We are a research group dedicated to studying new and emerging technologies that can enhance Building Information Modeling (BIM) efforts to improve building design, construction, and operation.
We explore a variety of new technological tools that tie into Building Information Modeling processes, including: mobile computing systems, mixed (and augmented) reality, virtual reality, simulation games, wearable technologies, and other new and emerging technologies.
The building industry is rapidly evolving. Increasingly, companies are looking to leverage computer technology to improve design and construction processes. In a time when new computing technologies seem to be created every day, understanding how to use these tools appropriately to improve design and construction is critical. We aim to research these technologies to identify the types of tools and implementation approaches that offer the most benefit to the building industry.
Dr. Ayer oversees the Emerging Technologies BIM Research Group at ASU. He started working at Arizona State University in August of 2014 as an Assistant Professor in the Del E Webb School of Construction within the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment (SSEBE). Prior to joining ASU, Steven studied at The Pennsylvania State University, where he completed his Ph.D. During his graduate work, he researched how mobile computing systems using augmented reality (AR) and simulation game technologies can influence student design processes. The results from this work provided some encouraging findings that will help to influence future research endeavors.
In addition to his education, Steven has had several opportunities to work in industry with construction companies, a design firm, and a Building Information Modeling software development company. These work experiences gave him an appreciation of the workflows and challenges associated with design and construction from a variety of different perspectives.
Ultimately, his academic and industry experiences have shaped his research interest to study the intersection of technological capability and human behavior to better understand how we can intelligently use new technological approaches to improve the building industry.
Karan Patil is working on his PhD in Construction Management in the Del E. Webb School of Construction. His work leverages research from the domains of Psychology and Learning sciences to develop ecologically accurate virtual environments for construction specific hazard recognition training. Karan has been at the Del. E. Webb School of
Karan Patil is working on his PhD in Construction Management in the Del E. Webb School of Construction. His work leverages research from the domains of Psychology and Learning sciences to develop ecologically accurate virtual environments for construction specific hazard recognition training. Karan has been at the Del. E. Webb School of construction since 2014 where he also received his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Construction management. When not in the virtual worlds built with the research team, he can be found on the beautiful Arizona hiking trails.
Kieren is pursuing her PhD in Construction Management in the Del E. Webb School of Construction at ASU. Her research focuses on the impact of augmented reality in construction education. She received her Bachelor of Music with minors in Physics and Mathematics from Brigham Young University in 2017. She received her Master of Science in Ar
Kieren is pursuing her PhD in Construction Management in the Del E. Webb School of Construction at ASU. Her research focuses on the impact of augmented reality in construction education. She received her Bachelor of Music with minors in Physics and Mathematics from Brigham Young University in 2017. She received her Master of Science in Architectural Engineering in 2019 from the University of Nebraska--Lincoln.
Rita is currently pursuing her master’s degree in construction management in the Del E. Webb school of Construction. Rita has 8 years of experience in the industry both with construction companies and designs offices, which gave her the opportunity to be a graduate research assistant. Her research focuses on the behavior and perception of
Rita is currently pursuing her master’s degree in construction management in the Del E. Webb school of Construction. Rita has 8 years of experience in the industry both with construction companies and designs offices, which gave her the opportunity to be a graduate research assistant. Her research focuses on the behavior and perception of augmented reality communication in the construction industry. She received her bachelor’s in architecture in 2013 from Notre Dame University – Lebanon.
Aletta is working towards her Master’s Degree in Construction Management in the Del E. Webb School of Construction. Aletta is a Graduate Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant for the Public Works Capital Construction (CON 441/541) class. Her research involves studying Industry interviews for feedback to guide human-centered developm
Aletta is working towards her Master’s Degree in Construction Management in the Del E. Webb School of Construction. Aletta is a Graduate Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant for the Public Works Capital Construction (CON 441/541) class. Her research involves studying Industry interviews for feedback to guide human-centered development of construction specific VR environment to train construction workers. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Mumbai.
MS Construction Management
Research focus: augmented reality for communication in the construction industry.
Research Focus:
The use of augmented reality to facilitate effective and efficient communication in the construction industry.
B. Eng Civil Engineering Mumbai University
M.S. Construction Managment ASU
Research Focus:
Alternative information handover methods in construction to enable better facility management and innovative technologies in the electrical industry.
BS Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering
PhD Construction Management
Research Focus:
Improving design communication and comprehension through marker-less based Mixed and Augmented Reality technologies.
B.Eng Civil and Environmental Eng.
M.Eng Civil and Environmental Eng.
PhD Civil, Environmental & Sustainable Engineering
Research Focus:
The importance of Building Information Modeling (BIM) as a skill for project managers to better understand how emerging technologies influence project managers in the construction industry.
BS Civil Engineering
MS Construction Management
Research Focus:
Assessed the impact of various process mapping activities in Building Information Modeling (BIM) education by developing a standalone document to evaluate BIM process maps which can be restructured to assess any business process map.
BS Civil Engineering
MS Construction Management
PhD Civil, Environmental & Sustainable Engineering
Research Focus:
Mobile Mixed Reality visualization interface and human behaviors factors in design and constructability review sessions.
MS Construction Management
Research Interests:
Architecture, Construction, DesignBuild and Project Management.
BS Civil and Environmental Engineering MS Construction Management
Research Focus:
Impact of Mixed Reality technologies on designing for constructability.
BA Architecture
ME Construction Management
MBA Supply Chain
PhD Construction Management
Research Interests:
Strategic sourcing, facility management, operations, and business development on regional, national and global initiatives.
BS Construction Management (Sustainability Minor)
Research Focus:
Mixed Reality (MR) and its application within the construction industry.
BS Construction Management
Research Focus:
Development of new technologies to advance the field of construction.
Applications to work with the Emerging Technologies BIM Group at ASU are received on a rolling basis. If you are interested in joining the group as a student, please email Dr. Steven Ayer (sayer@asu.edu) with a resume and a writing sample. If you are interested in other forms of collaboration, please contact Dr. Ayer through the above email.
As supplemental material for the Construction Technologies course at ASU, this podcast discusses the intersection of technology and construction, from project planning to emerging technologies. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Steven Ayer and co-instructor and industry practitioner Chase Farnsworth, with appearances from TAs Karan Patil and Kieren McCord.
Professors Steven K. Ayer and Bryan Franz co-host this podcast aimed at providing honest experiences about challenges, failures, and possibly a few success stories related to life in academia.
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