Construction Management and Engineering Research
Construction education in the United States produces some of the best construction managers (CM) in history. The CM’s have the greatest technology, the most information, the best communications, and advanced knowledge of control techniques that have ever been available. Yet, most construction projects, especially public-owned construction projects, will be delivered over budget and behind schedule. Why? The cause is a decrease in productivity in the most general sense. This decrease has accelerated because of the movement in making construction an adversarial element of the economy. The intent of the Center for Construction Management Innovation is to reverse this trend.
We are taking a two-pronged approach to improving construction productivity. Improving project delivery methods and contractual relationships is an aim in our courses and research in Leadership. Leadership theory, principles, and skills are interwoven in the curriculum. The second thrust is to be on the leading edge of construction technology. We have pioneered in the application of building information models in the management of construction.
Research Groups and Faculty
AI4CE Lab
The AI4CE Lab aims to advance Robotics and AI in areas such as localization, mapping, navigation, mobile manipulation, and scene understanding to address infrastructure challenges on Earth and beyond, including construction robotics, manufacturing automation, and autonomous vehicles.
Building Informatics and Visualization Lab (BiLab)
The biLAB focuses on understanding the operational challenges associated with construction and operation of facilities and infrastructure systems in urban settings.
IDC Innovation Hub
The Institute of Design and Construction (IDC) Innovation Hub serves as a catalyst among technology, business, and academia to join forces and ignite our imaginations while seeking solutions to our most pressing needs.
