Agenda

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
11:00 am – 1:00 pm CDT

Presented by
Dr. Jin Ouk Choi Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction
at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

Agenda:
What is modular construction?
Background of modular construction (drivers and trends)
Why modular construction (advantages)?
What are the barriers and pitfalls?
Module considerations
Types of modularization (non-volumetric, volumetric, modular building)
Modular projects: Case studies


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Credits

Professional Engineers:
2.0 PDHs

Architects:
2.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA:  (AIA credits only available for attending live Webinar)
2.0 LU|HSW

International Code Council:
.2 CEUs (Building)


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Speakers

Dr. Jin Ouk Choi, Ph.D. E.I.T. A.M. ASCE

Assistant Professor of Civil, Environmental Engineering and Construction at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

Dr. Jin Ouk Choi received his M.S.E. and Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin. He has research and industry experience in Construction Engineering and Management, Modular Construction, Design Standardization, Pre-project Planning, and Diversity and Inclusion in Construction Workforce. Dr. Choi has acted as principal investigator on externally funded research from esteemed funding agencies such as NSF, CII, Tesla, and USDOT. He is the author/co-author of over 30 refereed journal and conference articles and technical reports on modularization. Dr. Choi currently serves the CII Modularization Community for Business Advancement (MCBA) as an academic advisor. He is a faculty fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Excellence in Civil Engineering Education (ExCEEd). He has taught a graduate-level course entitled “Modular Construction” at UNLV since 2017.

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This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.

Course Title: How to Utilize Modular Construction (and Why)

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This course examines the features and popularity of modular construction and its advantages and drawbacks. It also identifies and distinguishes the types of modularization that are available to project owners.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify what distinguishes modular construction and what drivers are increasing its popularity.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to identify and describe the occupant advantages of modular construction.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to discuss the barriers and pitfalls of modular constructed homes and how they need to be considered and addressed before undertaking such a project.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to identify and compare the types of modularization that are available for occupant/owner needs.

LUs: 2.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Experience with design and construction

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date:  05/05/2024

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