Workshops

Title: iVisit: Creating Web-based Virtual Field Trips for Construction Courses
Organizer: Dr. Ricardo Eiris (Arizona State University)
Contributors: Dr. Masoud Gheisari (University of Florida), Dr. Steven Weisberg (University of Texas Arlington), Dr. Danielle Oprean (University of Missouri Columbia)
Date: Sunday, May 11th, 2025
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 P.M.
Location: Poydras Room, InterContinental New Orleans Hotel
Summary:
This NSF-funded workshop introduces “iVisit,” a platform for designing web-based virtual field trips in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) education. Participants will learn to create digital environments using tools like photogrammetry, drones, and 360 cameras, and will explore practical applications in FrameVR. The session covers pedagogical strategies, user interaction through avatars and AI agents, and best practices for integrating immersive field experiences into STEM classrooms.
 
Title: Human-AI Collaboration in Urban Flooding: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Pathways
Organizer: Dr. Pingbo Tang (Carnegie Mellon University)
Contributor: Dr. Jinfeng Lou (Carnegie Mellon University)
Date: Sunday, May 11th, 2025
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 P.M.
Location: Pelican 1, InterContinental New Orleans Hotel
Summary:
This workshop explores how human-AI collaboration can strengthen urban flooding management in civil engineering. It addresses the latest advances, opportunities, and challenges—including technical, ethical, and societal factors—and aims to develop a strategic roadmap for responsible AI integration. Participants will engage in breakout discussions focused on collaboration dynamics, policy and economic impacts, ethics, and workforce development to shape future research and implementation strategies.
 
Title: Advanced Computing to Reduce Construction Failures
Organizer: Dr. Rui Liu (Kent State University)
Contributor: Mike Drerup, P.E., M.ASCE
Date: Sunday, May 11th, 2025
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 P.M.
Location: Poydras Room, InterContinental New Orleans Hotel
Summary:
This workshop explores how advanced computing—such as AI, VR/AR/MR, and data-driven systems—can reduce construction failures in large-scale projects. Participants will examine high-profile case studies (e.g., Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse), explore AI's role in forensic investigations, and discuss how to integrate emerging technologies into established engineering practices. The session emphasizes the balance between advanced tools and core engineering judgment in reducing risk and improving outcomes in the built environment.
 
Title: Cyber Training for Construction Educators on the CyCon Platform
Organizer: Dr. Abbas Rashidi (University of Utah)
Contributors: Dr. Amin Mirkouei, Mina Golazad
Date: Sunday, May 11th, 2025
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 P.M.
Location: Pelican 1, InterContinental New Orleans Hotel
Summary:
This NSF-funded workshop introduces the CyCon platform, designed to train construction educators in AI/ML applications. Participants will explore tools and strategies for integrating robotics, machine learning, and data analytics into construction curricula. The session includes interactive discussions and small-group coaching focused on effective AI teaching practices. Up to 12 eligible attendees (faculty or postdocs) may receive partial travel reimbursement.