Construction Industry Institute
CII Webinar SeriesWebinar 3
How to Access and Successfully Use CII Publications in
Classroom
CII Academic CommitteeJuly 8, 2015
Presentation Outline
• Introduction of CII & Academic Committee
• CII publication overview– Publication type
• CII body of knowledge – CII research– CII Knowledge Structure– Publication access & use
• Q&A
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What is the Construction Industry Institute?
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CII
academics
contractorsowners
A research institute, based at The University of Texas at Austin, of leading owners, contractors, and academics
working in collaboration to advance the business effectiveness and sustainability of the world’s capital facilities.
CII Introduction
Mission Enhance the business effectiveness and
sustainability of the capital facility life cycle.
Expand the global competitive advantage of its members.
PurposeTo measurably improve the delivery of capital facilities.
ORGANIZED RESEARCH UNIT
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CII Introduction
CII Today
• 138 member companies (O-69/C-69)
• More than 55 universities
• +600 research products available
• 18 active research teams + new teams starting
• 14 standing committees
• Hundreds of active industry participants
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CII Introduction
CII OrganizationBoard of Advisors
Specialty Benchmarking
Product Review Board
Knowledge Creation Knowledge Dissemination
Implementation Strategy
Committee
Professional Development Committee
Knowledge Management Committee
Performance Assessment Committee
Special Functions
Annual ConferenceCommittee
FinanceCommittee
MembershipEngagementCommittee
NominatingCommittee
Ad Hoc Committees
Alliances
Research Teams
Academic Committee
Breakthrough Strategy Group
Research Committee
KnowledgeManagement
KnowledgeAssessment
Executive Committee
Strategic Communication
Committee
Standing Committees
Communities of Practice
Strategic Planning
Committee
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CII Introduction
Academic Committee Mission
• The primary forum for the academic community within CII to provide its expertise in both research methodology and subject matter to the institute.
• Duties include:– identifying subject matter experts– providing input to the research process– identifying and grooming new academics to serve as CII
researchers– integrating CII research and products into the university
curriculums– offering insights for new directions for CII
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CII Introduction
Academic Committee
• Academic Committee Leadership– Chair – Carlos Caldas, University of Texas at Austin– Vice-chair – John Taylor, Virginia Tech
• Subcommittees
Subcommittees Chair Vice-Chair
Annual Conference Poster Session David Grau (ASU) Tim Taylor (UK)
Annual Conference Speaker Ed Jaselskis (NCSU) N/A
Communications Mani Golparvar-Fard (Illinois) N/A
CSCE/CRC CII Technical Sessions Amy Will Javernick (Colorado) Baabak Ashuri (GaTech)
Webinar Mark Hastak (Purdue) N/A
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CII Introduction
CII Academic Committee Webinars
• Webinar 1 – January 26, 2:00 – 4:00 PM CST
“How to Participate in CII” – introduction to CII
• Webinar 2 – February 9, 2:00 – 4:00 PM CST
“How to be Selected for and Successfully Execute a CII Project” – introduction to participation in CII research
• Webinar 3 – July 8, 10:00 – Noon CDT
“How to Access and Successfully Use CII Publications in Classroom”
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Webinar slides are available online at CII Academic Committee webpage (Webinars: https://www.construction-institute.org/research/res-RFQ.cfm?section=aca#Webinars)
CII Introduction
Webinar 3 – Presenters & Contributors
• Mark(Makarand) Hastak– Professor at Purdue University– Chair of the CII Academic Committee Webinar Subcommittee
• Carlos Caldas– Associate professor at the University of Texas– Chair of the CII Academic Committee
• Steve Thomas– Research Associate Professor at the University of Texas– Associate Director for CII Research, Academic, & Breakthrough
• Junghye Son– Research Associate for CII Research, Academic, & Breakthrough
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CII Introduction
Webinar 3 – Purpose & Objectives
• Purpose– Broaden dissemination of CII research publications in academia
by providing necessary information to academic educators who want to use CII publications in class.
• Objectives– Introduce CII body of knowledge and products– Provide information on access to CII publications
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CII Introduction
CII Publication Types
• Products from research teams– Research Summary (RS), Implementation Resource (IR),
Research Report (RR), Special Publications (SP), Source Documents (SD)
• Products from CII standing committees– Benchmarking Report (BMM/PAC), Implementation Strategy
Committee publications (IS)
• Products developed for industry educational purposes
– Education Module (EM)
• Products developed from recordings– Webinar (WS)
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CII Publication Overview
Research Summary (RS)
• Executive summary of research
• Target audience: industry upper management
• Written by research team members
• Takes industry perspective
• Printed; also available online
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CII Publication Overview
Implementation Resource (IR/SP)
• How-to guide/tool
• Target audience: industry implementers, users, project managers
• Developed by industry team members
• Printed; also available online
• Various formats, such as spreadsheet tool, booklet, pamphlet, checklist, etc.
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CII Publication Overview
Research Report (RR/SD)
• Academic documentation of research effort
• Thesis/dissertation format
• Target audience: researchers, academics
• Available online only
– A few older publications available in hard copy.
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CII Publication Overview
CII Research
• Total 201 teams started, 177 teams completed, 24 teams in progress.# of Teams
• About 140 different Principal Investigators (PIs).• Average 1.8 PIs per team last five years.# of Academics
• 50+ different universities have worked with CII.# of Universities
• 15 to 20 industry members from different companies each team.
# of Industry Practitioners
• Over 600 publications# of Products
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CII Body of Knowledge
CII Knowledge Structure
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• Classification system to organize CII publications – 14 Knowledge Areas
→ 65 Focus Areas
= 15 Best Practices + 28 other Practices + 22 information Areas
CII Best Practice
• A process or method that, when executed effectively, leads to enhanced project performance. CII Best Practices have been proven through extensive industry use and/or validation.
CII Other Practice
• A process or method that may become a Best Practice, but has not been sufficiently proven.
Information Area
• Provides findings only, not processes or methods, but these CII research findings are of value to industry.
CII Body of Knowledge
CII Knowledge Structure
• A Knowledge Area is defined as logical grouping of CII topical areas and reflects project phases or specific topics, project management techniques or issues.
• A Focus Area is defined as a distinct area of CII research emphasis that has led to research publications/products.
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Ref: IR 166-2
Category or grouping of topic areas
CII Best Practices, Other Practices, or Information Areas.
CII Knowledge Base Project
• CII is restructuring its knowledge base to enable targeted searches for quick and efficient access to the CII resources
• The system will have the following features:– flexible search options– fast and easy access– word-tagged content for thorough queries– concise summaries– integration of all CII knowledge
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CII Body of Knowledge
Academic Access to CII Publications
• eCopy: Complimentary for any CII publication available electronically.
• Hard copy: CII member pricing (typically 75% off non-member prices) for a hard copy of any CII publication in print.
• RT PIs & Academic Committee members already have access.
• All other academics need a separate process for access. (see the next slide.)
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CII Publication Access & Use
How to Get the CII Academic Access
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1. Get ID & P/W for CII website
2. Contact CII Publications Office to get
academic access (coupon code)
3. CII Publication Office will
process your request
4. You will receive
instructions and an annual
coupon code
CII Publication Access & Use
CII Publications Officeemail: [email protected] Phone: (512) 232-3016 Fax: (512) 499-8101
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CII Publication Access & Use
https://www.construction-institute.org/scriptcontent/videos/video.cfm?section=orders&area=store
Search Publications by
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CII Publication Access & Use
Use of Publications in Classroom
• Copyrights– For educational use, academics can reproduce and distribute CII
products without modification.
– Academics can post CII publications on their secured institution intranet.
– If products require modification for use, CII permission must first be obtained (contact CII Publications Office at [email protected])
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CII Publication Access & Use
Use of Publications in Classroom (cont’d)
• Proper use – Citations of sources.– Use of CII logo and branding.– Acknowledgement of CII and research teams.
• Notify CII of classroom use– Copy of syllabus with brief description of how the products are
being used in the classroom.– CII Publications Office at [email protected]– Recognition of use of CII publications in classroom
CII Distinguished Professor Award
• Please consider sharing the class slides and materials.
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CII Publication Access & Use
CII Academic Committee Webinars
• Webinar 1 – January 26, 2:00 – 4:00 PM CST
“How to Participate in CII” – introduction to CII
• Webinar 2 – February 9, 2:00 – 4:00 PM CST
“How to be Selected for and Successfully Execute a CII Project” – introduction to participation in CII research
• Webinar 3 – July 8, 10:00 – Noon CDT
“How To Access and Successfully Use CII Publications in Classroom”
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Webinar slides are available online at CII Academic Committee webpage (Webinars)
Contact Information
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Mark(Makarand) Hastak, Professor, Purdue UniversityWebinar Subcommittee Chair, Academic [email protected](765) 494-0641
Steve Thomas, Associate Director, [email protected](512) 232-3007 Junghye Son, Research Associate, [email protected](512) 471-3361 Kristi Delaney, Senior Program Coordinator, [email protected](512) 232-3002
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