Integrated Design-Bid-Build And Its Effects On Integrated Project Delivery Drivers,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Integrated Design-Bid-Build And Its Effects On Integrated Project Delivery Drivers, Alexander G. Sargiss
Construction Management
Integrated project delivery is becoming a more common and successful delivery method in the construction industry compared to more traditional methods such as design-bid-build. Integrated Design-Bid-Build is a hybrid between the two which has been implemented very few times to test if it can be used as a more viable delivery method in the future. There has been very little research in to Integrated Design-Bid-Build that is accessible for analysis. This research study examines case studies of projects completed using IPD and analyzes their “IPD Profiles” which are measured using five primary project drivers. These project drivers are: cost predictability, …
A Case Study On Project Engage, A Step To Solve Alcoholism In The Construction Industry,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
A Case Study On Project Engage, A Step To Solve Alcoholism In The Construction Industry, Tyler Addison Lee
Construction Management
Alcohol is very prevalent in most industries around the globe, but the construction industry has been placed at the top, ranking number two for the most people suffering from alcoholism in the industry according to SAMHSA’s study. Some experts have said this is due to the hard and physical requirements of the job, time requirements of the job, and the stress involved within building a construction project. Common practice in the industry is that when a person is cited for being under the influence while at work, they will be let go, fired, or given a warning depending on the …
Advantages Of Integrating Technology Knowledge Into Undergraduate Curriculum,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Advantages Of Integrating Technology Knowledge Into Undergraduate Curriculum, Nicholas Nam
Construction Management
Advancements in technology have made daily construction tasks easier and more efficient and will continue to do so. Cal Poly currently offers a BIM course but it is limited to certain programs and the extent of which these are taught are also limited. This paper will explore the inputs of current Cal Poly construction management students to see how there can be a successful implantation of technology courses and which programs to heavily integrate. The different types of programs available are increasing and are continuing to better themselves, and to have knowledge of these programs can help translate into skills …
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 …
Case Study On Virtual Reality In Construction,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Case Study On Virtual Reality In Construction, Kyle Eugene Haggard
Construction Management
Virtual reality has evolved into a practical technology that has recently been introduced across many different industries. In the construction industry alone, the innovative tool has started to show its worth by limiting rework, time savings, and identifying design flaws. This case study outlines the goals, benefits, and challenges for virtual reality in construction as it relates to BNBuilder’s Spectrum/Vertex project. Due to the infancy of the technology, suggestions were collected from the interviewees and discussed in the subsequent paragraphs. The information for this case study was collected from: phone call interviews from BNBuilders’ field and office employees, the vice …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Heavy Equipment As A Topics Course At Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Construction Management Curriculum,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Heavy Equipment As A Topics Course At Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Construction Management Curriculum, Samuel G. Duner
Construction Management
In the construction industry it has been said that no project is the same. That each project awarded to a contractor will have new and unique details that were not faced in the previous projects. However, all the management skills acquired by the project team will be used to complete the current project. One of those skills that seems to be underutilized and does not receive enough emphasis, is the management of heavy equipment. The purpose of this paper will be to highlight details of heavy equipment management that need to be emphasized in the Cal Poly construction management curriculum, …
Preconstruction Services For The Modular House,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Preconstruction Services For The Modular House, Trevor Daniel Houghton
Construction Management
The "Modular House", originally named for its composition of 8x8x8 foot steel framed modules, has experienced a rich history of tenants, additions, and tourism. This structure was one of the first to be erected in California Polytechnic’s Poly Canyon. After many great years as a residence and iconic structure the house was ultimately abandoned in 2010. Since then, the building and the canyon have seen increased vandalism and weathering backed by minimal maintenance, resulting in unsafe conditions for the general public. Our mission was to allow this structure to be enjoyed by the public while highlighting its initial architectural features. …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The Differences Between Cpm And Resource-Loaded Scheduling And How They Applied To The Martinez Tesoro Refinery Flare Header Replacement Project,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
The Differences Between Cpm And Resource-Loaded Scheduling And How They Applied To The Martinez Tesoro Refinery Flare Header Replacement Project, Connor Steven Carone
Construction Management
A case study was conducted to analyze the scheduling challenges faced on a refinery construction project in Martinez, California. The main issues on the project were complications experienced by the general contractor in fulfilling a requirement to produce a resource-loaded schedule. Unable to create one, a CPM schedule was produced instead. Research on the differences between a CPM and resource-loaded schedule was conducted in order to uncover how they applied to the refinery project. The most significant differences between the two scheduling methodologies is that a CPM assumes infinite capacity, while resource loading recognizes that resources have finite limits in …
Schedule And Cost Performance Analysis And Prediction In Louisiana Dotd,
2017
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Schedule And Cost Performance Analysis And Prediction In Louisiana Dotd, Mahmoud Hamide
LSU New Orleans Theses and Dissertations
Many construction projects in the United States are facing the risk of cost overrun and schedule delays. This is also happening here in the State of Louisiana. When these things happen, it causes cost overrun which can then be passed on to the tax payers and may also cause the state to take on less projects than they normal. Many researchers have studied the reasons behind both the cost overrun and the delays resulting in private firms, developing project management tools and best practices to prevent this risk. In this research, I aim to study the historical trend in 2912 …
Children's Law Center Site Redevelopment,
2017
University of South Carolina
Children's Law Center Site Redevelopment, Caroline Olivia Haggard, Javonte Isaac, Joshua Joslin, E'Lexus Nelson, Ana Vieira, Adrien Williams, David Zalla
Senior Theses
Soda City Engineering and Consulting was contracted by the USC School of Law to redevelop the Children’s Law Center site in Columbia, SC. Currently, the site does not comply with current standards and specifications. The objective of this project is to completely redevelop the site with a new annex building and ensuring everything is up to code, while still allowing the historic structure to maintain its use throughout construction.
