Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice: Recent submissions
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U.S. Evidence Laws and Their Influence on Mold Litigation Outcomes
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2007)The architectural/engineering/construction (AEC) industry has been inundated with disputes concerning excessive mold growth that arose from improper construction or maintenance of the built environment. Despite scientific ... -
Virtual Project Delivery System Adviser
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2007)The selection of an appropriate project delivery system (PDS) is of paramount importance to an infrastructure project, as it could affect the success of the plan in terms of time, cost, and quality. Researchers have advocated ... -
Legal Aspects of Information and Communication Technologies Implementation in the Turkish Construction Industry: Applicability of eLEGAL Framework
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2007)With increasing awareness of gains and importance of the strategic use of information and communication technologies (ICTs), the implementation rate of ICTs in the construction sector is increasing. However, these technologies ... -
Restoration of Historic Metal Truss Bridges
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Legal Requirements and Challenges for e-Business within the Single Electronic European Market
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2007)The advancements in Information and Communication Technologies have not been fully exploited by industries despite the great potential they offer. A major initiative by the European Commission to establish a single electronic ... -
Sustainable Development and Green Design—Who Is Leading the Green Initiative?
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Legal Risks Faced by Foreign Architectural, Engineering, and Construction Firms in China
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2007)The extensive opportunities in China’s construction industry are expected to attract many foreign architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms to her shores. However, these foreign firms may face many legal ... -
International Treatise on Construction Specification Problems from a Legal Perspective
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2007)Given the limitations of construction drawings, clear specifications are important in conveying technical requirements of the owners to the constructors. However, apart from the contextual differences across the world, ... -
Developments in the Analysis of Extensions of Time
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2007)Construction projects frequently suffer from delays and are completed later than agreed on by the contracting parties. Substantial financial claims can arise from these circumstances and consequently, employer and contractor ... -
Kermit’s Lament: It’s Not Easy Being Green
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2007)Sustainable development has become a catchphrase within engineering and corporate management, and green engineering is now viewed as the techniques applied in order to achieve sustainable development. In this paper, we ... -
Environmental Mandates for a Proposed Highway or Bridge Project When the Habitat of an Endangered Species and/or Historical Properties Are in the Vicinity
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2007)Prior to beginning a major highway or bridge project, the transportation planner must address requirements set out in the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA). NEPA requires a specific evaluation of the effect a ... -
Restructuring the Undergraduate Laboratory Instructional Process
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2007)There is little doubt that a laboratory experience can be a beneficial component of the undergraduate engineering learning process. Observing physical demonstrations of textbook and lecture information can enhance a student’s ... -
Unethical Practices in Nigerian Construction Industry: Prospective Engineers’ Viewpoint
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Engineering Ethics in Spain: The Risky Tank
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Subcontracting the Senior Design Project in Civil Engineering
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Liquidated Damages: A Comparative Study of the Law in England, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2007)The paper traces the development of the law relating to liquidated damages in Australia, New Zealand, England, and Singapore. The examination reveals that there is little difference because the courts in each jurisdiction ... -
Incorporation of Sustainability Concepts into a Civil Engineering Curriculum
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2007)The need arises to equip engineering students with a wider horizon of concepts in terms of environmental, economic, and social attributes, for decision making of sensitive to sustainability issues. Pedagogic frameworks ... -
Final Project Teaching in Higher Education within Civil Engineering: New Perspective
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Preparedness of Engineering Freshman to Inquiry-Based Learning
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2007)Educational experts, past and present, urge engineering colleges nationwide to transform their pedagogical paradigm from a predominantly lecture- to an inquiry-based teaching approach. Written comments by two seniors, ... -
Balancing Pedagogical and Professional Practice Skills in the Training of Graduate Teaching Assistants
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2007)