Christopher S. Glinski

Construction Management
Columbia Heights Community Center
1480 Girard St. NW
Washington, DC 20009

This is a student-generated Capstone Project e-Portfolio (CPEP) produced in conjunction with the AE Senior Thesis e-Studio.

Welcome to Chris Glinski's AE Senior Thesis e-Portfolio

Final Report

Full Report

LEED® Point Alignment Tool (Excel® file)

Cover Page

Abstract

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements …………………………………………………………. 1

Executive Summary …………………………………………………….…… 2

Project Introduction ……………………………………………………...…... 3

Project Design Overview ………………………………………….………… 4

Project Team Overview …………………………………………….……….. 11
Client Information
Project Delivery System
Staffing Plan

Existing Conditions Report ………………………………………………… 15
Local Conditions
Vicinity Maps
Site Layout Planning

Project Logistics Details ……………………………………………………. 18
Detailed Project Schedule
Estimate Summary
General Conditions Estimate


Analysis 1 – LEED® Point Research ……………………….…………….. 20
Problem
Goal
Methodology / Tools
Outcome
Project Selection
Common Goals
Common Points
Excel Spreadsheet Assembly
Conclusions

Analysis 2 – Precast Brick Façade …………………..……..…………….. 33
Problem
Goal
Methodology / Tools
Outcome
Cost Impacts
Schedule Impacts
Structural Impacts
Mechanical Impacts
Conclusions

Analysis 3 – Gymnasium Structure Redesign ……....…..……….…….… 43
Problem
Goal
Methodology / Tools
Outcome
Building Load Determination
System Design
System Comparison Table
RAM Steel v10.0 Software Output
Conclusion

Analysis 4 – Foundation Placement Method ……………..…………….... 61
Problem
Goal
Methodology / Tools
Outcome
Cost Impacts
Schedule and Excavator Demand Impacts
Conclusion

Summary & Conclusions ………………………..…………………………. 67

Appendix A – Site Plans ……………………..……..……………………... 68
Existing Conditions Plan
Excavation Plan
Steel Phase 1 Plan
Steel Phase 2 Plan
Steel Phase 3 Plan

Appendix B – Summary / Detailed Project Schedules …..…..…...….... 74

Appendix C – LEED® Interview Questionnaire ………..………………… 81

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