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SENIOR THESIS E-STUDIO

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 Jason Drake. 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.

Technical Report 1

Technical Report 1 provides basic background information on the Masonic Village at Sewickely construction and renovation project. This report includes information regarding project schedule, building systems, cost evaluation (not posted in the online version), existing conditions, site layout planning, local conditions, client information, project delivery system, and staffing plans.

[Updated 10/10/11]

Technical Report 2

Technical Report 2 includes a more detailed analysis regarding key aspects of Masonic Village at Sewickley. This assignment discusses a detailed project schedule, structural system estimate, general conditions estimate, LEED evaluation, and a BIM use evaluation. It should be noted that certain costs have not been included in the online version at the request of the owner.

[Updated 11/14/11]

Technical Report 3

Technical Report 3 contains further construction related details regarding Masonic Village at Sewickley.  Topics of interest in this report contain constructability challenges, schedule acceleration scenarios, value engineering, critical industry issues, and problem identification analyses.  Examination in many areas of the report involves insight from the project team and other industry professionals. 

[Updated 12/8/11]