Describes four diverse construction education experiences where the principles of progressive education (hands-on approach, real-life context) were combined with service-learning methods to create a new learning environment: homeless transition center project, an architectural and historic preservation study, a memorial design competition project,…

An interdisciplinary studio project involved architecture and construction students. Evaluation of the integrated studio experience found that it gave students an accurate picture of professional practice. Architecture students were made more aware of building materials, construction technology, and cost; construction science students better…

The Equipment Replacement simulation game can be used to explain the different effects of various equipment buy/sell strategies on the economic performance of construction companies. The probabilistic aspect of demand in the construction market is incorporated. The game is implemented using Excel and Visual Basic for Applications. (Author/SK)

Responses from 99 Alaskan contractors identified the number of entry-level construction management personnel needed, salaries, and desired skills. Skills identified will be used to develop a construction management curriculum specific to the Alaskan environment. Findings correlate with research predicting supply and demand for graduates nationwide…

Responses from 35 U.S. construction contractors operating in an international environment identified the following areas as important for the cross-cultural training of project personnel: physical environment, language, economic environment, labor conditions, and political environment of the host country. (SK)

A survey of 13 American Council of Construction Education accredited university programs found that all respondents had an industry advisory council (IAC) as required; most considered IACs to be a burden without commensurate benefit. The few programs that have sought IAC support have added significant value. Others seem reluctant to develop strong…

Describes a way to incorporate practical content into the construction engineering and management curricula: the Internet-based Interactive Construction Management Learning System, which uses interactive and adaptive learning environments to train students in the areas of construction methods, equipment and processes using multimedia, databases,…

A study of 223 environmental control systems students in summer 1997 and 1998, fall 1997, and spring 1998 indicated that student performance was not correlated with class size. The most statistically significant predictor was academic ability measured by overall grade point average. Gender and academic classification were inversely related to…