Development of the Materials Management Model for Construction Management Curriculum Development and a method to translate model information into instruction
Abstract
Currently, construction management appears to be unaware of the cost-effectiveness of the materials management effort in the construction industry. Learning experiences are not available to the construction management student to learn how to effectively control the flow of materials to and through the construction site. Thus, there exists in the industry the problem of low worker productivity and unreasonable construction project cost due to unavailable materials at the time and place of need. The Material Management Model for Construction Management Curriculum Development developed and evaluated in this study identifies topical areas and levels of cognitive learning required by the construction manager to manage the flow of materials. The translation method developed in this study allows the instructional developer to translate model information into instruction. The translation method was used to develop an instructional unit entitled 'Job layout: planning the use of the construction site'.
Degree
Ph.D.
Advisors
Suess, Purdue University.
Subject Area
Curricula|Teaching
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