M I N I T A B H E A D Q U A R T E R S

1. M I N I T A B H E A D Q U A R T E R S Alexander Constructors, Inc. Building Construction Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Presentation April 15, 2003

2. Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Project Minitab Headquarters Presentation Outline Presentation Outline • Project Description • Cladding System • Mechanical System • Green Building • Summary & Conclusions

3. Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Project Minitab Headquarters Project Description Project Description • Headquarters for Minitab, Inc. Developer of data analysis software • Location: State College, PA • Construction: June 2001 – December 2002 • Size: Site 16.8 acres Facility 88,000 SF • Cost: $ 14 Million

4. Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Project Minitab Headquarters Project Description Architecture • Four Story • Exposed Basement • Full four-story atrium with glass elevators, pond, and waterfall • 209 offices, 18 conference rooms, theater, exercise area with locker rooms, game room

5. Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Project Minitab Headquarters Project Description Contractor Selection • CM Proposal • Alexander chosen based on • Qualified Team • Local Company • Project Team

6. Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Project Minitab Headquarters Project Description Thesis Project Goals Maintain superior energy efficiency Maintain clean architectural appearance Complete construction by November 2002

7. Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Project Minitab Headquarters Presentation Outline Presentation Outline • Project Description • Cladding System • Mechanical System • Green Building • Summary & Conclusions

8. Prefabricated EIFS panels Ribbon windows GFRC panels Rear entrance constructed & finished on-site Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Project Minitab Headquarters Project Description Existing Cladding System • Exterior Insulation Finish System (EIFS) • Prefabricated, panelized system • Four foot, seamless mullion ribbon windows • Glass fiber reinforced panels

9. Desired Appearance Clean lines Economic Performance Energy efficient, maintain R-20 Life Cycle Cost Installation Maintenance & Repair Energy Savings Inflation Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Project Minitab Headquarters Cladding System Cladding System

10. Photo courtesy Tindall Corporation: Houston Co. Spec., Perry, GA Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Project Minitab Headquarters Cladding System Precast Concrete Panel • Maintain Architectural Appearance • Variety of finishes and colors • Thermal Efficiency • Add rigid insulation to precast assembly • Maintenance • Durable • Cost efficient • Resistant to moisture.

11. Thirty year study period Exterior façade area 23,000 SF Maintain insulation value of R-20 ASTM Standard Practice for Measuring Life Cycle Costs of Buildings and Building Systems Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Project Minitab Headquarters Cladding System Life Cycle Cost Analysis

12. Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Project Minitab Headquarters Cladding System EIFS Installation Cost

13. Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Project Minitab Headquarters Cladding System Precast Installation Cost

14. Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Project Minitab Headquarters Cladding System Projected Maintenance Costs

15. Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Project Minitab Headquarters Cladding System Life Cycle Cost • Installation • EIFS - $344,761 • Precast - $275,377 • Maintenance • EIFS - $18,437 • Precast - $28,262 • Total Life Cycle Cost • EIFS - $363,198 • Precast - $303,639

16. Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Project Minitab Headquarters Cladding System Structural Impact • Typical Structural Frame • Bays 24’-0” x 19’-9”/19’-5” • Panel Size • 24’-0” x 7’-3”

17. Tributary area = 242 SF Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Project Minitab Headquarters Cladding System Structural Impact • Calculation of Additional Loading

18. Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Project Minitab Headquarters Cladding System Structural Impact

19. Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Project Minitab Headquarters Cladding System Structural Impact • Design Load Increase • 13,777 pounds per bay; 8% increase • Original Perimeter Columns • W12X45 • Design Load Capacity = 350 kips • Resized Perimeter Columns • W12X50 • Design Load Capacity = 393 kips; 12.3% increase • Increased Steel • 30 Perimeter columns, each 38 ft. in length • Increase of 5 plf = 2.85 tons => $4,047.

20. Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Project Minitab Headquarters Cladding System Schedule Analysis • EIFS – Fork lift

21. Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Project Minitab Headquarters Cladding System Schedule Analysis • Precast – Crane

22. Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Project Minitab Headquarters Cladding System Cladding System Summary • Use of Precast Concrete Panel System • First Cost Savings = $69,384 • 30-year Life Cycle Cost Savings = $59,559 • Increased Structural Steel = $4,047 • Overall Cost Savings • $55,512 • 16% savings on exterior cladding budget • 0.5% savings on project estimated cost • Increased project schedule 10 days

23. Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Project Minitab Headquarters Presentation Outline Presentation Outline • Project Description • Cladding System • Mechanical System • Green Building • Summary & Conclusions

24. Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Project Minitab Headquarters Project Description Original Mechanical System • Dedicated outdoor air system with parallel radiant panel system • Ventilation system – temperature control, air quality, and latent (moisture) load • Radiant panels address remainder of sensible load (temperature)

25. Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Project Minitab Headquarters Mechanical System Mechanical System Redesign • Original Design • Estimated Cost = $1,500,000 • Did not consider structural effects of locating boiler and chiller on roof – additional $200,000. • Revised Estimated Cost = $1,700,000 • Redesign • 100% Outdoor air – geothermal system • Estimated Cost = $1,500,000

26. Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Project Minitab Headquarters Mechanical System Mechanical System • 100% Outdoor Air – Geothermal System • Energy-efficient • Environmentally clean • Cost effective • Minitab Geothermal System • 40,000 lf of pipe – 100 wells @ 400 ft. each • 278 high-efficiency heat pumps • Air to air heat recovery system

27. Geothermal Well Field Individual heat pumps for each space above the ceiling in the corridor. Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Project Minitab Headquarters Mechanical System Geothermal System

28. Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Project Minitab Headquarters Mechanical System Geothermal System • Maintain energy efficiency • Maintain indoor air quality • Maintain service load requirements • Eliminate structural and architectural redesign • Cost Savings = $200,000

29. Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Project Minitab Headquarters Presentation Outline Presentation Outline • Project Description • Cladding System • Mechanical System • Green Building • Summary & Conclusions

30. Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Project Minitab Headquarters Green Building Green Building “We hire the best people and then provide them with an environment that enables them to do their best work.” • Atmosphere conducive to: • Employee health • Quality of life • Productivity

31. Minimize waste: excavated material is crushed for use as backfill and parking lot base Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Project Minitab Headquarters Green Building Benefits of a Green Building • Energy Efficient • Advanced Technology • Indoor Air Quality • Minimize Waste • Thermal Comfort • Resource Efficiency

32. Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Project Minitab Headquarters Green Building LEED™ Certification • Two leading categories of LEED™ rated buildings • Owner Type – Profit Organization • Building Type – Commercial Office • Minitab is environmentally conscious • Public respect • Employee morale

33. Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Project Minitab Headquarters Green Building LEED™ Certification • Points required for LEED™ Certification • 26 – 32

34. Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Project Minitab Headquarters Green Building Green Building • Associated Benefits • Significant gains in worker health • Improved satisfaction • Increased productivity • Higher profits • Decreased employee turnover Added value to corporation and building.

35. Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Project Minitab Headquarters Presentation Outline Presentation Outline • Project Description • Cladding System • Mechanical System • Green Building • Summary & Conclusions

36. Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Project Minitab Headquarters Summary & Conclusions Summary & Conclusions

37. Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Project Minitab Headquarters Acknowledgements Acknowledgements • AE Faculty • AE Classmates • Family & Friends • Alexander Constructors, Inc. • Minitab, Inc.

38. Erin E. Hess Construction Management Senior Thesis Project Minitab Headquarters Questions Questions