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San Luis Obispo High School Ffa Swine Barn Demolition And Enclosure Reconfiguration, John F. Spurlock
San Luis Obispo High School Ffa Swine Barn Demolition And Enclosure Reconfiguration, John F. Spurlock
Construction Management
The San Luis Obispo High School (SLOHS) FFA program required an upgrade to its deteriorating swine barn. This project came in three unique scopes of work: demolition of the existing barn, proper disposal of materials, and reconfiguration of the enclosure and water lines. This paper will cover specifically the reconfiguration of the enclosures and the redesign of the watering system. This phase of the project required skills in framing and plumbing, which our team had absorbed during specific construction management courses at Cal Poly. The reconfiguration included framing and securing a long span of fencing along the northern side of …
Exploring Mass Timber And Mitek Posi-Strut System In Modern Construction, Matthew N. Maloney
Exploring Mass Timber And Mitek Posi-Strut System In Modern Construction, Matthew N. Maloney
Construction Management
This study evaluates the performance, cost-effectiveness, and constructability of two different truss systems by constructing identically sized mockup models. The comparison focuses on the top chord POSI-Strut Metal Web System and the bottom chord truss system, both utilizing Boise Cascade LVL engineered lumber. Our findings reveal that the top chord POSI structure truss system is more cost-effective and time-efficient compared to the bottom chord truss system. The top chord system's design reduces material costs and speeds up construction time, making it an attractive option for projects with tight budgets and schedules. However, the top chord POSI-Strut Metal Web System has …
The Future Of Fiberglass Rebar In Concrete Structures, Dillon Michael Elliott
The Future Of Fiberglass Rebar In Concrete Structures, Dillon Michael Elliott
Construction Management
In the working elements of the construction industry, the strive for materials that aim for strength, durability, and sustainability are never-ending. For traditional steel reinforcement this material faces inevitable challenges over time such as corrosion, weight of material, and environmental concerns. However with the emergence of fiberglass rebar, the negative impacts we see from traditional steel rebar may be resolved within the industry of construction. This paper aims to explore and propose a different alternative to reinforcement in concrete structures with the use and integration of fiberglass. The effectiveness which fiberglass as a reinforcement material offers will be investigated throughout …
Skip The Grid: Bringing Power To Navajo Nation Students, Colette Burd
Skip The Grid: Bringing Power To Navajo Nation Students, Colette Burd
Construction Management
Skip the Grid is an annual joint initiative facilitated by the non-profit Heart of America involving California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) students and faculty, and SOLV Energy. The Skip the Grid project brings power and lighting to Navajo Nation families with school-age children by installing a self-contained solar battery system. Completed from March 24th through March 28th of 2024, this year the Skip the Grid project brought photovoltaic energy systems with solar panels, a battery, lights, and outlets to 24 homes, benefiting over 100 students in the Consolidated School District within the Navajo Nation. For the …
Evaluating Value Engineering Techniques Of California Contractors, Mason Alec Montoya
Evaluating Value Engineering Techniques Of California Contractors, Mason Alec Montoya
Construction Management
Value engineering plays a critical role in delivering the best possible project to an ownership team. Preconstruction teams across firms of all sizes perform value engineering studies to determine how project scopes can be changed to advance the construction schedule, reduce costs, and ensure the end user is satisfied with their building. To determine how California general contractors employ value engineering, I used a series of interview questions in a structured format to interview four professionals from different California general construction firms. The analysis and findings of my study provide insight into how familiar construction teams are with value engineering …
Son Care Foundation – Lean To Shade Structure Design And Construction, Ryan Joseph Mccann
Son Care Foundation – Lean To Shade Structure Design And Construction, Ryan Joseph Mccann
Construction Management
This paper discusses the design and construction of a lean-to-shade structure built for the Son Care Foundation in San Luis Obispo. The Son Care Foundation is a nonprofit organization that raises guide dogs for veterans and first responders with PTSD. This shade structure is 16 feet long and 6 feet wide, its height slopes from 9 feet in the front down to 8 feet in the back creating a roof pitch of 2:12. The sheet metal roof also has an overhang of approximately 1 foot. As requested by the client, the shade structure was designed to fit the aesthetic of …
Construction Wellness: Analyzing Mental Health Issues And Solutions For Construction Workers, Joshua Franks
Construction Wellness: Analyzing Mental Health Issues And Solutions For Construction Workers, Joshua Franks
Construction Management
The construction industry is known for its demanding nature, often leading to significant mental health challenges among its workforces. This study investigates mental health issues prevalent in construction, focusing on identifying key stressors and potential protective factors. A mixed-method approach was employed, combining a systematic literature review with a survey distributed to construction professionals. The survey gathered data on job satisfaction, stress, coping mechanisms, and the availability and utilization of mental health resources. Results indicated high levels of job dissatisfaction and stress, with respondents citing poor communication, excessive work hours, and lack of control over their roles as primary stressors. …
Heavy Civil Estimating Utilizing Hcss Heavybid, Quintan Matthew Davis
Heavy Civil Estimating Utilizing Hcss Heavybid, Quintan Matthew Davis
Construction Management
The estimate process is an essential aspect of the construction industry. Understanding how bids are formed and being able to create one for yourself is critical in being able to really understand cost breakdown of a construction process. This paper will focus around the process in creating a presentation for Cal Poly students, breaking down HCSS HeavyBid and its functions. This project was created to address this idea of attempting to teach HeavyBid to Cal Poly future young engineers. This was particularly important because young students learn how to be a great young engineer in the construction field, however not …
Electrical Design For Moringa Leaf Dryer, Jake Weiss
Electrical Design For Moringa Leaf Dryer, Jake Weiss
Construction Management
The objective of this project is to provide a methodology to the electrical scope of mechanical leaf dryers. This dryer was particularly designed for an off-grid farm in New Longoro, Ghana in which resources and materials are limited. The electrical system must be designed so that it works with motors, variable frequency drives, worm gears, and other materials that could be sourced in Ghana. The system should also draw minimal power so that remaining photovoltaic energy could be utilized on the farm. The system should be simplistic and repeatable for other farmers to utilize. By using both a numerical analysis …
Exploring California Residents’ Perspectives On Solar Panel Viability For Residential Properties, Alecsander Gregg
Exploring California Residents’ Perspectives On Solar Panel Viability For Residential Properties, Alecsander Gregg
Construction Management
The qualitative research conducted in this study aims to analyze the overall consensus of feelings and attitudes from California residents towards photovoltaic systems being installed on to their properties. The intended audience for this study are for stakeholders in the renewable energy markets, and more specifically in California’s solar panel market. Additional audiences for this study may be for additional or other research regarding solar panel or photovoltaic technology specifically within the state of California. Through a Google Forms questionnaire distributed via email, participants provide insight on their thoughts and feelings regarding certain aspects of solar panels on properties that …
Superintendent Skill Sets In Both Heavy Civil Construction And Commercial Construction, Tyler Hill
Superintendent Skill Sets In Both Heavy Civil Construction And Commercial Construction, Tyler Hill
Construction Management
This paper investigates the distinct skill sets required for superintendents in both heavy civil and commercial construction industries through qualitative research, focusing on interviews with industry professionals. It identifies key differences in the roles, such as the emphasis on field experience for heavy civil superintendents, who often advance through the trades, versus the necessity for broader technical skills and higher education for commercial superintendents. This paper gathers insights from interviews with superintendents, conducted through personal and professional connections, focusing on their experiences and key industry differences. Despite these distinctions, the research reveals commonalities across both sectors, including the importance of …
Effect Of Pismo Clams As Partial Fine And Coarse Aggregate Replacement On Workability And Compressive Strength Of Concrete, Alan Munoz Pille
Effect Of Pismo Clams As Partial Fine And Coarse Aggregate Replacement On Workability And Compressive Strength Of Concrete, Alan Munoz Pille
Construction Management
Concrete has been utilized for ages. Unfortunately, over the hundreds of years there has been little development in the applications of new aggregate materials. The world is moving towards a sustainable way of living and as a result seashells have come into the mix. Pismo Clams are a native species to San Luis Obispo County. This marine species has the possibility of becoming a partial aggregate replacement for fine and coarse aggregates in concrete. The results of prior studies indicate a possible application of seashell use in concrete. This paper evaluates the workability and compressive strength of concrete containing fine …
Cal Poly Sustainability Course Impacts On Students Work Choice & Thinking, Jesus Rojas
Cal Poly Sustainability Course Impacts On Students Work Choice & Thinking, Jesus Rojas
Construction Management
This research paper addresses the impact a sustainability course has on construction management students at a public university. A quantitative survey was conducted among 21 participants. This survey aimed at obtaining data from construction management students who have or were currently enrolled in a sustainability course to determine whether their thinking of construction and job selection approaches were altered as a result of taking the class. Results indicated that there was some impact on how students perceived sustainable construction after taking the class. Students were more experienced and aware of sustainability issues that occurred because of construction practices which affected …
Case Study - A Comparative Analysis Of Two Different Wastewater Treatment Plants, James Duckett
Case Study - A Comparative Analysis Of Two Different Wastewater Treatment Plants, James Duckett
Construction Management
This case study compares two different wastewater treatment plants and analyzes the different characteristics, including strengths and weaknesses of both. The first plant being addressed is the Stockton Regional Wastewater Controls Facility (RWCF), and the second plant studied is the Morro Bay Water Reclamation Facility. These facilities are both quite new at the time of this paper, though they are both very different in size and geographical location, as one is on top of a hill, and one is in the middle of a valley. The Stockton RWCF is currently under construction, nearing completion at the time of this paper, …
Construction Panel Discussion At Arroyo Grande High School, Grace I. Devaney
Construction Panel Discussion At Arroyo Grande High School, Grace I. Devaney
Construction Management
Grace Devaney conducted a panel presentation and discussion on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Arroyo Grande High School for 2 architecture and engineering class periods with 5 guest speakers. The guest speakers were asked various questions about their respective careers and organizations, during which students could ask questions if something mentioned sparked curiosity. Each class was provided with flyers, made by Grace Devaney, which included the guest speaker’s names and professions, a QR code to the ACE mentorship program website, and an email followed with a survey to gauge student feedback. The purpose of this project was to expose high …
Thinking Styles In The Built Environment, Jaden A. Green
Thinking Styles In The Built Environment, Jaden A. Green
Construction Management
Effective communication in the built environment is crucial for project success, information relay, goal alignment, error prevention, and safety. Diverse parties, including general contractors, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, bring varying Thinking Styles to the table, as defined by Harrison and Bramson. These styles—Synthesist, Idealist, Pragmatist, Analyst, and Realist—impact collaboration and conflict within projects. This study aims to explore where thinking differs among these parties and the congruity of Thinking Styles within each group. Results of this study indicate a predominant Realist Thinking Style among general contractors and subcontractors with subcontractors equally leaning towards Analyst. Engineers, although expected to be Analysts, …
What Construction Management Students Are Looking For In A Job Offer, Michael D. Aceves
What Construction Management Students Are Looking For In A Job Offer, Michael D. Aceves
Construction Management
Many construction companies and construction management firms invest large amounts of time and resources into the acquisition of new talent directly out of college from universities such as California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly). Because of this, the knowledge of what incentives would be most enticing to a construction management student preparing to graduate would prove beneficial to the aforementioned construction management companies. In order to find a base level understanding of that knowledge this paper looks to report on a survey of construction management students at Cal Poly about how important a myriad of common job …
The Second Annual Hasslein Caed Collaborative, Katie Chriss
The Second Annual Hasslein Caed Collaborative, Katie Chriss
Construction Management
This paper details the development and implementation of the second annual Hasslein CAED Collaborative student competition. This competition engages students from all five majors within the College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) in a Request for Proposal-style challenge. CAED includes students from Architecture, Architectural Engineering, City and Regional Planning, Construction Management, and Landscape Architecture. Although these fields are closely connected in professional practice, there are limited opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration within the college. The competition is built on research by Greta Stout, class of 2022, which highlighted the benefits of interdisciplinary collaboration at Cal Poly SLO, and the first …
Communication Challenges And Lessons Learned For An International Research And Development Project, Ryan Fehrenbach
Communication Challenges And Lessons Learned For An International Research And Development Project, Ryan Fehrenbach
Construction Management
This paper discusses the importance of communication for an International Research and Development project given the timeline it takes to accomplish. With a Cal Poly team of 5 students, 2 professors as advisors, an off-campus external advisor, and the Moringa Connect team in Ghana, many forms of communication were utilized and documented throughout the duration of the project. For a project of this magnitude, it was crucial to establish clear forms of communication from the first discussions of the project for both the internal Cal Poly team and the external team in Ghana. Implementing shared documents such as a deliverable …
Leaning Pine Arboretum Gazebo- Phase 1: Preconstruction, Layout, Material Procurement, Hunter Froud, Aleena Panchal
Leaning Pine Arboretum Gazebo- Phase 1: Preconstruction, Layout, Material Procurement, Hunter Froud, Aleena Panchal
Construction Management
This essay outlines the thorough preconstruction procedure that went into building a pavilion in the university's Leaning Pine Arboretum. Every step that our team took, from the preliminary surveying phase to the foundation laying prior to frame, is painstakingly planned and carried out. The main objective is to create a dynamic area that effortlessly combines education and recreation; it should be both a lively meeting place and a haven for students to study under cover. The team took a calculated risk to make sure our pre-construction phase was successful. This included carrying out thorough quantity takeoffs, keeping lines of communication …
Drone Applications In Residential Construction, Leo Geiger
Drone Applications In Residential Construction, Leo Geiger
Construction Management
Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have revolutionized various industries since their creation, particularly in construction. Originally used for military and recreational purposes, drones began to find their place in construction in the early 2010s, primarily for surveying and mapping. While tons of research has been conducted on drones' capabilities in surveying, there is a gap in studies focusing on their applications for general contractors, particularly in large-scale developments. Five interviews were conducted, three with general contractors who have integrated drone technology into their teams and two drone companies that provide subcontracted drone services. Through these interviews, the primary applications …
Lab Exercise For Cm 239: Ground Penetrating Radar, Logan R. Erickson
Lab Exercise For Cm 239: Ground Penetrating Radar, Logan R. Erickson
Construction Management
This senior project focuses on the utilization of ground penetrating radar in the Construction Management department’s course curriculum. The lab exercise detailed below will be incorporated into the curriculum to expose students to as many pieces of surveying equipment as possible. General surveying knowledge is a fundamental skill that employers look for in their new hires, and having an expansive knowledge base will help students succeed in the field. Being able to interpret underground radar scans will invariably benefit students entering all sectors of the construction industry. The piece of equipment that will be acquired by the CM department is …
Construction Management Study Abroad Program Database, Mike L. Schuler
Construction Management Study Abroad Program Database, Mike L. Schuler
Construction Management
In the Construction Management department, there are programs available for students to study abroad. The problem is that there isn’t much acknowledgement of these programs. That is because the students don’t know where to look. To help students learn more about the opportunities that await them, a database compiling all the programs was put together. Along with it, fliers will be put up to help advertise and encourage students to study abroad. It will give them the specifics of each program including cost, location, dates, advisor and more. The purpose is to provide easy access to the abroad programs so …
Tmha Parking Lot Project, Steven Hickman, Jack Gugale
Tmha Parking Lot Project, Steven Hickman, Jack Gugale
Construction Management
The Transitional Mental Health Association (TMHA) parking lot project in Edna, California, aimed to construct a 4,400 SF decomposed granite (DG) parking lot for the TMHA’s Youth Treatment Program (YTP). TMHA’s YTP involves giving children in a transitional housing state a safe and welcoming place to live while addressing the problem of unhoused children in San Luis Obispo County. This initiative involved extensive grading, forming, surveying, and installing the necessary infrastructure to ensure both functional and aesthetic improvements for the facility. The project was meticulously planned and executed during the Spring, 2024 quarter, with a budget of approximately $4,285. The …
Use Of Tempered Glass As A Potential Substitute For Coarse Aggregate In Concrete, Will Nethercutt
Use Of Tempered Glass As A Potential Substitute For Coarse Aggregate In Concrete, Will Nethercutt
Construction Management
Tempered glass poses issues for traditional glass recyclers, as the melting temperature is different from standard glass due to the tempering process that the glass is subjected to. This makes tempered glass more difficult to recycle and opens this material up as a potential for other methods of environmentally beneficial disposal. Tempered glass breaks into relatively consistent pieces that are more rectangular and granular than standard glass. Granular size is dependent on the thickness of the glass used and forms a relatively cubic shape. This size is similar to some of the material found in standard coarse aggregate for concrete …
Restoration Of The Cantilever Deck In Poly Canyon, Calvin S. Morgan, Calvin P. Vigeant, Roger G. Biddle
Restoration Of The Cantilever Deck In Poly Canyon, Calvin S. Morgan, Calvin P. Vigeant, Roger G. Biddle
Construction Management
This interdisciplinary project aims to restore the Cantilever Deck in the Experimental Structures Laboratory back to an operational condition. As of Spring 2023, the deck has fallen into a state of disrepair and has been deemed structurally unsound by the university. The structural disrepair is concentrated around the wooden beams underneath the deck, but the handrails and overall color of the assembly have also fallen to levels deemed undesirable. The Restoration will remedy all these issues as well as guarantee that our repairs will last long into the future. This project is an interdisciplinary effort, the team consists of ARCE …
Creating A Construction Management Technical Elective Course: Introduction To Subcontracting Management, Noah T. Warren
Creating A Construction Management Technical Elective Course: Introduction To Subcontracting Management, Noah T. Warren
Construction Management
Many rising issues are threatening the subcontracting industry today, such as labor shortages and communication problems. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics over 50% of the current workforce is over the age of 40. This fact combined with a dwindling interest in subcontracting from younger generations is resulting in a need for more skilled labor. The goal of this project is to create a course that will foster an interest in the subcontracting industry for the students who take it and encourage them to suggest and implement positive changes in any company they work for. The proposed course will …
San Luis Obispo High School Ffa Farm Chicken Coop Construction, Tara R. Keene
San Luis Obispo High School Ffa Farm Chicken Coop Construction, Tara R. Keene
Construction Management
This paper covers the construction process by a team of students from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) to provide a chicken coop for the San Luis Obispo High School FFA Farm. First initiated in Fall 2023, the project will replace the existing temporary chicken coops with a larger and more functional structure to house over 10 chickens. This paper focuses on the construction phase, but also briefly touches on the design and pre-construction phases. Through meetings with the client, the team of students developed a design that met the high school’s criteria and needs. Key features …
Senior Exit Interview, Brendon Pedro Duran
Senior Exit Interview, Brendon Pedro Duran
Construction Management
The goal of this project was to provide graduating seniors in construction management a means to share their opinions on the department and offer potential solutions that could improve the student learning experience. Prior to COVID, the senior exit interview filled this need, but it was run by faculty and has not been repeated since 2021. The discussion was structured to cover the three topics that constitute the student experience: curriculum, student-run clubs and teams, and industry recruitment. Prior to the event, a dozen in-person interviews were conducted with graduating seniors to better understand what topics should be included in …
Ace Mentor Program - Central Coast Chapter, Brayden Samuel Groshart
Ace Mentor Program - Central Coast Chapter, Brayden Samuel Groshart
Construction Management
For my senior project, I established a chapter of the ACE (Architecture, Construction, and Engineering) Mentor Program in San Luis Obispo, California. This program provides high school students with hands-on experience and exposure to careers in the architecture, construction, and engineering industries. The program spanned eight weeks, balancing theoretical knowledge and practical application. The curriculum began with sessions on the fundamentals of architecture, engineering, and construction. In order to expose the students to real world practices, we organized tours of an architecture firm, an engineering firm, and an active construction site. These visits allowed students to engage with professionals, observe …