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Site Improvements & New Middle School Building

William Penn Charter School

Dan PackerDan PackerConstruction ManagementConstruction Management

Senior Thesis Senior Thesis April 16, 2002April 16, 2002

Department of Architectural EngineeringDepartment of Architectural Engineering

Site Improvements & New Middle School Building

William Penn Charter School

Dan PackerDan PackerConstruction ManagementConstruction Management

Senior Thesis Senior Thesis April 16, 2002April 16, 2002

Department of Architectural EngineeringDepartment of Architectural Engineering

Dan PackerConstruction Management

William Penn Charter SchoolSite Improvements & New Middle School

Presentation OutlinePresentation Outline

Project BackgroundProject Background

Site Renovation PlanningSite Renovation Planning

4D Site Planning4D Site Planning

Alternative Structural SystemAlternative Structural System

Summary Summary

QuestionsQuestions




Quaker School - founded in 1689Quaker School - founded in 1689Oldest Quaker School in the worldOldest Quaker School in the world

High standards – Academic and Athletic High standards – Academic and Athletic

Kindergarten – 12Kindergarten – 12thth grade grade

Enrollment – 855 studentsEnrollment – 855 students

Located in PhiladelphiaLocated in Philadelphia45 acre campus45 acre campus

5 existing buildings5 existing buildings




Middle School

Performing Arts

Part 1 of Master PlanPart 1 of Master PlanSite ImprovementsSite Improvements

Middle School BuildingMiddle School Building

Part 2Part 2Performing Arts Performing Arts BuildingBuilding




Primary Project Team

Owner: William Penn Charter School General Contractor: Intech Construction, Inc.

Architect: Bower Lewis ThrowerLandscape Architect/ Civil Engineer: Cairone & Kaupp, Inc.Structural Engineer: O’Donnell & NaccaratoMEP Engineer: Paul H. Yeomans, Inc.Acoustical Consultant: Metropolitan Acoustics




Project Delivery MethodPenn Charter

(Owner)Bill Quinn

Penn Charter(Owner)

Bill Quinn

Bower Lewis Thrower(Architect)

Bower Lewis Thrower(Architect)

Intech Construction Inc.(General Contractor)

Stephen Macbeth

Intech Construction Inc.(General Contractor)

Stephen Macbeth

H.T. Sweeney(Site Contractor)H.T. Sweeney

(Site Contractor)Salvino Steel

(Structural Steel)Salvino Steel

(Structural Steel)O’Donnell & Naccarato

(Structural) O’Donnell & Naccarato

(Structural)

Molly Construction(Concrete Sub)

Molly Construction(Concrete Sub)

Paul H. Yeomans(MEP)

Paul H. Yeomans(MEP)

Cairone & Kaupp(Landscape, Civil)

Brian Packer

Cairone & Kaupp(Landscape, Civil)

Brian Packer

Metropolitan Acoustics(Acoustical)

Metropolitan Acoustics(Acoustical)

Fixed Fee GMP

Winslow Mechanical(Mechanical Sub)

Winslow Mechanical(Mechanical Sub)

Madden Electric(Electric Sub)

Madden Electric(Electric Sub)

Oliver Sprinkler(Sprinkler Sub)

Oliver Sprinkler(Sprinkler Sub)

E.J. Raith Mechanical(Plumbing Sub)

E.J. Raith Mechanical(Plumbing Sub)

EDA Roofing(Roofing Sub)EDA Roofing(Roofing Sub)




Project TimelineProject Timeline– Site Improvements 29May01 – 03Sept01Site Improvements 29May01 – 03Sept01

– Middle School Building 20June01 – 15Aug02 Middle School Building 20June01 – 15Aug02




Project CostsProject Costs– Site ImprovementsSite Improvements $3.1 Million$3.1 Million– Middle School BuildingMiddle School Building $7.8 Million $7.8 Million

– Contingency of $300,000 to be used for either Contingency of $300,000 to be used for either phase of the projectphase of the project




Middle School Building FeaturesMiddle School Building Features– Similar Architecture as other buildings on campusSimilar Architecture as other buildings on campus– Exterior stone matched Main Building’s exterior Exterior stone matched Main Building’s exterior

stone (Wissahickon Schist)stone (Wissahickon Schist)– Natural Slate roof matching Main Building’s Natural Slate roof matching Main Building’s – Exposed heavy timber trusses Exposed heavy timber trusses




Site Improvement FeaturesSite Improvement Features– DemolitionDemolition

Trees and shrubsTrees and shrubs

Tennis courtsTennis courts

Sidewalks and asphalt roadsSidewalks and asphalt roads

Athletic fieldsAthletic fields

Playground areaPlayground area

Fencing and signageFencing and signage

Sewer piping & structuresSewer piping & structures




Site Improvement FeaturesSite Improvement Features– New Construction New Construction

Sanitary and storm sewer piping - structuresSanitary and storm sewer piping - structuresUnderground electrical & telecommunications Underground electrical & telecommunications New parking lots, campus roads, sidewalks, curbsNew parking lots, campus roads, sidewalks, curbsSeven new tennis courtsSeven new tennis courtsTwo new athletic fields with new sod turfTwo new athletic fields with new sod turfSite fencingSite fencingPlayground area with safety surfacePlayground area with safety surfaceLandscaping and site furnishings Landscaping and site furnishings




Pre – Construction PlanningPre – Construction Planning– PurposePurpose

Alleviate headaches during constructionAlleviate headaches during construction– Possible cost and time savingsPossible cost and time savings

Avoid delays by staying on top of issuesAvoid delays by staying on top of issues– PermitsPermits– Long lead time itemsLong lead time items

Create communication between all project membersCreate communication between all project members– OwnerOwner– DesignersDesigners– Construction Manager & SubcontractorsConstruction Manager & Subcontractors




Pre – Construction PlanningPre – Construction Planning– Key items to be addressedKey items to be addressed

Review schedule dates – make sure all are in agreementReview schedule dates – make sure all are in agreement

Parking requirements – temporary parking lotParking requirements – temporary parking lot

PermitsPermits– Site utilities, sewer tie-insSite utilities, sewer tie-ins

– Road closure Road closure

Meet with neighbors and address concernsMeet with neighbors and address concerns– Home inspectionsHome inspections

Site specific safety planSite specific safety plan




Pre – Construction PlanningPre – Construction Planning– Key items to be addressedKey items to be addressed

Locate existing utilities Locate existing utilities

Submittals for long lead time itemsSubmittals for long lead time items– Underground piping and structuresUnderground piping and structures

Contract a testing consultantContract a testing consultant– Concrete poursConcrete pours

– Soil compaction ratesSoil compaction rates

Discuss site access with OwnerDiscuss site access with Owner



Site Renovation Planning Site Renovation Planning

Site AccessSite Access– Not 100% accessible throughout summerNot 100% accessible throughout summer

May 29, 2001 – small section availableMay 29, 2001 – small section available

June 11, 2001 – remainder of site availableJune 11, 2001 – remainder of site available

Day camps from June 18Day camps from June 18thth – August 3 – August 3rdrd

DEMO ALLOWED




Addressing the issuesAddressing the issues– Communication between all partiesCommunication between all parties

ScheduleSchedule

ConstructabilityConstructability

– Address all issues earlyAddress all issues early– Develop site layout planDevelop site layout plan– Use new technology to assist with planningUse new technology to assist with planning

Project collaboration via the internetProject collaboration via the internet

4D CAD 4D CAD



4D CAD4D CAD

What is 4D CAD?What is 4D CAD?



4D CAD4D CAD

Advantages & DisadvantagesAdvantages & Disadvantages– AdvantagesAdvantages

Ability to clearly communicate planAbility to clearly communicate plan

Identify major issues ahead of timeIdentify major issues ahead of time– Owner’s needsOwner’s needs

– ConstructabilityConstructability

Develop a sequencing planDevelop a sequencing plan

Balance resources – crews and equipmentBalance resources – crews and equipment



4D CAD4D CAD

Advantages & DisadvantagesAdvantages & Disadvantages– DisadvantagesDisadvantages

Time intensive to developTime intensive to develop

ExpensiveExpensive– In HouseIn House

– OutsourcedOutsourced

Desired level of detail can be difficult to achieveDesired level of detail can be difficult to achieve



4D CAD4D CAD

Benefits for WPCS Site ImprovementsBenefits for WPCS Site Improvements– Construction Manager (GC)Construction Manager (GC)

Gives opportunity to correct conflicts before they arise Gives opportunity to correct conflicts before they arise in the field during a tight schedulein the field during a tight schedule

– OwnerOwnerSite access plan – what the contractor expectsSite access plan – what the contractor expects

– SubcontractorsSubcontractorsAllows subs to see number of crews necessary to Allows subs to see number of crews necessary to complete workcomplete workWhere they should be at all timesWhere they should be at all times



4D CAD4D CAD



4D CAD4D CAD

RecommendationRecommendation– Not recommended for WPCS Site ImprovementsNot recommended for WPCS Site Improvements

Smaller projectSmaller project

Effectively communicate the plan during Pre-Effectively communicate the plan during Pre-ConstructionConstruction

Utilize One or Two Week Look-Aheads Utilize One or Two Week Look-Aheads



Floor System RedesignFloor System Redesign

Concrete Masonry Units – Open Web Steel Joists –

Slab on Metal Deck

VS.

Concrete Masonry Units – Precast Hollow Core Planks



Hollow Core Precast PlanksHollow Core Precast Planks

Original SystemOriginal System

8” Bond Beam

8” CMU

4” Slab on Metal Deck

K Series joists ranging from 10 – 26” deep

Welded bearing plate




Proposed SystemProposed System

2” topping slab

8” Precast hollow core plank

8” CMU

8” Bond Beam

Reinforcement




System ComparisonSystem Comparison

Steel JoistsSteel Joists Hollow Core PlankHollow Core Plank

10”-26” depth10”-26” depth 10” (8” + 2”) deep10” (8” + 2”) deep

3’ O.C.3’ O.C. 4’ O.C.4’ O.C.

Vibration ConsiderationsVibration Considerations No vibrationNo vibration

Acoustical IssuesAcoustical Issues Sound Attenuation Sound Attenuation

Bridging needed to stabilizeBridging needed to stabilize Laterally StableLaterally Stable

Tack Welded to deckTack Welded to deck No Metal DeckNo Metal Deck

9 different types of joists9 different types of joists 1 type of concrete plank1 type of concrete plank

Welded to steel plate at Welded to steel plate at bearingbearing

Reinforcing at Connection to Reinforcing at Connection to WallWall




Schedule Comparison – Saves 22 daysSchedule Comparison – Saves 22 days

1st & 2nd FloorSequence

Roof enclosed by October 18th




Cost ComparisonCost Comparison– Original Floor System Original Floor System

$202,764$202,764

– Precast Plank SystemPrecast Plank System$180,581$180,581

Cost SavingsCost Savings

$22,183$22,183




ConclusionConclusion– Recommendation Recommendation Precast PlanksPrecast Planks

Simpler for field constructionSimpler for field construction

Produces minor cost savingsProduces minor cost savings

Shortens schedule for earlier enclosure Shortens schedule for earlier enclosure



SummarySummary

Site RenovationSite Renovation– Communication between partiesCommunication between parties– Well thought out planWell thought out plan

4D CAD4D CAD– Effective on larger scaled projects Effective on larger scaled projects

Floor System – Precast PlankFloor System – Precast Plank– Simple system Simple system – Reduce schedule Reduce schedule



AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements

Thanks to…

AE Faculty

Fellow Students

Friends and Family

Intech Construction

Nitterhouse Concrete

Common Point Technologies



Questions???Questions???

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