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Implementation of extreme collaboration methodology in a Capstone project course

Scientific Reports
Journal · Vol. 15 · Issue 1 · Art. 39750
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. © The Author(s) 2025.

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Engineering education BIM Capstone project Extreme collaboration

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Article Problem solving education controlled study therapy civil engineering methodology professional practice taxonomy teamwork
Author Affiliations
Faculty of Engineering, Universidad San Sebastián, Santiago, RM, Chile
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Universidad del Bio Bio, Concepcion, BI, Chile
College of Architecture, Universidad La Gran Colombia, Bogota, Bogota, Colombia
Department of Construction Engineering and Civil Engineering Projects, Universitat Politècnica de València, Valencia, Valencia, Spain
Vice-Presidency for Graduate and Continuing Education, Universidad San Sebastián, Santiago, RM, Chile
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Funding & Acknowledgements
Universidad San Sebastián, USS
Grant: USS-FIN-25-APCS-39
This publication was partially supported by the Vicerrector\u00EDa de Investigaci\u00F3n y Doctorados de la Universidad San Sebasti\u00E1n, Chile \u2014Fund number USS-FIN-25-APCS-39.
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