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Spring Thesis Final Proposal
Recovery—King Hall Galley Renovation
Annapolis, Maryland
Tom Horensky
Construction Management Option
Advisor: Dr. Rob Leicht
March 14, 2011
Penn State AE Senior Thesis Capstone Project
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The Final Proposal is intended to summarize the intentions for the Thesis Investigation that will be
occurring throughout the Spring 2011 semester. Each of the three proposals contained in this report is
first presented in the form of a problem. Based on the problem or opportunity for improvement, a set
of goals is laid out describing how the research topics hope to improve the Recovery – King Hall Galley
Renovation project. A detailed set of research methodologies are then provided followed by the
resources that will be utilized to conduct the research. Finally, the expected outcomes are presented,
including cost, schedule, and constructability implications. These analyses are expected to develop
during the research process with the input of the Penn State AE advisors.
Technical Analysis 1: MEP Schedule Acceleration
MEP installation is a critical portion of the King Hall Galley project. It is so important that it lies on the
project schedule’s critical path. There is a tremendous opportunity that exists with the MEP
coordination and installation for a schedule acceleration utilizing some very traditional techniques as
well as some recent innovative research in construction methods. This analysis will combine the
different efforts to produce an MEP delivery that is ahead of schedule. Initially, the potential for
overtime will be researched and this will be used to determine how much extra work can be performed
during a typical week. Additionally, an investigation into the diminishing returns of working excessive
amounts of overtime will be conducted to determine the maximum hours that employees should be
working. Prefabrication will also be explored as a method of acceleration. The implications of
prefabricated MEP systems will require substantial exploration to determine if prefabrication is feasible
for a renovation project with the intriguing circumstances that King Hall possesses.
Technical Analysis 2: Design/Assist MEP Subcontracts
Integrated delivery systems are a critical industry issue and one that will be researched relative to the
King Hall Galley renovation to determine if the lifecycle of the project’s MEP work can be expedited.
The goal of this research topic will be to investigate if bringing the mechanical and plumbing contractors
into the design phase of the project could have reduced coordination time and therefore allowed for the
prefabrication analysis and an overall more constructible design. This analysis will primarily be a
comparative study between the electrical contractor, which was hired as a design/assist partner, and
the mechanical contractor, which was hired after the design was 100% complete.
Technical Analysis 3: Redesign of the Interior Masonry Columns
The existing galley contains interior load bearing brick columns of a very substantial size. Due to the age
of these columns, a significant amount of repair is necessary to bring them back to a sufficient structural
integrity and aesthetically pleasing nature. Rather than pursue the very inefficient process of locating all
of the structural defects, research will be conducted to determine the feasibility of re-shoring and
demolishing the columns in order to replace them with steel or cast-in-place concrete columns. The
driving factor in this investigation will be a constructability review along with a presentation of the
schedule and cost implications of changing the design.
Executive Summary
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Technical Analysis 4: Chiller Replacement
In addition to the typical cooling loads that a building is subject to, the King Hall Galley also has four
freezers and 11 refrigerators that require intense temperature control. These units call for a dedicated
65 ton nominal capacity chiller to serve only those 15 refrigerated spaces. The originally specified unit
was an air-cooled system designed to be in the West Courtyard because it cannot be enclosed. This
created a substantial problem because the unit was extremely noisy and was located only 50 feet from
the existing dormitory complex. This analysis will aim to find a replacement unit that can be enclosed or
produces less noise. Additional goals will be to reduce the initial cost of the chiller and the life cycle cost
of the chiller.
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Executive Summary Page 1
Table of Contents Page 2
Project Background Page 3
Technical Analysis 1: MEP Schedule Acceleration Page 6
Technical Analysis 2: Integrating Design/Assist MEP Subcontracts Page 8
Technical Analysis 3: Redesign of the Interior Masonry Columns Page 10
Technical Analysis 4: Chiller Replacement Page 12
Summary of Analysis Topics Page 14
Appendix A – Breadth Requirements Page 15
Appendix B – Proposed Thesis Semester Schedule Page 18
Table of Contents
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The King Hall Galley is located at the heart of the Naval Academy Base on the ground level of Bancroft
Hall, the primary dormitory building on campus. The Galley was originally built in 1909 to produce
meals for 1800 midshipmen. Unlike most universities, the Naval Academy serves all students at one
time for three meals a day. In 1950 King Hall Galley was expanded to its current size and now must
service today’s 4500+ midshipmen. The renovation project will bring the Galley up to date with state of
the art cooking equipment and will also be able to meet the demand of feeding 4500+ midshipmen
three times a day. Due to its central locale and the rich history of the building in which it is contained,
the King Hall Galley Renovation has tremendous implications with regard to maintaining the tradition of
the United States Naval Academy. Due to the importance of the services provided by the Galley, a
temporary 31,000sf facility was built to store, prepare, and cook all of the meals for the midshipmen.
This structure is located to the south of the permanent kitchen and connects directly to the dining hall.
The newly renovated kitchen
facility will feature 4 freezers, 11
refrigerators, a bakery, various
cooking stations, administrative
offices, an employee welfare area,
and multiple localized mechanical
rooms. In addition to the
mechanical rooms within the space,
the Galley’s MEP systems will also
tie in to 8 larger mechanical rooms
across the hall from the dormitory
basement. However, the two main
mechanical rooms are located on
the roof of the structure. The
building will also contain a loading
dock at each end which opens into the East and West Courtyards.
The Barton Malow/HKS Design/Build team began working on the design and procurement of the King
Hall Galley Renovation immediately following the awarding of the project in July of 2009. Because the
project is fast tracked to minimize the schedule, the design continues long after the construction
begans, with the LEED Certification design review not ending until August 2, 2010. Additionally, due to
significant unknown conditions, much of
the design relied on explorative demolition
before it could be finalized. In other
words, the project team had to wait and
see what the existing conditions actually
were before they could make decisions.
Project Background
Primary Milestones Date
Temporary Kitchen Ready for Use 22-Mar-10
Conditioned Air Available 6-Dec-10
Roof Complete 11-Feb-11
Interior Complete 12-Jul-11
Substantial Completion 11-Aug-11
Early Occupancy 30-Aug-11
Final Project Completion 21-Dec-11
Figure 1 – Overhead View of Naval Academy (photo courtesy of paranormalknowledge.com)
Figure 2 – Key Project Milestones
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Beginning on November 9, 2009 the construction of the temporary kitchen began. This temporary
facility had to be fully operational and 100% commissioned before any demolition of the existing galley
could begin. Additionally, all of the Naval Academy’s staff had to be trained on the temporary facility’s
equipment. After 96 days the temporary kitchen was completed and the staff training began. This
made the permanent galley available for demolition on March 29, 2010, at which point the project team
began to remove the large equipment from the existing galley space. The demolition phase involved
completely demolishing the interior including all of the kitchen equipment, the supporting MEP
infrastructure, furniture, sections of the slab-on-grade, and a large portion of the existing architectural
elements. In order to speed up the construction schedule, the building was sequenced in 5 phases.
The major project complexities of the King Hall
Galley renovation include significant unknown
conditions, a challenging overhead MEP
schedule, complicated site logistics, the
management of demolition in an occupied
dormitory, and a very aggressive temporary
kitchen turnover date. Considering the fact that
the King Hall Galley is contained within a
building that is over 100 years old, it is no
surprise that there were significant amount of
unknown conditions within the renovation
space. These unknown conditions were focused
primarily on concrete slab and asbestos issues.
Because the facility will contain state of the art cooking equipment, the MEP infrastructure required is
quite substantial. This factor led to the MEP work lying on the critical path as well as being the most
costly portion of the project. Logistically, the complex site conditions made it necessary to have detailed
plans in place for the construction team to deal with typical construction processes, including deliveries,
storage of materials, and site safety. These issues which were all described in detail in the previous
three Technical Reports had to be dealt with by the project team during the 25 month schedule and
within the $46,000,000 budget.
Figure 3 – King Hall Galley Sequencing Plan
Figure 4 – Overhead View of Renovation Area
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Problem Identification
The King Hall Galley renovation is a very MEP intense project. MEP produces the most costly portion of
the project and also presents the greatest risks to the schedule. Additionally, the complexity created by
retrofitting a 100+ year old building with state of the art cooking equipment makes for a very difficult
coordination scenario. Because the overhead MEP work is so extensive, it lies on the critical path. This
means that the maintenance of the overall project schedule depends heavily on the most complicated
portion of the project being completed with no delays. If any delays were incurred, this would produce
a snowball effect on the remaining activities and it would be almost impossible to make up time and
deliver the project successfully. Changes in the initial design also made the MEP coordination process
more complex. Originally the Servery was not designed to be an architectural showcase, but the design
was changed and architectural wood was added which raised the ceiling height. Consequently, the
overhead MEP had to be rerouted around the Servery area. Issues like this had to be overcome without
extending the overall project schedule. Finally, while prefabrication is a critical industry issue, there is
not significant case study material relative to renovation projects of this type.
Goals
The goal of this analysis is to produce a schedule reduction through an MEP installation acceleration
scenario. By reducing the MEP schedule, the construction team can make up for time lost with the
unknown conditions in the project. This acceleration scenario will consist of an in depth study of the
overtime conditions for the project and will investigate how the potential overtime can be used to
accelerate the MEP schedule. The study will also aim to determine at what point too much overtime
begins to negatively affect productivity thus reducing the value of the work being paid for by the
General Contractor.
In comparison, because the schedule predecessors do not permit the overhead MEP installation to begin
any earlier, prefabrication of the MEP systems will be investigated with the intent of reducing field labor
time. In order to successfully carry out the prefabrication for the MEP systems it will be necessary to
have the coordination completed much earlier. This will require an increased building information
modeling effort, through which the use design/assist contractors can reduce coordination time. Ideally
the building information model could be utilized for digital fabrication and also for coordinating the
prefabricated racks of MEP materials.
Methods for Research
Research maximum potential work hours
Develop a detailed MEP schedule
Develop an accelerated MEP schedule scenario incorporating the time saved with overtime
Investigate the diminishing returns of working too much consecutive overtime
Research the cost implications of overtime Contact prefabrication vendors for quotes
Technical Analysis 1: MEP Schedule Acceleration
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Research local transportation methods for delivering prefabricated systems
Research available storage space on site for prefabricated systems
Research the capabilities of a more detailed MEP computer model Investigate the cost implications of prefabrication,
Generate a schedule acceleration scenario relative to the reduction in field labor time due to prefabricated MEP systems
Research different trades and union conflicts with cooperative prefabrication
Research potential labor savings from a field labor reduction scenario
Potential Resources
King Hall Galley project team members
Other industry members
AE Construction faculty members
AE Mechanical faculty members
2010 Davis Bacon Act
Applicable literature
AE 572, AE 473
Expected Outcome
The MEP schedule acceleration proposed above is a very quantifiable scenario. It is expected that
through an investigation into the project’s overtime circumstances, it will be found that working extra
hours is a very feasible possibility. This will however increase the overall project cost proportional to the
amount of overtime that is worked. A significant reduction in the overhead MEP schedule will
drastically reduce the strain on the construction team during the remainder of the projects. The study
will determine how much overtime can be utilized every week. Additionally, the productivity
investigation will display that there is a limit to how much overtime can be worked before it begins to
negatively affect the productivity of the workers.
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Problem Identification
The King Hall Galley renovation project was developed with a very aggressive schedule in order to meet
the deadline of the Fall 2011 semester. With the schedule being compressed, all of the typical
construction processes were expedited to accommodate the maintenance of the schedule. Lying on the
critical path, the overhead MEP installation is a crucial portion of the renovation work that must be
completed without delay. Additionally, the King Hall Galley project contains a substantial amount of
overhead MEP coordination and installation in the project work scope. Under the current
circumstances, the plumbing and HVAC contractors were not included in any of the design decision
making processes. Because of this situation, those contractors were not able to assist in constructability
discussions or initial coordination plans. While this is very typical throughout the industry, it is not ideal.
Despite the tight schedule, the coordination process was not carried out as quickly as it could have
possibly been done.
Goals
Through an investigation of alternative means of procuring the MEP contractors for the King Hall Galley
renovation, a delivery method comparison will be generated. Because the electrical contractor, BK
Truland, was hired as a design/assist consultant, they will be used as the basis for comparison in this
study. By utilizing this internal case study comparison, this analysis will show how hiring the mechanical
contractor for design consulting would have affected the design process and consequently reduced the
number of change orders required. The study will also determine if cost growth could have been
reduced due to a more constructible design. Because the schedule is fixed and the completion date
cannot be delayed, schedule growth will not be analyzed. Additionally, the utilization of design/assist
contractors will be used to help the prefabrication effort discussed in Technical Analysis 2. In order to
maximize the results of the prefabrication effort, it will be necessary to have the mechanical design
earlier on in the project.
Methods for Research
Interview King Hall Galley project team members to determine the potential for design/assist contracts
Contact MEP design/build firms to discuss capabilities and typical cost
Interview contractors to determine key design/assist considerations
Perform a comparative study between BK Truland’s contract and J.A. Zimmer’s contract
Perform a comparative study between actual contractor performances
Investigate the cost implications of alternate contracting methods
Potential Resources
King Hall project team members
Other industry members
AE Construction, Mechanical faculty members
Technical Analysis 2: Integrating Design/Assist MEP Subcontracts
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2010 Davis Bacon Act
Applicable literature
AE 310, AE 598C, AE 572, AE 473
Expected Outcome
The benefits of this proposal are more difficult to quantify than the proposal developed in Technical
Analysis 1. It is expected that the design/assist contracts will be more difficult to attain and will require
completely different mechanical and plumbing contractors for the King Hall Galley renovation project.
However, the addition of design/assist partners for mechanical and plumbing will reduce coordination
time and shift the entire preconstruction process forward. Utilizing a fully coordinated model earlier in
the project will allow for prefabrication to take place. This prefabrication proposal will increase material
costs, but significantly reduce the field labor costs, therefore producing an overall lower project cost.
Creating the potential digital fabrication will increase the quality of the product being delivered while
simultaneously reducing production time for the prefabricated units.
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Problem Identification
The existing galley contains brick columns of a very substantial size. Due to the age of the columns a
significant repair and repointing effort is necessary to bring them back to a sufficient structural and
aesthetic capacity. Prior to any repairs taking place a structural engineer specializing in historical repair
along with Barton Malow project team members had to walk the entire project searching for potential
aesthetic or structural flaws. This was a very time consuming process and the consequential repairs
were even more time consuming. A masonry repair contractor was hired to follow the structural
engineer’s report and chisel out the damaged bricks in order to replace them with new ones. The
columns then had to have the masonry repointed to ensure that the structural integrity was still intact.
Additionally, due to the large footprint of the brick columns, a substantial amount of usable floor space
was lost.
Goals
The goal of this analysis will be to eliminate the time the structural engineer had to spend investigating
all of the structural flaws of the masonry columns within the existing space. Additionally, the schedule
would become more reliable because the amount of required masonry repairs was completely unknown
before the investigation was conducted. Having a set plan for re-shoring the columns, demolishing the
masonry, and installing replacement columns, either steel or concrete, would create less uncertainty in
the schedule. Additionally, from a constructability standpoint, requiring a spot repair procedure for
preserving the masonry columns is an extremely inefficient process. Utilizing typical cast-in-place
concrete columns or steel replacement columns would be much more streamlined and systematic, but
preserving the aesthetics of the columns was also strongly desired.
Methods for Research
Interview King Hall Galley project team members to determine constructability issues
Contact structural engineer to determine load scenarios
Research temporary shoring methods and costs
Research local structural steel and concrete costs
Perform cost analysis between brick column repair, cast-in-place concrete, and structural steel
installation
Perform schedule analysis between brick column repair, concrete column, and structural steel
installation
Interview HKS to determine the architectural implications of the interior column redesign
Calculate required steel and concrete column size
Perform constructability review to determine the viability of the proposed design change
Research possible architectural elements for the aesthetics of the new columns
Technical Analysis 3: Redesign of Interior Masonry Columns
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Potential Resources
King Hall Galley project team members
HKS architects
King Hall Galley structural engineer
AE Structural faculty
AE 308
AE 404
Applicable literature
Expected Outcome
This analysis is expected to produce a more reliable schedule for the column replacements. Now
replacing spot-checking and repair with demolition and installation of a new column system creates a
much more predictable process. Additionally, the labor involved can be carried out much more
efficiently than through a masonry repair contractor. Issues with constructability will be reduced
because cast-in-place concrete and structural steel are much more common construction processes than
load bearing masonry. The redesign proposal will add a small amount to the cost of the project, but this
cost will be outweighed by the simplified procedure. An increase in usable floor area will result in a
more spacious interior for the workers. This space could also be potentially used for more equipment.
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Problem Identification
In addition to the typical cooling loads that a building is subject to, the King Hall Galley also has four
freezers and 11 refrigerators that require intense temperature control. These units call for a dedicated
65 ton nominal capacity chiller to serve only those 15 refrigerated spaces. The originally specified unit
was the York Model YLAA Air-Cooled Scroll Chiller Style A by Johnson Controls. This unit had an actual
capacity of 44.2 tons and an energy consumption of 76.3 KW/Ton, which according to the specifications
was an acceptable model. The original design however had the unit being located in the East Courtyard
which is only about 50 feet from the existing dormitory complex Bancroft Hall. This creates a substantial
problem because the air-cooled unit produces high sound pressure levels at all audible frequencies.
Additionally, because the air-cooled unit needs a significant amount of input air it cannot be enclosed.
Goals
The goal of this analysis will be to provide a proof for the replacement chiller that could be used on the
King Hall Galley project and also to conduct research to determine a third chiller unit that could
potentially be used on the project. This replacement chillers will have to solve the sound pressure level
issue at a very minimum. Additional goals include a reduction in the cost of the overall installation of
the chiller unit and a reduction in life cycle cost of the chiller unit, which can be determined through an
energy analysis of the original system and the new system. If a better system cannot be determined, an
alternate location of the original chiller unit will be explored. Energy consumption calculations will be
necessary to determine the outcome of this analysis and this research topic will be used to satisfy a
mechanical breadth.
Methods for Research
Interviews with King Hall Galley project team members
Interviews with the mechanical designer
Interviews with the supplier of the original chiller unit and potential new unit
Interviews with vendors of a potential replacement chiller
In depth study of the submittals and cut sheets for the original system and specs of the potential
new system
Load calculations to determine the energy consumption of both units
Logistical research to determine the constructability implications
Schedule research to determine duration implications
Potential Resources
King Hall Galley project team members
King Hall Galley mechanical engineer
AE 310
Penn State AE Mechanical Faculty
Technical Analysis 4: Chiller Replacement
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AE 598C
Applicable Literature
Expected Outcome
It is expected that through this analysis, an alternate chiller unit will be found that can meet the cooling
demands while still remaining below an acceptable sound pressure level. Additionally, there will be
sufficient units that are initially lower in cost than the original unit or units that have a lower life cycle
cost than the original unit. However, it is not expected that there are any units that will have a lower
initial cost and a lower life cycle cost. With the original budget as the limiting factor, the unit with the
lowest life cycle cost will be selected, as long as it remains below the acceptable sound pressure levels.
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Analysis Weight Matrix
The weight matrix below displays the distribution of effort that will be allocated for each topic. As can
be seen, these percentages describe the amount of time that will be spent in the four primary areas of
research: critical industry research, value engineering, constructability review, and schedule reduction.
The total column additionally shows how much time will be allocated for each particular analysis
including: MEP schedule acceleration, integration of design/assist subcontracts, structural redesign of
masonry columns, and the chiller replacement.
Timetable
The timetable provided in Appendix B shows the expected progress that will be made in each analysis
topic. The timeline will be used to ensure that the research stays on track and that the investigations
are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
Conclusion
The technical analyses outlined in this document will be researched and the topics will be developed
with the overall goal of integrating construction means and methods into the design process in order to
optimize the efficiency of the industry. In addition to the integration techniques, by utilizing a schedule
acceleration scenario through overtime work, the King Hall Galley renovation project will be delivered
earlier and with a higher overall quality. Taking into consideration the constructability of certain
activities during the schematic design process will undoubtedly reduce the number of coordination
problems and help expedite the procurement and installation processes. This design/assist proposal will
be a work in progress and the investigation will continue to develop throughout the spring semester
with feedback from the Penn State AE faculty consultants.
Summary of Analysis Topics
Figure 5 – Analysis Weight Matrix
Description of Analysis Research Value Eng. Constr. Rev. Sched. Red. Total
Integration of Design/Assist 5% 10% 5% - 20%
MEP Schedule Acceleration 10% - 10% 20% 40%
Structural Redesign - 5% 15% 5% 25%
Chiller Replacement 5% - 5% 5% 15%
Total 20% 15% 35% 30% 100%
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Appendix A – Breadth Requirements
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The following chart displays each of the breadth requirements along with how that requirement is
satisfied and which technical analysis satisfies it.
Mechanical Breadth
The research proposal contained in Technical Analysis 4 focuses heavily on the mechanical portions of
the King Hall Galley renovation, even though the techniques were developed with construction and life
cycle cost in mind. It will be necessary to conduct load calculations for the original chiller and the
replacement chillers. Additionally, the potential replacement chillers will also require the mechanical
calculations learned in AE 310. After the demand on the chillers is determined, a life cycle analysis will
be conducted in order to determine the energy consumption in the short term and the long term. The
best unit will then be selected based off of this life cycle analysis with the available funds still being
considered.
Structural Breadth
Technical Analysis 3 will require substantial structural calculations as well as close coordination with the
project’s structural engineer. The shoring required to support the building loads during the demolition
of the masonry columns will be the first portion of the structural calculations and research. Engineering
the best possible replacement columns, whether steel or concrete, will also require a substantial
amount of structural calculations as well as an investigation into local construction methods and
material costs.
Figure 6 – Breadth Requirements
Requirement: Satisfied By: Technical Analysis:
Breadth 1 Mechanical 4
Breadth 2 Structural 3
Prefabrication 2
Integrated Delivery 2
AE 572 1 & 2
AE 598C 2 & 4
Critical Industry Issue
MAE Requirement
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Critical Industry Issues Breadth
Technical Analysis 3 will incorporate research in the areas of prefabrication and integrated delivery
methods both of which were issues outlined in the critical industry issues section of the PACE Seminar.
MAE Requirements
Technical Analysis 1 and 2 both incorporate coursework from AE 572 – Project Development and
Delivery Planning. The related coursework deals with optimizing the efficiency of project delivery which
both analyses incorporate through schedule acceleration scenarios. Additionally, Technical Analysis 2
incorporates material from AE 572 in the form of alternate delivery methods. The courses AE 598C –
Sustainable Construction Project Management will influence the research in Technical Analysis 2. In AE
598C lean and integrated construction methods are taught. This knowledge will be utilized in the
prefabrication scenario along with the integrated delivery method that will be proposed.
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Appendix B – Proposed Thesis Semester Schedule
Recovery - King Hall Galley Renovation Tom Horensky
Senior Thesis Spring Schedule 3/14/2011 Construction Management
Dr. Rob Leicht
9-Jan-11 16-Jan-11 23-Jan-11 30-Jan-11 6-Feb-11 13-Feb-11 20-Feb-11 27-Feb-11 6-Mar-11 13-Mar-11 20-Mar-11 27-Mar-11 3-Apr-11 10-Apr-11 17-Apr-11 24-Apr-11
Conduct Interviews
Finalize Analysis
Conduct Interviews BIM Cost Analysis
Contact Struct. Eng. Feasibility Analysis
Research Reshoring
Finalize Analysis
Finalize Analysis
Conduct Interviews
Research Chillers
Finalize Analysis
Breadth Indicates Progress
Analysis 1 MAE 1
Analysis 2 MAE 2
Analysis 3 Structural 3
Analysis 4 Mech 4
Update & Post
Proposal
Determine Mat. & Lab. Costs
Assess Schedule Implications
Assess Architectural Solutions
Develop Load Scenarios
Perform Struct. Calcs.
Size Steel & Concrete
Conduct Cost Analysis
Research BIM Capabilities
Assess Project Consequences
Develop Conclusions
Assess Schedule Improvements
Structural Redesign
Integrating Design/Assist MEP Subcontracts
MEP Schedule Acceleration
Legend
Load Calcs for analysis 1&2 complete
Begin Evaluation of Analyses
Industry Interviews Complete
Chiller Replacement
Determine Schedule Implicatiosn
Perform Life Cycle Analysis
Determine Cost Implications
Proposed Spring Semester Thesis Schedule
Research Transportation
Analysis 1 Complete
Milestones
Conduct Interviews
Create Accelerated Schedule
Develop Detailed MEP Schedule
Investigate Diminishing Returns
Develop OT Plan
Contact Contractors/Vendors
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