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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 project are solely the interpretation of Trevor Sullivan. Changes and discrepancies in no way imply that the orginal 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.

The Marriott Hotel at Penn Square and Lancaster County Convention Center is a new 412,000 SF facility being constructed where the former Watt & Shand department store was located.  The 109 year old façade is being restored and incorporated into the new 19 story building.  The hotel will consists of;  300 rooms, a 4,785 SF full service bar, a 9,621 SF ballroom which can also double as six meeting rooms highlighted by majestic two-tiered windows from the Watt & Shand façade, and 7,541 SF of amenities which include an exercise room, indoor pool and whirlpool spa.  While the state-of-the-art convention center will consist of a 47,842 SF exhibit hall along with lobby areas, prefunction areas, a large ballroom, three boardrooms, and meeting rooms.  The $170 million dollar project is scheduled to be constructed from May 2006 to Dec. 31st 2008.

Technical Assignment #1: Construction Project Management and Existing Conditions

Technical Assignment #1 is an initial study of the scheduling, budgeting, planning and the delivery method for the Hotel and Convention Center project along with a summary of the main building systems.  

Technical Assignment #2: Cost and Methods Analysis

Technical Assignment #2 is a study of the project costs and methods of construction. A detailed construction schedule, site plan for the superstructure sequence, detailed structural system estimate, assemblies estimate for the buildings enclosure and a general conditions estimate were all created as part of technical assignment #2. These items and information learned will be useful in analyzing alternative means and methods for the project.

Technical Assignment #3: Alternative Methods and Research

Technical Assignment #3 is initial evaluation of potential areas to reevaluate and redesign systems for the project to increase value, decrease costs and/or reduce the project schedule.