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Emerging Technologies BIM Research Group

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Our Group

Who we are

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.

Which technologies we study

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. 

Why study 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. 

Experiences and Opportunities

Meet The Team

STEVEN K. AYER, PhD

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. 


Link to CV

KARAN PATIL

KIEREN (SMITH) MCCORD, MS

KIEREN (SMITH) MCCORD, MS

 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. 


Resume

KIEREN (SMITH) MCCORD, MS

KIEREN (SMITH) MCCORD, MS

KIEREN (SMITH) MCCORD, MS

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.  


Resume

RITA KASSIS

ALETTA OSWALD DSOUZA

ALETTA OSWALD DSOUZA

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. 


Resume 

ALETTA OSWALD DSOUZA

ALETTA OSWALD DSOUZA

ALETTA OSWALD DSOUZA

 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.


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Our Alumni

ARCHANA HARIKRISHNAN, MS

ABDULLATIF SAID ABDALLAH, MS

ABDULLATIF SAID ABDALLAH, MS

 MS Construction Management

Research focus: augmented reality for communication in the construction industry.

ABDULLATIF SAID ABDALLAH, MS

ABDULLATIF SAID ABDALLAH, MS

ABDULLATIF SAID ABDALLAH, MS

  Research Focus:

The use of augmented reality to facilitate effective and efficient communication in the construction industry. 

AYAZ PALEKAR, MS

ABDULLATIF SAID ABDALLAH, MS

JAD CHALHOUB, PhD

  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.  

JAD CHALHOUB, PhD

RAHIMI A. RAHMAN, PhD

JAD CHALHOUB, PhD

 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.

Resume

RAHIMI A. RAHMAN, PhD

RAHIMI A. RAHMAN, PhD

RAHIMI A. RAHMAN, PhD

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. 

APARNA PERIKAMANA, MS

RAHIMI A. RAHMAN, PhD

RAHIMI A. RAHMAN, PhD

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. 

SULEIMAN ALSAFOURI, PhD

SULEIMAN ALSAFOURI, PhD

SULEIMAN ALSAFOURI, PhD

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. 

NISHANTH KATHULA, MS

SULEIMAN ALSAFOURI, PhD

SULEIMAN ALSAFOURI, PhD

MS Construction Management

Research Interests:

Architecture, Construction, DesignBuild and Project Management.

Resume 

IMAD A. KHALEK, MS

SULEIMAN ALSAFOURI, PhD

MICHAEL BEAUREGARD, PhD

BS Civil and Environmental Engineering MS Construction Management

Research Focus:

Impact of Mixed Reality technologies on designing for constructability.

Resume

MICHAEL BEAUREGARD, PhD

MICHAEL BEAUREGARD, PhD

MICHAEL BEAUREGARD, PhD

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.

JUSTIN HARTLESS, BS

MICHAEL BEAUREGARD, PhD

JUSTIN HARTLESS, BS

BS Construction Management (Sustainability Minor)

Research Focus:

Mixed Reality (MR) and its application within the construction industry.  

Resume

JEFF WILSON, BS

MICHAEL BEAUREGARD, PhD

JUSTIN HARTLESS, BS

BS Construction Management  

Research Focus:

Development of new technologies to advance the field of construction. 

Resume

Current Opportunities For Students

Research Opportunities

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.

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Podcast (CONTECHXT)

Description

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.

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Podcast (Profeserror)

Description

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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Contact The Group

Contact Us Directly

Email:

sayer@asu.edu

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