The Uk Bim Revolution,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
The Uk Bim Revolution, Wilbert R. Thompson
Construction Management
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a relatively new technology many organizations are trying to efficiently implement in their workflows, as it can provide cost savings, reduce schedules, improve overall quality, as well as reduce conflicts and issues that arise throughout the construction process. In 2011 the UK government released a plan to mandate the use of BIM and collaborative procurement methods on all publicly funded projects with aims to reduce waste and costs, while also improving industry relations by becoming a more knowledgeable client. This paper highlights the challenges of transitioning from traditional construction workflows to collaborative methods, something essential …
Creating A Mentoring Program For Members Of The Cal Poly Women In Construction Club,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Creating A Mentoring Program For Members Of The Cal Poly Women In Construction Club, Savannnah Monique Gauna
Construction Management
The construction industry remains one of the most male dominate industries in the workforce. With universities like California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly, SLO) is placing significance on construction related career paths by offering coursework and graduate studies in construction management. That means a more diverse group of people, including women, are getting exposed to the construction industry and pursuing a college degree so they can obtain a good job. At Cal Poly, a new club was created to empowering women in construction through mentorship, youth outreach, industry support, and strengthening department interrelations. The purpose of this …
Confidence Analysis Of Superintendents: Trades Vs. School,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Confidence Analysis Of Superintendents: Trades Vs. School, Paul S. Lavanne
Construction Management
Today, knowledgeable and reliable superintendents are in high demand throughout the construction industry. However, it seems to becoming more and more uncommon for a superintendent to come up through the more traditional route via the trades. It appears that it is becoming more common for superintendents to attend a university and attain a degree relating to construction. This begs the question though, does this new generation have what it takes to match their counterparts that come up through the trades? With this new direction being taken, it makes us wonder if universities are helping set a solid foundation for these …
Women’S Aquaculture Cooperative Program: A Humanitarian Project Through Journeyman International,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Women’S Aquaculture Cooperative Program: A Humanitarian Project Through Journeyman International, Dalton Crump
Construction Management
The Women's Aquaculture Cooperative Program (WACP) is a partnership between the humanitarian platform Journeyman International (JI) and the African energy company Afritech Energy, who aims to provide sustainable, affordable energy to the most remote regions of Africa. The WACP is in the Bihongora region of Rwanda, which currently has no electricity or infrastructure. Afritech plans to build the 5,000 kW Bihongora Hydroelectric Power Plant and create Lake Bihongora in order to power and operate the aquaculture. The project will provide women in the region with the education needed to fully run, operate, and profit from the aquaculture "micro-business." The project …
Analysis Of The Construction Management Co-Op Program At California Polytechnic State University,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Analysis Of The Construction Management Co-Op Program At California Polytechnic State University, Danile Stanley Leavens
Construction Management
Work integrated learning (WIL) programs such as internships or co-operative education programs are a common way of providing practical experience to students while they are completing their degree. This paper will examine the benefits of WIL programs for the students, companies, and universities that actively participate in them. In addition, this analysis researches the findings of other studies on student’s success as a result of WIL programs, how companies are improved with higher quality employees, and the networking connections that universities receive due to students creating great relationships with companies. In an attempt to improve the Construction Management co-op program …
Quality Assurance In The Buyout Phase Of The Commercial Sector Of San Francisco,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Quality Assurance In The Buyout Phase Of The Commercial Sector Of San Francisco, Stephen Chase Johnson
Construction Management
The “buyout” phase in terms of construction management is a transitional phase in construction that is integral to the overall success to a construction project. When done properly it can lead to a smooth and efficient construction phase, and if done poorly can lead to major setbacks of all variety. Quality Assurance measures are a great way to ensure that this process is done in a complete way so as to avoid the negative effects of a poorly executed project buyout. As technologies such as BIM (Building Information Modeling) grow the buyout process has become more involved and exact. Technologies …
Remodeling Office For Growing Grounds,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Remodeling Office For Growing Grounds, Kyle R. Fawley
Construction Management
This project was my first real re-condition project for a portion of an office space for Growing Grounds Farm here in San Luis Obispo. The purpose of this essay is to look back onto my experience and see how much I struggled and learned, and how I can benefit from it in the future. Throughout my project, I made sure there was constant communication between myself and Craig Wilson, program manager for Growing Grounds Farm, with clarifications and several updates. I made sure to fit and complete the project within my tight schedule and adjust it throughout the process. Throughout …
Building A Solar Farm On A Rolling Landscape: A Case Study,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Building A Solar Farm On A Rolling Landscape: A Case Study, Jakob Riley Schork
Construction Management
The well-being of the environment in the United States is becoming dependent on a change from unreliable and scarce resources such as coal as a means to generate electricity to a more eco-friendly and abundant source. Solar farms provide the opportunity to generate electricity with no effect on global warming, no environmentally hazardous emissions, and are not affected by the fluctuating costs of fuel. One construction company in particular has noticed this as not only a terrific opportunity to improve the nations’ environmental footprint, but also as a tremendous business opportunity; Swinerton. Swinerton recently developed a renewable energy division that …
Introducing Concentrations Into The Cal Poly Cm Program,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Introducing Concentrations Into The Cal Poly Cm Program, Kevin L. Barry
Construction Management
This paper explores the introduction and integration of industry related concentrations into the Construction Management program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Specialization has been an integral part of not only the construction industry, but also throughout the industrialization of America. With these concentrations, students will be able to select either an industry sector or job function they are interested in pursuing and take additional classes that dive deeper into that specific facet of industry rather than only brushing the surface with general construction education classes. This program will better prepare students for industry and give those who have a …
Self-Healing Concrete In Commercial Construction,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Self-Healing Concrete In Commercial Construction, James Anthony Frazier
Construction Management
Crack formation is common among concrete used for all different types of construction. While cracking is inevitable in concrete, it can create instabilities that can compromise an entire building’s structural integrity. New advancements are being made in the biological and engineering fields that are providing a solution to this problem. Certain bacteria and chemicals when mixed provide a reaction that creates limestone material to re-heal cracks in concrete. Using these materials to create this reaction, while incorporating the reactants necessary in concrete mixtures for building, it is possible to eliminate maintenance costs and improve building strength over time. Currently, these …
National Association Of Home Builders' Residential Construction Management Competition Guidebook,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
National Association Of Home Builders' Residential Construction Management Competition Guidebook, Eric Angelo Bet
Construction Management
With today’s universities, especially Cal Poly, stressing the concept of “Learn by Doing” to prepare students for successful careers, case competitions are gaining popularity and prestige amongst recruiters. By working well in team settings and showcasing one’s knowledge in front of a panel of industry judges, case competitions give students great undergraduate experience and confidence once they begin their full-time careers. One of these case competitions is the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Residential Construction Management Competition (RCMC). The NAHB RCMC asks students to create a fully-encompassing development proposal on a real-world site located in the United States. This …
Recyclable Waste Material As Substitute Aggregate In Concrete,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Recyclable Waste Material As Substitute Aggregate In Concrete, Cannon Michael Lynch
Construction Management
Trash pollution is a serious problem that the world is facing and while there are current efforts to clean up the environment, there still exists the issue of what to do with the trash once collected. Waste material, especially plastic, is littering the ocean and poses a serious threat to wildlife. The construction industry makes a good effort of trying to limit its negative impact on the environment, but it can potentially solve the problem of pollution using one specific material, concrete. The best part about concrete is that its compressive strength can be manipulated by adding or removing certain …
A Case Study In The Improvement Of Construction Efficiency Via The Analysis Of Contemporary Sustainable Practices,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
A Case Study In The Improvement Of Construction Efficiency Via The Analysis Of Contemporary Sustainable Practices, Pablo J. Anzoategui
Construction Management
Construction firms can sometimes reflect a lack emphasis over environmental concerns in the design and implementation of building projects. This does not have to be the case however. The following report details some current sustainable construction materials, technique, design, and building practices. It then discusses the implementation of such practices on an individual case basis. The site chosen was Hanover Page Mill, a cutting-edge LEED platinum green built office suite in Palo Alto. Research into sustainable practices was then applied to the building and combined with direct consultation and visual inspection to analyze the effectiveness of the project design and …
Concrete Industry Management In Higher Education,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Concrete Industry Management In Higher Education, Irl Thomas Barajas
Construction Management
This Paper Focuses on the concrete industry and programs that prepare college students for their future in it and to try and implement some sort of concrete program at Cal Poly. The idea to make Concrete Industry Management first came along at Middle Tennessee State University in 1996, but only a few other programs have started at other schools since then. These programs focus on skills for graduates to enter the concrete industry in production, project management, sales, and marketing. They are structured similar to the way Construction Management programs are structured and have similar courses like estimating, sustainability, and …
A Case Study: Project Scheduling On Quick Serve Tenant Improvement Projects,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
A Case Study: Project Scheduling On Quick Serve Tenant Improvement Projects, Robert M. Malone
Construction Management
Scheduling is the basis for nearly all construction planning. For small tenant improvement projects, time is often of the essence. However, often times the project’s schedule is not closely followed, monitored, or updated. Discovering why the project’s schedule has not been followed, monitored, or updated will illuminate potential ways to improve the efficiency of planning and managing a quick serve construction project. This report will provide this information through a series of indepth interviews, as well as, observations from a three McDonald’s tenant improvement projects on the California Central Coast. From these interviews, the interviewee’s perspective of the project’s progress …
Journeyman International Construction Services Brazil Elementary School,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Journeyman International Construction Services Brazil Elementary School, Kotaro Kiriharo
Construction Management
This project-based senior project is a partnership with Journeyman International (JI), an interdisciplinary, non-profit organization that is based in downtown San Luis Obispo. JI matches students and volunteers with humanitarian projects all over the world. For the purpose of this project, students from the College of Architecture and Environmental design were paired in order to compile both design and construction service documents for an elementary school in Brazil. The Elementary School, which will be called Nossa Escola de Terra, will be built in Cabo de Santo Agostinho, a small town located in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. This paper highlights …
Montgomery High School Baseball Clubhouse Expansion,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Montgomery High School Baseball Clubhouse Expansion, Armando Ramirez
Construction Management
After graduating from Montgomery High School (MOH) in 2013, I knew that I wanted to give back when the opportunity was given. More specifically, I hoped to help the baseball team. Throughout my years playing baseball at MOH, the coaches and players constantly expressed interest in expanding the clubhouse as it was deemed too small and uncomfortable. After the first meeting with the owner, Coach Hermosillo, a budget was established and preliminary design ideas were brought up. It was important for him to implement the feedback given from the current players. After several meetings and different iterations of the expanded …
South Bay Fire Department: Back Deck,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
South Bay Fire Department: Back Deck, Connor Ray Smith
Construction Management
Local fire station, Station 15, in the community of Los Osos, was in need of a deck to be built in the rear of the station. There was public support, funding, and a desire for an upgrade. With the help of the firefighters and administrative staff at South Bay Fire Department, a 285 square foot structure was constructed to operate as a relaxing area for on duty staff to use between emergency calls. The plan creation, estimating, and building of the deck took approximately a year to complete. An estimated 305 man hours were spent collectively on the project, with …
Case Study Analysis Of Improving Productivity Rates For Self-Perform Concrete,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Case Study Analysis Of Improving Productivity Rates For Self-Perform Concrete, Johnny Mcdermott
Construction Management
Productivity is one of the most important aspects of a successful construction project, especially if the work is self-performed and not sub-contracted out to another contractor. Usually the success of a project is directly correlated to how well the production has been throughout the course of the job. Often when a project manager notices their job is not doing well and not making their target profits or man-hours, productivity is usually the answer to that problem. This paper will examine the different ways and methods of tracking production that was used by Overaa construction. The focus of this study is …
A Recommendation To Implement "Spanish In Construction" Topics Course,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
A Recommendation To Implement "Spanish In Construction" Topics Course, Benjamin W. Dimer
Construction Management
The purpose of this report is to recommend the addition of a Spanish in Construction class to the Construction Management curriculum. Many of Cal Poly’s graduates enter a construction workforce which is composed heavily of Hispanic and Latino members. Historically, Hispanics and Latinos account for not only the most rapidly growing populations of construction, but also the most proportionally at-risk. In an industry as dangerous as construction, it is important that students are well-rounded and well-prepared to contribute as safely, efficiently, and flawlessly as possible. Thorough literature review and an interview of part-time Cal Poly lecturer and industry veteran, Eric …
