Impact of ChatGPT on Student Writing in Construction Management: Analyzing Literature and Countermeasures for Writing Intensive Courses

On November 30, 2022, OpenAI released ChatGPT. This paper conducts a comprehensive literature review of the current state of its application in construction writing and the regulations of academic institutions. It explores ChatGPT’s potential uses and risks as an educational tool to improve construction management writing skills, emphasizing the need for clear usage guidelines to maintain originality and critical thinking in students' work. The study also includes a survey of 110 students from the Department of Construction Management at East Carolina University participating in two writing-intensive courses, to assess their use, attitudes toward ChatGPT and its influence on their writing proficiency. The results suggest that ChatGPT is likely to positively impact students' writing skills, boost their self-confidence, and enhance the overall learning experience if clear guidelines are regulated and implemented.