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Mortenson Construction

The Pennsylvania State University

WELCOME TO GONZALO LAY'S AE SENIOR THESIS E-PORTFOLIO
 
Reflection
 
   
 
Senior Thesis Reflection
 

The Penn State Senior Capstone Project allowed investigating construction and design techniques centered on the Intramural Building Addition and Renovation project. Throughout the 2013 Fall Semester, an overall understanding of the project was performed by looking at architectural features such as building facade, MEP systems and the structural frame, while also investigating the construction aspects of the project such as estimates, schedules and constructability issues. The knowledge acquired during the first portion of the thesis allowed to be familiarized with the project to evaluate proposal ideas tackled during the 2014 Spring Semester. This allowed looking at four analyses that would reduce construction costs, accelerate schedule, and improve the overall construction process of the project. All of the information related to these analyses was compiled into a final report and presentation. This Senior Thesis was proved to be one of the most challenging and beneficial academic course which taught me how to manage time effectively, evaluate a project, and propose alternative methods for implementation to improve the overall quality of a project; definitively carried forward into my professional career.

 
CPEP Reflection

The Capstone E-Portfolio is used to showcase the work of all students that completed their Senior Capstone Project. This website allows students to share their work with industry professionals, academic advisors, and whoever is interested in the subject discussed. It also severs of a great reference for future students.

 

   
ALL IMAGES/RENDERINGS OF THE INTRAMURAL BUILDING ADDITION AND RENOVATION WERE SUPPLIED BY MORTENSON CONSTRUCTION AND MOODY NOLAN WITH OWNER PERMISSION. ALL CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS AND PROJECT INFORMATION WERE SUPPLIED BY MORTENSON CONSTRUCTION AND MOODY NOLAN, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
 
 

 

User 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 Gonzalo Lay. 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.
 
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