Resumen de Competency-based knowledge integration of BIM capstone in construction engineering and management education
Jingxiao Zhang, Haiyan Xie, Hui Li
n this research, we implemented a new capstone framework to integrate the Daft’s 4MF model and Building InformationModeling (BIM) technology in project-based teaching for student competency improvement. The operational structuredmanagement framework of BIM Capstone is critical to Construction Engineering and Management (CEM) students tosynthesize knowledge contents with innovative technical support. We addressed the following extensive concerns in thedesign of the competency-based BIM Capstone: (1) How to develop a highly integrated CEM curriculum with thespecialization in multi-mode communication and collaboration; (2) How to organize and lead the students’ efforts in thefinal stage of their learning to encourage analysis skills and involvement; and (3) How to assess the effectiveness ofexperiential learning and students’ ability to take responsibilities in the application of their professional knowledge. Theframework included Daft’s 4MF model for the definitions of competency expectations, systematic demonstration andanalysis of integrated project management, CEM learning phases for the vertical correlation between the capstone learningphases, and team-based learning environment with BIM technology for knowledge integration. This research providedempirical studies to progressively draw upon a wide range of theories and dimensions to build a complex learning modelwhich built an accessible, understandable and operable structure. The novelty of the research is the implementation ofDaft’s 4MF model for knowledge integration in BIM capstone.
