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Pariafsai, Fatemeh; Behzadan, Amir H. – Journal of Civil Engineering Education, 2021
Although the construction industry is a major player in the global economy, it is dealing with problems such as declining productivity, workplace safety, and work disputes. The human element--construction project managers in particular--is key to solving many of these persisting problems. A thorough understanding of construction project managers'…
Descriptors: Construction Industry, Construction Management, Competence, Job Skills
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Shirazi, Arezoo; Behzadan, Amir H. – Advances in Engineering Education, 2015
Recent studies suggest that the number of students pursuing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degrees has been generally decreasing. An extensive body of research cites the lack of motivation and engagement in the learning process as a major underlying reason of this decline. It has been discussed that if properly…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Physical Environment, Simulated Environment, Synthesis