CO-PRESENTER
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Mr. Mitchell Erickson, Student, Purdue University
Kevin Wyn, Student, Purdue University
Brock Likens, Student, Purdue University
Andrew Johnson, Student, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Ms. Stephanie Shank, Student, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Mr. Christopher McKenney, AC, Graduate, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Mr. Chen Chen, Student, Purdue University
Phillip S. Dunston is an Associate Professor with appointments in the Division of Construction Engineering and Management and the School of Civil Engineering at Purdue and teaches courses on project economic feasibility, project planning and control, equipment and methods, and visualization. He obtained his BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Civil Engineering from North Carolina State University. Before joining the faculty at Purdue in 2002, he was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Washington. Dr. Dunston is a 2003 US National Science Foundation Career grantee for research on Mixed Reality applications for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, and this research emphasis now includes verifying the efficacy of Virtual Reality as medium for learning and for collaborative decision making. One of his active areas of inquiry involves confirming the benefits of immersive Virtual Reality visualization for healthcare facility design review. A parallel track of research involves the application of field sensing technologies to improve construction operations. Dr. Dunston’ collaborative research has involved experts from such varied fields as computer engineering, health sciences, nursing, and psychology.
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Gregory Lasker, Associate Professor, HealthCare Built Environment Professional, Purdue University,
Purdue University
Gregory Lasker is Assistant Professor of Healthcare Construction Management, responsible for curriculum development of the newest specialty offering in the BCM Program. Healthcare Construction Management refers to any facility used in the healthcare industry – ranging from hospitals and clinics to nursing homes and laboratories. Constructors and managers working in the field must be familiar with factors such as infectious materials control, disruption avoidance, rapid technology changes, and advanced mechanical and electrical systems that are not typical in other types of building projects. Professor Lasker’s curriculum emphasizes the interrelationship of planning, design, and construction and will provide internship opportunities, project case studies, and invited guest lecturers of national and international prominence.
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Mr. Robert Smetana, Student, Purdue University
Description
The University of Arkansas Medical Sciences (UAMS) has undertaken a unique collaboration in developing a case study of the commissioning process and outcomes for their new Surgical Suites and PACU project. This research collaboration brings together a team involving students from Purdue University and the University of Arkansas Little Rock, the design team, contractors, and commissioning agents to participate together in the commissioning process. This session will explore the collaborative process that is being used and present findings. This session will enable you to:
* Identify opportunities for collaboration in managing successful health care projects.
* Apply lessons learned to building a collaborative team.