Competency-Based Knowledge Integration of BIM Capstone in Construction Engineering and Management Education

In this research, we implemented a new capstone framework to integrate the Daft's 4MF model and Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology in project-based teaching for student competency improvement. The operational structured management framework of BIM Capstone is critical to Construction Engineering and Management (CEM) students to synthesize knowledge contents with innovative technical support. We addressed the following extensive concerns in the design of the competency-based BIM Capstone: (1) How to develop a highly integrated CEM curriculum with the specialization in multi-mode communication and collaboration; (2) How to organize and lead the students' efforts in the final stage of their learning to encourage analysis skills and involvement; and (3) How to assess the effectiveness of experiential learning and students' ability to take responsibilities in the application of their professional knowledge. The framework included Daft's 4MF model for the definitions of competency expectations, systematic demonstration and analysis of integrated project management, CEM learning phases for the vertical correlation between the capstone learning phases, and team-based learning environment with BIM technology for knowledge integration. This research provided empirical studies to progressively draw upon a wide range of theories and dimensions to build a complex learning model which built an accessible, understandable and operable structure. The novelty of the research is the implementation of Daft's 4MF model for knowledge integration in BIM capstone.