Abstract: In the US, nuclear power plants offer a means of generating power with less carbon emissions and higher efficiency as compared to traditional fossil plants. Because of this, they offer a solution that meets the requirements ...

Abstract: Front-end planning is arguably the most impactful activity in the management of construction projects. Small projects oftentimes have minimal planning completed prior to the start of the design and construction, much to ...

Abstract: As the United States’ population grows and power delivery needs continue to expand, utility companies are presented with a unique opportunity to improve reliability, increase capacity, and provide innovations to power and ...

Abstract: Many Tribal Nations are working to build capacity to plan, scope, execute, and operate construction projects internally, yet they face a lack of resources designed to support their efforts to self-perform such projects. ...

Abstract: Effective communication is essential in the construction industry to ensure coordination and collaboration among stakeholders for successful project outcomes. However, traditional communication methods often fall short in ...

Abstract: Recruitment, retention, and preparation of students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields are critical to meeting the global challenges of the 21st century. Gamification—game playing concepts used in ...

Abstract: Although the use of games to help students learn is explicit in the literature, little research has been conducted on student-developed games to assess student learning. The objective of this research is to establish the ...

Abstract: Engineering schools have been unable to recruit and retain Native American students at the same rate as other students. Consequently, the Native American representation in engineering has been declining over the years in ...