Menu Courses Course Faculty Dawn Carlson Instructor Michael Forbes Instructor Show more Details & Actions Course Content Meet the Instructor Ask Questions This is a discussion forum for students to ask course related questions. You may not be the only one who wants to see the answer. Questions or concerns of a personal nature should be emailed directly to the instructor. Technical problems should immediately be directed to the helpdesk (855-412-3719). Welcome to the Getting Started module! Here, you'll find everything you need to begin your journey in this course. This module includes the course overview, objectives, syllabus, pretest, and essential resources. You'll also have the opportunity to introduce yourself to your peers and get familiar with the course structure and expectations. 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Week 6 Discussion No due date Post your Response to this question: IF YOU DID NOT PARTICIPATE ON THE CLASS DISCUSSION ON WEEK #6 Why are the "theory and measurement" of productivity techniques important to managers in the construction industry? Week 6 Assignment No due date Add weekly overview to Module Description, not to exceed 750 characters 2 of 5 started Week 7 Overview LTI Link Week 7 Kaltura Live! Faculty: Please add your meeting time and information in the item description here. Week 7 Discussion No due date Three posts (minimum) are required for this week's discussion. Your first post should be made no later than Wednesday (earlier is better). Your next two posts should be done on two separate days. (This means you must post on at least three separate days throughout the week.) Cite sources in accordance with APA as required. Post your Response to this question: What are artificial neutral networks? Are these used as a best practice for measuring outcomes in productivity? 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Week 7 Overview Week 7 Learning Objectives At the end of the week, you will be able to: Understand the Domestic and International Construction Industry activities Distinguish the principles that measure and compare construction industry activities Know the performance measures in construction Differentiate the impact of construction productivity and cost estimation Explain the citiBLOC index when comparing construction costs Demonstrate proficiency the theory and measurement of techniques of productivity in the construction industry Determine levels of productivity in the construction industry using data envelope analysis Week 7 Activities During this week, you must complete the following: Lecture/Discussion: Refer to weekly presentations/lectures available for the week. Post to Discussion Question: Post a fully developed response to the discussion question by Wednesday. Respond to two other students on two separate days by Sunday night. Assigned Reading Measuring Construction: Prices, Output and Productivity: Chapter 11: Construction productivity and cost estimation using artificial neutral networks Assignments: Submit completely Library Assignment Find a current research article (published within the last 4 years) on a topic that is related to the weekly chapter readings and lecture. Write a two-page analysis of the article using at least two other peer-reviewed sources to support your analysis/discussion. You must have a title page, abstract page, two full pages of text and a reference page for this weekly assignment. APA format is required