperspective approach that systematically explores comprehensive cause factors for various interface issues. From six interrelated perspectives, namely people/participants, methods/processes, resources, documentation, project management, and environment, hierarchical cause factors are identified and presented in a structured way. These cause factors are further converted into a series of interface management and control elements that allow for the development of an object data model and a systematic model-based IM strategy dealing with all interface issues. The multiperspective approach outperforms other research methods that analyze selected interface issues in a loose and isolated way. The findings contribute a holistic view of what causes interface issues as well as provide a solid theoretical basis for practitioners and researchers to seek all-around IM solutions.
Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 2010
ABSTRACT The intense complexity of interfaces in a construction project makes information technol... more ABSTRACT The intense complexity of interfaces in a construction project makes information technology (IT) applications a must for effective interface management (IM). This largely requires a unified, accurate, and efficient way of modeling interface information. Conventionally, interfaces are simply modeled as dependencies/relationships between project entities; various interface information is loosely presented in different ways, which reduces the accuracy and completeness of interface information as well as the efficiency in information exchange and application. This paper introduces an object view of interfaces and its inherent interface object modeling technique, and then presents an interface object model (IOM) framework. The IOM is the first in the literature that aims to systematically define the data structure and dependencies of interface information for modeling. It is at the core of a conceptually proposed systematic model-based IM strategy. When fully developed, the IOM can be used to accurately model multiple types of interfaces. This will greatly enhance the quality and interoperability of interface information, promote IT applications for IM, and ultimately improve interface-related project performance.
Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 1994
... Corporate Authors: American Society of Civil Engineers. 345 East 47th Street New York, NY 100... more ... Corporate Authors: American Society of Civil Engineers. 345 East 47th Street New York, NY 10017-2398 USA. Availability: American Society of Civil Engineers. 345 East 47th Street NewYork, NY 10017-2398 USA. Find a library where document is available. ...
Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 1994
... 1994, vol. 120, n o 1, pp. 96-116 (6 ref.) Langue / Language. Anglais Editeur / Publisher. Am... more ... 1994, vol. 120, n o 1, pp. 96-116 (6 ref.) Langue / Language. Anglais Editeur / Publisher. American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, VA, ETATS-UNIS (1983) (Revue) Mots-clés anglais / English Keywords. Building industry. ; High rise building. ; Story(building). ; ...
Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 1995
ABSTRACT The consortium for advanced positioning system (CAPS) was formed in December 1992. The p... more ABSTRACT The consortium for advanced positioning system (CAPS) was formed in December 1992. The purpose of CAPS is to assist the Civil Engineering Research Foundation (CERF) with a Cooperative Research & Development Agreement (CRDA). CAPS will field and test a new real-time laser-based technology, realtime differential global positioning systems (DGPS), and total stations to determine areas of functionality and how to best integrate these measurement devices to improve the work process and as-building capabilities. The founding members of CAPS are Spatial Positioning Systems, Inc., Blacksburg, Virginia; Jacobus Technology, Inc., Gaithersburg, Maryland; Bechtel Corporation, San Francisco, California; and CERF, Washington, D.C. Integraph Corporation Huntsville, Alabama, joined CAPS in May 1993. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is participating in CAPS through a CRDA with CERF. The objective of the CRDA is to create and field-test a system that improves quality, speed, and accuracy of construction layout and generates real-time as-builts. This effort encompasses the integration of the aforementioned new laser-based positioning system, total stations, and DGPS with computer-aided design (CAD)/ systems to form a real-time construction layout and as-built development system (RtCLADS). This paper presents three positioning technologies, their capabilities, their limitations, and the protocol needed to support the objectives of the CRDA.
Global complexity is forcing a modification in project management from a typical task management ... more Global complexity is forcing a modification in project management from a typical task management approach toward a people management approach. Achieving success in complex projects is becoming more a matter of implementing people management linked to project task management. Construction education is involved in teaching project management and uses teaming in capstone simulations as a teaching strategy. A new strategy
Notwithstanding the professionalism and sincerity of construction educators, construction educati... more Notwithstanding the professionalism and sincerity of construction educators, construction education is backward. In the opinions of the authors a large segment (as much as 80%) of most undergraduate construction curriculum is focused on the past, e.g., general education, means, methods, and materials, estimating, project delivery, control techniques, equipment, and project management, whereas this paper proposes that the majority of construction education should focus on the future. In defense of curriculum focus on the past, this paper acknowledges that construction is an experiential profession and addresses the concerns that surround the educational aspects of practiced learning. Accreditations and fragmented education processes are at the heart of backward education models. Learning concepts that would improve the view to the future would include, among others, value-based leadership, case-based problem solving, in-service learning, and open ended problems where students can pro...
This paper describes the use of The Learning Outcomes Template (LOT) to perform continuous self-e... more This paper describes the use of The Learning Outcomes Template (LOT) to perform continuous self-evaluation of a construction related academic program. This discussion is provided to help construction educators achieve their vision for their individual programs. Specifically documented is how the LOT is used in the horizontal and vertical integration of the Virginia Tech Building Construction curriculum. Learning Outcomes Template
Lane closures during paving operations on rural two-lane roads usually restrict the continuity of... more Lane closures during paving operations on rural two-lane roads usually restrict the continuity of paving operations, causing delay in paving time and thus affecting the production rates. This paper presents a simulation model that was developed to assess the impact of the different variables on paving operations under lane closure conditions. The model developed is a high-fidelity computer simulation that
Constraint-based geometric modeling entails specifying geometric constraints to control the locat... more Constraint-based geometric modeling entails specifying geometric constraints to control the locations of the components in an assembly. Consequently, any future modifications of the components are governed by these constraints. In this paper, a set of constraint-based assembly operations for generating 3D details of building assemblies are presented. The operations constrain the locations and orientations of the components in a building
During some of the different building design stages, typical construction materials/components ar... more During some of the different building design stages, typical construction materials/components are often grouped together to form what is called building assemblies. One of the most important tasks in the design development stage of building design is the selection of the appropriate building assemblies to be used in the various elements of the building, e.g. walls, roofs, floors and so
Due to the up‐front costs of add‐on solar collection systems, the cost‐effectiveness of solar ene... more Due to the up‐front costs of add‐on solar collection systems, the cost‐effectiveness of solar energy is still in doubt. Building integrated solar thermal systems may improve the cost‐effectiveness of add‐on collection systems given their ability to expand to cover the entire area of the ...
Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 2008
ABSTRACT The severity of interface issues and the necessity of interface management (IM) have not... more ABSTRACT The severity of interface issues and the necessity of interface management (IM) have not received adequate recognition from both industry and academia. The understanding of interface issues is still insufficient and the proposed or employed measures are unilateral, which result in unsatisfactory IM performance in construction projects. After establishing IM's importance in the construction industry, this paper presents a multiperspective approach that systematically explores comprehensive cause factors for various interface issues. From six interrelated perspectives, namely people/participants, methods/processes, resources, documentation, project management, and environment, hierarchical cause factors are identified and presented in a structured way. These cause factors are further converted into a series of interface management and control elements that allow for the development of an object data model and a systematic model-based IM strategy dealing with all interface issues. The multiperspective approach outperforms other research methods that analyze selected interface issues in a loose and isolated way. The findings contribute a holistic view of what causes interface issues as well as provide a solid theoretical basis for practitioners and researchers to seek all-around IM solutions.
Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 2010
ABSTRACT The intense complexity of interfaces in a construction project makes information technol... more ABSTRACT The intense complexity of interfaces in a construction project makes information technology (IT) applications a must for effective interface management (IM). This largely requires a unified, accurate, and efficient way of modeling interface information. Conventionally, interfaces are simply modeled as dependencies/relationships between project entities; various interface information is loosely presented in different ways, which reduces the accuracy and completeness of interface information as well as the efficiency in information exchange and application. This paper introduces an object view of interfaces and its inherent interface object modeling technique, and then presents an interface object model (IOM) framework. The IOM is the first in the literature that aims to systematically define the data structure and dependencies of interface information for modeling. It is at the core of a conceptually proposed systematic model-based IM strategy. When fully developed, the IOM can be used to accurately model multiple types of interfaces. This will greatly enhance the quality and interoperability of interface information, promote IT applications for IM, and ultimately improve interface-related project performance.
Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 1994
... Corporate Authors: American Society of Civil Engineers. 345 East 47th Street New York, NY 100... more ... Corporate Authors: American Society of Civil Engineers. 345 East 47th Street New York, NY 10017-2398 USA. Availability: American Society of Civil Engineers. 345 East 47th Street NewYork, NY 10017-2398 USA. Find a library where document is available. ...
Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 1994
... 1994, vol. 120, n o 1, pp. 96-116 (6 ref.) Langue / Language. Anglais Editeur / Publisher. Am... more ... 1994, vol. 120, n o 1, pp. 96-116 (6 ref.) Langue / Language. Anglais Editeur / Publisher. American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, VA, ETATS-UNIS (1983) (Revue) Mots-clés anglais / English Keywords. Building industry. ; High rise building. ; Story(building). ; ...
Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 1995
ABSTRACT The consortium for advanced positioning system (CAPS) was formed in December 1992. The p... more ABSTRACT The consortium for advanced positioning system (CAPS) was formed in December 1992. The purpose of CAPS is to assist the Civil Engineering Research Foundation (CERF) with a Cooperative Research & Development Agreement (CRDA). CAPS will field and test a new real-time laser-based technology, realtime differential global positioning systems (DGPS), and total stations to determine areas of functionality and how to best integrate these measurement devices to improve the work process and as-building capabilities. The founding members of CAPS are Spatial Positioning Systems, Inc., Blacksburg, Virginia; Jacobus Technology, Inc., Gaithersburg, Maryland; Bechtel Corporation, San Francisco, California; and CERF, Washington, D.C. Integraph Corporation Huntsville, Alabama, joined CAPS in May 1993. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is participating in CAPS through a CRDA with CERF. The objective of the CRDA is to create and field-test a system that improves quality, speed, and accuracy of construction layout and generates real-time as-builts. This effort encompasses the integration of the aforementioned new laser-based positioning system, total stations, and DGPS with computer-aided design (CAD)/ systems to form a real-time construction layout and as-built development system (RtCLADS). This paper presents three positioning technologies, their capabilities, their limitations, and the protocol needed to support the objectives of the CRDA.
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