Sage Garden Pavilion Shade Structure,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Sage Garden Pavilion Shade Structure, Anthony Razouk Karroum, Manuel Bermudez, Matthew Kilbride, Sarah Holt, Marisa Martineau
Architectural Engineering
Form finding, testing, and construction of funicular double-layered shells in an interdisciplinary format with a focus on designing a shade structure for the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Children’s Pavilion. In the process, challenges such as connection design, materiality, storage, and more are explored and refined in relation to shell structures.
Skip The Grid 2022: Solar Powered Refrigeration In The Navajo Nation,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Skip The Grid 2022: Solar Powered Refrigeration In The Navajo Nation, Heather L. Sailor
Construction Management
This paper summarizes the process of an interdisciplinary group of students and faculty at Cal Poly installing eleven off-grid solar systems for families of the Navajo nation. This paper further delves into the lean principals and prefabrication that made it possible as well as the lessons learned to increase the feasibility and scalability of repeating this project in the future. This project was a combined effort of an interdisciplinary group of Cal Poly students and faculty as well as company sponsors Solv Energy, Dometic USA, and Goal Zero, facilitated through the non-profit, Heart of America. The goal of this project …
Construction Of A Visitor Deck At City Farm Slo,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Construction Of A Visitor Deck At City Farm Slo, Brett Bryan Jones
Construction Management
This paper will discuss the construction of my senior project. For my senior project, I completed the construction of an observation deck at City Farm SLO. City Farm SLO is a non-profit that provides food to local food banks and has educational gardens that allow students of all ages come to learn and volunteer their time. The deck is centrally located at the highest point on the property, making it a great lookout spot for visitors to view the entire farm. However, the location on top of the hill created challenges that we had to overcome. I completed my senior …
Re-Assessing The Granite Heavy Civil Minor,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Re-Assessing The Granite Heavy Civil Minor, Natalie H. Holnes
Construction Management
This research-based project analyzes issues within the Granite Heavy Civil Minor that contribute to declining student retention. This document specifically focuses on the program’s course curriculum and graduation date extensions as major drivers of student withdrawals from the minor. Two separate surveys were conducted from students within the minor and students who had dropped out of the minor, to gauge the specific issues students have with the program. The results concluded that many students dislike certain courses in the curriculum, such as CE 222 and CE 321, and felt that these required courses were unessential and unhelpful in preparing them …
Farm Stand Build And Service Days For The Ranch,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Farm Stand Build And Service Days For The Ranch, John Reis Blackwood Calhoun
Construction Management
This paper outlines the building of a farm stand and service days done for The Ranch which works with the United Cerebral Palsy of Central California. The construction of a farm stand was requested by the client because they did not have one and would like to start selling the vegetables and fruits that they grow on their property. Additionally, there was an opportunity to do other improvements around the farm and simultaneously help brothers in the fraternity get service hours. To do this set up service days were set up where miscellaneous tasks around the farm such as spreading …
The Effect Of Inflation And The Pandemic On A Southern California Solar Company: A Case Study,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
The Effect Of Inflation And The Pandemic On A Southern California Solar Company: A Case Study, Adrian Avila
Construction Management
Supply chain issues are causing panic in certain sectors of the economy particularly the solar sector. Solar energy already has problems that can affect its growth in the long term such as lack of government incentives, high cost, and energy curtailment. These problems are becoming more pronounced as the pandemic is prolonged. California is a state that has been encouraging the use of solar energy and has introduced incentives for its citizens to install solar. Because of this, solar companies in California may be able to more adequately circumvent issues and better excel economically than companies in other states. In …
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Alternative Learning Space- Preconstruction,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Alternative Learning Space- Preconstruction, Jonah Kirmse
Construction Management
This paper will review the process behind the preconstruction efforts for the creation of an alternative learning space within the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden. The SLO Botanical Garden is a nonprofit that serves the local community by supporting public interest in the natural environment. The project sought to aid in the garden’s aforementioned mission by building upon their ability to provide outdoor education spaces. The project’s eventual completion was a collective effort that spanned across multiple disciplines, representing the building industry. The original intention of the project group was to complete the project from concept to construction, but delays …
Journeyman International: The Well Rusororo Project,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Journeyman International: The Well Rusororo Project, Maranda F. Maliska
Construction Management
The Well Rusororo Project is based in Kigali, Rwanda on the same property of the Light Church of Kabuga. The non-profit organization, Journeyman International has teamed up with the Africa Mission Alliance in an effort to create a community campus available to the public. This project has been broken up into two stages; the first is a renovation of two existing buildings totaling 500 square meters, and the second is a ground-up construction of a 3,000 square meter multipurpose center. For their project-based senior project, this student volunteered with Journeyman International to assist in the creation of the following deliverables …
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden - Children's Garden Observation Deck,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden - Children's Garden Observation Deck, Troy James Kauffman
Construction Management
This paper will explain the preconstruction process for an observation deck in the San Luis Obispo Botanical Gardens, specifically the children’s garden. The children’s garden is a subsection of the botanical gardens dedicated to educating children through outdoor learning. The San Luis Obispo Botanical Gardens reached out to the Cal Poly Construction Management department in need of a team to create an outdoor learning space. Four students were interested in the project and decided to pursue it. The team for this senior project is an interdisciplinary group consisting of 3 construction management students and 1 architectural engineering student. The team …
Oceanside Angler’S Club David Pine Memorial Weight Board,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Oceanside Angler’S Club David Pine Memorial Weight Board, Tanner Joseph Pine
Construction Management
The David Pine Memorial Weight Board was constructed for the Oceanside Angler’s Club. I was contacted by this organization, to create a weigh board in founding member David Pine’s memory. The club had a previous weight board that was destroyed due to the harsh conditions of the coast. The process of building this board incorporated many of the facets taught in the Cal Poly curriculum. I had to work with the owners in order to create a suitable design, materials had to be acquired using alternative methods, subcontractors were worked with to create components of the board, and a schedule …
Impact Of Cell Phone Usage On Jobsite Productivity,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Impact Of Cell Phone Usage On Jobsite Productivity, Nathan C. Saedi
Construction Management
Technological advances in cell phones have led to a change in the way contractors are able to complete project management tasks. When utilized while upholding safety standards, smartphones possess the capabilities to successfully function as a supervision, reporting, and communication tool. This paper examines some of the daily time spent on cell phones and impacts safe cell phone usage can yield. This paper further presents an exploration into an effective usage of cell phone applications to support construction field activities and promote productivity on the jobsite. The primary objective of this research is to highlight cell phone applications that can …
Exploring Student Feedback In Order To Help Build An International Summer Program,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Exploring Student Feedback In Order To Help Build An International Summer Program, Gillian Mcafee
Construction Management
Studying abroad presents students with the opportunity to acquire and develop a diverse range of employability and life skills. Exposure to diverse cultures introduces you to innovative ideas and ways of thinking that you might not have thought of otherwise. International travel is extremely beneficial to those working in the construction industry as they can study foreign business practices, architectural styles, and intercultural communication. While Cal Poly has had a successful summer study abroad program in the past, the faculty leaders are looking for student feedback to help better structure the program and in turn hopefully increase enrollment. This project …
Son Care Foundation - Shade Structure Construction,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Son Care Foundation - Shade Structure Construction, Nicole Bocanegra
Construction Management
This paper will outline the preconstruction and construction processes that took place to erect a shade structure for the Son Care Foundation. This project included the design, estimate, and construction of the 8 ft tall shade structure. The structure was composed of pressure-treated lumber, concrete, metal post bases, and corrugated metal roofing. While originally expected to be around 15 foot in length, the final structure ended up being closer to 20 feet long. Based on existing shade structure of the foundation, the roof of the shade structure is sloped one way towards the back of the structure. The construction and …
Preconstruction Services For Hiinga Hospital Kampala, Uganda,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Preconstruction Services For Hiinga Hospital Kampala, Uganda, Brett Robert Shank
Construction Management
This project outlines the role of a construction management student in the interdisciplinary development of a hospital in Kampala, Uganda. The Hiinga Organization, an investment fund in Eastern Africa, tasked a team of students to develop a preliminary design and put together construction resources for a new hospital. Hiinga will use these documents, with the preliminary drawings, to gather funding for the actual construction of the building. The interdisciplinary team consisted of an architecture student (Annebel van der Meulen), two architectural engineering students (Abbie Coffing and Lexi Buhr), and two construction management students (Arley Landis and Brett Shank). Van der …
Analyzing Industrialized Construction Methods In Neca Contractors,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Analyzing Industrialized Construction Methods In Neca Contractors, Frank Lucey
Construction Management
Construction is constantly changing and evolving. Companies are always looking to improve their skills, provide a better finished product, and satisfy their client all while working in a safe environment. Industrialized Construction is an increasing trend in all sectors of construction over the past couple of years, due to the success of creating a more efficient project. Projects that utilized Industrial Construction saved more time and therefore money, while also exceeding the quality of work expected. Industrialized Construction is a very broad term with a lot of subcategories of what goes into it. These methods of increasing efficiency on the …
Shabang Music Festival Seating,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Shabang Music Festival Seating, Carter L. Norton
Construction Management
This outlines the process of the building and installation of four shaded seating areas at the SHABANG Music Festival located at Laguna Lake Park in San Luis Obispo. This paper places an emphasis on the pre-construction elements of the building stage. SHABANG Music Group rented out a section of Laguna Lake Park to host a music festival designed to bring the San Luis Obispo community together. The goal of the project discussed was to build a raised VIP seating area facing the main stage on which music lovers could relax while still being able to enjoy an unobstructed view of …
Use Of Industrialized Construction Within Mechanical Contractors Association Of America,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Use Of Industrialized Construction Within Mechanical Contractors Association Of America, Nathan M. Yi
Construction Management
It is a constant battle in the construction industry to improve productivity and efficiency while keeping the cost and schedule as low as possible. This can be made possible through the use of industrialized construction strategies such as, prefabrication, building information modeling (BIM), and automation. In this study, the main purpose of this survey was to collect information about MCAA firms’ knowledge of industrialized construction strategies, their use of them in the past, and their willingness to use them in the future. It also aims to explore the use of industrialized construction and its viability as a path for mechanical …
Updating The Cal Poly Construction Management Community Partners List,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Updating The Cal Poly Construction Management Community Partners List, Braden Hotra
Construction Management
The Cal Poly Construction Management Department currently has a list of community partners that students use to find organizations to contact for classes that involve construction service learning and senior project project-based ideas. There are many project-based class projects that are designed and built every year for organizations in the community. The current list needs to be updated to help construction service learning and project-based topics become more successful in the future. This project was created with the goal of updating the Cal Poly Construction Management Community Partners List with new community partners and an updated sheet layout that includes …
Use Of Industrialized Construction Strategies Among Associated General Contractors Of America,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Use Of Industrialized Construction Strategies Among Associated General Contractors Of America, Matthew Mackenzie
Construction Management
Industrialized construction (IC) strategies are techniques used on a construction project that allows for significant time and schedule savings. The goal of this study is to analyze trends among general contractors and their experience with these strategies. Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) firms were asked various survey questions including size of firm, experience with several types of IC strategies, and their willingness to use similar strategies in the future. By answering questions about their percentage of use of prefabrication, automation, and BIM for various contract types, delivery methods, and payment methods, trends relating to the use of IC emerge. …
Sustainable Concrete And Its Current Stance In The Construction Industry,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Sustainable Concrete And Its Current Stance In The Construction Industry, Morgan Hailey Gawle
Construction Management
Concrete is currently the second most consumed resource used in the world and the production of this material, mainly the production of cement, contributes to a little over 8% of carbon dioxide emissions globally. The concept of sustainable concrete is rapidly surfacing within the construction industry as environmental issues and concerns like global warming and climate change continue to worsen. Scientists have been and continue to consistently conduct studies to test if sustainable concrete is a possible solution to reducing carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas emissions that come straight from the construction industry. But some construction companies have concerns that …
