Mobile Applications To Aid Office To Field Communication,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Mobile Applications To Aid Office To Field Communication, William Hunter Bryson
Construction Management
The advancements in new age communication technology are changing and shaping the construction industry more than ever, and this technology can be utilized to solve the many issues faced in the realm of office to field communication. Currently, many companies in the construction industry struggle to effectively manage office to field communication. In an industry where details surrounding RFI’s, change orders, and submittals are constantly changing, it is imperative that information is communicated effectively and in a timely manner to the necessary people. If communication is not flowing in an accurate and succinct manner, very costly mistakes can be made …
Construction Of A House In Tijuana, Mexico,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Construction Of A House In Tijuana, Mexico, Adam Scianna
Construction Management
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Best Practices For Preparing For The Reno Commercial Problem,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Best Practices For Preparing For The Reno Commercial Problem, Cole Range
Construction Management
The ASC Region 7 Commercial competition is one of the largest and most popular student competition in the country. Students from some of the most prestigious construction management and construction engineering schools compete in a rigorous eighteen hour competition. These teams have around 6 months to prepare for the competition. Their preparation methods have a significant impact on how they place in the competition. The amount of time spent with the teams industry sponsor, number of practice problems completed, hours spent practicing, number of team bonding events, and many other factors contribute to the team’s success. Many of the schools …
A Case Study On The Compliance Of The Heavy Duty Diesel Vehicle Regulation,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
A Case Study On The Compliance Of The Heavy Duty Diesel Vehicle Regulation, Kyle Potts
Construction Management
In December of 2008 the California Air Resource Board approved the On Road Heavy Duty Diesel Vehicle Regulation. The purpose of this new law is to reduce the emissions from existing on-road diesel vehicles operating throughout California. However, this new regulation is drastically affecting trucking companies throughout the state of California. Trucking companies across state lines are left with a few costly options to comply with the On Road Heavy Duty Diesel Vehicle Regulation. This case study focuses on two similar trucking companies and how they went about complying with the new regulation and which options have been most effective …
Certifications In The Construction Industry: A Look Into Industry Standards,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Certifications In The Construction Industry: A Look Into Industry Standards, Shawn T. Pacaoan
Construction Management
Becoming certified in various areas of construction is a task that requires completing rigorous courses to become more knowledgeable and give those the tools to succeed in a certain path within construction. Having a multitude of certifications diversifies your portfolio, and strengthens your resume but acquiring multiple certifications can be a very expensive and time-consuming task. Is the time commitment and expenses worth it? By the end of this paper students will finally know the answer to a question they have always been asking, “Do construction certifications actually better your chances to get a job?” Since there are numerous certifications …
Bridging The Gap Between Technology Usage In The Construction Industry And In The Classroom,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Bridging The Gap Between Technology Usage In The Construction Industry And In The Classroom, Marco Maffioli
Construction Management
As construction begins to advance more and more every day, technology is one of the most volatile aspects due to its ever changing nature. Technology, and all the software’s that encompass it, is the future of this industry and if we want to keep improving and growing as an industry we need to better align our future new hires with the most prevalent technology and that starts in the classroom. Specifically, the Construction Management Department at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, one of the most advanced in Nation, still struggles to align with the expectations and reality of the CM …
Case Study: Diesel Excavators Compared To Hybrid Excavators,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Case Study: Diesel Excavators Compared To Hybrid Excavators, Corey Mcgrillen
Construction Management
The construction industry is constantly evolving and developing equipment that is more efficient, materials that promote sustainability and practices that emphasize lean construction principles to enhance productivity on projects. Modern day construction projects have become highly reliant on these ideals due to the highly competitive nature of the industry. In regards to heavy civil construction, specifically the underground utilities market, equipment costs count for a large percentage of overall project costs. Reducing these costs allows a contractor to be more competitive. As the focus on infrastructure construction continues to grow and expand, many heavy civil contractors are turning to alternative …
Case Study On Student Competence In Construction Surveying And Layout,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Case Study On Student Competence In Construction Surveying And Layout, Dejah Hilliard
Construction Management
The Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Construction Management (CM) curriculum requires its students to enroll in BRAE 239, a course that educates students on field surveying using equipment such as a total station and an automatic optical level (builder’s level). The class focuses on how to use the specified equipment to calculate distances, heights, and angles over fixed benchmarks to create labeled contour maps and land plot diagrams. The information and methods of calculation are taught in a classroom, and the physical surveying with the provided equipment is done in the agricultural field on campus. The course does touch on …
Introduction Of Industry-Based Technical Electives Within Cal Poly Slo's Cm Curriculum,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Introduction Of Industry-Based Technical Electives Within Cal Poly Slo's Cm Curriculum, Michael Hicks
Construction Management
The California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo requires that all Construction Management majors complete 8 units of technical elective credit as part of the degree requirement. Tech electives are various courses that offer additional information on particular constructionrelated subjects. This paper will explore the option of adding additional tech elective courses that focus on the various industry sectors within the construction line of work, particularly: residential, commercial, and specialty trades such as MEP. With these areas of construction being the primary job market targets for recent graduates, there is an interest to gain a higher understanding of these industries. …
Earned Value Analysis Lesson Plan And Activity,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Earned Value Analysis Lesson Plan And Activity, Nick A. Halle
Construction Management
At California Polytechnic State University, in the Construction Management Department there is a need for a lesson plan which teaches students the concepts of earned value analysis as it applies to construction projects. As many construction management students from Cal Poly go into industry and take part in complex projects, it will be beneficial to understand project management tools such as earned value. Earned value analysis focuses on two critical components, time and money and how they relate to each other and compare to the original estimate throughout the duration of a project. Comparing the estimated values to actual values …
Integrating Radiant Flooring With Insulation,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Integrating Radiant Flooring With Insulation, Zachary J. Faber
Construction Management
Radiant flooring has gained traction in recent years becoming very common in residential construction, especially in custom homes. There are different types of radiant flooring that has been deployed into the construction of residential homes, but not all of them have been effective. Currently, radiant flooring must be installed either during construction of a new home, or requires the removal of existing flooring in order to place radiant components below and then reinstall the flooring. Not only does it require the removal of flooring, it is also quite expensive to purchase and install. This paper looks into whether or not …
Case Study: Mitigating Schedule Impacts From Oshpd Regulations On Medical Equipment,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Case Study: Mitigating Schedule Impacts From Oshpd Regulations On Medical Equipment, Peter K. Lee
Construction Management
The vast majority of healthcare construction projects in the state of California work with OSHPD—Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development—to meet California’s Hospital Seismic Safety Law. While meeting the state’s Hospital Seismic Safety Law is important and even critical, working with OSHPD’s stringent regulations does imply additional concerns to be addressed by the project team. One concern regards the approval of bigger medical equipment and its impact on the overall construction schedule. This paper examines the factors that contribute to delays in the construction schedule, responsible parties for the delay, and responsibilities of each involved party. Based on an …
Lean Construction Teaching Module: Push/Pull Planning,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Lean Construction Teaching Module: Push/Pull Planning, James M. Iroz
Construction Management
The Construction Management Department at California Polytechnic University at San Luis Obispo has taken interests into the topics of Lean Construction to be a part of its curriculum. Lean Construction is a methodology in the built environment that tries to establish a leaner and more efficient work place in the industry. Within this broad spectrum of methodology, scheduling and more specifically, “push pull scheduling” is one of its many trademark applications. As the demand for more efficient projects rise, it is increasingly important for the next generation of construction students to be aware and educated with efficient skills. This experimental …
Forney Residence Accessory Dwelling Unit,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Forney Residence Accessory Dwelling Unit, Nicholas J. Zygutis
Construction Management
This project involves the project management of a proposed 1,000 square foot accessory dwelling unit that is to be constructed in Alamo, California. The objective is to provide the necessary and efficient means of construction in order to properly establish this unit from conception to permitting. This has been done by obtaining all necessary paperwork, forms, and stamp approvals needed to allow for groundbreaking. The design of the project includes the basic pre-construction activities required to obtain an issued building permit such as collecting bids from architects, working with the client, obtaining plans, developing an adequate schedule and cost estimate, …
Evaluating The California Contractors Licensing Exam And Its Relevance To The Construction Industry,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Evaluating The California Contractors Licensing Exam And Its Relevance To The Construction Industry, Austin O'Mara
Construction Management
The California contractors licensing exam tests aspiring contractors on their knowledge of the construction industry on other legal and trade topics. This paper is a case study that evaluates the contractors licensing exam and its ability to evaluate contractors. It concludes that the test itself is not responsible for increasing quality due to it being a simple process of memorization, but that California’s strict licensing requirements correlate to lower percentages of negative reviews. Various contractors from California were interviewed to understand their opinions of the licensing exam and how the knowledge from the exam related to their time in the …
Devcon's In-House Design Department Benefiting Their Construction Process: A Case Study,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Devcon's In-House Design Department Benefiting Their Construction Process: A Case Study, Neeka M. Nazhand
Construction Management
Devcon Construction Inc. is a general contracting company that implements a design department in-house to aid them with their design-build projects. Since their doors opened in 1976, Devcon has imbedded an in-house design department that now delegates about twenty-five percent of their design-build projects, and acts as a resource center for their other construction projects. Having this unique design department benefits both the design and construction side of projects, because working for the same company motivates the teams to work together and solve problems faster. The design department is not for direct profit and only works with Devcon’s contractors, mainly …
Preconstruction Services For The Simpson Strong-Tie Lab Crane,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Preconstruction Services For The Simpson Strong-Tie Lab Crane, Peter James Schoemann
Construction Management
For several years the Construction Management Department faculty have discussed implementing a better system of lifting heavy items in the Simpson Strong-Tie Lab. Currently, student assistants and faculty use a forklift to perform heavy lifting, there are definitely more safe and efficient alternatives available. An under running single girder crane system is in the process of being built in the Simpson Strong Tie lab. A full structural analysis has been calculated assuring the crane can lift up to two tons. This crane will help students and faculty use the lab to build the tiny house as well as other projects …
Level 1 Before Level 2 – The Irish Bim Mandate,
2017
Grangegorman Development Agency
Level 1 Before Level 2 – The Irish Bim Mandate, Robert Moore
Conference papers
Government Contracts Committee for Construction (GCCC) has prepared a position paper titled ‘A Public Sector BIM Adoption Strategy’, which outlines the context and rationale for the adoption of BIM and puts forward a proposed timeline for adoption, the purpose of this position paper is to invite a response from industry [1]. This paper analyses the position paper on the subject of the implementation of the proposed mandate. The author defines what is implied by UK BIM Levels 0, 1, 2 and 3, and collates the responses from industry to the position paper regarding the implementation plan. This position paper is …
Stewardship Of International Bim Programmes: Lessons For Ireland,
2017
Technological University Dublin
Stewardship Of International Bim Programmes: Lessons For Ireland, Barry Mcauley, Alan Hore, Roger West, Shiyao Kuang
Conference papers
The support by central government of national Building Information Modelling (BIM) programmes is common throughout the developed world today. To further understand how the different international governments have supported their BIM programmes the BIM Innovation Capability Programme (BICP) research team in Ireland recently completed a comprehensive Global BIM Study to help inform the National BIM Council (NBC) of Ireland in developing a Roadmap to Digital Transition for Ireland’s Construction Sector. This paper details the findings of a more concentrated investigation on a selection of jurisdictions on how particular international BIM programmes are orgainsed, managed and the level of governmental support …
Ireland’S Bim Macro Adoption Study: Establishing Ireland’S Bim Maturity,
2017
Technological University Dublin
Ireland’S Bim Macro Adoption Study: Establishing Ireland’S Bim Maturity, Barry Mcauley, Alan Hore, Roger West, Mohamad Kassem, Shiyao Kuang
Conference papers
Since 2016 the BIM Innovation Capability Programme (BICP) has captured the capability of the Irish Construction Industry’s and the Higher Education Institutes’ (HEIs) response to the increased requirement for BIM on Irish construction and engineering projects. One of the primary responsibilities of the BICP research team is to collate data to assist the National BIM Council of Ireland in the formulation of a National BIM Roadmap. To assist the Council with this task the BICP research team applied five macro BIM maturity conceptual models to assess Ireland’s BIM maturity. The results from the models were further utilised to develop a …
