Preparedness and Perceptions of Construction Faculty to Online Learning Environment (OLE) amid Exogenous Circumstances Transition

10 pages•Published: June 2, 2026

Sanjeev Adhikari, Sandeep Langar, Rachel Mosier and Manideep Tummalapudi

Abstract

This study examines the perceptions and preparedness of construction faculty in the USA regarding the transition to Online Learning Environments (OLE) in response to exogenous disruptions such as pandemics, natural disasters, and extreme weather events using an online survey method. The survey instrument collected respondent (construction faculty) demographics and perceptions about the current state of OLE implementation should another transition be imposed by exogenous circumstances, like influenza, volcanos, wildfires, and other events. These exogenous circumstances can be happening in one location or worldwide. Descriptive statistics were used to describe demographics and construction courses unsuitable for OLE. A comparison to 2020 data was made to determine changes in OLE implementation post-pandemic, which found laboratory courses, computer labs, and studio-type courses. The current findings highlight specific instructional challenges related to course types. The laboratory type courses continue to be identified as being the most difficult to offer online. Guidance is provided for universities seeking to strengthen faculty resilience and instructional adaptability in the face of future disruptions.

Keyphrases: construction education, construction online learning, educator, educator perceptions, online learning education

In: Wesley Collins, Anthony Perrenoud and John Posillico (editors). Proceedings of Associated Schools of Construction 62nd Annual International Conference, vol 7, pages 1-10.

Links:	https://easychair.org/publications/paper/DcPR
	https://doi.org/10.29007/q9m2

BibTeX entry

@inproceedings{ASC2026:Preparedness_Perceptions_Construction_Faculty,
  author    = {Sanjeev Adhikari and Sandeep Langar and Rachel Mosier and Manideep Tummalapudi},
  title     = {Preparedness and Perceptions of Construction Faculty to Online Learning Environment (OLE) amid Exogenous Circumstances Transition},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of Associated Schools of Construction 62nd Annual International Conference},
  editor    = {Wesley Collins and Anthony Perrenoud and John Posillico},
  series    = {EPiC Series in Built Environment},
  volume    = {7},
  publisher = {EasyChair},
  bibsource = {EasyChair, https://easychair.org},
  issn      = {2632-881X},
  url       = {/publications/paper/DcPR},
  doi       = {10.29007/q9m2},
  pages     = {1-10},
  year      = {2026}}

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