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Exploring The Relationships Between Gpa, Gender, Internship Participation, And Familial Influence In Salary And Salary Growth Of Construction Management Alumni, Kyra Leigh Glaus
Exploring The Relationships Between Gpa, Gender, Internship Participation, And Familial Influence In Salary And Salary Growth Of Construction Management Alumni, Kyra Leigh Glaus
Construction Management
College students seek to make themselves desirable to employers upon graduation, and employers use subjective and objective information to determine the best applicants. This study aims to survey the factors of college GPA, gender, internship experience, and familial influence and independently explore their relationship to career success as measured by starting salary and salary growth. A convenience sample was collected from construction management graduates from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. The data for this sample found higher starting salaries for respondents who reported having higher GPAs, being female, having completed more internships, and who had an immediate family …
Reimagining The Construction Vest Through The Facilitation Of A Hackathon, Cole Bernabei
Reimagining The Construction Vest Through The Facilitation Of A Hackathon, Cole Bernabei
Construction Management
This paper outlines the organizational process prior to hosting a Hackathon event in the upcoming year. When the event happens, it will be held in the Simpson Strong-Tie Building on California Polytechnic State University’s Campus. Data from a previous study shows that many individuals feel the current construction vest is flawed; the fit as currently designed is unfit for women. To resolve this, this paper will identify how a Hackathon can help produce a new prototype for the standard construction vest, while also highlighting the steps taken to develop a sound logistics plan and a financial breakdown for the event. …
Attractive Features For San Luis Obispo's Collegiate Rental Market, Ava Bednarek
Attractive Features For San Luis Obispo's Collegiate Rental Market, Ava Bednarek
Construction Management
The purpose of this study is to analyze what college students would like to see in their rental units and would potentially pay more for if they had the option. It attempts to identify key features that would make valuable investments for rental unit owners. Data collection consisted of an anonymous online survey. Student respondents in the construction management major at California Polytechnic State University were asked questions regarding their current rental housing unit conditions and monthly rental costs. In addition, respondents were asked to further analyze the importance of a set list of features that could be added to …
Summer Construction Bootcamp Building Activities, Ashley Leeann Isla
Summer Construction Bootcamp Building Activities, Ashley Leeann Isla
Construction Management
This paper outlines the trade-specific building activities that will take place at Cal Poly’s Summer Construction Bootcamp in Summer, 2022. The four construction trades that will be highlighted at the camp are concrete, carpentry, sheet metal, and plumbing. During each day, campers will build a small project that aligns with each highlighted construction trade. During the concrete day, campers will create stepping stones and perform a cylinder break test; during carpentry, campers will compete in a wall framing exercise; for sheet metal, campers will construct sheet metal roses; and for plumbing, they will make copper pipe “CPs.” This paper describes …
Modular Interior Partitions In Commercial Housing: A Case Study, Adam David Meleo
Modular Interior Partitions In Commercial Housing: A Case Study, Adam David Meleo
Construction Management
The ability to modify an interior space with ease and reasonable cost is beneficial to designers, owners, and end-users. Modular interiors are not a new concept. Modular interior partitions can come in the form of Japanese Shoji screens, as well as folding walls that would be found in a convention center. While not new in concept, the market for products that allow partitioning an interior space with ease appears to be growing with the introduction of innovative products and solutions. This paper will focus on two student housing projects in San Luis Obispo, California, with regards to their design and …
Analysis Of Self-Consolidating Concrete In Architectural Shear Wall Applications: Case Study, Peter Finocchio
Analysis Of Self-Consolidating Concrete In Architectural Shear Wall Applications: Case Study, Peter Finocchio
Construction Management
Architectural concrete surfaces have always been a point of focus for concrete contractors, architects, and owners, especially when consolidation poses risks due to a high density of reinforcement. Contractors have begun using self-consolidating concrete (SCC) in exposed vertical applications to combat the risk of poor consolidation. This paper investigates the characteristics of SCC and evaluates a case study of a recent project that was completed on the Central Coast of California. The study examines the cost variance between using SCC mix and a standard mix in architectural shear walls. The analysis is done by evaluating a multi-story Type 1A structure …
The Causes Of Electrical Labor Shortages Within Central California, Madeline S. Brogno
The Causes Of Electrical Labor Shortages Within Central California, Madeline S. Brogno
Construction Management
Labor shortages within various trades in the construction industry have become a prominent issue throughout the world for decades. The negative effects due to lack of manpower affect construction personnel ranging from general contractors to manufacturers who are finding themselves struggling as many subcontractors are having to turn down work, which in turn affects general contractors timelines in projects- extending durations, and increasing costs. There has been general research done that has provided some insight, suggesting the root cause be attributed to the baby-boomer generation retiring, or a general lack of interest in the industry. This research paper on labor …
Campus Improvement Cm460 Manual To Improve Project Based Success, John C. Palmer
Campus Improvement Cm460 Manual To Improve Project Based Success, John C. Palmer
Construction Management
This Senior project research will critically assess the process for campus improvement on the Cal Poly Campus. The purpose of this research is providing a final deliverable that is a usable document for future students with the intention of creating a campus improvement project. The project includes the necessary resources such as campus facility contacts, permitting process explanation, the documentation process for preconstruction, funding opportunities and the expected delays to create a realistic plan. The document is created as a manual for Construction Management undergraduates in hopes of encouraging future students to create a project-based campus-improvement plan that is more …
Effects Of Cal Poly Construction Management Software Curriculum On Graduate Employment Choices, Andrew Holland
Effects Of Cal Poly Construction Management Software Curriculum On Graduate Employment Choices, Andrew Holland
Construction Management
As technology continues to advance at an accelerated pace, the construction industry struggles to keep up with these rapid changes. Understanding and adopting new technologies, specifically software, are key to the future of the construction industry. Studies have shown that the slow adoption of software in the industry has more to do with a lack of training than the limitations of the software. New hires out of universities with experience and training in these software are the linchpin to adapting this industry to new technology. The Construction Management Department at Cal Poly is renowned for putting out new hires with …
Caed Support Shop Concrete Slab, Nathan Horst, Steven Zheng
Caed Support Shop Concrete Slab, Nathan Horst, Steven Zheng
Construction Management
This senior project paper will explore the history, background, process, and challenges encountered while constructing a dream project for the Cal Poly CAED Support Shop during the Summer of 2021. From the initial site survey, through the design and permitting process and the physical construction, this project truly encapsulated the “learn-by-doing” philosophy. The project was successful in constructing a final product that enables ADA wheelchair access, creates more useable project work area, as well as addresses drainage issues and provides underground electrical conduits for future electrical upgrades.
Development Of A Conceptual Design, Estimate, & Schedule For Cal Poly Track & Field Hurdle Shed, Jonathan Chagnon
Development Of A Conceptual Design, Estimate, & Schedule For Cal Poly Track & Field Hurdle Shed, Jonathan Chagnon
Construction Management
This paper details the processes completed to produce the conceptual design, estimate, and schedule for a track and field hurdle shed at the Cal Poly Track facility. The main objective for this project was to create a conceptual idea for the track team that would make use of the current open space at the facility and create more storage space for current and future equipment obtained by the program. By completing this project, the track team would be able to receive a design that would allow them to push the concept forward as possible, an estimate that would give the …
Hybrid: The Future Of Construction Meetings In The Digital Age, Nicholas G. Orozco
Hybrid: The Future Of Construction Meetings In The Digital Age, Nicholas G. Orozco
Construction Management
Over the last few years, many construction companies have had to upheave traditional methods of construction meetings to adapt to rapidly changing COVID-19 safety and regulation protocols. For many, this has meant taking common in-person meetings (OAC, pre-construction, and design) and shifting them virtual. As companies continue to move forward in a post-pandemic climate, the question of whether they will continue with virtual meetings or revert to in-person meetings still lingers in the air. To get a better read on the future of construction meetings post-pandemic, a survey was sent to determine what most people prefer. A total of 21 …
Analyzing Internships In Construction Management Based On Student/Industry Interest And Experience, Jared C. Gormley
Analyzing Internships In Construction Management Based On Student/Industry Interest And Experience, Jared C. Gormley
Construction Management
The goal of this research paper is to analyze feedback from both student interns, and the industry on whether there is a disconnect between what each group feels makes an internship beneficial or not. Research was done evaluating current Construction Management students with internship experience at Cal Poly, while also evaluating companies that have internship programs. This paper will provide student interns with insight from industry members regarding internship programs, and it will provide companies with insight from students regarding their experiences within internship programs. Two surveys were sent out, one to all Construction Management Students at Cal Poly, and …
The Preconstruction Work For The Shaded Structure At Growing Grounds, Grace Gv Brekke
The Preconstruction Work For The Shaded Structure At Growing Grounds, Grace Gv Brekke
Construction Management
When beginning a project, one must take vast consideration into the plan. For a construction project, this means considering how long the project will take, how much it will cost, what materials will be used, who will build it, where the money will come from, and who will utilize the space. This paper analyzes all this preconstruction work for a shaded structure at Growing Grounds. The Growing Grounds shared community space in San Luis Obispo, California, provides incredible resources and opportunities to the people in the area that struggle with mental health. Through horticulture, the volunteers must work hard to …
Housing And Urban Development Home Development And The Future Of The Industry: Case Study, Nolan J. Binkele
Housing And Urban Development Home Development And The Future Of The Industry: Case Study, Nolan J. Binkele
Construction Management
A HUD home is a 1-4 unit residential property acquired by HUD (Housing and Urban Development) as a result of a foreclosure action. These homes tend to be priced slightly below market value in order to regain past losses. The Department of Housing and Urban Development has developed a building code to classify manufactured homes as HUD. Although manufactured homes are typically sold to single property owners, I hypothesize that building them in a tract form can benefit a community by providing affordable, adequate housing for low income families and single families. I also hypothesize that HUD home development will …
Reasons And Remedies To The Dying Plant Walls, Hayley Q. Mcgough
Reasons And Remedies To The Dying Plant Walls, Hayley Q. Mcgough
Construction Management
Sustainability in construction has been increasingly popular and detrimental with the state of the planet and climate change. One of the more popular solutions is the addition of plant façades to a building, which are plants that are put on the vertical of a building. The benefits that come with plant facades include and are not limited to: Reduction of the urban heat island effect, improved air quality, local job creation, improved energy efficiency, building structure protection, noise reduction, increased biodiversity, urban agriculture. These benefits are not reaching their full potential because these plant façades keep dying creating a bigger …
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 …
Journeyman International: Haiti Hac Innovation Center In Croix Des Bouquets, Brent K. Underwood
Journeyman International: Haiti Hac Innovation Center In Croix Des Bouquets, Brent K. Underwood
Construction Management
The purpose of this project was to create and provide the necessary pre-construction documents for a multi-purpose building in Croix des Bouquets, Haiti. This project aims to give occupants a new space to work freely in as it will be equipped with the essential needs. The rooms to be included within this building are offices, meeting rooms, general spaces, a workshop and computer lab – all of which will give the occupants the ability to work in an innovative environment. The project is overseen by three organizations. These groups are Journeyman International (JI), the Haitian American Caucus (HAC), and Third …
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 …
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 …
Prioritizing Mental Health Awareness In The Construction Industry, Molly E. Pryde
Prioritizing Mental Health Awareness In The Construction Industry, Molly E. Pryde
Construction Management
The construction industry is known as one of the most demanding industries for employees, both physically and mentally. Due to various factors associated with the working conditions and lifestyles of construction workers, the likelihood of mental health challenges amongst this demographic is quite high. Furthermore, industry culture surrounding masculinity poses a barrier to properly addressing the issue. Because of the dynamic and fast-paced work environment, assessing potential risks to protect workers is an integral part of each day on the job site. As a key component in company success and individual well-being, safety has become ingrained in construction culture. However, …
Conceptual Proposal For New Student Housing In San Luis Obispo, Jack F. Tunney
Conceptual Proposal For New Student Housing In San Luis Obispo, Jack F. Tunney
Construction Management
This real property development project walked through the steps and procedures that are typical for real property development. The project focused on a conceptual multi-unit student housing project located near Cal Polys campus. The rental market in San Luis Obispo is very competitive and through market and financial analysis, it was determined that there is a demand for projects like the one proposed. The project walked through the processes associated with the financial analysis of a potential construction project in San Luis Obispo. The project identifies a site, creates a budget both for construction, development, and design costs, then analyzes …
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 …
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 …
The Utilization Of Industrial Hemp As A Structural Material, Matthew C. Wirick
The Utilization Of Industrial Hemp As A Structural Material, Matthew C. Wirick
Construction Management
The need for alternative materials within the construction industry is increasing as more projects are undertaken. Many of the natural resources currently used are being depleted. Various alternatives, such as using recycled concrete as a replacement for aggregate, are being researched and applied to projects with the purpose of reducing construction waste. However, substitutes are needed especially when it comes to structural materials. Industrial hemp is a fast-growing fibrous plant that can be made into a variety of goods and has properties that give it a high enough strength to be fabricated into products that can handle loads such as …
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Benches, Brandon Keefer
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Benches, Brandon Keefer
Construction Management
The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is an outdoor area where people often gather for events such as weddings or just simply for a casual stroll through nice scenery. There were 6 students, including myself, who teamed up to complete this project where we divided into two sub-teams, one design team and one construction team. Since I was assigned to be the team captain but was placed on the construction team, I will touch a little bit on the design process since I was involved with overseeing this aspect but focus mainly on the actual construction of the benches. This …
Development Plan For A Multi-Family Residential Building In San Luis Obispo, Shelby L. Wineman
Development Plan For A Multi-Family Residential Building In San Luis Obispo, Shelby L. Wineman
Construction Management
Real estate development is often regarded as a daunting effort that requires a large sum of time and money. However, a greater supply of multi-family housing will protect cities from this homelessness, lack of availability to education, along with poor mental and physical health conditions. This paper addresses methods in which any new developer can efficiently approach developing small-scale, multi-family housing in San Luis Obispo and see overall profitability. The initial research set forth provides interested parties with a generalized basis of the analysis of value, design considerations, and methods of savings involved in development. The research is then directly …
The Benefits And Challenges Of Automation In The Modular Construction Industry, Allen Le
The Benefits And Challenges Of Automation In The Modular Construction Industry, Allen Le
Construction Management
Modular construction combined with automation technology such as robotics presents benefits and challenges associated with it. Modular construction takes on the traditional building methods and has streamlined the production of modules making it safer, efficient, and productive. Along with innovation and cutting-edge technology such as automation, it offers an alternative building method to the modular construction industry that enhances productivity, worker safety, and efficiency. This research presents an investigation on factors that may be benefited from the adoption of automation but also addresses the challenges in modular construction. Qualitative interviews with designers and consultants in the modular industry were conducted …
Analyzing The Causes Of Labor Shortage In The Commercial Carpentry Trades In The San Francisco Bay Area, Jack Crayne
Analyzing The Causes Of Labor Shortage In The Commercial Carpentry Trades In The San Francisco Bay Area, Jack Crayne
Construction Management
Skilled labor is vital to the success of any construction project, and no contractor would be able to operate without the skilled laborers that they employ. The construction industry has been subject to a shortage of skilled labor for the last two decades for many reasons, including the poor image of construction workers among the public, inadequate training measures, and an aging workforce. Reviewing the literature on the matter shows that the leading cause of shortage is low pay and increasing age of the workforce overall, while the demand for labor grows at a faster rate than the supply of …
Sustainability In Residential Construction: Homeowner Input On Sustainable Features, Samuel Bina
Sustainability In Residential Construction: Homeowner Input On Sustainable Features, Samuel Bina
Construction Management
Recently, sustainability has become extremely popular in construction, and in particular residential construction. Regulations for sustainable construction have increased over the years and have begun to increase in popularity amongst homeowners. This report dives further into the importance of sustainability in residential construction, in particular working with homeowners to identify the best methods of increasing sustainability in their homes. Currently, little information has been published regarding homeowners’ perspectives on sustainability and the types of features they would be likely to incorporate into their homes that are not mandated by codes. This report serves to provide information to both the construction …