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An Investigation of Critical Barriers Hindering the Use of Precast Concrete Systems in the United States
Pre-cast concrete construction offers a multitude of advantages in the building industry.
Development of Academic Case Studies for Best Value Selection and Benefit / Discriminator Pairs
Two academic case studies were developed to teach aspects of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) response for a construction manager at risk or design-build project.
Identifying Foreign Labor Options for the United States Construction Workforce
This researched focused on identifying the most viable option for utilizing existing US labor laws to provide temporary foreign construction labor to meet labor needs.
Augmented Reality Devices: Analyzing and Comparing Effectiveness Outdoors
Mobile phones and tablets are effective augmented reality (“AR”) devices and offer some clear advantages over headsets in the outdoor environment including increased brightness and familiarity.
An Initial Investigation into Peak Learning Experiences of BSCI Alumni
Feedback from over 35 CM graduates indicates the most memorable academic experiences post-graduation relate to real-world experiences that connect school work to their future career.
A Target System to Enhance Reality Capture of Built Environment
Prototypes of a scanning target system were developed to improve the capability and productivity of Reality Capture equipment, including LiDAR scanners and 3D cameras.
Evaluation of Construction Craft Skills Training in the Southeast United States
Data collected from industry, education, and public databases indicates Alabama and Georgia are making progress toward closing the construction trades workforce gap but much work is still needed.
Request for Acquisition of a DJI FPV (First Person View) Drone System to Enhance Research and Teaching
The PI used the funds to purchase a DJI FPV Drone system and then utilized it to improve his research and teaching.
Using LiDAR to Measure Sediment Retention by Sediment Barriers
The goal of this research is develop an accurate way to quantify sediment retention by sediment barriers in order to evaluate their performance.
Reality Capture for Construction Sites
The project team has implemented, tested and evaluated innovative reality capture technology, including LiDAR scanning, 360-photography and robot on an on-going construction project.