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View article: Integrating Sustainability in Engineering: A Global Review
Integrating Sustainability in Engineering: A Global Review Open
Sustainability has emerged as a prominent concern globally, extending its influence into various domains, including education. It is recognized as of utmost importance to address global environmental challenges. However, there is a critica…
View article: An ontology for digital twin operations and maintenance use cases in the AECO industry
An ontology for digital twin operations and maintenance use cases in the AECO industry Open
DTs have emerged as a promising technology for built assets. The purpose of the paper is to develop an ontology tailored to the DT operational uses, facilitating communication among stakeholders. A literature review was conducted to collec…
View article: A Proposed Framework for Integrating LCI’s Learning Resources to Support Lean Education in Accreditated Design and Construction Programs
A Proposed Framework for Integrating LCI’s Learning Resources to Support Lean Education in Accreditated Design and Construction Programs Open
Lean is practiced by the design and construction industry for two decades, but it is not a part of the mainstream curriculum in US-based universities. This is the first gap. The Lean practitioner community affiliated with the Lean Construc…
View article: A categorical approach for defining digital twins in the AECO industry
A categorical approach for defining digital twins in the AECO industry Open
Operations and Maintenance (O&M) costs account for 60-80% of a facility’s lifecycle costs. Using Digital Twins (DTs) can aid in making O&M more effective and efficient, leading to time and cost savings. The concept of DT started in the Aer…
View article: GIFTS: It’s Time to Start with ‘A Safety Moment’
GIFTS: It’s Time to Start with ‘A Safety Moment’ Open
A Professional Engineer (PE) is to hold paramount the health and safety of the public. This raises the question regarding how we develop students to both be aware of safe practices, but more importantly, gain a desire for life-long learnin…
View article: A Comparative Analysis of Lean Approaches Among Trade-Contractors
A Comparative Analysis of Lean Approaches Among Trade-Contractors Open
Question: Q1) What capabilities assist trade contractors in successfully implementing Lean Construction? Q2) How do different trade contractor organizations implement and sustain lean practices and initiatives? Q3) What distinguishes excel…
View article: Computer Vision Applications In Construction And Asset Management Phases: A Literature Review
Computer Vision Applications In Construction And Asset Management Phases: A Literature Review Open
Recent advances in digital photography and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platforms make visual data from construction project sites more accessible to project teams. To semi-automatically or automatically obtain the essential information, …
View article: Problem-solving processes in an educational construction simulation game
Problem-solving processes in an educational construction simulation game Open
The growing adoption of educational simulation games in construction pedagogy has significantly impacted student learning. One game, the Virtual Construction Simulator 4 (VCS4), has been found to support student learning of how to solve co…
View article: Key Planning Steps Enabling Systematic Lean Implementation on Construction Projects
Key Planning Steps Enabling Systematic Lean Implementation on Construction Projects Open
Question: Are there any existing processes defined specifically for planning Lean implementation on construction projects? What steps can project teams can use to plan for a systematic Lean implementation on construction projects? Purpose:…
View article: Using Virtual Reality To Improve Construction Engineering Education
Using Virtual Reality To Improve Construction Engineering Education Open
NOTE: The first page of text has been automatically extracted and included below in lieu of an abstract Session 1121 Using Virtual Reality to Improve Construction Engineering Education John I. Messner, Sai C. M. Yerrapathruni, Anthony J. B…
View article: “Flipping” The Classroom To Explore Active Learning In A Large Undergraduate Course
“Flipping” The Classroom To Explore Active Learning In A Large Undergraduate Course Open
In traditional approaches to teaching engineering classes, the instructor plays the role of information conveyor, while the students assume a receiver role with primary responsibilities of listening and note-taking.Research into how studen…
View article: Application of Immersive Virtual Reality Systems in an Interdisciplinary Design Studio Course
Application of Immersive Virtual Reality Systems in an Interdisciplinary Design Studio Course Open
The architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry has been witnessing a recent growth of application of visualization and virtual reality technology for design reviews. As our future generations of designers and engineers ent…
View article: Augmented Reality Gaming in Sustainable Design Education
Augmented Reality Gaming in Sustainable Design Education Open
It is important for students in academic disciplines related to building design and construction to gain an understanding of the different sustainable design considerations that will affect a building's performance. Additionally, it is imp…
View article: Automatic building information model query generation
Automatic building information model query generation Open
Energy efficient building design and construction calls for extensive collaboration between different subfields of the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) community. Performing building design and construction engineering rais…
View article: Design of a Construction Simulation Educational Game Through a Cognitive Lens
Design of a Construction Simulation Educational Game Through a Cognitive Lens Open
Instructional Design and Development of the Virtual Construction Simulator 4 Recent advances in digital technology have expanded the adoption of computer modelingsoftware in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Industry. T…
View article: Understanding the implications of augmented reality out of context in engineering education
Understanding the implications of augmented reality out of context in engineering education Open
Educating building design and construction students about sustainability is critical to the development of a future workforce that is capable of making a positive impact on future sustainable buildings. Prior research has leveraged emergin…
View article: Framing construction uses of virtual information models
Framing construction uses of virtual information models Open
Digital models incorporating 3D geometry and information attributes are becoming a standard for industrial facility and commercial building design. Despite the advancements in technologies to develop design models there is an opportunity t…