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Adamtey, S A (2022) An Empirical Study to Assist Owners in Selecting the Right Procurement Method for Design-Build Projects. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 18(01), 67–84.
Ariyachandra, M, Jayasena, H and Perera, B (2022) Competencies Expected from an Information Manager Working in BIM Based Projects. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 18(01), 49–66.
Hadiwattege, C, Senaratne, S, Sandanayake, Y and Fernando, N (2022) Merging Academic Research and Industry Requirements for Innovative Construction Management Practices in Sri Lanka: A Study on Critical Success Factors. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 18(01), 32–48.
Lines, B C, Kakarapalli, R and Nguyen, P H (2022) Does Best Value Procurement Cost More than Low-Bid? A Total Project Cost Perspective. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 18(01), 85–100.
Porter, D and Glick, S (2022) Spatial Visualization in Construction Management Education: A Review and Validation of the Literature Using Professionals and Related Practitioners. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 18(01), 17–31.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Construction Education; spatial Intelligence; communities of Practice; PSVT:R;
- ISBN/ISSN: 1557-8771
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/15578771.2020.1807427
- Abstract:
Little research exists concerning the differences of spatial abilities among Construction Professionals (CP) compared to other STEM and Non-STEM Professionals. The literature on spatial abilities in STEM vocations was reviewed and summarized to form research questions to test practitioners’ perceptions on spatial abilities. This study used a survey and the Purdue Spatial Visualization Test: Rotations (PSVT:R) to identify if specific activities, experiences, or education are perceived to improve mental rotation abilities among practicing construction/related fields professionals. Differences in spatial ability were measured and a statistically significant difference was found between CPs and Non-STEM Professionals (p =.016). Results suggest that the activity of drawing to enhancing spatial ability was attributed more frequently among high scoring individuals (52%) than low scoring individuals (15%). PSVT:R scores were also compared with the amount of time per day participants made use of their spatial abilities and no statistically significant difference was found. Findings from this study suggest that a high level of spatial abilities are present among Construction Professionals. Construction education curriculum benefits from the findings that suggest drawing is an important activity to increase one’s spatial ability and should remain in CM program curriculum.
Wagner, H E and Kulwiec, A (2022) Expanding Pre-apprenticeship Training Programs as a Model to Improve Recruitment and Retention of Building Construction Tradeswomen. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 18(01), 3–16.