Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh’s Clinical Services Building Pittsburgh, PA PLEASE PLEASE SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES! SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Final Thesis Presentation Gloria Brashear Construction Management Option Advisor: Professor Horman Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University - 900,000 SF hospital - 6th floor atrium and rooftop garden Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling for General Contractors Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements - vibrant use of colors on the interior and exterior - family, healing, sustainability, and state-of-the-art technology - 40% of the total construction is renovations to a previously existing hospital. Comments & Questions Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building Video Courtesy of Astorino Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling for General Contractors Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Owner: University of Pittsburgh Owner Rep: Oxford Development Co. Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling for General Contractors Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions Construction Manager: Dick Corp. Architect & Engineer: Astorino General Contractor: Barton Malow – P.J. Dick, A Joint Venture Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building 2006 PROJECT SCHEDULE BMPJD Notice of Award 0 days Award Packages Steel Erection Coordination Drawings Interior Demolition (Old Building) Plumbing Major Material Deliveries 37 days 166 days 179 days 25 days 251 days 136 days Telecommunications Construction Risers Mechanical Electrical Exterior Studs and Sheathing Roofing Vendor Selection 556 days 134 days 194 days 229 days 126 days 250 days 234 days Elevators Windows Doors Punchlist Helipad 475 days 147 days 208 days 373 days 57 days Full Enclosure 0 days Owner Deliver Medical Equipment 0 days Installation Testing Commission 36 days 9 days 15 days Substantial Completion 0 days Project Completion 0 days 2007 2008 Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University PROJECT SCHEDULE - Very complex schedule by floor and quad - Telecommunications contractor and Steel contractor picked prior to General Contractor Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors - Trades work through the building in a spiral effect Research 2: Virtual Modeling for General Contractors Breadth 1: Mechanical - Overlap of trades due to continual work flow Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions - Start Date: 12/22/05 - Projected Completion Date: 12/22/08 Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building 2006 BMPJD Notice of Award 0 days Award Packages Steel Erection Coordination Drawings Interior Demolition (Old Building) Plumbing Major Material Deliveries 37 days 166 days 179 days 25 days 251 days 136 days Telecommunications Construction Risers Mechanical Electrical Exterior Studs and Sheathing Roofing Vendor Selection 556 days 134 days 194 days 229 days 126 days 250 days 234 days Elevators Windows Doors Punchlist Helipad Full Enclosure Owner Deliver Medical Equipment 475 days 147 days 208 days 373 days 57 days 0 days 0 days Installation Testing Commission 36 days 9 days 15 days Substantial Completion Project Completion 0 days 0 days 2007 2008 Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University "The frog does not drink up the pond in which it lives." - Chinese Proverb <http://www.gardendigest.com/conserve.htm> - Green building popularity increasing, public has a vested interest Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors - Clinical Services Building designed to meet the LEED™ New Construction v2.1. Research 2: Virtual Modeling Breadth 1: Mechanical - Save 90¢ /sq. ft. annually Breadth 2: Structural - Energy and other costs earn back investment in 2 – 2 ½ yrs. Acknowledgements - Certification process now 100% online Comments & Questions - Availability of online sample submission forms Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building - Research of LEED™ - Pittsburgh General Contractor Survey - LEED™ Submittals in Specifications - LEED™ Submittal form Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University 1. Familiarity of Contractors: 8-9 2. Familiarity of Subcontractors: 4-5, MEP higher 3. Helpfulness and Familiarity of Architects: 6-7, large firms higher Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions 4. Number of Green and LEED™ Projects Worked On: 3-4 5. Most Difficult Credits: FSC chain of custody, harvest location, HVAC, commissioning, and materials/resources 6. Most Difficult Aspects of LEED™: drywall recycling, education of the masses, inclusion in the bidding process, structure or defined steps 7. Client's Eagerness to Implement LEED™: poor perception of cost, do not know all it entails 8. LEED in Construction Documents: need better definition Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building - Research of LEED™ - Pittsburgh General Contractor Survey - LEED™ Submittals in Specifications - LEED™ Submittal form Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Addendum to Specifications Section 05310: 1.02 SUBMITTALS Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions Add: " F. LEED™ Submittal form for each specific material. 1. MR 3.1: List of proposed materials salvaged, reused, or refurbished a. Identify material cost. 2. MR 4.1 and 4.2: List of proposed materials with recycled content. a. Indicate cost, post-consumer recycled content, and postindustrial recycled content for each product having recycled content. 3. MR 5.1 and 5.2: List of proposed regionally manufactured materials and regionally extracted, harvested, or recovered materials. a. Identify each regionally manufactured material, its source, and cost. b. Identify each regionally extracted, harvested or recovered material, its source, and cost. " Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building - Research of LEED™ - Pittsburgh General Contractor Survey - LEED™ Submittals in Specifications - LEED™ Submittal form Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building - Research of LEED™ - Pittsburgh General Contractor Survey - LEED™ Submittals in Specifications - LEED™ Submittal form Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University "“If a picture contains one thousand words... A model contains one thousand pictures” - Edward McCracken (former CEO – SGI) <http://www.cdi-grp.net/Home_Page.html> - 25 yr. old idea in the making Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors - Automobile and airline manufacturing industries adopted virtual modeling successfully Breadth 1: Mechanical - Acceptance, compatibility, and perhaps contractual reliability and responsibility essential for success Breadth 2: Structural - Compatibility of software Acknowledgements - Owners do not understand investment and commitment Research 2: Virtual Modeling Comments & Questions - Industry-wide standards in the works with National Institute of Building Sciences. Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building - Research of Virtual Modeling - Interview with MIS Project Leader with P.J. Dick, Inc. - Software Review - Research of BIM Consultants Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Project Model Type Man Hours Completed By Office 3D 545 In House Research 5D 480 Out Sourced Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling - Research of Virtual Modeling - Modeling not used on Clinical Services Building - Decide what general contractor wants with model Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building - Quality and reliability of the work product outweigh the additional cost of out sourcing - Interview with MIS Project Leader with P.J. Dick, Inc. - Software Review - Research of BIM Consultants Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Vico vs. Autodesk Constructor vs. Revit Architecture Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors - Research of Virtual Modeling - Interview with MIS Project Leader with P.J. Dick, Inc. Research 2: Virtual Modeling - Software Review Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building - Research of BIM Consultants Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Vico vs. Autodesk Constructor vs. Revit Architecture Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors - Research of Virtual Modeling - Interview with MIS Project Leader with P.J. Dick, Inc. Research 2: Virtual Modeling - Software Review Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building - Research of BIM Consultants Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Vico vs. Autodesk Constructor vs. Revit Architecture Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors - Research of Virtual Modeling - Interview with MIS Project Leader with P.J. Dick, Inc. Research 2: Virtual Modeling - Software Review Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building - Research of BIM Consultants Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University BIM Consultants Project Overview - Combine multiple fields of work Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors - Devote proper time required Research 2: Virtual Modeling - Reduce cost and coordination issues Breadth 1: Mechanical - Improve construction inefficiencies Breadth 2: Structural - Improve schedule and trade coordination Acknowledgements - Benefits outweigh cost Comments & Questions Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building - Research of Virtual Modeling - Interview with MIS Project Leader with P.J. Dick, Inc. - Software Review - Research of BIM Consultants Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Background: - Existing hood system outdated - Manufacturer out of business Project Overview - Owner wants to salvage existing equipment Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions Problem: - Existing system and proposed system noncompatible - Initial cost increase with change in scope of work - Schedule delays increasing Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Proposal: - Fully functioning kitchen hood system - New hood and ductwork Model "CG3-BDL" Water Wash Ventilator Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building Proposed Revision to Scope of Work: Existing Scope of Work: Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University 18,500 CFM @ 0.08 friction per 100 ft of duct = 60x24 Material Exhaust: Low Roof Exhaust: 5th Floor Project Overview Duct Insulation $15,617.56 $9,543.46 Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Ducts $76,020.14 $43,832.09 Research 2: Virtual Modeling Louver $840.00 $840.00 Fan $2,650.00 $2,650.00 Exhaust Hood $61,425.00 $61,425.00 Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building DAYS: TOTAL: L = 0.09 √Q (√DF - U/400) <ASHRAE 62.1, Exhaust Ventilation> Attempts to reduce size failed Breadth 1: Mechanical Minimum separation distance between building and exhaust is 1/2 of L.: 52 32 $156,552.70 $118,290.55 Q= exhaust air volume, 250 cfm per million BTU/h (per Appendix F3) DF = dilution factor, 15 (per Table F.2) U= 0 L = 43.8 ft. 1/2L = 21.9 ft. OK! SAVINGS on material: $38,262.15 SAVINGS on schedule: 20 days Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Background: - Topping showing visible fatigue between col. line K-P and 1-5 - Form deck corrosion Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building Problem: - Mechanical and electrical penetrations causing corrosion - All penetrations should be seen as potential hazards Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Proposal: - Ensure longevity of aesthetics and structural integrity - New form deck Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling UF2X form deck 24 GA, 5” slab, @ 7’ spans 4x4 – W2.9 x 2.9 mesh United Steel Deck, Inc. Form Deck & Slab for Typical Bay Infill Beams @ 7' O.C. Needed: 5" thick slab, 2" deck, 3" lightweight concrete Loading: Live Loads: Lab/Ward: 80psf <per Specifications> Dead Loads: Deck: 3 psf <per USD Design Manual> Concrete: 115 pcf x 3 in slab = 28.75psf <per USD Design Manual> Superimposed: 15 psf W = 1.4 (3psf + 28.75psf + 15 psf) + 1.7 (80psf) W = 201.45 psf Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building United Steel Deck: concrete slabs on UF2X form deck, 24 GA, 5” slab, @ 7’ spans 4x4 – W2.9 x 2.9 mesh, Uniform Total Load = 212 psf 201.45psf < 212psf - OK! Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Material Edge Forms Impact $6,213.00 WWF $483,968.00 Concrete $108,098.77 Placing Concrete $28,498.77 Project Overview Finishing $62,406.40 Research 2: Virtual Modeling Form Decking $187,856.00 Breadth 1: Mechanical DAYS: TOTAL: 32 days/floor Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building $877,040.93 Proposed cost compared with life cycle - Original built in 1968 - Less than 37 years later showed signs of fatigue -Additional MEP penetrations increase need - Structural integrity and future aesthetics guaranteed Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Conclusion: Research 1: LEED Process: Change in submittals would close the information gap between subcontractors and architects Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building Research 2: Virtual Modeling: Outsourcing most beneficial option, if inhouse use of Vico software proves most user-friendly Breadth 1: Mechanical: Re-routing ductwork reduces cost by $38,262.15 and saves 20 days Breadth 2: Structural: Structural improvements increase building life cycle which outweighs cost of construction adding 32 days to the schedule for each floor Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors I would like to thank the following companies for their assistance with my senior thesis: - Astorino Architect & Engineers - Barton Malow – P.J. Dick, A Joint Venture - Brashear Construction Consulting, Inc. - Jendoco Construction Corporation - Mascaro Construction Company, LP - Massaro Corporation - Oxford Development Company - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Research 2: Virtual Modeling Breadth 1: Mechanical I would also like to thank the following people for their support and guidance throughout my time at Penn State: Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building - Family and friends (the ones at home in Pittsburgh, and the ones that are here making State College my second home) - Fellow AE students - Penn State AE Faculty and Staff Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building