Implementation of extreme collaboration methodology in a Capstone project course

TL;DR

This study explores how using Extreme Collaboration in a civil engineering project helps students develop professional skills needed for real-world challenges.

Contribution

The study introduces Extreme Collaboration as an effective teaching method to bridge academic training and professional practice in civil engineering education.

Findings

Extreme Collaboration fosters teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills in civil engineering students.

The methodology aligns with ABET and CDIO frameworks to meet professional practice requirements.

Collaborative processes using BIM and Bloom’s Taxonomy enhance complex skill development.

Abstract

Civil engineers’ training requires developing competencies and skills that allow them to face the challenges of professional practice. In this context, this study explores the implementation of the Extreme Collaboration (XC) methodology in an integrative civil engineering project (Capstone project) to evaluate its impact on the development of professional competencies. By integrating the Building Information Modeling (BIM) methodology and applying Bloom’s Taxonomy, the aim is to determine whether XC contributes to bridging the gap between academic training and professional practice requirements, as established by frameworks such as ABET and CDIO. Through a detailed analysis of the collaborative processes and the results obtained, the present research demonstrated that XC represents an effective pedagogical strategy to foster complex skills, such as teamwork, problem-solving, and communication, essential in the training of civil engineers capable of facing the challenges of the 21st century.

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