Center for Health Research and Rural Advocacy
Michael Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Presentation Outline:
 Project Background Information
 Thesis & Presentation Goals
 Research Analysis:
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
 Analysis:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
 Analysis:
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
 Recommendations and Conclusions
 Questions
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health Research and
Rural Advocacy
Project Background Information
Presentation Outline:
Occupant:
Geisinger Health System
 Project Background Information
Size:
67,000 sq*ft
 Thesis & Presentation Goals
Cost:
$18,400,000
 Research Analysis:
Schedule:
July 2005 – February 2007
Delivery:
Design-Bid-Build
Function:
Facility to promote research
efforts for
Geisinger Health
System locally and
nationally
with numerous conference spaces,
research employee offices, and 300 seat
auditorium
LEED Rating: Basic certification (26 points)
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
 Analysis:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
 Analysis:
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
 Recommendations and Conclusions
 Questions
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
Project Background Information
Presentation Outline:
Architectural Features
 Project Background Information
 13,750 sq*ft aluminum curtain wall
 Thesis & Presentation Goals
 4’ x 9’ architectural pre-cast panels
 Research Analysis:
 open office spaces
 garden roof above auditorium
 connection to existing weis research center
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
 Analysis:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
 Analysis:
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
 Recommendations and Conclusions
 Questions
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
Thesis & Presentation Goals
Industry Research
Presentation Outline:
LEED Credit Guide for
Envelope Design and
Construction
 Project Background Information
 Thesis & Presentation Goals
 Research Analysis:
Alternate Construction
Methods & Procedures
Prefabrication of
Aluminum Curtain
Wall System
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
VS.
Stick-Built
Aluminum System
 Analysis:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
 Analysis:
Site & Sequencing Issues
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
 Recommendations and Conclusions
 Questions
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
Research Analysis
Resources
LEED Accredited Professionals
 Project Background Information
Envelope Design & Construction Challenges
 Thesis & Presentation Goals
 Interface of all design systems
 Sustainable aspects
LEED-NC Version 2.2
 Identifiable feature of project
 Research Analysis:
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
 Analysis:
 Increasing complexity
 Lead times
Presentation Outline:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
GSA: LEED Cost Study
 Imported or specialty finishes
 Analysis:
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
Version 2.0: Pilot
 Recommendations and Conclusions
 Questions
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
LEED Credits Affect On Envelope Design & Construction
Presentation Outline:
 Project Background Information
 Thesis & Presentation Goals
 Research Analysis:
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
 Analysis:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
 Analysis:
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
 Recommendations and Conclusions
 Questions
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
Façade Decision Making Guide Goals
 Decision timeline
 Key façade design issues
 Constructability considerations
 Participants
 Potential LEED credits
 Budget and cost escalation considerations
Presentation Outline:
 Project Background Information
 Thesis & Presentation Goals
 Research Analysis:
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
 Analysis:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
 Analysis:
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
 Recommendations and Conclusions
 Questions
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
Prefabrication of Aluminum
Curtain Wall System
Advantages
 Complexity of façade components
 On-site construction schedule
 Quality
Disadvantages
 Double handling of material
 Facility & equipment costs
 Safety
Presentation Outline:
 Project Background Information
 Thesis & Presentation Goals
 Research Analysis:
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
 Analysis:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
 Analysis:
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
 Recommendations and Conclusions
 Questions
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
Need for Prefabrication on Center for Health Research
and Rural Advocacy
Duration
Envelope System Total Costs
Presentation Outline:
Scheduled Durations of Envelope Systems
in Days
$1,000,000
 On critical path
 Longest scheduled activity
Budget
 Project Background Information
125
 Thesis & Presentation Goals
100
 Research Analysis:
$750,000
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
$500,000
75
 Most expensive envelope component
 Analysis:
$250,000
50
Quality Standards
$0
Site Logistics
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
 Analysis:
25
Aluminum & Glass Curtain Wall:
Architectural Pre-cast Concrete Panels:
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
0
Metal Panel Walls & Windows:
Aluminum & Glass Curtain Wall:
Roofing:
Architectural Pre-cast Concrete Panels:
Metal Panel Walls & Windows:
Roofing:
 Recommendations and Conclusions
 Questions
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
Typical Prefabricated Units
13’ x 8’ Panels
Presentation Outline:
 Project Background Information
 Includes triple pane glazing & aluminum frame
 Thesis & Presentation Goals
 Watertight connections with silicone
 Research Analysis:
 Represents 80 of the 118 panels
Revised Durations
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
 Analysis:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
 On-site
Install 10 -11 Panels per day (1,040 sq. ft)
vs.
Stick-built (150 sq. ft)
 Warehouse – 3 panels per day
 Analysis:
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
 Recommendations and Conclusions
 Questions
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
Schedule Impacts
On-Site Labor Force
Presentation Outline:
 Project Background Information
 Original: 10 Skilled Laborers
 Thesis & Presentation Goals
 Proposed: 6 Skilled Laborers
 Research Analysis:
Durations
 Original: 150 SF / Day
 Proposed: 1,040 SF / Day
Overall Curtain Wall Construction
 Original: 100 Days
 Proposed: 13 Days
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
 Analysis:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
 Analysis:
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
 Recommendations and Conclusions
 Questions
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
Cost Impacts
Labor Rates
Presentation Outline:
 Project Background Information
 Original: Pay all laborers equivalent of skilled wages
 Thesis & Presentation Goals
 Proposed: On-site workers paid more than fabrication
 Research Analysis:
Fabrication Plant & Equipment
 Additional facility and equipment rental
General Condition Savings
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
 Analysis:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
 Analysis:
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
 Recommendations and Conclusions
 Questions
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
Mechanical Impacts
Additional Resistance to Heat Transfer
Presentation Outline:
 Project Background Information
 Deletion of Radiant Heaters
 Thesis & Presentation Goals
 Create comfortable environment
 Research Analysis:
Double Pane Glass:
Heating: Q = (10 – 68) * 13,750 SF / 2 = (398,750) BTU/hr
Cooling: Q = (88 – 72) * 13,750 SF / 2 = 110,000 BTU/hr
Triple Pane Glass:
Heating: Q = (10 - 68) * 13,750 SF / 8 = (88,611) BTU/hr
Cooling: Q = (88 – 72) * 13,750 SF / 8 = 24,450 BTU/hr
R – Values
 Insulating Glass r=1 - 4
 Triple Pane R= 3 - 8
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
 Analysis:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
 Analysis:
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
 Recommendations and Conclusions
 Questions
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
Structural Impacts
Presentation Outline:
Analysis Conclusion
Additional load of triple pane glass
 Project Background Information
 Thesis & Presentation Goals
 dead load
 Connections
 Shear, bearing, & Tear - out
 Structural Columns
 Compression, buckling, flexure
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 Research Analysis:
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Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
 Analysis:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
 Analysis:
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
 Recommendations and Conclusions
 Questions
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
4D Visualization Model of
Façade Construction
Building Façade Construction Sequence & Site Analysis
 Three separate systems
 Safety issues
 Controls building enclosure date
Proposed Use of 4D Model
 Coordinate work flow
 Address hazardous work environments
 Predict which activities which may delay critical path
Presentation Outline:
 Project Background Information
 Thesis & Presentation Goals
 Research Analysis:
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
 Analysis:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
 Analysis:
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
 Recommendations and Conclusions
 Questions
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
3D Model Development
Presentation Outline:
 Use CAD systems to create virtual model of CHHRA
 Project Background Information
 Adequate level of detail to display construction
 Thesis & Presentation Goals
Included Items
 Site boundaries
 Material staging areas
 Crane locations
 Temporary facilities
 Existing Geisinger facilities
 Research Analysis:
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
 Analysis:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
 Analysis:
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
 Recommendations and Conclusions
 Questions
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
Presentation Outline:
 Project Background Information
 Thesis & Presentation Goals
 Research Analysis:
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
 Analysis:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
 Analysis:
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
 Recommendations and Conclusions
 Questions
July 7, 2006
July 7, 2006
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
Advantages of Using 4D Visualization Model
Presentation Outline:
 Communicate sequence to all contractors
 Project Background Information
 Create schedule iterations
 Thesis & Presentation Goals
 Conflicts
 Research Analysis:
 Hazardous work environments
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
 Analysis:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
 Analysis:
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
 Recommendations and Conclusions
 Questions
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
Recommendations & Conclusions
Industry Research
Presentation Outline:
LEED Credit Guide for
Envelope Design and
Construction
 Project Background Information
 Thesis & Presentation Goals
 Research Analysis:
Alternate Construction
Methods & Procedures
Prefabrication of
Aluminum Curtain
Wall System
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
VS.
Stick-Built
Aluminum System
 Analysis:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
 Analysis:
Site & Sequencing Issues
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
 Recommendations and Conclusions
Easy to implement
 Questions
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Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
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Presentation Outline:
 Project Background Information
 Thesis & Presentation Goals
 Research Analysis:
Building Envelope Design and LEED Credits
 Analysis:
Prefabrication of Aluminum Curtain Wall System
 Analysis:
4D Visualization Model of Façade Construction
 Recommendations and Conclusions
 Questions
Michael W. Vergari
Construction Management Option
Senior Thesis Presentation 2006
Center for Health
Research and Rural
Advocacy
Special Thanks
Geisinger Health System
Harmon Inc.
AE Faculty
Fellow Students
Family & Friends