JIM GARZON

Construction Management

Apartment Complex

Anytown, USA

Note: While great efforts have been taken to provide accurate and complete information on the pages of CPEP, please be aware that the information contained herewith is considered a work‐in‐progress for this thesis project. Modifications and changes related to the original building designs and construction methodologies for this senior thesis project are solely the interpretation of Christopher Ankeny. Changes and discrepancies in no way imply that the original design contained errors or was flawed. Differing assumptions, code references, requirements, and methodologies have been incorporated into this thesis project; therefore, investigation results may vary from the original design.”

Proposal

Executive Summary / Breadth Studies
Technical Assignment 1 is an in depth analysis of the existing conditions of the project. The report includes information regarding schedule, cost, building systems, site plan consition, and project delivery methods.

Proposal
This document identifies areas of my thesis project that are good candidates for my final proposal. Thisproposal will form a basis for my final thesis proposal.

Revised Proposal (01/18/08)
This document identifies areas of my thesis project that are good candidates for my final proposal. Thisproposal will form a basis for my final thesis proposal.

Analysis 1: Prefabrication of the Façade

On a project that has a big façade; it is worth studying how a prefabricated façade would affect the project. The use of pre-cast brick façade panels rather than hand laid brick could reduce the schedule significantly. This analysis will explore how a prefabricated façade would affect the project in terms of cost, schedule, and methods of construction.

Analysis 2: Wood studs Vs Metal Studs

In this project, all the interior framing was done with wood studs. I believe that wood was used in this project due to its low cost. However, I think that it is worth studying how the project would be affected if metal studs had been used instead. Metal studs would certainly increase the cost of the project, but they would also increase the value of the building. Metal studs are more resistant and more durable. Therefore, replacing wood framing for metal framing would increase the value of the building and would benefit the building in the long run. This analysis will explore how the project would benefit from switching to metal framing in terms of cost and method of construction

Analysis 3: Downsizing the HVAC System

This analysis will investigate the effects of the additional insulation on energy savings and the effects on the HVAC system in terms on cost savings. The addition of insulation to the exterior wall could potentially save costs by sizing down some of the HVAC equipment used in the building.

Analysis 4: Workforce development (Language barrier)

The language barrier that the industry is facing has become a problem to the industry. However, there is little information about how is this problem affecting the industry in terms of costs and productivity. This research should identify t if the is a pattern, regarding costs, safety, or production, that can be seen in projects where the language barrier is present. If a pattern is found, the solutions or strategies can be proposed.

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