Integration of Dynamic 3-D Models in Construction Management Courses

9 pages•Published: June 9, 2021

Abstract

The traditional lecture method is commonly used to teach Construction Management students. But most of the construction management concepts are hard to convey using this method, and students face obstacles to learning some of the ideas due to the difficulties in visualizing the concepts learned. This research aims to evaluate the influence of using three-dimensional models (3D) as a visualization tool in the construction management undergraduate program. The technique was implemented in three courses at different levels in the curriculum for one semester, and data were collected at the end of the courses. The results showed a strong influence of using 3D modeling in the materials and methods course and construction graphics with less effect in the estimating course. The results encourage expanding the use of 3D modeling and including it in more courses.

Keyphrases: 3d modeling, construction management, undergraduate courses

In: Tom Leathem, Anthony Perrenoud and Wesley Collins (editors). ASC 2021. 57th Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference, vol 2, pages 405-413.

Links:	https://easychair.org/publications/paper/FMq1
	https://doi.org/10.29007/5w82

BibTeX entry

@inproceedings{ASC2021:Integration_Dynamic_3_D,
  author    = {Sahar Y. Ghanem},
  title     = {Integration of Dynamic 3-D Models in Construction Management Courses},
  booktitle = {ASC 2021. 57th Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference},
  editor    = {Tom Leathem and Anthony Perrenoud and Wesley Collins},
  series    = {EPiC Series in Built Environment},
  volume    = {2},
  publisher = {EasyChair},
  bibsource = {EasyChair, https://easychair.org},
  issn      = {2632-881X},
  url       = {/publications/paper/FMq1},
  doi       = {10.29007/5w82},
  pages     = {405-413},
  year      = {2021}}

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