Viability Of Solar Power On Jobsites,
2019
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Viability Of Solar Power On Jobsites, Braden J. Levalley
Construction Management
The use of solar energy has slowly been on the rise over the past few decades, the full potential of solar energy has not been realized in the realm of construction. Solar power in construction has been slow to catch on, as many of the upfront costs associated with solar power has created a feeling that investing in such systems will ultimately not be worth the investment. This paper attempts to address the issues of upfront costs, the willingness for contractors to invest in renewable energy both now and in the future, and will also identify possible uses for solar …
Ada Code Education In The Construction Management (Cm) Curriculum,
2019
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Ada Code Education In The Construction Management (Cm) Curriculum, William Joseph Cefali
Construction Management
The Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design is becoming an integral part of construction. On many jobsites, recent graduates may not have enough knowledge to adequately catch and fix ADA compliance problems before they become a critical issue. With nearly all students and graduates going to work on projects governed by this code, knowledge of these codes, where to find them, and how to apply them is essential for graduates. Construction Management students believe this information would be very valuable to learn in school, and critical information to help them with their careers when they enter the industry. …
Effects Of Supplemental Bid Documentation,
2019
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Effects Of Supplemental Bid Documentation, Alexis M. Bynum
Construction Management
As the complexity of construction projects increases, more work is being subcontracted out by general contractors who oversee the construction of the project. Research suggests that a variety of factors are impacting subcontractors when putting together a bid. These factors were considered in determining a proposed solution for simplifying the bid process. This case study attempts to analyze the bidding process of construction projects in order to improve the accuracy of bids. Traditionally, bid documents include plans and specifications. This study analyzes the effects of adding a scope of work, as ascertained by the general contractor for each trade, to …
Zero Emission Zero Waste Construction Sites In California Commercial Construction: A Case Study,
2019
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Zero Emission Zero Waste Construction Sites In California Commercial Construction: A Case Study, Joseph E. Anderson
Construction Management
Zero emission refers to the absence of waste products that pollute the environment or disrupt the climate from any engine, motor, process, or other energy source systems. CO2 emissions through equipment and machinery, along with toxic chemicals, carcinogens, ash and dust are founded most common in the Construction Industry. Although these findings may not raise an eyebrow, it is quite overlooked, and the numerical data is staggering. Zero waste is also examined in this paper—the conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, recovery of products and materials without burning and with no discharges to land, water, …
Inception Through Inspection: Quality Control In The Simspon Strong Tie Materials Demonstration Lab,
2019
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Inception Through Inspection: Quality Control In The Simspon Strong Tie Materials Demonstration Lab, Allyson G. Forster
Construction Management
The purpose of this senior project is to create a quality control program in the Simpson Strong Tie (SST) Materials Demonstration Lab using BIM 360. The goal of this program is to help streamline the building process of the six-foot by eight-foot tiny home in Residential Construction Management. The SST laboratory activities have been developed in the true spirit of “learn by doing” and serve as a way for Construction Management (CM) students to interact with the building process directly. Students in the CM department are taught that quality begins at the inception of a job and should be monitored …
Nonpayment Analysis For San Luis Obispo's Small Construction Firms,
2019
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Nonpayment Analysis For San Luis Obispo's Small Construction Firms, Connor D. Sullivan
Construction Management
The role of the small subcontractor often goes under-represented and over looked in the construction world, despite the high portion of the industry that is employed in this sector. This paper attempts to bring a problem that the small subcontractors face, non- and under-payment by its general contractor or owner. At what lengths will a small subcontractor with a very limited resource set go to receive missed payments? How often will they involve attorneys in disputes? Is the continued use of collections agencies worth the commission they charge? The number of subcontractors who will leave large sums of money un-contested …
Habitat For Humanity Global Village: Means & Methods Of Construction In Trinidad & Tobago,
2019
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Habitat For Humanity Global Village: Means & Methods Of Construction In Trinidad & Tobago, Garrett Landress
Construction Management
Habitat for Humanity Global Village is a sector of Habitat for Humanity that focuses on aiding in the construction of homes for those in need around the world. Habitat for Humanity Trinidad and Tobago has been part of Habitat for Humanity Global Village for many years and aids people in need on the Island of Trinidad in the Southern Caribbean. This paper will discuss the construction of a small home for a woman whose family was disowned by her father due to her reluctance to uphold traditional Indian values. Subsequently the family was living in poverty and currently residing in …
Confronting Retainage And Its Disruptive Effects On The Business Practices Of Commercial Concrete Subcontractors,
2019
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Confronting Retainage And Its Disruptive Effects On The Business Practices Of Commercial Concrete Subcontractors, Arlen Karl Hartoonian
Construction Management
This paper aims to explore the extent of the damage that retainage is capable of inflicting on the financial health of commercial concrete subcontractors and strategies which can be utilized to mitigate or avoid damage to their financial health. The methodology implemented to conduct this exploration is a series of interviews with commercial concrete subcontractors. An analysis of these interviews in conjunction with a thorough literature review demonstrates that retainage does indeed impact financial health of commercial concrete subcontractor though the scale of the operation does make a difference in the severity of this impact. Whether or not the construction …
Operations Constructed - Jobsite Material Delivery Website,
2019
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Operations Constructed - Jobsite Material Delivery Website, Lorcan Yeung
Construction Management
Operations Constructed is a program a couple students developed to help enhance the material delivery process on-site through innovation. Through partnering a construction management student and a computer engineering student the team developed Operations Constructed which modernized the material delivery process. Through industry research, Cal Poly Entrepreneurship mentorship, and faculty input the team produced a program that is simplistic enough for the old-school construction industry. Presently many construction companies use white boards or excel sheets to schedule their material deliveries whereas Operations Constructed would provide an automated means of coordination, confirmation, and execution of the same deliveries. The final product …
Incorporation Of A Leed Green Associate Exam Prep Course Into The Construction Management Tech. Elective Selection,
2019
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Incorporation Of A Leed Green Associate Exam Prep Course Into The Construction Management Tech. Elective Selection, Jason Gendron
Construction Management
Since the development of LEED began in 1993, the construction industry has gradually been incorporating these certificates into every aspect of the field, predominantly the Commercial sector. With LEED becoming a major element impacting nearly every project, it is crucial for individuals to fully understand what LEED encompasses. As greater numbers of professionals in the industry have begun to strive for their LEED Accreditations, it has become apparent that it is far easier to prepare for these exams while in college when individuals have more time to do so rather than during employment. This project is an evaluation of the …
Haiti Transitional Home: Solar Panel System Design,
2019
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Haiti Transitional Home: Solar Panel System Design, Kasey Riese Hetzel
Construction Management
Haiti is located in a region with optimal access to the sun’s rays, but not enough resources to make use of them. While the country is known for its limited access to electricity and unreliable power quality, it has the potential to become a renewable energy powerhouse. Providing a safe place for families to reunite under one roof, that runs solely on solar power is the ultimate goal of this project. Not only designing the most efficient system, but finding which products are available in country, and which products would be more cost effective to ship internationally was the intent …
Revision Of The Archicad Manual For Cm 115,
2019
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Revision Of The Archicad Manual For Cm 115, Emma Wagner
Construction Management
Each CM 115: Fundamentals of Construction Management section contains a quarter long project, the goal of which is to familiarize the students with a modeling software. More so, the goal of the project is to introduce them to a set of construction documents- how to get started, what is included, what they need to pay attention to as a construction manager, and most importantly, to implement what they learn from their written coursework completed during class. This manual was written to help students complete this assignment to the best of their ability, producing a piece of work that shows they …
The Renovation Of The Shops At Hilltop Into A "Mall Of The Future",
2019
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
The Renovation Of The Shops At Hilltop Into A "Mall Of The Future", Emma Rae Steenvoorde
Construction Management
Shopping centers are closing all over the United States due to the rise of ecommerce. The shopping experience is shifting and turning shopping centers into dining, leisure, and entertainment spaces. Owners of shopping centers are being forced to reinvent to stay relevant during this change. This paper will examine The Shops at Hilltop, a shopping center in the East Bay that was foreclosed upon and purchased by LBG Real Estate companies to be reinvented into a mixed-use regional hub. It will outline the background of the shopping center and the steps it took on deciding if it was worth the …
Comparison Of Carbon Fiber And Fiberglass On Concrete Strength,
2019
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Comparison Of Carbon Fiber And Fiberglass On Concrete Strength, Justin A. Baker
Construction Management
The purpose of this paper is to compare two common polymers of the construction industry and determine if there are benefits of using them in concrete application to increase overall strength. The goal of the project is to complete a full experiment, utilizing concrete cylinders and beams to test the compressive and tensile properties of fiberglass and carbon fiber. This paper provides data from the experimentation of the compressive and tensile tests of carbon fiber and fiberglass to prove that these polymers are superior and aid in overall concrete strength. The experiment proved that carbon fiber is superior to fiberglass, …
A Case Study On The Ciob Global Student Challenge - Project Overview,
2019
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
A Case Study On The Ciob Global Student Challenge - Project Overview, Jacob Ryan Navarre
Construction Management
An international construction competition called the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Global Student Challenge has been introduced recently and is starting to gain attention in the United States. The competition is based on the utilization of a virtual construction simulation program called MERIT. Virtual construction simulations have been around for decades, yet, are still somewhat new to the construction industry and construction education programs. This past year, a group of California Polytechnic State University students studying Construction Management participated in the competition as the university’s first ever team. This paper will examine the competition as a whole, providing details on …
The Sam100: Analyzing Labor Productivity,
2019
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
The Sam100: Analyzing Labor Productivity, Andrew John Madsen
Construction Management
The construction industry is one of the slowest when it comes to labor productivity. As a result, construction projects see an increase in duration and labor costs. New technologies are being introduced within the construction industry to increase labor productivity. It is becoming more and more important for the industry to adapt to these technologies. Among them are robots. The SAM100 is a brick-laying robot that can replace most of the masonry crew on a project. Utilizing this technology on masonry-heavy projects could have significant benefits. This paper will analyze the benefits and weaknesses of the SAM100 on the Jay …
Development Of A Topics Course For Construction Management,
2019
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Development Of A Topics Course For Construction Management, William Harrison Wygal
Construction Management
The Cal Poly Construction Management program has been proven to produce some of the most prepared graduates heading into new careers in every facet of the construction industry. Speaking with faculty member Tom Kommer, we have concluded that there is a need for an increased focus on construction risk management within the curriculum. In order to develop a course which would suitably educate Cal Poly Construction Management students in the topic of risk management, I performed a literary review during which I determined which risks are most prevalent within the construction industry and how firms in the construction industry manage …
Student Response To Traditional Fire Alarm Systems In The Cal Poly Yosemite Dorms,
2019
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Student Response To Traditional Fire Alarm Systems In The Cal Poly Yosemite Dorms, Adam F. Alviso
Construction Management
What would you do if you were a student living on campus and you were burdened by an annoying fire alarm late at night? Though evacuating the building seems like the most logical and safe course of action, sleeping or studying for a big midterm may be a risk you are willing to take. Going back to grade school and up to your freshman year of college, we have been exposed to countless fire drills and false alarms. It is important to know the real facts on how students respond to fire alarms, the reason why they would respond, and …
Liquidated Damages: An Analysis Of Their Use And Effectiveness,
2019
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Liquidated Damages: An Analysis Of Their Use And Effectiveness, Alfredo N. Aragon
Construction Management
A construction company’s success and/or failure is dependent upon project completion with respect to time and budget. Failure to meet the contract completion date results in a loss of profit for owners and contractors alike. In order to help mitigate project delays, liquidated damage clauses have been included into construction contracts. Incorporating provisions within the construction contracts in the form of liquidated damages aims to help shift the financial burden when there is a failure to meet contractual obligations, hopefully offering quick compensation for delays. Unlike general or actual damages, liquidated damages are pre-defined and agreed upon prior to entering …
Case Study: Using Geofoam On A School Project In Encinitas, Ca,
2019
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Case Study: Using Geofoam On A School Project In Encinitas, Ca, Matthew D. Gaebe
Construction Management
This paper is a case study that identifies why Geofoam was used as in-fill material for a construction project located at a high school in Encinitas, CA. The Geofoam was installed under a stairway that connects to a structural retaining wall. The concrete formwork was connected directly to the foam and the stairs were poured in place onsite. The foam acted as the on-grade material, so the concrete stairs did not have to be self-supporting. The purpose of this study is to understand the benefits of using Geofoam, as the in-fill material, as opposed to other traditional materials. An analysis …
