JIM GARZON

Construction Management

Apartment Complex

Anytown, USA

Note: While great efforts have been taken to provide accurate and complete information on the pages of CPEP, please be aware that the information contained herewith is considered a work‐in‐progress for this thesis project. Modifications and changes related to the original building designs and construction methodologies for this senior thesis project are solely the interpretation of Christopher Ankeny. Changes and discrepancies in no way imply that the original design contained errors or was flawed. Differing assumptions, code references, requirements, and methodologies have been incorporated into this thesis project; therefore, investigation results may vary from the original design.”

FINAL REPORT

Complete Final Report

My final thesis report contains an in depth study of my four analyses: Prefabrication of the exterior façade, Reduction of the HVAC system, Interior structure redesign, and the language barrier research.

Executive Summary
Project Introduction and Background
Existing conditions

Client information
Delivery Method
Existing and Local Conditions
Building system summary
Project Cost Evaluation
Site Plans
Project Schedule

Analysis 1: Prefabrication of the exterir facade(Depth Study)

Proposed System
Schedule Comparison8
Cost Comparison
Site Implications
Connection Details
Conclusion

Analysis 2: Reduction of the HVAC system (Breadth Study)

R and U value calculations
Load analysis
Current Mechanical System
Mechanical System Impacts
Conclusion

Analysis 3: Redesign of the interior structure (Breadth Study)

Quantity Take-off of Existing Structure
Load Analysis
Current System Vs. New Proposed System
Cost of New Proposed System
Cost Comparison
Schedule Comparison
Conclusion

Analysis 4: The language barrier (Depth Study)

Survey
Survey Results
Survey Analysis

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