College - Author 1
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Department - Author 1
Construction Management Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Construction Management
College - Author 2
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Department - Author 2
Construction Management Department
Degree - Author 2
BS in Construction Management
Date
6-2024
Primary Advisor/Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Bryan Knakiewicz, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Construction Management Department
Abstract/Summary
This essay outlines the thorough preconstruction procedure that went into building a pavilion in the university's Leaning Pine Arboretum. Every step that our team took, from the preliminary surveying phase to the foundation laying prior to frame, is painstakingly planned and carried out. The main objective is to create a dynamic area that effortlessly combines education and recreation; it should be both a lively meeting place and a haven for students to study under cover. The team took a calculated risk to make sure our pre-construction phase was successful. This included carrying out thorough quantity takeoffs, keeping lines of communication open with engineers, and carefully inspecting the site to develop the layout in detail. In this approach, interdisciplinary collaboration was essential since it allowed us to conduct post-site layout inspections and make well-informed design revisions, especially with regard to the concrete footings of the Gazebo. Our goal is to design a Gazebo that not only fulfills practical requirements but also improves the arboretum's general atmosphere through this meticulous and cooperative process. Through the process of pre-construction, our team honed their skills in time management, effective communication, and attention to detail.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/cmsp/814