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Senior Thesis Presentation

Senior Thesis Presentation. Highland Elementary School Ambridge Area School District Ambridge, Pennsylvania. Carey L. Steckler April 14, 2005. Highland Elementary School. New 78,880 SF facility Ambridge, PA (American Bridge Company) Foreman Architects Engineers $14.7 million project cost

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Senior Thesis Presentation

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  1. Senior Thesis Presentation Highland Elementary SchoolAmbridge Area School DistrictAmbridge, Pennsylvania Carey L. StecklerApril 14, 2005

  2. Highland Elementary School • New 78,880 SF facility • Ambridge, PA (American Bridge Company) • Foreman Architects Engineers • $14.7 million project cost • Constructed April 2003 - August 2004 • Minimal change orders & few claims Highland E.S. Thesis Studies ConstructionManagementDepth Lighting/ElectricalBreadth MechanicalBreadth Final Thoughts

  3. Thesis Studies • Two issues facing public school districts:Delivery Methods & Daylighting • Three studies: • Construction Management Depth:Project Delivery Methods in Public Schools of PA • Lighting/Electrical Breadth:Facade Redesign & Daylighting • Mechanical Breadth:Impact of Façade Redesign Highland E.S. Thesis Studies ConstructionManagementDepth Lighting/ElectricalBreadth MechanicalBreadth Final Thoughts

  4. GENERAL GENERAL HVAC HVAC FOREMANPROGRAM &CONSTRUCTIONMANAGERS FOREMANARCHITECTSENGINEERS ELECTRICAL PLUMBING ELECTRICAL PLUMBING FIRE PROTECT DISPLAY BDS Multiple Prime Contracts Construction Management Agency ROOFING ENTRANCES WINDOWS CERAMIC TILE FLOORING CASEWORK PAINTING LIBRARY CSWK DRYWALL FOOD SERVICE Organizational Chart Highland E.S. Thesis Studies ConstructionManagementDepth Lighting/ElectricalBreadth MechanicalBreadth Final Thoughts

  5. Separation of Contracts • Multiple prime requirement – 5 U.S. states Highland E.S. Thesis Studies ConstructionManagementDepth Lighting/ElectricalBreadth MechanicalBreadth Final Thoughts • PA Education Empowerment Act, passed in 2000 • 32 waivers granted for PA public school construction projects (with project costs greater than $3 million) • = 16% of all waivers granted • Waivers specifically for single prime delivery • Not 32 single prime school projects in PA

  6. Project Delivery Methodsin Public Schools of PA • Goal • Is single prime most effective delivery method forPA public school projects? • Is the mandate waiver system useful in PA for the separation of contracts requirement? • Methodology • Research single prime projects and the mandatewaiver program. • Survey personnel at school districts with experiencein single prime projects. Highland E.S. Thesis Studies ConstructionManagementDepth Lighting/ElectricalBreadth MechanicalBreadth Final Thoughts

  7. Why a Survey? • “The waiver will allow the school to…operate in a more effective, efficient or economical manner.” • Waiver applications—support single prime position with opinions of industry players. • Claim benefit to school district in 5 areas:Schedule, Quality, Budget, Safety, and Litigation • Surveyed personnel at school districts with waivers Highland E.S. Thesis Studies ConstructionManagementDepth Lighting/ElectricalBreadth MechanicalBreadth Final Thoughts

  8. Area Believed Project Benefitedfrom Single Contract Believed Project Did Not Benefit from Single Contract Unsure If Project Benefited from Single Contract Budget 5 1 1 Schedule 3 1 3 Quality 6 0 1 Safety 6 1 0 Litigation 6 0 1 School District Survey Results How did a single prime contract impact these five areas? Highland E.S. Thesis Studies ConstructionManagementDepth Lighting/ElectricalBreadth MechanicalBreadth Final Thoughts

  9. School District Survey Results • Benefit in 4 of 5 areas • Logic suspect: Unsure benefit to project schedule  Benefit to budget? • Response from 33% of school districts • 2003-2004 Study at Univ. of Pittsburgh • Single prime = less frequent litigation • Multiple prime w/ CM agent = most SF/day • Different delivery methods suitable fordifferent owners is desirable Highland E.S. Thesis Studies ConstructionManagementDepth Lighting/ElectricalBreadth MechanicalBreadth Final Thoughts

  10. Conclusions • Is single prime most effective delivery method forPA public school projects? • Cannot confirm that it is “most effective” • Benefits have been seen in some cases Highland E.S. Thesis Studies ConstructionManagementDepth Lighting/ElectricalBreadth MechanicalBreadth Final Thoughts • Is the mandate waiver system useful in PA for the separation of contracts requirement? • Allows delivery method most suitable to owner • Little guidance given to school districts, should come from an organization representing their interests

  11. Front Façade & Entrance • Goal: Create alternative classroom wing façade design to increase daylight levels, reducing energy demand. Highland E.S. Thesis Studies ConstructionManagementDepth Lighting/ElectricalBreadth MechanicalBreadth Final Thoughts

  12. CAD Model of As-Built Highland E.S. Thesis Studies ConstructionManagementDepth Lighting/ElectricalBreadth MechanicalBreadth Final Thoughts

  13. CAD Model of Alternative Highland E.S. Thesis Studies ConstructionManagementDepth Lighting/ElectricalBreadth MechanicalBreadth Final Thoughts 1st & 2nd Floor window area increased by 88%3rd Floor window area increased by 142%

  14. Daylight Study • Daylight Study for as-built and alternative design • AGI32 parameters • 10AM & 2PM on 15th of April, August, December • Overcast, party cloudy, clear conditions • Reflectances of materials as installed • Electric lighting in different on/off configurations • Pendant mounted lighting fixtures as installed, direct/indirect, (3) 32W fluorescent lamps Highland E.S. Thesis Studies ConstructionManagementDepth Lighting/ElectricalBreadth MechanicalBreadth Final Thoughts

  15. Results – South Room Highland E.S. Thesis Studies ConstructionManagementDepth Lighting/ElectricalBreadth MechanicalBreadth Final Thoughts 3.5 321 26.6 756 Windows Windows As Built Alternative Design 15 Aug, 2:00PM, clear sky, no electric lighting

  16. Annual Energy Savings in TypicalSouth-Facing Classroom Highland E.S. Thesis Studies ConstructionManagementDepth Lighting/ElectricalBreadth MechanicalBreadth Final Thoughts

  17. Analysis Summary Highland E.S. Thesis Studies ConstructionManagementDepth Lighting/ElectricalBreadth MechanicalBreadth Final Thoughts

  18. American Bridge Company WorksOhio River Architectural Interest Highland E.S. Thesis Studies ConstructionManagementDepth Lighting/ElectricalBreadth MechanicalBreadth Final Thoughts

  19. Effects on Mechanical System • Unit VentilatorSystem inClassroom Wing • 3 Steps tosizing a UV: • OA • Loads (HAP) • Circulation • Critical—cooling load in south classrooms • UV selection based on cfm delivered to space Highland E.S. Thesis Studies ConstructionManagementDepth Lighting/ElectricalBreadth MechanicalBreadth Final Thoughts

  20. Effects on Mechanical System • UV model specified throughout classrooms meet requirements of alternative design • OA requirement unchanged • Cooling coils capable of new load of 25,838 BTU/hr • 350-450 cfm per ton of cooling load • Effects on mechanical system do not prevent success of proposed façade redesign. Highland E.S. Thesis Studies ConstructionManagementDepth Lighting/ElectricalBreadth MechanicalBreadth Final Thoughts

  21. Final Thoughts • Dispelled personal misconceptions • Met goals & made conclusions • Utilization of single & multiple prime delivery should continue for PA public school projects • Mandate waiver program is useful, but more guidance should be available to school districts • Façade redesign is not a good recommendation, mainly because of impact to architecture Highland E.S. Thesis Studies ConstructionManagementDepth Lighting/ElectricalBreadth MechanicalBreadth Final Thoughts

  22. Acknowledgements Dr. David RileyWe think of the effective teachers we have had over the years with a sense of recognition, but those who have touched our humanity we remember with a deep sense of gratitude. (Anon.) Foreman Program & Construction Managers School District personnel across Pennsylvania PA Dept. of Education personnel, esp. Ms. Mary Dixon Linda Lewis, Brad Cordek, Andy Kauffman, et al. Highland E.S. Thesis Studies ConstructionManagementDepth Lighting/ElectricalBreadth MechanicalBreadth Final Thoughts

  23. Senior Thesis Presentation Highland Elementary SchoolAmbridge Area School DistrictAmbridge, Pennsylvania Carey L. StecklerApril 14, 2005

  24. Opportunity Missed? • Mt. Lebanon School District, Pittsburgh • Waiver approved 11/21/02 for renovation work on seven schools in district • With single prime, estimated savings to be 5% of construction costs • $40 million  $1.5 to $2.5 million savings • Litigation against other school districts utilizing waivers • Chose not to use multiple prime waiver

  25. First Floor Plan Highland Elementary School

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