Message from the President |
Wow! It is hard to believe we are already in the fourth quarter of 2023. The trials and tribulations of the past couple of years appear to have left a permanent impact on our way of life. Seems like only a fleeting time ago the term “zoom” meant to travel in a vehicle or an adjustment on a camera. Now “Zoom” appears to be the new normal for many of us as we transitioned into the virtual world by working remotely. It is almost as if the Matrix may have actually materialized before our eyes. While our world appears to be currently in a perpetual state of changing paradigms, adapting to these types of changes is a staple of our profession. I am confident we will all persevere and become more resilient because of this experience.
Needless to say, our annual conference is no exception to this adaptability process. After a few years of uncertainty, disruption, and virtual attendance, the original in-person format is once again the mainstay of our annual conference. Currently, our CEM Division Conference Committee is hard at work planning and organizing conference events to ensure this year’s conference is as engaging as possible. Since the 2024 Annual Conference & Expo will meet in Montreal, Canada, please do not forget to update your passport and travel documents in plenty of time to travel to Montreal next May. Lastly, the abstract submission deadline is quickly approaching. You must submit your abstract by 17 November 2023, which is less than two weeks away. I anticipate some engaging presentations from both academia and industry.
A little about me: I have served on the Construction Engineering & Management Division Board of Directors for several years, and I am extremely humbled that the Division’s membership has the confidence to entrust me with the responsibility to serve as the CEM Division President. I would like to thank our outgoing president, Kris Harbin, for his dedication and service to the Division, and I will strive to continue his good work as we move forward and wish him well with his future endeavors. I look forward to working with the CEM Division Board of Directors (Russ Milam, Mary Margaret Mitchell, William Leonard, Emily Wall, JuHyeong Ryu, James Warren, Robert Ranallo, and Setareh Torabzadeh) in striving toward meeting and exceeding the value expectations of a membership in CEM Division.
Until next time, stay safe.
Henry Lester, Ph.D.
President, Construction and Engineering Management Division
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2023 Annual Best Student Paper Winner |
The CEM Division held its 2023 Best Student Paper Competition, and the winning student was Min Bahadur Pun Kayat from Louisiana State University! He presented “Quality Control for Net Zero Energy Modular (NZEM) Homes: Challenges and Prospects” at the Division’s Town Hall during the 2023 Annual Conference and Expo. The presentation involved a fascinating application area of construction engineering and management. |
The outgoing Division President, Dr. Emily Wall (left), presents an official award certificate to Min Bahadur Pun Kayat, the winner of the Division’s
2023 Best Student Paper Competition.
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The IISE Annual Conference and Expo will be back in May 2024! We look forward to seeing your abstract submissions, which are due by December 1, 2023, for consideration. Click on the link below for more details.
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During the CEM Division’s Town Hall at the 2023 IISE Annual Conference and Expo, the CEM Division Board announced some new membership changes.
First, we offer our sincere thanks to Mr. Brian Moore of Kahua for his involvement with our Division over the past several years. We are grateful for the contributions that he has made and for the strong enthusiasm he has brought to the Division. We also have welcomed Mr. Russell Milam and Dr. JuHyeong Ryu to the Board. We look forward to their involvement with the Board and with the Division’s activities in the coming years.
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The IISE CEM Division Board members that were able to attend the 2023 Town Hall are (from left) Mr. Russell Milam, Dr. Henry Lester, Mr. James Warren, Mr. William Leonard, Ms. Mary Margaret Mitchell, and Dr. Emily Wall. |
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Call for Entries to Division Newsletter |
What’s going on in the world of construction engineering and management today? Let us know! Contact William Leonard about any content that you think needs to reach the community in the next CEM Division newsletter.
We always value your input in such areas as construction design, value engineering, project management, engineering management, research, safety, and ergonomics. We benefit from any content related to applications of industrial and systems engineering in the construction industry.
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Media and Connect Information |
To keep up with the CEM Division, please follow us on LinkedIn (IISE Construction Division) and X (@IISEConstrDiv). We’ll keep you in the loop about IISE events, workshops, and activities you can plan to attend that are related to industrial engineering and construction. We’ll also keep you up to date about the next IISE Annual Conference & Expo, which will take place in Montreal in 2024. |
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Have you considered a corporate membership? If not, why? Companies large and small enjoy the benefits. Include your entire team and receive all the benefits of individual membership, plus lowest rates to attend the Conferences and
much more.
Contact Doug Long IISE Global Director for Strategic Alliances for more details.
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