Michael Abbondante Construction Management

1. Michael Abbondante Construction Management

2. Presentation Outline Project Overview Sustainability Systems Procurement Methods Window Efficiency Re-design Structural Steel Column Re-design Conclusions Question & Answer Michael Abbondante Construction Management

3. PROJECT OVERVIEW Project Overview Sustainability Systems Procurement Methods Window Efficiency Re-design Structural Steel Column Re-design Conclusions Q & A Name: American Speech Language – Hearing National Headquarters Location: Rockville, MD Function: Office Space Size: 137,000 sq. ft. Stories: 5 Stories above grade; 7 Total stories Construction Dates: July 1, 2006 – October 15, 2007 Michael Abbondante Construction Management

4. PROJECT OVERVIEW Project Overview Sustainability Systems Procurement Methods Window Efficiency Re-design Structural Steel Column Re-design Conclusions Q & A Project Team Owner: American Speech Language – Hearing Association Construction Manager: Davis Construction Development Team: AtSite Construction Building Architect: Boggs and Partners Architecture Structural Engineer: Cagley and Associates MEP Engineer: Vanderweil Engineers Michael Abbondante Construction Management

5. PROJECT OVERVIEW • Relevant Background Information • Sustainability Rating: • LEED Silver Rating: 33 – 38 Points • Procurement Method: • Traditional: Design – Bid – Build • Architectural Façade: • Three types of pre-caste concrete walls with metal panels • Glass Curtain wall using seven different types • Mechanical System: • (2) 200 ton chillers with condenser and evaporator • (2) Cooling Towers • Four assorted sized Air Handling Units • Structural System: • Slab on Grade with C.I.P. Piers, foundation walls, grade beams • Structural steel columns used above grade Project Overview Sustainability Systems Procurement Methods Window Efficiency Re-design Structural Steel Column Re-design Conclusions Q & A Michael Abbondante Construction Management

6. Sustainability Systems

7. Sustainability Systems Project Overview Sustainability Systems Procurement Methods Window Efficiency Re-design Structural Steel Column Re-design Conclusions Q & A • Problem: • Lack of one standard sustainable building rating system • Multiple rating systems used for different reasons • Which system is most progressive for the future of sustainability • Research: • Analysis and comparison of LEED and Green Globes • Industry surveys of owners and contractors on each • ASHA LEED point and Green Globes Point Comparison • University of Minnesota’s courthouse case study analysis • Goals: • Determine rating system aligned with owner’s goals • Determine most progressive system to be used in the future Michael Abbondante Construction Management

8. Sustainability Systems • LEED Analysis • Certification: • 26 – 69 Points • 4 Levels: • Certification • Silver • Gold • Platinum • Scored on: • Sustainable Sites • Water Efficiency • Energy and Atmosphere • Materials and Resources • Indoor Environmental Quality • Innovation and Design Process • Most widely used system Project Overview Sustainability Systems Procurement Methods Window Efficiency Re-design Structural Steel Column Re-design Conclusions Q & A Michael Abbondante Construction Management

9. Sustainability Systems • Green Globes Analysis • Certification: • 350 – 1000 Points • 4 Levels: • 1 Globe • 2 Globes • 3 Globes • 4 Globes • Scored on: • Project Management: Policies and Practices • Site • Energy • Water • Resources, Building Materials, & Solid Wastes • Emissions and Effluents • Indoor Environment • Distribution began in 2004 by the GBI • ANSI accreditation in 2005 Project Overview Sustainability Systems Procurement Methods Window Efficiency Re-design Structural Steel Column Re-design Conclusions Q & A Michael Abbondante Construction Management

10. Sustainability Systems Project Overview Sustainability Systems Procurement Methods Window Efficiency Re-design Structural Steel Column Re-design Conclusions Q & A • LEED & Green Globes Comparison • 80% of Green Globes represented in LEED • 85% of LEED represented in Green Globes • LEED: • Popularity in industry due to history • System developed by Consensus of those in the USGBC • Vast knowledge of point system required creating a • “complexity label” to the system • Points scored solely on completion of project • Can be expensive • Green Globes: • New system introduced to the U.S. in 2004 • ANSI accredited in 2005 • Online system that is considered “simple” • Points awarded for not only completion but also • design Michael Abbondante Construction Management

11. Sustainability Systems Project Overview Sustainability Systems Procurement Methods Window Efficiency Re-design Structural Steel Column Re-design Conclusions Q & A • Industry Surveys • Interviews of Owners & General Contractors • LEED most popular system between both • Most common in industry • Wishing to remain competitive • Many GC’s have LEED certified individuals • Complexity of rating still a concern • Green Globes not well known • Not widely used • Worries of staying power of Green Globes • Simplicity and cost peaked interests Michael Abbondante Construction Management

12. Sustainability Systems ASHA Analysis Project Overview Sustainability Systems Procurement Methods Window Efficiency Re-design Structural Steel Column Re-design Conclusions Q & A Michael Abbondante Construction Management

13. Sustainability Systems ASHA Analysis Project Overview Sustainability Systems Procurement Methods Window Efficiency Re-design Structural Steel Column Re-design Conclusions Q & A Michael Abbondante Construction Management

14. Sustainability Systems University of Minnesota Case Study Project Overview Sustainability Systems Procurement Methods Window Efficiency Re-design Structural Steel Column Re-design • LEED focuses primarily on Materials • Green Globes also focuses on “durability” of materials • Green Globes focuses on Energy • No Management or Emission Effluents for LEED scorecard Michael Abbondante Construction Management

15. Sustainability Systems Project Overview Sustainability Systems Procurement Methods Window Efficiency Re-design Structural Steel Column Re-design Conclusions Q & A • Conclusion • LEED currently controls sustainability due to popularity • Green Globes presents more points as well as a simpler system • Green Globes may allow for higher scores and ratings while being the only ANSI accredited system Michael Abbondante Construction Management

16. Procurement Methods

17. Procurement Methods Project Overview Sustainability Systems Procurement Methods Window Efficiency Re-design Structural Steel Column Re-design Conclusions Q & A • Problem: • The industry’s lack of progression involving procurement • Lack of knowledge and potential savings of Design - Build • Which projects could greatly benefit from Design - Build • Research: • Analysis and comparison of Design – Bid – Build and Design – Build methods • Industry surveys of owners and contractors on each • Goals: • Determine procurement method aligned with owner’s goals • Will Design – Build make a strong influence in the future? Michael Abbondante Construction Management

18. Procurement Methods Project Overview Sustainability Systems Procurement Methods Window Efficiency Re-design Structural Steel Column Re-design Conclusions Q & A • Traditional & Design – Build Comparison • Traditional: • Most commonly used system • Allows owner involvement in design • Separates all aspects of construction • Simplifies bid awarding • Easily understood • Design - Build: • Allows GC to become involved in the design phase • Can allow for less change orders and mistakes during construction • Hurries schedule • Owners feel a loss of control in design phase Michael Abbondante Construction Management

19. Procurement Methods • Traditional & Design – Case Study Comparison • Construction Management Fundamentals by Richard Mayo: • Low Bid regulations are firmly entrenched in most government • systems for the purpose of promoting fairness • It is easy to justify the selection of a low bidder • Contractors understand the system • There is always resistance to change • DBIA Project Analysis: • Savings in unit cost of at least 6.1% • Construction speed at least 12% faster • Overall project delivery at least 35.5% faster • Cost growth at least 3.5% less • Schedule growth at least 11.4% less • Quality equal or better Project Overview Sustainability Systems Procurement Methods Window Efficiency Re-design Structural Steel Column Re-design Conclusions Q & A Michael Abbondante Construction Management

20. Sustainability Systems • Industry Surveys • Interviews of Owners & General Contractors • Owners • Prefer the traditional method • Owners wish to have an impact on design • Understanding by all parties involved • Government Restrictions • Lack of confidence in Design – Build Savings3 • Belief Design – Build allows for GC mark up • General Contractors • Prefer Design – Build; but are at mercy of owners • Would allow for less change orders • improving schedule and costs • GMP allows project savings for both the owner and GC Project Overview Sustainability Systems Procurement Methods Window Efficiency Re-design Structural Steel Column Re-design Conclusions Q & A Michael Abbondante Construction Management

21. Procurement Methods Project Overview Sustainability Systems Procurement Methods Window Efficiency Re-design Structural Steel Column Re-design Conclusions Q & A • Conclusion • Procurement • Depends on project • Speed • Cost • Owner • ASHA • Inexperienced Owner • Non – profit Organization • Cost highly important • Back rent costs • Schedule speed crucial • Follow Design – Build Procurement Michael Abbondante Construction Management

22. Window Efficiency Re-design

23. Window Efficiency Re-design • Problem: • The energy absorbent windows on the curtain wall are single low energy windows • With a more efficient glass energy may be saved improving long term costs over up front costs • A higher LEED rating may be reached with a more efficient system • Research: • EQuest analysis of different windows and their overall effect on energy consumption • R.S. Means and industry analysis of new material costs • Goals: • Determine if the energy savings of a more efficient window • outweighs the initial costs of the materials • Can more LEED points be attained with the new system? Project Overview Sustainability Systems Procurement Methods Window Efficiency Re-design Structural Steel Column Re-design Conclusions Q & A Michael Abbondante Construction Management

24. Window Efficiency Re-design Project Overview Sustainability Systems Procurement Methods Window Efficiency Re-design Structural Steel Column Re-design Conclusions Q & A • EQuest Window Analysis Triple Low E Single Low E Michael Abbondante Construction Management

25. Window Efficiency Re-design • Industry Cost Analysis Project Overview Sustainability Systems Procurement Methods Window Efficiency Re-design Structural Steel Column Re-design Conclusions Q & A Michael Abbondante Construction Management

26. Window Efficiency Re-design • Conclusion • Energy vs. Cost Analysis • Triple Low Energy windows • Preserve 5% electrical energy but are 1.5 x more • expensive • LEED • 15% energy increase required for addition of 1 point • 20% energy increase required for addition of 2 points • Final Conclusion • The low energy coating is sufficient • Initial costs are extremely high • Unless the entire mechanical system were re- • designed LEED points could not be scored Project Overview Sustainability Systems Procurement Methods Window Efficiency Re-design Structural Steel Column Re-design Conclusions Q & A Michael Abbondante Construction Management

27. Structural Steel Column Re-design

28. Structural Steel Column Re-design • Problem: • The D.C. metro area is known for its C.I.P. construction • In order to increase schedule speed steel columns were used on above grade levels • Concrete may increase the schedule but will lower initial costs • Research: • pcaColumn analysis of equivalent concrete columns to replace the steel columns • ICE estimation of new column costs • Newly estimated schedule based upon C.I.P. Columns • Goals: • Determine the overall savings of converting to C.I.P. • Determine schedule and impact of paying back rent • Finalize which method would be more cost effective Project Overview Sustainability Systems Procurement Methods Window Efficiency Re-design Structural Steel Column Re-design Conclusions Q & A Michael Abbondante Construction Management

29. Structural Steel Column Re-design pcaColumn Analysis Project Overview Sustainability Systems Procurement Methods Window Efficiency Re-design Structural Steel Column Re-design Conclusions Q & A Michael Abbondante Construction Management

30. Structural Steel Column Re-design Cost Analysis Project Overview Sustainability Systems Procurement Methods Window Efficiency Re-design Structural Steel Column Re-design Conclusions Q & A Assumptions: Steel: 1” Mineral Fire Proofing Concrete: 4000 psi Square Columns Rebar in Corners Michael Abbondante Construction Management

31. Structural Steel Column Re-design Schedule Analysis Project Overview Sustainability Systems Procurement Methods Window Efficiency Re-design Structural Steel Column Re-design Conclusions Q & A Michael Abbondante Construction Management

32. Structural Steel Column Re-design Project Overview Sustainability Systems Procurement Methods Window Efficiency Re-design Structural Steel Column Re-design Conclusions Q & A • Conclusion • Overall cost of concrete is cheaper than that of steel columns • If back rent of former building is less than $50,000 concrete columns may have been an option to pursue Michael Abbondante Construction Management

33. Conclusions

34. Conclusions Project Overview Sustainability Systems Procurement Methods Window Efficiency Re-design Structural Steel Column Re-design Conclusions Q & A • Sustainability Systems: • Green Globes is an outstanding system that with the growth of knowledge and popularity may become the official rating system • LEED however controls the market and with “competition” always important it may maintain its overwhelming popularity • Procurement Methods: • Owners prefer control, and the ability to affect design while having a simple method that everyone can understand • Design – Build presents many financial and scheduling opportunities, but it will take greater knowledge and use if it is ever going to be popular with owners Michael Abbondante Construction Management

35. Conclusions • Window Efficiency Re-design: • Although windows may conserve energy on a project initial costs must always be considered • The initial costs for all of the windows presented are too great for the future energy conservation. While LEED points cannot even be affected by the new systems • Structural Steel Column Re-design: • The columns may present a longer schedule however the initial savings are tremendous • If the project could afford the 66 day delay then perhaps a concrete system would have been economical Project Overview Sustainability Systems Procurement Methods Window Efficiency Re-design Structural Steel Column Re-design Conclusions Q & A Michael Abbondante Construction Management

36. Conclusions • Acknowledgements • The Pennsylvania State University Department of Architectural Engineering • Industry Professionals especially those at: • Davis Construction • Barton – Malow Construction • Fellow Students and Friends • My Family Project Overview Sustainability Systems Procurement Methods Window Efficiency Re-design Structural Steel Column Re-design Conclusions Q & A Michael Abbondante Construction Management

37. Questions? Project Overview Sustainability Systems Procurement Methods Window Efficiency Re-design Structural Steel Column Re-design Conclusions Q & A Michael Abbondante Construction Management