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
College - Author 3
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Department - Author 3
Construction Management Department
Degree - Author 3
BS in Construction Management
Date
2-2026
Primary Advisor/Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Mark Montoya, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Construction Management Department
Abstract/Summary
The City Farm SLO Sheep Shed Foundation Slab project, undertaken by California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Construction Management students, aimed to improve the structural integrity and longevity of an existing livestock shelter at City Farm SLO. Initiated in coordination with Shane Lovell, owner and operator of City Farm SLO, and guided by Construction Management faculty member Mark Montoya, the project integrated community service with practical application of structural concrete construction principles. The scope involved temporarily removing an existing sheep shed from within an active livestock pen, preparing subgrade in muddy winter conditions, and constructing a reinforced 5-inch, 4500 PSI concrete slab with proper drainage to protect the structure from moisture-related deterioration. From preconstruction planning and crane coordination to formwork, reinforcement placement, and concrete finishing, the team emphasized safety, durability, and constructability under challenging site conditions. Material donations from Central Coast Landscape Products and Negranti Construction, along with industry equipment support, played a significant role in the project’s execution. This hands-on endeavor demonstrated technical competency in slab-on-grade construction, rigging coordination, and site logistics while reinforcing the Construction Management program’s commitment to real-world problem solving and community partnership. Lessons learned included equipment coordination within confined environments, adapting to unforeseen site constraints, and the importance of industry relationships in successful project delivery.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/cmsp/931
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