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The Relationships Between Personality Types And Project Management Team Satisfaction, Patrick Moran
The Relationships Between Personality Types And Project Management Team Satisfaction, Patrick Moran
Construction Management
This research studies the relationships between personality types in Project Managers and Project Engineers and how they relate to project team satisfaction. Goals this research set out to accomplish include: finding relationships between personality types and team satisfaction, determining if heterogeneous or homogeneous team compositions yield greater levels of satisfaction, and determining if certain personality types influence team satisfaction more than others. In order to answer these goals, a specific study was conducted comparing two project teams composed of PMs and PEs. These teams were instructed to complete the NERIS Type Explorer® along with a Likert Scale questionnaire to self-assess …
Value Of Smart Home Devices And Cost Of Implementation, Danny Liu
Value Of Smart Home Devices And Cost Of Implementation, Danny Liu
Construction Management
A home to many is a comfortable and safe place to enjoy their leisure, a getaway from the world around them, and something they truly appreciate acquiring. A smart home can contribute to the comfort, efficiency, and value of a home to certain individuals. Upgrading a home from a traditional aspect to a smart home can be done as an easy do-it-yourself project on a weekend or several, depending on the number of upgrades desired. Major brands have and continue to release new products for smart homes that are simple and easy to use. The estimate sheet provided gives homeowners …
Ways Of Going About Determining Backup Power Options For Homes In California, James G. Ziebell
Ways Of Going About Determining Backup Power Options For Homes In California, James G. Ziebell
Construction Management
In an ever-changing climate, California is becoming more of a wildfire prone state during fire season through recent years. With the increase in wildfires over the past couple of years, power shutoffs initiated by utility companies and power outages due to nature have been negatively affecting residents that are directly or indirectly affected by wildfires. As residents of California become more susceptible to being affected by these power shutoffs and outages, residents are looking for ways of powering their homes when the power is off. The most common backup power options for residents are gas as well as natural gas …
Skill Sets Of Students In Comparison To Their Preferred Route After College, Shay O'Laughlin
Skill Sets Of Students In Comparison To Their Preferred Route After College, Shay O'Laughlin
Construction Management
Many of the superintendents and project managers today come out of higher education instead of coming up through the trades. This creates a large need for universities to produce both quality superintendents and project managers to run jobs efficiently and effectively in the future. This research paper focuses on the skillsets of construction management students at Cal Poly in relation to their anticipated career path, to see if students are choosing their path based on the skills, they have self-assessed or another factor. The hypothesis is that students are tending to not choose their route based on skills but instead …
Engineers In Action Bridge Program - Creation Of The Cal Poly Chapter, James Foad
Engineers In Action Bridge Program - Creation Of The Cal Poly Chapter, James Foad
Construction Management
The purpose of this project was to establish a chapter of Engineers in Action at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. Engineers in Action is a non-profit organization which is dedicated to constructing footbridges in underserved countries. Bridges are linked to many benefits for those without reliable access year-round. Chapters of this organization work to design, fund, and build the footbridges in remote locations consisting of West Virginia, eSwatini, and Bolivia. The plan for the chapter was to establish a founding team which can work together to both recruit new members, and complete the tasks needed to successfully …
Augmented Reality Use In Construction - A Case Study Of The Industry, Jonathan P. Lin
Augmented Reality Use In Construction - A Case Study Of The Industry, Jonathan P. Lin
Construction Management
The construction industry has been lagging in adopting technology applications but has begun to integrate them in the past few years. Augmented reality (AR) is an innovative technology that allowed for the visualization of virtual objects in the real world. Presently, it can be used for various activities and tasks in construction but does not yet have the accuracy to be relied on. This case study interviewed industry personnel to determine if AR should be implemented into practice based on their experiences in the field. Based on the responses, the majority believed that it was a potential technological tool that …
Second Language Advantages To The Construction Industry, Heilam Wu
Second Language Advantages To The Construction Industry, Heilam Wu
Construction Management
The university is well known for its prowess in construction management. It is essential for construction management students to learn additional skills. The current trend in construction management predicts its expansion across international borders. A construction manager will have an added advantage working abroad if they can communicate using different languages. Knowledge of foreign languages is advantageous as it increases the chance of securing job opportunities and sharing effectively with others. However, this can only be attained by encouraging more students to learn to integrate their skills with at least one or two foreign languages. It is, therefore, essential to …
Analysis Of Phasing Seismic Retrofits: A Case Study, Sydney I. Lee
Analysis Of Phasing Seismic Retrofits: A Case Study, Sydney I. Lee
Construction Management
Building performance and safety have always been a high concern in seismic areas, especially as certain building configurations and designs have proven inadequate and dangerous in large earthquakes. Building failures due to earthquake forces are combated by local seismic ordinances, which describe the types of buildings at risk and mandate when they are required to be seismically retrofitted. This paper investigates the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry and the necessity of seismically retrofitting buildings, particularly soft story wood frame, non-ductile concrete, and welded steel moment frame structures. This case study focuses on the voluntary seismic retrofit of a high-rise …
Construction Communication - A New Technical Elective Course At Cal Poly, Alex Trujillo
Construction Communication - A New Technical Elective Course At Cal Poly, Alex Trujillo
Construction Management
A new course, Construction Communication, was developed to be included in course offerings at California Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) as a technical elective for Construction Management (CM) undergraduate students. The goal of this course is to prepare Junior and Senior level students for real life scenarios they will face in the industry upon graduation and to develop their soft skills. Effective communication is a skillset that is learned through years of experience. However, in this course that process will be jumpstarted, aiming to build a strong foundation of soft skills. Construction is a people business, and one’s …
Pouring Concrete Benches For The Amphitheater At Slo Botanical Garden, Makenna Paige Gitchell
Pouring Concrete Benches For The Amphitheater At Slo Botanical Garden, Makenna Paige Gitchell
Construction Management
This paper will outline the logistics and construction processes for the construction of ten concrete benches for a new amphitheater area at the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden. These benches will provide stadium-style seating for around forty guests that the botanical garden staff can utilize for special events, tours and outdoor classes. The overall project team was composed of 6 students broken out into a preconstruction (Anthony Masarweh, Sydnee Greer and Devon Barthmaier) and a construction team (Makenna Gitchell, Brandon Keefer, and Kyler Cruz). As part of the construction team, we were responsible for coordinating material deliveries, building the formwork, …
Analyzing The Impact Of The Women In Construction Club, Reagan Milligan
Analyzing The Impact Of The Women In Construction Club, Reagan Milligan
Construction Management
The Women in Construction (WIC) club at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo provides a support network for all students, but specifically serves women pursuing an undergraduate degree in construction management. The club’s mission statement is to ‘recognize and empower all students in construction through change, collaboration, and leadership development by leveraging connections.’ This study was conducted to determine the types and levels of impact the Women in Construction club has had on undergraduate students at the professional, academic, and personal levels. The study evaluates the different types of events held by the club, networking opportunities provided for both …
Refurbishment Of Exterior Wooden Panels Of Simpson Strong Tie Building, Isidoro A. Amalfitano
Refurbishment Of Exterior Wooden Panels Of Simpson Strong Tie Building, Isidoro A. Amalfitano
Construction Management
This paper outlines the refurbishment of the exterior wood panels located on the Simpson Strong Tie Building on the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo campus. This project focuses on the two large 50 square foot wooden panels that act as an exterior skin for the Simpson Strong Tie Building. This project is an individual project that was broken up into 4 phases. This paper will cover all 4 phases of the refurbishment process. These phases include the removal, sanding, staining and reapplication of wood panels onto the Simpson Strong Tie Building. Furthermore, this paper will go in depth about the …
The Optimization Of Financial Investment In Project Safety Practices, Ryan Stewart Nielsen
The Optimization Of Financial Investment In Project Safety Practices, Ryan Stewart Nielsen
Construction Management
This research paper explains the notable benefits to pursing a comprehensive safety plan complete with the most cost-effective safety practices in the industry. Through communication with environmental health and safety professionals within the construction industry, it was determined that certain safety practices are deemed essential on any active jobsite. Enforcing mandatory jobsite safety training to all individuals entering a jobsite serves as the first line of defense when attempting to protect individuals and mitigate risk. This educational and effective safety practice highlights the potential safety concerns of a jobsite while also mitigating contractor liability if an accident were to occur. …
Alternative Options To Diesel Fuel In Construction Equipment, Sheldon A. Maag
Alternative Options To Diesel Fuel In Construction Equipment, Sheldon A. Maag
Construction Management
The construction industry is a major contributor to the environmental emissions due to the extensive use of construction equipment, which is responsible for greenhouse gas emissions and harmful substances such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide and particulate matter emissions. The goal of this paper is to analyze the current equipment and fuel used and to compare to the new fuels that are said to be better for the environment. There have been studies in which companies have employed a portable emission measurement system (PEMS) for real time measurement of emissions from construction equipment including carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO), …
An In-Depth Look At Career Paths, Keith J. Hackleman
An In-Depth Look At Career Paths, Keith J. Hackleman
Construction Management
Construction Management students are faced with a decision once they graduate college and start moving up in the work force. They must decide what career path they want to pursue, and they typically have very little information about each position to make their decision. Their information on the career paths typically comes from professor’s experiences, internships, and family experiences. The goal of this Senior Project was to allow for an unbiased look at each different career path, breaking it up into Project Managers, Superintendents, and Estimating/BIM Managers. The survey was focused on work-life balance, hours per week, and time spent …
Testing Concrete Reinforcing Fibers To Reduce Surface Cracking, Shaina Marie Suanico
Testing Concrete Reinforcing Fibers To Reduce Surface Cracking, Shaina Marie Suanico
Construction Management
Concrete reinforcing fibers are a fairly new technology being used in the construction industry to replace reinforcing bar in various applications. In partnership with Largo Concrete, Master Builders Solutions, and Cal Portland, this action research-based project aimed to test how the MasterFiber 360FF synthetic reinforcing fibers impact plastic shrinkage cracking with various types of aggregate using the ASTM C1579-06 test. The end goal of this project is to provide a baseline for future construction management students to test plastic shrinkage using the C1579-06 apparatus that was built to produce further knowledge on the feasibility of concrete reinforcing fibers. The review …
Do Development Department Standards Deter Potential Affordable Housing In Los Angeles Areas? A Case Study, Adam Gonzalez
Do Development Department Standards Deter Potential Affordable Housing In Los Angeles Areas? A Case Study, Adam Gonzalez
Construction Management
Development department standards for constructing new buildings are put in place for the general well being of the community and its buildings. Using a case study of a recent Santa Monica Mixed-Use project, the paper can analyze the building standards, programs, and other requirements put in place. The purpose of the case study was to highlight challenges and issues to project start-up created by the city’s standards to gain insight as to how standards may deter construction containing affordable housing units in the Los Angeles Area. Qualitative research was conducted through e-mail correspondence with the VP and development partner of …
Best Practices For Lean Scheduling And Coordination In Commercial Construction, Josselyn Marie Verutti
Best Practices For Lean Scheduling And Coordination In Commercial Construction, Josselyn Marie Verutti
Construction Management
Efficiency and optimization are the major factors required for success in the construction industry. Lean construction is the all-encompassing path to this success, but while many understand the goal of lean construction, few can implement it in a way where it will be successful in saving time and money. Effective scheduling, coordination, and communication comes down to the quality of information flow within the project team. As a result, interaction effectiveness becomes one of the most crucial factors in determining the outcome of a project. The Last Planner System is one of the tools used to improve lean scheduling and …
Proposal For Purchase Of In-House Drone For Cal Poly’S Construction Management Department, Angel Sanchez
Proposal For Purchase Of In-House Drone For Cal Poly’S Construction Management Department, Angel Sanchez
Construction Management
Over the years, the construction industry has been steadily seeing an influx of new technology and innovation that has potential to improve the industry in many ways. One form of technology that has been introduced into the construction industry is Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). UAS technology includes drones, photogrammetry capabilities, and the software that links field data to analytic tools. In the past decade, drones in construction have seen a considerable amount of growth and the uses for drones in construction, therefore new job opportunities in construction have been created that require knowledge of UAS technology. As the construction industry …
Adapting To California Wildfires: Keys To Rebuilding In High Fire Risk Locations, Sebastian Dante Froman
Adapting To California Wildfires: Keys To Rebuilding In High Fire Risk Locations, Sebastian Dante Froman
Construction Management
A rise in California wildfires has led to a significant increase in the number of acres and structures destroyed annually. The Tubbs Fire, known as one of California’s most destructive fires, affected parts of Northern California in October 2017. In an effort to reduce the damage caused by wildfires, it is vital that houses are constructed so that they are more fire resistant, specifically in areas that are at high risk of wildfires. This paper will look at the reconstruction of Santa Rosa after the Tubbs Fire to see what building methods are being used by contractors. This was investigated …
Waste Management Relating To Sustainable Practices In Construction Management Today, Danielle Grace Moody
Waste Management Relating To Sustainable Practices In Construction Management Today, Danielle Grace Moody
Construction Management
This study is a combination of research from previous studies as well as interview to evaluate the effects of the various sustainable systems and rating systems, how they are working to improve waste management, and how this has plays into the current and future practices of construction. Construction and demolition (C&D) waste is one of the largest waste flows in the world, reaching 30–40% of the total solid waste because of the large-scale construction and demolition activities resulting from accelerated urbanization and city rebuilding (Islam, 2019). To evaluate the difference between LEED certified construction in comparison to non-LEED certified construction, …
A Holistic Analysis Of Energy Storage Systems Applied To Single-Family Residences In California, David Anthony Russian
A Holistic Analysis Of Energy Storage Systems Applied To Single-Family Residences In California, David Anthony Russian
Construction Management
The technology this paper focuses on is energy storage systems applied to single-family residences in California. This relatively new technology consists of a stationary battery that is connected to a power source, most notably photovoltaic panels on the roof. The holistic nature of this research paper is meant to incorporate the principle aspects surrounding the current state and affordability of these systems such as the type of batteries used, government incentives, the predominant benefits, and emerging trends that will dictate the future of these systems. The information was gathered by conducting an extensive literature review and interviewing ten energy storage …
The Zero Waste Concept In The California Commercial Construction Industry: A Case Study, Maureen Moreno
The Zero Waste Concept In The California Commercial Construction Industry: A Case Study, Maureen Moreno
Construction Management
In 2018, the United States generated 600 million tons of Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW) which was more than twice the amount of municipal solid waste produced. Excessive CDW puts a burden on already scarce landfills as well as the environment and the health of its inhabitants. Implementing waste management practices has historically been a challenge. The zero waste concept emerged as an innovative solution to CDW and refers to the elimination of waste throughout construction activity. It is the process of eliminating waste where possible, minimizing waste where feasible, and reusing materials which otherwise might become waste. Fully adopting …
Design Of Amphitheatre Seating At The Slo Botanical Garden, Sydnee Greer
Design Of Amphitheatre Seating At The Slo Botanical Garden, Sydnee Greer
Construction Management
This senior project was designed to provide a gathering space for the San Luis Obispo community. With the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden providing an outdoor space for nature education, wedding ceremonies, and several other types of gatherings, they wanted amphitheater seating for forty guests. This project required the design and construction of ten concrete benches that span eight feet with wood Trex added on top for comfort. The focus of this paper will be on the design process of this project. When designing the benches, the Botanical Garden wanted seating that could withstand the elements but still be comfortable …
City Farm Slo - Walk-In Produce Coolbot Cooler, Connor Morinini
City Farm Slo - Walk-In Produce Coolbot Cooler, Connor Morinini
Construction Management
This paper describes the planning, financing, and construction of a commercial sized refrigerator for a non-profit urban farm in San Luis Obispo, CA, called City Farm SLO. Construction of the project occurred over a nine-month period from September of 2020 to May of 2021. The project involved building a Tuffshed, site grading, framing a room inside the Tuffshed, hanging a door, installing electricity inside the room, insulating the interior, painting the exterior, installing an air conditioner, and wiring the Coolbot to the air conditioner. The project was built to allow the non-profit organization to begin storing their agricultural crops in …
Outsourcing Vdc Workflows, Kyle K. Bresnahan
Outsourcing Vdc Workflows, Kyle K. Bresnahan
Construction Management
In an increasingly demanding world for infrastructure, technological methods have been found to assist construction project's. As innovative construction methods are constantly increasing, so is the demand for technological needs within the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. To ensure technological adoption, many countries have started to mandate higher levels of building information modeling (BIM) documentation beyond the 2D construction documents traditionally required throughout construction review and permitting. Some companies have capitalized on this change to the extent of making BIM their primary business. These companies focus solely on virtual design and construction (VDC) and determine whether clients lacking this …
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Concrete Benches, Anthony N. Masarweh
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Concrete Benches, Anthony N. Masarweh
Construction Management
The purpose of this project is to build a total of 10, 8-foot-long concrete benches. These benches will be stationed at the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden located at 3450 Dairy Creek Road, San Luis Obispo. The design consists of a large block style bench with composite Trex boards layered on top for comfort upon sitting. The structure consists of a rebar cage made of #3, 12”x18” stirrups at 16” O.C. There is a foam core in the middle of the rebar cage to allow for lighter weight benches and also to minimize the cubic yards of concrete used per …
Creating A More Diverse And Inclusive Environment In The Cal Poly Construction Management Department, Miriam Robles
Creating A More Diverse And Inclusive Environment In The Cal Poly Construction Management Department, Miriam Robles
Construction Management
This study looks at how to increase diversity and inclusivity in the Cal Poly Construction Management Department. It is becoming increasingly important to promote diversity and inclusivity not just in the classroom, but also in the workforce. It is important for the Cal Poly CM program to put more of an emphasis on trying to create a more a diverse major and acknowledge the importance of having inclusivity and diversity in the major. This project researched ways in which other universities have used different methods to increase diversity and create a more inclusive culture on their campus. This research was …
Journeyman International: Third Lens Ministries Development In Jonestown, Mississippi, Josh Riley De Mattei
Journeyman International: Third Lens Ministries Development In Jonestown, Mississippi, Josh Riley De Mattei
Construction Management
Jonestown, Mississippi has been known to be a place of poverty and in need of infrastructure. A nonprofit, Third Lens Ministries is developing housing for the people of Jonestown, Mississippi. Over the last 9 months, an architect Margy Maher, an engineer Autumn Wagner, as well as myself, a construction management major, have all collaborated in order to design, engineer and plan the perfect Dwelling for the people of Jonestown, Mississippi. While the scope of the project includes community centers and housing, our team’s scope was to focus on the residential development and site work. As the construction manager, my deliverables …
Paso Robles Police Department Outdoor Training Facility Improvements, Nicolas A. Petri
Paso Robles Police Department Outdoor Training Facility Improvements, Nicolas A. Petri
Construction Management
This paper will outline the pre-construction and construction processes of the Paso Robles Police Department’s outdoor training facility improvements. The project, located in East Paso Robles, focuses on 12,000 square feet of a 24,300 square foot site owned by the city of Paso Robles. This is a group project done with Gavin Abraham and Zach Stellini that remodeled an existing outdoor training facility, including over 1400 square feet of concrete flatwork, underground utilities, 80 cubic yards of decomposed granite and various site civil improvements. The purpose of this project was to provide the Paso Robles Police Department with a cleaner …