College - Author 1
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Department - Author 1
Construction Management Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Construction Management
Date
3-2026
Primary Advisor/Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Philip Barlow, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Construction Management Department
Abstract/Summary
This paper documents the design, budgeting, procurement and construction of a timber framed carport with architectural shingle roofing at the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden (SLOBG). The Botanical Garden, a nonprofit organization dependent on community support and volunteer labor, identified the need for covered storage and a dedicated charging station for its golf cart, a vehicle central to daily operations across the property. Without permanent shelter, the cart was exposed to the elements year-round, which contributed to equipment wear and reduced operational efficiency. Working simultaneously as project manager and lead builder, Trent coordinated stakeholder relationships, developed a project budget, secured donated and purchased materials, and constructed the structure over the course of Winter Quarter 2026. The design process involved multiple sketches, responding to client feedback and adapting to site conditions that evolved during construction. Construction included concrete footing work, timber post-and-beam framing, and architectural shingle roof installation. The finished structure integrates seamlessly into the existing site, utilizing both the building and retaining wall as boundaries. The completed carport provides a durable, low maintenance structure that directly improves the Garden’s operational efficiency. This project represents a real-world application of construction management principles from initial concept through final client handoff.
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