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Ji: Zimbabwe Rural School Development Program, Leor Rozen
Ji: Zimbabwe Rural School Development Program, Leor Rozen
Construction Management
Adjusting to the construction codes and processes of a foreign country is a very complex and involved process. There are considerations for different materials, procedures, costs, requirements, potential tribal or cultural conflict, corruption, and many other potential obstacles and challenges to overcome. While this project was seemingly simple, inexpensive, and straightforward, there was a significant amount of obstruction from the government concerning a coup that limited the team’s ability to apply for permission to begin construction. Additionally, there were significant changes in the design and budget as the project progressed, delaying our start date. Ultimately, this project should serve as …
An Analysis Of The Demand For Interdisciplinary Curriculum Within The Caed, Matthew S. Montijo
An Analysis Of The Demand For Interdisciplinary Curriculum Within The Caed, Matthew S. Montijo
Construction Management
This study serves to demonstrate the demand and benefits of interdisciplinary curriculum within the College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) at California Polytechnic State University. While the literature review serves to highlight the unique learning benefits of interdisciplinary coursework, the survey demonstrates student demand for such courses across all colleges in the CAED. This study provides possible solutions to an existing problem within the CAED through the avenue of the construction management department.
Creating And Implementing An Industry Mentorship Program Within The Women In Construction Club, Linnea Lavorico
Creating And Implementing An Industry Mentorship Program Within The Women In Construction Club, Linnea Lavorico
Construction Management
The construction industry has made great strides in terms of catching the attention of and accepting more women. The industry has historically been dominated by men and, for the most part, that is still true today. But there are more and more women expressing interest in construction and construction management related career paths. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) continued that trend when the Women in Construction club was formed. The goal is to help women realize that they can participate in the industry and then encourage them to do so. A previous senior project was done …
Panelized Workforce Housing, Brock H. Armstrong
Panelized Workforce Housing, Brock H. Armstrong
Construction Management
This study analyzes the utility of a panelized exterior wall system in workforce housing. First, it introduces why the need for the project exists. Second, it touches on how Cal Poly procured the project and who the client is. Third, it lays out how the project was dealt with as far as its structure and the roles of the students taking part in the cohort. Fourth, it looks at the process of designing the panels, the various restrictions the students had to deal with in designing them, and how the panels changed over time due to new constraints being made …