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Bridging The Gap Between Technology Usage In The Construction Industry And In The Classroom, Marco Maffioli
Bridging The Gap Between Technology Usage In The Construction Industry And In The Classroom, Marco Maffioli
Construction Management
As construction begins to advance more and more every day, technology is one of the most volatile aspects due to its ever changing nature. Technology, and all the software’s that encompass it, is the future of this industry and if we want to keep improving and growing as an industry we need to better align our future new hires with the most prevalent technology and that starts in the classroom. Specifically, the Construction Management Department at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, one of the most advanced in Nation, still struggles to align with the expectations and reality of the CM …
Advantages Of Integrating Technology Knowledge Into Undergraduate Curriculum, Nicholas Nam
Advantages Of Integrating Technology Knowledge Into Undergraduate Curriculum, Nicholas Nam
Construction Management
Advancements in technology have made daily construction tasks easier and more efficient and will continue to do so. Cal Poly currently offers a BIM course but it is limited to certain programs and the extent of which these are taught are also limited. This paper will explore the inputs of current Cal Poly construction management students to see how there can be a successful implantation of technology courses and which programs to heavily integrate. The different types of programs available are increasing and are continuing to better themselves, and to have knowledge of these programs can help translate into skills …