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Center for Health Research and Rural Advocacy
Michael Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Presentation Outline:
Project Background Information
Thesis & Presentation Goals
Research Analysis:
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
Analysis:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
Analysis:
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
Recommendations and Conclusions
Questions
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health Research and
Rural Advocacy
Project Background Information
Presentation Outline:
Occupant:
Geisinger Health System
Project Background Information
Size:
67,000 sq*ft
Thesis & Presentation Goals
Cost:
$18,400,000
Research Analysis:
Schedule:
July 2005 – February 2007
Delivery:
Design-Bid-Build
Function:
Facility to promote research
efforts for
Geisinger Health
System locally and
nationally
with numerous conference spaces,
research employee offices, and 300 seat
auditorium
LEED Rating: Basic certification (26 points)
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
Analysis:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
Analysis:
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
Recommendations and Conclusions
Questions
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
Project Background Information
Presentation Outline:
Architectural Features
Project Background Information
13,750 sq*ft aluminum curtain wall
Thesis & Presentation Goals
4’ x 9’ architectural pre-cast panels
Research Analysis:
open office spaces
garden roof above auditorium
connection to existing weis research center
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
Analysis:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
Analysis:
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
Recommendations and Conclusions
Questions
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
Thesis & Presentation Goals
Industry Research
Presentation Outline:
LEED Credit Guide for
Envelope Design and
Construction
Project Background Information
Thesis & Presentation Goals
Research Analysis:
Alternate Construction
Methods & Procedures
Prefabrication of
Aluminum Curtain
Wall System
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
VS.
Stick-Built
Aluminum System
Analysis:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
Analysis:
Site & Sequencing Issues
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
Recommendations and Conclusions
Questions
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
Research Analysis
Resources
LEED Accredited Professionals
Project Background Information
Envelope Design & Construction Challenges
Thesis & Presentation Goals
Interface of all design systems
Sustainable aspects
LEED-NC Version 2.2
Identifiable feature of project
Research Analysis:
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
Analysis:
Increasing complexity
Lead times
Presentation Outline:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
GSA: LEED Cost Study
Imported or specialty finishes
Analysis:
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
Version 2.0: Pilot
Recommendations and Conclusions
Questions
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
LEED Credits Affect On Envelope Design & Construction
Presentation Outline:
Project Background Information
Thesis & Presentation Goals
Research Analysis:
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
Analysis:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
Analysis:
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
Recommendations and Conclusions
Questions
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
Façade Decision Making Guide Goals
Decision timeline
Key façade design issues
Constructability considerations
Participants
Potential LEED credits
Budget and cost escalation considerations
Presentation Outline:
Project Background Information
Thesis & Presentation Goals
Research Analysis:
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
Analysis:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
Analysis:
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
Recommendations and Conclusions
Questions
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
Prefabrication of Aluminum
Curtain Wall System
Advantages
Complexity of façade components
On-site construction schedule
Quality
Disadvantages
Double handling of material
Facility & equipment costs
Safety
Presentation Outline:
Project Background Information
Thesis & Presentation Goals
Research Analysis:
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
Analysis:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
Analysis:
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
Recommendations and Conclusions
Questions
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
Need for Prefabrication on Center for Health Research
and Rural Advocacy
Duration
Envelope System Total Costs
Presentation Outline:
Scheduled Durations of Envelope Systems
in Days
$1,000,000
On critical path
Longest scheduled activity
Budget
Project Background Information
125
Thesis & Presentation Goals
100
Research Analysis:
$750,000
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
$500,000
75
Most expensive envelope component
Analysis:
$250,000
50
Quality Standards
$0
Site Logistics
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
Analysis:
25
Aluminum & Glass Curtain Wall:
Architectural Pre-cast Concrete Panels:
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
0
Metal Panel Walls & Windows:
Aluminum & Glass Curtain Wall:
Roofing:
Architectural Pre-cast Concrete Panels:
Metal Panel Walls & Windows:
Roofing:
Recommendations and Conclusions
Questions
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
Typical Prefabricated Units
13’ x 8’ Panels
Presentation Outline:
Project Background Information
Includes triple pane glazing & aluminum frame
Thesis & Presentation Goals
Watertight connections with silicone
Research Analysis:
Represents 80 of the 118 panels
Revised Durations
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
Analysis:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
On-site
Install 10 -11 Panels per day (1,040 sq. ft)
vs.
Stick-built (150 sq. ft)
Warehouse – 3 panels per day
Analysis:
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
Recommendations and Conclusions
Questions
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
Schedule Impacts
On-Site Labor Force
Presentation Outline:
Project Background Information
Original: 10 Skilled Laborers
Thesis & Presentation Goals
Proposed: 6 Skilled Laborers
Research Analysis:
Durations
Original: 150 SF / Day
Proposed: 1,040 SF / Day
Overall Curtain Wall Construction
Original: 100 Days
Proposed: 13 Days
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
Analysis:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
Analysis:
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
Recommendations and Conclusions
Questions
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
Cost Impacts
Labor Rates
Presentation Outline:
Project Background Information
Original: Pay all laborers equivalent of skilled wages
Thesis & Presentation Goals
Proposed: On-site workers paid more than fabrication
Research Analysis:
Fabrication Plant & Equipment
Additional facility and equipment rental
General Condition Savings
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
Analysis:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
Analysis:
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
Recommendations and Conclusions
Questions
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
Mechanical Impacts
Additional Resistance to Heat Transfer
Presentation Outline:
Project Background Information
Deletion of Radiant Heaters
Thesis & Presentation Goals
Create comfortable environment
Research Analysis:
Double Pane Glass:
Heating: Q = (10 – 68) * 13,750 SF / 2 = (398,750) BTU/hr
Cooling: Q = (88 – 72) * 13,750 SF / 2 = 110,000 BTU/hr
Triple Pane Glass:
Heating: Q = (10 - 68) * 13,750 SF / 8 = (88,611) BTU/hr
Cooling: Q = (88 – 72) * 13,750 SF / 8 = 24,450 BTU/hr
R – Values
Insulating Glass r=1 - 4
Triple Pane R= 3 - 8
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
Analysis:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
Analysis:
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
Recommendations and Conclusions
Questions
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
Structural Impacts
Presentation Outline:
Analysis Conclusion
Additional load of triple pane glass
Project Background Information
Thesis & Presentation Goals
dead load
Connections
Shear, bearing, & Tear - out
Structural Columns
Compression, buckling, flexure
Research Analysis:
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
Analysis:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
Analysis:
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
Recommendations and Conclusions
Questions
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
4D Visualization Model of
Façade Construction
Building Façade Construction Sequence & Site Analysis
Three separate systems
Safety issues
Controls building enclosure date
Proposed Use of 4D Model
Coordinate work flow
Address hazardous work environments
Predict which activities which may delay critical path
Presentation Outline:
Project Background Information
Thesis & Presentation Goals
Research Analysis:
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
Analysis:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
Analysis:
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
Recommendations and Conclusions
Questions
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
3D Model Development
Presentation Outline:
Use CAD systems to create virtual model of CHHRA
Project Background Information
Adequate level of detail to display construction
Thesis & Presentation Goals
Included Items
Site boundaries
Material staging areas
Crane locations
Temporary facilities
Existing Geisinger facilities
Research Analysis:
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
Analysis:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
Analysis:
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
Recommendations and Conclusions
Questions
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
Presentation Outline:
Project Background Information
Thesis & Presentation Goals
Research Analysis:
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
Analysis:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
Analysis:
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
Recommendations and Conclusions
Questions
July 7, 2006
July 7, 2006
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
Advantages of Using 4D Visualization Model
Presentation Outline:
Communicate sequence to all contractors
Project Background Information
Create schedule iterations
Thesis & Presentation Goals
Conflicts
Research Analysis:
Hazardous work environments
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
Analysis:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
Analysis:
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
Recommendations and Conclusions
Questions
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
Recommendations & Conclusions
Industry Research
Presentation Outline:
LEED Credit Guide for
Envelope Design and
Construction
Project Background Information
Thesis & Presentation Goals
Research Analysis:
Alternate Construction
Methods & Procedures
Prefabrication of
Aluminum Curtain
Wall System
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
VS.
Stick-Built
Aluminum System
Analysis:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
Analysis:
Site & Sequencing Issues
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
Recommendations and Conclusions
Easy to implement
Questions
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Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
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Presentation Outline:
Project Background Information
Thesis & Presentation Goals
Research Analysis:
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
Analysis:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
Analysis:
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
Recommendations and Conclusions
Questions
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
Special Thanks
Geisinger Health System
Harmon Inc.
AE Faculty
Fellow Students
Family & Friends