Student Research
CM is a dynamic field that is continually evolving as new approaches and technologies emerge.
Construction Management Program at RWU has a mission to advance the body of construction knowledge through instruction, research and service, and through resourceful graduates who possess the moral foundation and technical skills to lead the profession.
Several CM students get involved with student-faculty research during their studies at RWU. RWU and the CM program frequently fund multiple student researcher positions that allow CM students to work with our faculty members on construction research. In addition, at least one and many times multiple CM undergraduate students receive funding to travel and present their research at national and international conferences. At these conferences, our students accompanied by our faculty, get the opportunity to present their work, receive valuable feedback and network with academics and practitioners from around the world.
Are you a CM student who would like to get involved with student-faculty research? Visit our Faculty page to learn more about our faculty members' areas of expertise and feel free to contact them for potential research opportunities.
Recent Research Projects:
Audrey Corcoran and Zachary Wakefield, under the supervision of Dr. Celik, got accepted to present their work at the 58th Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference in April 2022. The title of their presentation is “A Systematic Review of Blockchain Technology and Its Applications in the Construction Industry.”
Under the supervision of Dr. Celik, Natalie Manson presented virtually at ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition in July 2021. The title of their presentation was “Assessing the Effectiveness of Active Learning Approaches in Advancing Student Understanding of Construction Scheduling in a Virtual Environment.”
Alec Kalogeropoulos and Michael Paniati are working with Dr. Amine Ghanem on a research titled “Study of Bridge Management Programs in the Northeast”. The objective of this study is to research and analyze the criteria currently being used to determine the selection order of bridge rehabilitation projects in the state of Rhode Island. Specifically, to compare the criteria being used in Rhode Island with the criteria of other Northeastern States that have better overall bridge conditions. The end goal of this study is to be able to provide the Rhode Island Department of Transportation with a recommendation of new criteria/weights that might improve their method in bridge rehabilitation or replacement classification process. Their abstract got accepted in the ASC international conference where they will present their findings in April 2022 in Atlanta Georgia