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1 Presentation Outline Project Background ANALYSIS#1: Multi-Trade Prefabrication Study ANALYSIS#2: Cost Estimating Through 3D Modeling ANALYSIS#3: Feasibility of Solar PV-System Electrical Breadth Structural Breadth (Will Not Be Discussed) Lessons Learned A b d u l w a h a b H a s a n C o n s t r u c t i o n M a n a g e m e n t D r. C h i m a y A n u m b a C M A d v i s o r Acknowledgements 1

2 Project Background Building Name: Contracted GMP Amount: $115 Million Location: 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA Construction Dates: March 17 th,2010 August 20 th,2012 III. Analysis #2: 3D Estimating Gross Building Area: 262,587 SF LEED Certification: Certified IV. Analysis#3: Solar PV-Panels Number of Stories: 5-Stories + Underground Level Courtesy of Payette Associates Delivery Method: Design-Bid-Build w/ CM Risk VI. Acknowledgements Courtesy of Payette Associates

3 Project Background Courtesy of Payette Associates PROJECT TEAM Owner: Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Architect: Payette Associates Construction Manager: L.F. Driscoll Co, LLC Structural Engineer: Gannett Fleming INC MEP Engineer: BR+A Consulting Engineers, LLC

4 Project Background Structural system Model of Structural System: Column Piers + Grade Beams on Micropiles Structural Steel Framing Elevated Slabs on Metal Decks Building Façade: CMU Back-Up Limestone and Granite Cladding with Metal Panels Curtain Wall with LED Fitted Mullions Construction Phases: Mobilization Sub-Grade Preparation Superstructure Erection Structural Skin Erection Building Water-Tight and Fitouts Site Improvements

5 Multi-Trade Prefabrication II. Analysis #1: Multi-Trade Prefabrication III. Analysis #2: 3D Estimating Problem Identification Site Congestions Limited Material Laydown Areas Reduced Productivity Prefabricated Bathroom Pods at Miami Valley Hospital Research Goal Determine Systems That Could be Prefabricated Reduce Schedule Cost Implications Typical Congested Interior Fit-out work

6 Multi-Trade Prefabrication WHAT TO PREFABRICATE? 3 rd Floor Patient Rooms Total Amount of Prefabricated Units: Unit 3 rd Floor 4 th Floor Total Bathrooms = 68 units HEADWALL = 42 units FOOTWALL = 34 units

7 Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center I. Project Background II. Analysis #1: Multi-Trade Prefabrication III. IV. What to Prefabricate? Schedule and GC Impact Logistics Multi-Trade Prefabrication Methodology Used Analysis of Survey Guidelines For Implementation Solar Analysis Manufacturers Electrical Production Calculations Financial Analysis V. Lessons Learned VI. Acknowledgements GC Calculated to be $6.62 Millions over 31 Months 250 SF of Wall Per Day Using RS MEANS Productivity Data 58 Days of Project Schedule Saving = $427,131 of GC Savings TOTAL TIME NEEDED TO CONSTRUCT UNITS (ON-SITE) UNIT 3RD FLOOR QUANTITY SF OF WALL PER UNIT TOTAL SF TIME TO CONSTRUCT BATHROOM POD SF 6120 SF 16 DAYS HEADWALL SF 3360 SF 9 DAYS FOOTWALL SF 1530 SF 4 DAYS SF 29 DAYS SUB TOTAL Analysis#3: Solar PV-Panels General Conditions Impact Schedule Impact Analysis #2: 3D Estimating 4TH FLOOR BATHROOM POD SF 6120 SF 16 DAYS HEADWALL SF 3360 SF 9 DAYS FOOTWALL SF 1530 SF 4 DAYS SF 29 DAYS SF 58 DAYS SUB TOTAL TOTAL Courtesy of Google Images PSU AE Senior Thesis Final Presentation 3RD AND 4TH 29 DAYS SAVED PER FLOOR FITOUT!

8 Multi-Trade Prefabrication Where to Prefabricate the Systems? 20,000 SF Warehouse in Harrisburg, PA 11 Miles from Jobsite Rental Rate = $5.25/SF Per Month 2 Months of Rental Total Cost of $105,000 Site Logistics IV. Analysis#3: Solar PV-Panels Truck Loads Required Bathroom Pods = 2 Per Truck TOTAL 34 Deliveries Headwalls = 2 Per Truck TOTAL 21 Deliveries Footwalls = 4 Per Truck TOTAL 9 Deliveries VI. Acknowledgements Courtesy of Google Images Total Miles $3.20 per mile = $4,500 For Deliveries

9 Multi-Trade Prefabrication II. III. Analysis #1: Multi-Trade Prefabrication Analysis #2: 3D Estimating MAYBE Final Conclusion 58 Days of Schedule Reduction $427K Worth of GC Savings Major Reduction in site congestions Maybe IV. Analysis#3: Solar PV-Panels BLACKOU T Recommendation Pursue Prefabrication of Patient Rooms Met goals of reducing schedule and site congestions Black out Screen VI. Acknowledgements 9

10 3D ESTIMATING II. Analysis #1: Multi-Trade Prefabrication III. Analysis #2: 3D Estimating Problem Identification Excessive Time to Quantify Materials Less Time for Constructability Reviews Less Time for Planning IV. Analysis#3: Solar PV-Panels Research Goal Accuracy of Building Models for Estimation Time Savings in Software Based QTO. Develop a Guideline for Implementing 3D Estimating VI. Acknowledgements Courtesy of Google Images Quantity Take-Offs Using Revit

11 3D ESTIMATING Methodology Used SUMMARY OF RESULTS III. IV. Analysis #2: 3D Estimating Analysis#3: Solar PV-Panels Traditional Quantity Take-offs Revit Quantity Take-offs Traditional QTO Revit QTO LFD Contract Time Required 25 hrs 2 hrs - Cost of System $5,380,000 $5,200,900 $5,597,000 % Difference to Actual % - 7.1% 0% Determine Time Savings and Accuracy of Each Method Percentage of Discrepancy 15% 0% - VI. Acknowledgements Revit Model of Structural System

12 3D ESTIMATING ANALYSIS OF SURVEY Based on 25 Completed Surveys COMMENTS MADE Can 3D Estimating Eliminate the Traditional Manual Methods? No 89% Yes 11% When Do You See Greatest Advantage in 3D Estimating? VE/Addendums/ Bulletins 30% Procurement Phase 10% Design Development Phase 50% Schematic Phase 10% Waste of Time Models Not Created the way Building is Built Better Visualization The Older People Not Been Exposed to 3D Estimating VI. Acknowledgements

13 3D ESTIMATING II. Analysis #1: Multi-Trade Prefabrication Guide Lines For Implementing 3D Estimating Methods Final Conclusion III. Analysis #2: 3D Estimating BIM only Aids in Estimation and is not a Total Solution Less Time Counting Building Materials IV. Analysis#3: Solar PV-Panels Initially Attempt utilizing Digital Take-Offs Allows More Time for Critical Planning Test Accuracy of BIM Quantity Take-Offs Ease in Updating Estimates Courtesy of Google Images Do Not Attempt Linking Models with Other Softwares Increase Competitive Advantage

14 PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM II. Analysis #1: Multi-Trade Prefabrication III. Analysis #2: 3D Estimating Problem Identification Borderline of LEED Silver Certification Few Sustainable Systems Incorporated Great Potential for Sustainable Systems IV. Analysis#3: Solar PV-Panels Research Goal Eliminate a Diesel Generator Determine Feasibility of a PV System VI. Acknowledgements Courtesy of Google Images Courtesy of Google Images

15 PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM Solar Analysis Building Location Elevation at Roof 85 Ft Latitude and Longitude N / W Sun Hours Per Day for Building (4.44) Location Optimum System Orientation South Facing Side Optimum System Tilt Angles Summer: Winter: 55 Latitude ± 15 Roof has no Shadowing Effects

16 PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM Electric Demand Annually 7,221,143 kwh Monthly 601,762 kwh Daily 19,784 kwh Manufacturers and Panels Needed Kyocera (KD235GX-LP) Panels BP Solar (BP3230T) Panels More Realistic Approach (Electric Breadth) 4200 SF Roof Space 240 Panels Panels Required Per End Use DIVISION End Use Percentage Watt Hours Per Day # of Panels Req d Is it Feasible? Office Equipment 1% YES Refrigeration 1% YES Space Heating 38% NO Lighting 18% NO Water Heating 16% NO Cooling 7% NO Ventilation 7% NO Cooking 2% YES Computers 2% YES Others 8% NO TOTAL 100% Suntech (STP210-18) Panels Courtesy of U.S. Energy Information Administration

17 PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM Electric Energy Production (Electric Breadth) System Layout Month Solar Radiation (kwh/m 2 /day) AC Energy (kwh) Energy Value ($) $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Year $ Summary of Calculations Adequate AC Energy for Office Equipment kwh Produced Savings of $6800 Annually on Electric Bill Covers 1% of Total Electric Demand Only kwh Needed

18 PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM Cost of $7500 / KW-DC (U.S. Department of Energy Figure) Designed System 56.4 kw-dc Total System Cost $423,000 System Cost Courtesy of Google Images Incentives PA Sunshine PV Rebate (com.> kw) = $25,000 PA Sunshine PV Rebate (com.> 3-10 kw) = $7,500 Federal PV Tax Credit = $135,000 Federal Incentives Totaling $154,307 Final System Cost Less Incentives $268,693

19 PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM Assumptions Made Owner will pay Costs Up-Front Cost of Electricity = $0.093/KWh Annual Escalation % = 1.5% Value of SREC= $250 per 1000 KWh YEAR $/KWH SREC $ Savings/yr Total Savings/yr Cumulative Savings Cash Flow 1 $0.09 $18, $6, $24, $24, $243, $0.09 $18, $6, $24, $49, $219, $0.09 $18, $6, $24, $74, $194, $0.10 $18, $7, $25, $99, $169, $0.10 $18, $7, $25, $124, $144, $0.10 $18, $7, $25, $149, $118, $0.10 $18, $7, $25, $175, $93, $0.10 $18, $7, $25, $200, $68, $0.10 $18, $7, $25, $226, $42, $0.11 $18, $7, $25, $251, $16, $0.11 $18, $7, $25, $277, $8, $0.11 $18, $7, $25, $303, $34, $0.11 $18, $8, $26, $329, $60, $0.11 $18, $8, $26, $355, $87, $0.11 $18, $8, $26, $381, $113, $0.12 $18, $8, $26, $408, $139, $0.12 $18, $8, $26, $434, $166, $0.12 $18, $8, $26, $461, $192, $0.12 $18, $8, $26, $488, $219, $0.12 $18, $8, $26, $515, $246, $0.12 $18, $9, $27, $542, $273, $0.13 $18, $9, $27, $569, $300, $0.13 $18, $9, $27, $596, $328, $0.13 $18, $9, $27, $624, $355, $0.13 $18, $9, $27, $651, $383, TOTAL $450, $201, $651, Payback Period Payback in Just 11 Years System Warranted for 25 Years Generate Money After 11 th Year

20 PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM MAYBE BLACKOU T Final Conclusion Diesel Generator Cannot be Eliminated 1% Electric Demand Sustainably Generated $6,800 Direct Electric Bill Savings Annually $18,000 Worth of SRECs Annually Payback in just 11 Years Recommendation Owner Should Consider Incorporating Solar PV-Panels Incentives may not be Available in the Future Maybe Black out Screen VI. Acknowledgements 2 0

21 LESSONS LEARNED Analysis # 1: Multi-Trade Prefabrication The Benefits Out Number the Risks and Increased Costs Analysis # 2: 3D Estimating 3D Estimating Saves Critical Time BUT IS NOT a Total Solution! Will not Fully Work Till Models are Modeled As-Built Analysis # 3: Photovoltaic System High Incentives Makes it a No Brainer to Invest in Photovoltaic

22 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Ministry of Higher Education of The State of Kuwait Pennsylvania State University AE Department III. Analysis #2: 3D Estimating Pennsylvania State University Office of Physical Plant Family Friends IV. Analysis#3: Solar PV-Panels L.F. Driscoll Co, LLC Payette Associates AE Classmates VI. Acknowledgements

23 APPENDIX ELECTRIC DEMAND CALCULATION Annually Monthly Daily 27.5 kwh kwh 262,587 Sq. Ft = 7,221,143 Sq. Ft year 7,221,143 kwh Year 1 year 12 months 7,221,143 kwh Year 1 year 365 days = 601,762 kwh month = 19,784 kwh day NUMBER OF PANEL REQUIRED PER SYSTEM Kyocera KD235GX-LP BP Solar BP 3230T Suntech STP Sun Hours Per Day Watt Hours Per Day Watts Per Hour of Sunlight Rate of Power Per Panel 235W 230W 210W # of Panels Required

24 APPENDIX The structural calculations were performed as outlined below: SUMMARY OF STRUCTURAL CALCULATIONS Shear, V x Max Shear, V nx Conclusion kips 140 kips Within Range OK Moment, M u Max Moment, M px Conclusion Determine the weight of the PV-Panels based on the layout used BEAM W16X k-ft 240 k-ft Within Range OK Cross-Section, Z x-req d Max Cross-Section, Z x Conclusion III. Analysis #2: 3D Estimating Determine roof assembly weight in 3 64 in 3 Within Range OK Deflection, Δ Max Deflection, Δ max Conclusion Calculate load combinations Determine ultimate moment, M u Calculate required cross-section Z x-req d and compare with AISC values to ensure safe range Calculate maximum deflection and compare with AISC values to ensure safe range GIRDER W16X in in 2 Within Range OK Shear, V x Max Shear, V nx Conclusion kips 140 kips Within Range OK Moment, M u Max Moment, M px Conclusion k-ft 240 k-ft Within Range OK Cross-Section, Z x-req d Max Cross-Section, Z x Conclusion in 3 64 in 3 Within Range OK Deflection, Δ Max Deflection, Δ max Conclusion in in 2 Within Range OK

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