Dallidet Adobe And Gardens Vegetable Renovation,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Dallidet Adobe And Gardens Vegetable Renovation, Cristian Melo
Construction Management
This paper will construe the steps of determining the original concept design by discussing the challenges of the current conditions of the scope work, coordinating with the Garden Director by insuring all his requests were met, recycling existing material, implementing skills learned in surveying, installing a new brick walkway, and renovating 31 planter boxes. All of this was designed and installed in the San Luis Obispo Dallidet Adobe & Gardens. These gardens are a historic site located in the heart of San Luis Obispo where the public can utilize this area for certain events. The goal for this project was …
Water Efficiency In Residential Homes In San Luis Obispo County,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Water Efficiency In Residential Homes In San Luis Obispo County, Parker John Jacobs
Construction Management
Sustainable building has reshaped the construction industry and has led to new innovations that have benefitted the human race. Water efficiency in buildings has become increasingly important to the U.S. Green Building Counsel (USBGC) for buildings to obtain a LEED certification. To obtain a LEED certification buildings are rated on a point system in which the building is rewarded points by being environmentally responsible and using its resources efficiently. There are nine categories of LEED points with water efficiency being one of them. This has led the construction industry to innovate new technologies that help conserve one of if not …
Case Study Analysis Of The Sequencing Of Asphalt Paving For The San Luis Obispo Airport Runway Rehabilitation Project,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Case Study Analysis Of The Sequencing Of Asphalt Paving For The San Luis Obispo Airport Runway Rehabilitation Project, Sierra H. Williamson
Construction Management
The following analysis of the San Luis Obispo Runway Rehabilitation Project is an examination of the asphalt paving sequence used to pave the 11-29 Runway and associated taxiways. The primary objective of this case study analysis is to gain insight as to how the pavement sequencing could have been done differently to decrease the potential for joint compaction issues between paving areas while still maintaining high efficiency and adhering to work limitations. To address issues encountered with the original paving sequence related to joint compaction, there are two alternative paving plans that this analysis will apply: wider paving areas with …
Safely Covered Or Dangerously Exposed: Analyzing The Safety Vest Code Of Compliance,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Safely Covered Or Dangerously Exposed: Analyzing The Safety Vest Code Of Compliance, Sophie L. Stewart
Construction Management
As the construction industry transitions to reflect a more diverse population, it is essential that personal protective equipment (PPE) accommodates this shift in demographics. In particular, the “One size fits all” approach is no longer an appropriate metric of fit for the safety vest. Previous student research reflected an overwhelming consensus that construction workers do not have vests which appropriately fit them. In response, the Cal Poly Construction Management Department hosted the first ever Verifying Everyone's Safety Together (VEST) Hackathon. This two-day event fostered a space for industry members, students, and faculty to discuss and develop several prototypes which better …
Can The In-House Installation Of Solar Panels Increase Residential Builder’S Profits?,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Can The In-House Installation Of Solar Panels Increase Residential Builder’S Profits?, Garrison M. O'Marr
Construction Management
The purpose of this paper is to analyze and determine if the In-house installation of solar panels by Residential Builders will lead to increased profits. Specifically, this pertains to Large Residential Developers that are focused on building single-family home developments with greater than 25 homes. With the demand for solar power in new homes continuously rising year after year, it is smart to find more profitable ways to install these systems, one of which is self-installation performed by the General Contractor. The Methodology of research I used is a combination of primary and secondary research, as well as interviews with …
Alternative Redistribution Of Residential Solar Energy,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Alternative Redistribution Of Residential Solar Energy, David T. Holmes
Construction Management
The use of solar panels on residential structures has been prevalent since the mid 1970’s and over the decades their presence has become more pronounced and more valued. The creation of energy on-site using clean methods for an individual is truly a remarkable feat. As solar panels become increasingly common, so do the inherent issues and their supporting infrastructure. Of these issues a common inconvenience is what owners are to do with extraneous energy. What this entails is that an owner typically does not have means to store energy that is created in surplus, the resulting solution is the power …
Methods Residential Construction Firms Have Taken In The Past To Survive A Recession And How To Apply Them Towards The Next One,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Methods Residential Construction Firms Have Taken In The Past To Survive A Recession And How To Apply Them Towards The Next One, Dustin Thompson
Construction Management
The success of construction firms and the health of the U.S. economy have always been interdependent. Recessions continually set back the construction industry in terms of growth, production, layoff rates, profit, and cause a high number of firms to go out of business. No other sector in construction feels the painful effects of a recession more than the residential side. This research aimed to produce a playbook of steps a residential builder should take to come out of a recession successfully. In order to create this playbook residential professionals who have experienced recessions in the past and pulled their companies …
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 …
Dallidet Adobe And Gardens Vegetable Renovation,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Dallidet Adobe And Gardens Vegetable Renovation, Nicholas John Campbell
Construction Management
This paper will construe the steps of determining the original concept design by discussing the challenges of the current conditions of the scope work, coordinating with the Garden Director by insuring all his requests were met, recycling existing material, implementing skills learned in surveying, installing a new brick walkway, and renovating 31 planter boxes. All of this was designed and installed in the San Luis Obispo Dallidet Adobe & Gardens. These gardens are a historic site located in the heart of San Luis Obispo where the public can utilize this area for certain events. The goal for this project was …
Skip The Grid: Giving Power To Navajo Nation,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Skip The Grid: Giving Power To Navajo Nation, Ryan J. Schacherbauer
Construction Management
Skip the Grid is a project organized by Heart of America, a nonprofit, looking to improve the education and overall wellbeing of children and their families. Many residents within Navajo Nation do not have access to continuous power and rely on temporary generators or car battery to obtain any kind of electricity. Heart of America partnered with the Red Mesa School District to identify families that did not have power, which was impacting the children’s ability to complete their online schoolwork. This senior project was comprised of an interdisciplinary team responsible for installing a working solar system on twelve homes …
Zoom Or Doom? The Cm Curriculum At A Glance During Covid,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Zoom Or Doom? The Cm Curriculum At A Glance During Covid, Alissa Rogers
Construction Management
Over the course of nearly three years, the Covid-19 pandemic changed the ways in which education is taught across the globe. Specifically looking towards the Construction Management (CM) department at California State University San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) and its curriculum, this paper surveys and analyzes the shifts made to the major-based course load. The basis of this study is the research of the potential modification of the CM curriculum classes in order to accommodate past covid restrictions. Studies have shown that individuals have suffered under the new online-based learning standard. In an age of altering restrictions, the study conducted …
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Bridge Rebuild,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Bridge Rebuild, Anthony T. Flores
Construction Management
This paper will outline the process of designing, deconstructing, and reconstructing a utility bridge at the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden. The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden’s entrance was recently changed deeper into the property. The old entrance was at the front and was home to a bridge utilized by staff, volunteers, and visitors alike. This project’s goal was to rebuild the utility bridge so that it could be used by the facilities staff and volunteers when working on property. There was one student involved in this project who acted as the designer, performed the preconstruction work, and constructed the …
Paso Robles Police Department Shooting Range Shade Structure,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Paso Robles Police Department Shooting Range Shade Structure, Parker Greves Smith
Construction Management
The Paso Robles Police Department has a shooting range about ten minutes from their station next to the Paso Robles Regional Airfield. They have owned the property for years, making numerous improvements to the land and infrastructure to make it more conducive to shooting, much of the work has been done by other past Cal Poly students as well. With Paso Robles geographical location, it is regularly a windy place where the average high during the summer months is almost 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Naturally when spending hours shooting, shade breaks are needed which is where the necessity of a shade …
Paso Robles Pd Roof Extension And Gun Cleaning Counter,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Paso Robles Pd Roof Extension And Gun Cleaning Counter, Lucas Decasper
Construction Management
Over the past few years the Paso Robles Police Department and the Cal Poly Construction Management Department have developed a professional relationship. Paso PD, looking for a cost-efficient solution to upgrading their shooting range decided to partner with Cal Poly students looking to gain field experience and complete their senior project. This shooting range, starting as just a few targets in an open area, has been developed into a 24-hour usable training facility equipped with storage, water, and electricity. As part of the department’s requested scope, two gun cleaning counters as well as a roof extension to protect these counters …
Skip The Grid: Solar Powered Refrigeration In The Navajo Nation,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Skip The Grid: Solar Powered Refrigeration In The Navajo Nation, Sydney Jo Sitton
Construction Management
The Skip the Grid project was a combined effort of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) students, and company sponsors SOLV Energy, Dometic, and Goal Zero, facilitated through the non-profit, Heart of America. The interdisciplinary project team successfully installed photovoltaic energy systems with refrigerators and lights for families within the Navajo Nation. Skip the Grid’s mission focuses on improving quality of life and providing access to clean, affordable off-grid energy. In the Navajo Nation, access to electricity and running water is not necessarily a given, with large disparities from family to family. This issue was exacerbated during …
Skip The Grid: Installation Of Solar Powered Refrigeration In The Navajo Nation,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Skip The Grid: Installation Of Solar Powered Refrigeration In The Navajo Nation, Connor T. Avrit
Construction Management
The Skip the Grid project was a project completed with the joint efforts of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) and many other company sponsors including Solv Energy, Dometic, Goal Zero and Heart of America a nonprofit. Skip the Grid’s project goal and outcomes was to improve the quality of life and provide clean sustainable off grid energy to families within the Navajo Nation. The Navajo Nation is located in the Four Corners region of the United States with approximately a third of its residents without the means or circumstances to be tied into grid level power. …
Leed In Residential Construction,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Leed In Residential Construction, Harley Maria Holbrook
Construction Management
Sustainable building has been an aspect of the construction industry for over 30 years and over the past decade has been a major emphasis in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industries. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) leads the push in creating a standard for building sustainably with a certification system that tracks the achievements. A point system has been created that gives builders criteria to follow to receive a LEED certification. This certification has been used widely in commercial construction but not as commonly in residential construction. This study aims to look at LEED in the residential building …
Paso Robles Police Department Shooting Range Shade Structure,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Paso Robles Police Department Shooting Range Shade Structure, Kevin Jaggers
Construction Management
The Paso Robles Police Department uses a private shooting range about 15 minutes from their station and nearby the Paso Regional Airfield. This range is used for training and certifications and the California Highway Patrol and other local law enforcement organizations have access to do the same. The Paso Police department received a grant from the state to make improvements to the range and they have decided to allow Cal Poly students to use much of the grant to complete senior projects at the range. With the climate in Paso Robles being quite hot, with summer temperatures frequently in the …
The Construction Of Elevated Decks And Safari-Style Glamping Tents For Zoo To You,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
The Construction Of Elevated Decks And Safari-Style Glamping Tents For Zoo To You, Conner W. Schmutte
Construction Management
This paper will outline and discuss the construction process of two elevated decks accompanied by the assembly of two safari-style glamping tents, built for the non-profit organization Zoo to You located in Paso Robles. Zoo to You provides rehabilitation and housing for endangered, injured, or otherwise illegal animals. The goal of the project was to create a new housing facility for guests to stay overnight on zoo grounds, in an immersive wildlife encounter experience. The housing facility was created using concrete and lumber construction followed by the assembly of premanufactured tents. Concrete was used to build the strong foundations required …
Cvaf: Service Dog Kennel Construction,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Cvaf: Service Dog Kennel Construction, Luke A. Terrio, Spencer Allen
Construction Management
The California Veterans Assistance Foundation Service Dog Kennel Construction project gave back to our country’s veterans by constructing new kennels for their service dogs. The previous kennel on the veteran residential site needed an upgrade due to the increased number of service dogs at the shelter. A team of two Cal Poly Construction Management students consisting of Spencer Allen and Luke Terrio worked to design, estimate, coordinate, and construct a new kennel structure for the site. The roles were divided in the project between the preconstruction and construction phases. During pre-construction Spencer’s role was to schedule the job and create …
