College - Author 1
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Department - Author 1
Construction Management Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Construction Management
Date
6-2025
Primary Advisor/Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Eric Brinkman, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Construction Management Department
Abstract/Summary
This senior project centers around a preconstruction collaboration between Semmes & Co. and the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo (LCSLO) for a new deck at the Santa Rita Ranch house in Templeton, CA. The existing deck was in poor condition and not ADA compliant, prompting the need for a safe, accessible, and aesthetically pleasing replacement. This project supported the nonprofit by providing volunteer-based preconstruction services, including quantity takeoffs, a detailed material list, scope breakdown, labor estimates, scheduling, and logistics planning. Material options and scope variations were presented to LCSLO in a flexible pricing proposal using a Time and Materials (T&M) format with a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) option. Though delays prevented direct field involvement, this project served as a hands-on experience in collaborative design, estimating, and contractor-client communication. The work highlights key lessons in navigating plan sets, estimating efficiency, and coordinating among stakeholders during early project development. These insights reflect both technical growth and practical understanding of real-world construction processes.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/cmsp/877
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