George Mason Housing Development:
Complete Layout of Building
Narrative:
Gilbane is one of the nation’s oldest design and build companies and is
recognized as a leader in the industry. They were founded in 1873 as a family-run
carpentry and general contracting shop in Providence, Rhode Island. The instantly
developed the reputation for building high-quality homes, mansions and public
buildings, examples are of the President’s House at Brown University and the Casino in
Roger Williams Park.
Gilbane has earned a great national reputation because of their notable public
historical projects, and has worked with some of the biggest names and most
successful private-sector companies. Examples vary from the Smithsonian Institute’s
National Air and Space Museum, the Winter Olympics venues in Lake Placid, NY,
Pfizer, Bank of America, and Verizon.
Today, Gilbane is in its 5th generation, and has spread its horizons with over 50
offices around the world. In 2011, they had a revenue of $2.9 billion.
(Gilbane.(2014.September.22).Retrieved from http://www.gilbaneco.com/OurHistor.aspx)
Process:
Gilbane’s current process for creating a building layout:
1. Quote Job/Design
2. Discuss layout with Mason
3. Meet with architects
4. Create design/layout of building
5. Check it meets all restraints
6. Edit design
7. Share design/layout of building with the customer
Overview:
The housing development project allows for a new, comfortable and relaxing
environment for students. It will satisfy the increasing needs of the medical education students
as well as including retail stores that are in high demand among the students. George Mason
University will increase their competitive advantage over the other surrounding schools by
adding this new housing development.
Objectives:
The overall goal of this development project is to create a new “mixed-use graduate
student housing facility and a life sciences laboratory building on GMU’s Prince William Campus
in Manassas, VA.” (Gilbaneco.com, GMU Student Housing)
Approach:
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Managerial Approach - The design of the building will be developed by an internal
architect using CAD. Internal employees will discuss the design until deemed complete,
then will show to customer. Once the customer is happy with the design and layout of
the building the construction will begin.
Technical Approach - To design the building the developers will use CAD to design
the layout. Will give an example of what the building layout will look like when once
completed. CAD will also aid the developers in determining what type of equipment
would be necessary when the design is completed.
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Budget Constraints - The design of the layout must allow for the building of the design
to remain within budgeted amount.
Limited space - George Mason University requires there be 105,000 square feet and
152 beds specifically designed for students, 15,000 square feet of retail space and
10,000 square feet for the Mason program on the ground floor.
Time - Needs to be completed by December 2014.
Regulations - The project is being designed with under Virginia’s Public-Private
Education Facilities and Infrastructures; George Mason University requires there be
105,000 square feet and 152 beds specifically designed for students, 15,000 square feet
of retail space and 10,000 square feet for the Mason program on the ground floor; Must
follow all safety regulations for a campus housing building.
George Mason University Requirements - Provides an attractive student housing and
mixed-use environment; responds to specific needs of GMU students; transaction
structure affords GMU with flexibility, control and cost-efficiency.