Implementation of extreme collaboration methodology in a Capstone project course

Area of Science:

• Engineering Education
• Civil Engineering Pedagogy

Background:

• Civil engineers need specific competencies for professional practice.
• Academic training must align with industry demands and accreditation standards (e.g., ABET, CDIO).

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of Extreme Collaboration (XC) on developing professional competencies in civil engineering students.
• To assess XC's effectiveness in integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM) within a capstone project setting.

Main Methods:

• Implementation of the Extreme Collaboration (XC) methodology in an integrative civil engineering capstone project.
• Integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) within the project.
• Application of Bloom's Taxonomy to analyze skill development.

Main Results:

• XC was demonstrated as an effective pedagogical strategy.
• The study identified significant development in complex skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, and communication.
• XC contributed to bridging the gap between academic training and professional practice requirements.

Conclusions:

• Extreme Collaboration (XC) effectively fosters essential skills for civil engineering students.
• The methodology helps prepare graduates for the challenges of modern professional practice.
• XC enhances the development of competencies required by ABET and CDIO frameworks.