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Designing And Building Benches For Slo City Farm, Julian Cervantes
Designing And Building Benches For Slo City Farm, Julian Cervantes
Construction Management
The purpose of this project was to design and create multiple small benches for the City Farm SLO during the term of Spring 2026 quarter. This project was specifically intended to be an affordable, pragmatic, and durable project that would last a long time in order to serve the people that visit a comfortable place to sit and come together. In order to achieve the project delivery for these benches the pre-construction of the project started by visiting the city farm to inspect the existing benches and taking the measurements of them in order to shorten them for the use …
Understanding Cmu Construction Sequencing Through Scheduling Application, Tristan J. Roberson
Understanding Cmu Construction Sequencing Through Scheduling Application, Tristan J. Roberson
Construction Management
Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) wall systems are used very often in all types of construction including commercial and residential. With this said, the scheduling logic behind their installation can often be unclear for students and people new to the industry. The purpose of this project is to analyze CMU construction sequencing and demonstrate how it integrates within an overall project schedule. This study was conducted using interviews with industry professionals, review of CMU manufacturing processes, and development of a simplified Critical Path Method schedule in Microsoft Project. Information from CMU professionals regarding manufacturing processes and lead times were incorporated based …
Small-Scale Rainwater Harvesting: A Sustainable Practice For Single-Family Homes In Southern California, Azzah R. Bensrhir
Small-Scale Rainwater Harvesting: A Sustainable Practice For Single-Family Homes In Southern California, Azzah R. Bensrhir
Construction Management
Southern California is prone to drought and struggles with low water supplies. Los Angeles and San Diego County have enacted outdoor water regulations that aim to reduce the overall reliance on municipal and groundwater supplies. Rainwater harvesting (RWH) is a feasible way for single-family homeowners in Southern California to contribute to water conservation efforts. To determine the feasibility of installing, maintaining, and understanding overall challenges and costs of small-scale rainwater harvesting systems, four interviews were conducted with residents of Los Angeles and San Diego County who have owned and operated a RWH system for more than five years. The results …
Thematic Analysis Of Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required For Hydrogen Fuel Cell Transit Workforce, Steven Dandurand
Thematic Analysis Of Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required For Hydrogen Fuel Cell Transit Workforce, Steven Dandurand
Construction Management
The adoption and implementation of hydrogen fuel cell electric buses (FCEBs) in public transit creates opportunities for reducing emissions and a greener future, but causes challenges related to workforce readiness and training. This research uses thematic analysis to analyze interviews with professionals to evaluate the current knowledge and skill levels of transit bus drivers, maintenance personnel, and infrastructure teams, with the goal of identifying knowledge gaps that may cause problems with the implementation of hydrogen buses on a larger scale. Data was collected through a review of transit agency resources, and interviews with drivers, technicians and agencies. The findings indicate …
Robotic Layout Systems In Construction: Evaluating Accuracy And Efficiency In Blueprint Marking, Saxon Moseman
Robotic Layout Systems In Construction: Evaluating Accuracy And Efficiency In Blueprint Marking, Saxon Moseman
Construction Management
Robotic layout systems represent a significant advancement in construction technology, automating the transfer of Building Information Modeling (BIM) coordinates onto construction surfaces to improve accuracy and efficiency. This study evaluates the implementation of robotic layout systems, specifically the Dusty Robotics FieldPrinter, and their effectiveness in improving accuracy and efficiency during construction blueprint marking. Through a review of existing literature, analysis of the Skanska and Sutter Health healthcare case study, and qualitative interviews with three construction professionals, the research examines impacts on productivity, labor requirements, trade coordination, BIM integration, and project quality. Findings consistently demonstrate that robotic layout systems reduce layout …
Beyond Contract Law: Expanding Legal Education In Construction Management, Grace M. Hetland
Beyond Contract Law: Expanding Legal Education In Construction Management, Grace M. Hetland
Construction Management
The California Polytechnic State University Construction Management (CM) program is designed to prepare students for the managerial responsibilities of the construction industry. However, construction projects involve a broad range of legal considerations that extend beyond traditional contract administration. While the CM curriculum currently includes a course focused on construction contract law, there is limited exposure to other legal disciplines that frequently affect construction professionals throughout the project lifecycle. This research explores the potential value of expanding construction law education in the CM curriculum by implementing an additional topics course as an elective for students. To determine which legal subjects would …
Skip The Grid: Powering The Navajo And Hopi Reservations, Casey A. Nuti
Skip The Grid: Powering The Navajo And Hopi Reservations, Casey A. Nuti
Construction Management
Skip the Grid is an interdisciplinary service project targeted at providing essential off-grid power to families of the Navajo and surrounding sovereign nations. This year a group of twenty-three students and four faculty from California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) helped plan and execute the insulation of solar power and other essential amenities on the Navajo and Hopi reservations. Many families that live on the reservation are below the U.S. poverty line and obtaining grid power can be extremely difficult given the rigorous permitting requirements as well as the remote location of many of their homes. This service project is …
Solar Charging Station For Construction Gang Boxes, Scott J. Burfield
Solar Charging Station For Construction Gang Boxes, Scott J. Burfield
Construction Management
This senior project explores the feasibility of a solar-powered charging system that attaches to the top of a construction gang box or knack box. The purpose of the project is to provide a cleaner and more convenient way to charge tool batteries and small devices on construction sites. Adding on, it will reduce reliance on generators, extension cords, and temporary power setups by being supplemental support. Research included interviews with construction electricians, product selection, cost estimating, energy calculations, and an evaluation of constructability and project risks. The proposed design uses a 100-watt solar panel, a portable power station, and a …
Construction Of Lightly Reinforced Concrete Walls And Foundations For Fiber Reinforced Polymer Testing, Aidan D. Seed, Coulter Langmaid, Ryan R. Bousfield, Bennett B. Steiger
Construction Of Lightly Reinforced Concrete Walls And Foundations For Fiber Reinforced Polymer Testing, Aidan D. Seed, Coulter Langmaid, Ryan R. Bousfield, Bennett B. Steiger
Construction Management
This paper details the construction of two cast-in-place concrete walls with attached footings, built to continue ongoing research into Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) retrofitting conducted by California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Architectural Engineering (ARCE) department. The project was located inside the College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) High Bay testing facility and is part of a multi-year effort to evaluate FRP wrap as a seismic retrofitting option for lightly reinforced concrete walls dating to the pre-1980s. Formwork from the previous year's senior project was reused for this effort, and a two-phase pour was utilized and executed by …
The Sleep Effects Of Construction Management Students At Cal Poly Slo, Riley James Coalwell
The Sleep Effects Of Construction Management Students At Cal Poly Slo, Riley James Coalwell
Construction Management
Sleep deprivation and poor sleep quality have become increasingly common among college students, particularly in demanding studies such as construction management. This study examined sleep patterns, sleep duration, and perceptions related to sleep deprivation among construction management students at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. The study replicated prior research conducted at Mississippi State University while focusing exclusively on one academic program and institution. A quantitative research method was used through an anonymous Microsoft Forms survey distributed to construction management students over a ten-week period. The survey collected demographic information, sleep behaviors, academic workload, and perceptions regarding sleep within …
Logistics And Workforce Management In Remote Reforestation Projects: A Case Study Of Ponterra In Panama, Omar Mejia-Meraz
Logistics And Workforce Management In Remote Reforestation Projects: A Case Study Of Ponterra In Panama, Omar Mejia-Meraz
Construction Management
With global efforts in reducing carbon emissions, large-scale reforestation projects are becoming increasingly important. While the environmental benefits of reforestation are well known, the operational and logistical challenges of reforestation projects are often overlooked. This case study examines the reforestation efforts conducted by Ponterra in the Azuero Peninsula region of Panama and analyzes how construction management principles support the planning, execution, and long-term success of restoration projects. Through a qualitative analysis consisting of an interview with Ponterra’s Field Operations Lead and supporting literature, this study evaluates the planning strategies, logistical challenges, workforce coordination, and client engagement involved in large-scale reforestation …
Cost–Benefit Analysis Of Undergrounding Power Lines For Wildfire Mitigation: Construction Management Implications Compared To Conventional Overhead Systems, Max T. Clement
Construction Management
Wildfires in California have increasingly been linked to failures in electrical infrastructure, particularly overhead power transmission, and distribution systems. As wildfire frequency and severity continue to escalate, utility providers, regulatory agencies, and construction professionals are evaluating undergrounding power lines as a long-term mitigation strategy. This research examines the construction management implications of undergrounding power lines compared to conventional overhead systems, focusing on cost, scheduling, constructability, risk allocation, and lifecycle performance. A mixed-methods approach is utilized, incorporating quantitative cost and lifecycle data alongside qualitative analysis of industry reports and case studies. The results indicate that although underground systems require significantly higher …
Analyzing Productivity In California’S Residential Construction Industry, Logan K. Booher
Analyzing Productivity In California’S Residential Construction Industry, Logan K. Booher
Construction Management
Following technological advancement over past years in California's residential construction industry, productivity levels have fallen short. This has revealed a pressing issue and raises the question of whether advancements in technology correlate with productivity improvements. This study investigates whether the lack of growth is a significant problem, specifically in California's residential construction industry, and what underlying factors are limiting improvements. Using an action-based research approach, the data for this study were collected through surveys that consisted of multiple-choice questions and checklist rankings, given to construction professionals across various roles and project types in California. The objective is to examine how …
Student Perceptions, Advantages, And Challenges Of Artificial Intelligence Tool Use In Higher Education, Olivia Lynch
Student Perceptions, Advantages, And Challenges Of Artificial Intelligence Tool Use In Higher Education, Olivia Lynch
Construction Management
Increasingly AI tools are being integrated into higher education and are starting to influence students’ access to information, the completion of assignments, and the use of new material. Generative AI-based tools, writing assistants, and automated research tools allow students to get explanations easily, sort out materials, or explore new areas of knowledge. While these technological advancements can improve productivity and make learning more efficient, they also raise questions of accuracy and academic integrity, as well as concerns about excessive reliance. This study focuses on how Construction Management (CM) students perceive AI tools in their academic work. An anonymous survey was …
Dirt Finder (Drtfndr): A Marketplace Application For Construction Earthwork, Evan A. Reed
Dirt Finder (Drtfndr): A Marketplace Application For Construction Earthwork, Evan A. Reed
Construction Management
The construction industry regularly produces a surplus of earthwork materials: clean fill, topsoil, gravel, and crushed concrete, that are disposed of at considerable cost. All the while, contractors actively seek those same materials, and no dedicated digital platform existed to connect these two groups efficiently. DrtFndr ("Dirt Finder") is a mobile-first web application developed to address this gap, providing a marketplace where contractors can post available or needed earthwork materials, browse geographically filtered listings by material type and proximity, and connect directly with other users. The application was built using Base44, an AI-powered application development platform, and includes real-time mapping, …
Skip The Grid: Turning Solar Planning Into Power For Navajo Nation Homes, Alexandr B. Miller
Skip The Grid: Turning Solar Planning Into Power For Navajo Nation Homes, Alexandr B. Miller
Construction Management
Skip the Grid is a cross-disciplinary experiential learning initiative that delivers clean energy infrastructure to households with school-age children residing in the Navajo and Hopi Nations. In March 2026, a cohort of 23 students drawn from five academic programs at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) joined forces with Heart of America (HOA), SOLV Energy, and NextPower to carry out the initiative's fifth consecutive year. The program aimed to enhance living standards and bolster academic achievement by ensuring dependable access to power, illumination, and food preservation in resource-limited communities. Participants were divided into five installation teams comprising Cal Poly students, …
Sb 1953 Field Execution Under Hcai Oversight: Seismic Retrofit At Zsfg Building 5, Victor Lucas
Sb 1953 Field Execution Under Hcai Oversight: Seismic Retrofit At Zsfg Building 5, Victor Lucas
Construction Management
Every hospital in California must be seismically compliant by 2030 under Senate Bill 1953, which is enforced by the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI). HCAI approves and inspects all hospital construction in the state, and its authority reaches into the field, so a contractor cannot simply build to an approved drawing the way it would on a commercial job. This paper explains how that approval system governs the work, written for construction professionals entering hospital work in California whose experience to that point has been commercial. It uses the ZSFG Building 5 Voluntary Seismic Upgrade, a 1976 …
Preconstruction Services For Slo Youth Baseball Bull Pen And Batting Cage, Sofia E. Cuevas
Preconstruction Services For Slo Youth Baseball Bull Pen And Batting Cage, Sofia E. Cuevas
Construction Management
San Luis Obispo Youth Baseball is a nonprofit organization servicing the local youth of San Luis Obispo, California. Offering recreational, all-star, and club programs, SLO Youth Baseball provides the experience of baseball to all levels of skill in the community. In preparation for the Spring 2026 season and beyond, SLOYB has proposed the construction of a bull pen and batting cage on the third base line at their very own Stockton Field. In order to service the community at large, this design came with a set of strict parameters: accessibility, longevity, and serviceability. In doing so, SLOYB has requested flexibility …
Sheep Pen Improvements At City Farm Slo, Ryan S. Bodmer
Sheep Pen Improvements At City Farm Slo, Ryan S. Bodmer
Construction Management
City Farm SLO is an urban non-profit educational farm located in San Luis Obispo, CA. It serves the community through offering farm learning programs, including hands-on experience in sustainable farming practices and livestock care. This project, completed over the winter and spring quarters, focused on delivering an upgraded sheep pen to improve access and safety for both volunteers and sheep. The project consisted of developing design plans, coordination of materials and allowable working times with the owner, where the animals were either moved out of the working area or when work would not jeopardize animal health, schedule creation, cost estimates, …
Life Cycle Costing Of Modular Timber Residential Construction, Logan Micah Hammel
Life Cycle Costing Of Modular Timber Residential Construction, Logan Micah Hammel
Construction Management
This study examines the economic feasibility of modular residential construction using life-cycle costing (LCC) and life-cycle assessment (LCA) approaches to assess the sustainability and maintenance costs of modular construction. Using the structures and documents from the Gateway Decathlon project as the subject, we applied LCC formulas and programs to assess their economic performance. These calculations were conducted manually in Excel and modeled using the OpenLCA platform to compare traditional and software-based approaches. The study aims to identify cost drivers across building scopes, such as building materials and electrical and mechanical systems, and to evaluate how modular construction performs over its …
Sustainability In Concrete: Decision-Makers, Dismissal Points, And A Framework For Implementation, Max Dennison
Sustainability In Concrete: Decision-Makers, Dismissal Points, And A Framework For Implementation, Max Dennison
Construction Management
Concrete is essential to modern infrastructure, but is also one of the largest sources of embodied carbon, with cement production alone responsible for a significant share of global CO₂ emissions. Although low-carbon and otherwise “sustainable” concrete technologies are growing, their use in everyday projects remains limited. This research investigates why sustainable concrete options are most often dismissed during the project lifecycle, who drives these decisions, and what conditions are needed to enable broader adoption. Using a combination of literature review and semi-structured interviews with professionals in contracting, life-cycle assessment, sustainability consulting, and materials production, the study maps decision points from …
Slo Botanical Garden Lean-To Carport, Saul Gracian, Sergio Gonzalez
Slo Botanical Garden Lean-To Carport, Saul Gracian, Sergio Gonzalez
Construction Management
This paper documents the planning, design, funding, and construction of a lean-to carport for the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, completed as a student-led Construction Management senior project by Saul Gracian and Sergio Gonzalez. The purpose of the project was to provide a functional storage structure for garden equipment while applying construction management principles in a real-world, nonprofit setting. The project methodology included site evaluation, collaborative design development, cost estimating, funding acquisition, regulatory review, and hands-on construction. Design decisions were informed by site constraints, county code requirements, budget limitations, and stakeholder input, resulting in a final 10’ x 12’ structure …
An Analysis Of Injury And Fatality Trends In The U.S. Construction Industry, Ryan Dutt
An Analysis Of Injury And Fatality Trends In The U.S. Construction Industry, Ryan Dutt
Construction Management
Construction work is one of the most dangerous industries in the United States, with different trades and work types showing various risk levels for injuries and fatalities. This paper’s objective is to identify the safety trends in construction over the past 10 to 20 years and understand the trades, accident types, and construction sectors with the highest safety risks. All of the data was obtained from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and the National Safety Council (NSC) databases, broken down by trade, accident …
Risk Management Strategies Used By Project Leaders In Construction Projects On The East Coast, Dylan David Decuffa
Risk Management Strategies Used By Project Leaders In Construction Projects On The East Coast, Dylan David Decuffa
Construction Management
Construction projects are often defined by their visible outcomes, structures completed on time, within budget, and built to the required standards. Yet beneath these outcomes lies a less visible force that quietly shapes whether success is achieved or compromised. Uncertainty is present in every phase of construction, influencing decisions, performance, and ultimately the trajectory of the project. The ability to recognize and respond to this uncertainty may separate projects that proceed with stability from those that experience delays, escalating costs, and diminished quality. Project managers, superintendents, project engineers, and other related fields play a central role in navigating this uncertainty …
Slo Botanical Garden Outdoor Classroom, Nathan Berger, Jake Galster
Slo Botanical Garden Outdoor Classroom, Nathan Berger, Jake Galster
Construction Management
This paper focuses on the construction and completion of outdoor benches and tabletops for the renovation of the SLO Botanical Garden’s Outdoor Classroom. This project is student lead for the completion of the Cal Poly SLO Construction Management curriculum requirement of a senior project by the project team consisting of Nathan Berger and Jake Galster. The objective of the project is to build two 12’ long benches that allow the SLO Botanical Garden staff to store four bins beneath each bench. The table tops objective to provide students in the outdoor classroom a flat and level workspace that is removable …
Thousand Hills Pet Resort Ada Compliant Access Ramp And Connecting Deck: Preconstruction Activities, Sonya Nahama Wijoyo
Thousand Hills Pet Resort Ada Compliant Access Ramp And Connecting Deck: Preconstruction Activities, Sonya Nahama Wijoyo
Construction Management
This paper presents the design and preconstruction of an ADA-compliant access ramp and connecting deck system for two mobile homes located at Thousand Hills Pet Resort. The primary objective was to enhance accessibility and safety for residents by providing code-compliant, durable, and functional access to the mobile homes on site. This project is interdisciplinary between construction management and architectural engineering. The project began with a site evaluation to assess existing conditions. Field measurements and site observation guided planning decisions and helped identify potential challenges. Following the site evaluation, the project proceeded into the design phase, where the ramp and deck …
Assessing The Current Experiences With Electrically- Powered Construction Vehicles Within The Heavy Civil Industry, Matthew Joseph Beauchesne
Assessing The Current Experiences With Electrically- Powered Construction Vehicles Within The Heavy Civil Industry, Matthew Joseph Beauchesne
Construction Management
Heavy machinery, such as cranes, trucks, dozers, and more, are a necessity to build dams, bridges, highways, and all the other types of projects within the Heavy Civil Construction industry. Traditionally, such machinery is powered using fossil fuels - gas or diesel - which in turn affects both the efficiency and emissions of these vehicles. This study focuses on the prospects of using alternative energy - namely electricity - to power such vehicles, and these electric variants differ from their fossil fuel using versions. The methodology of this paper involved seeking out construction contractors within the Heavy Civil sector who …
Case Study: The Benefits Implementing Azure 3d Printed Homes Onto Dignitymoves Project In San Luis Obispo, Lucy E. Heimer
Case Study: The Benefits Implementing Azure 3d Printed Homes Onto Dignitymoves Project In San Luis Obispo, Lucy E. Heimer
Construction Management
California is actively addressing the challenges of housing shortages and climate change. These challenges have shifted the construction industry, steering the market into finding more sustainable means of construction. This case study evaluates the sustainable benefits of modular construction fabricated by Azure Homes. The focused project is a DignityMoves project in San Luis Obispo where modular units are factory built in El Segundo, CA and set on site. DignityMoves is a nonprofit organization that aims to provide housing for unhoused individuals throughout California. Thus far, DignityMoves has opted to use prefabricated modular units as their primary means of construction on …
Impact Of Regional Heat Differences On Construction Productivity: A Comparative Study Of California’S Central Valley And Central Coast, Berthalidia Acosta
Impact Of Regional Heat Differences On Construction Productivity: A Comparative Study Of California’S Central Valley And Central Coast, Berthalidia Acosta
Construction Management
Construction productivity is influenced by many environmental conditions, particularly extremely high temperatures. In regions where high temperatures are normal, workers experience increased fatigue, require additional safety controls, and can even lead to scheduling conflicts. This senior project evaluates how heat differences in two parts of California affect productivity by comparing two projects managed by the same general contractor: one located in California’s Central Valley (Sacramento) and one located on the Central Coast (San Luis Obispo). Throughout the study, there will be two data sources seen: weekly labor recap reports focusing on a particular task (Concrete) and semi-structured interviews with industry …
A Comparison Of Waste Management Practices In Residential And Commercial Construction, Jayce S. Ford
A Comparison Of Waste Management Practices In Residential And Commercial Construction, Jayce S. Ford
Construction Management
Construction Waste continues to be a major issue within the construction industry, affecting project costs, schedules, and environmental performance. A large portion of construction and demolition materials/ waste ends up in landfills. This is due to poor planning, limited worker training, and inefficient jobsite practices. This research-based senior project examines waste management efficiency on construction jobsites, while comparing and contrasting residential and commercial construction practices. The study evaluates how contractors manage material separation, recycling, reuse, and disposal of common construction waste. These include wood, drywall, concrete, metals, and packaging. A mixed-methods approach is used combining a review of academic and …