Construction Management Department Annual Goals, Plans and Status Report

Construction Management Department Annual Goals, Plans and Status Report

Unit Name: Construction Management Department Year: 2012-2013 Department Mission: Prepare students for professional construction leadership positions with a sense of ethical and environmental responsibility and also for advanced degree programs. Encourage CM faculty to be well informed and conversant with current industry issues. Position the size and offerings of the program to serve the changing needs of the construction industry and an expanding national and international student population. Be a positive force in the local and national construction industry through collaboration with other institutions and participation in professional and community organizations. Add to the body of construction management knowledge through scholarly research and publications. Support the strategic and academic direction of Southern Polytechnic State University. Vision/Mission Alignment next level up: The School of Architecture and Construction Management (ACM) has a focus on the built environment. The school brings together two distinct disciplines and pedagogical cultures that are intertwined in practice and have much to share in learning. ACM vision is to be known as a provider of excellence in education in the built environment and as a meaningful resource of graduates to service the needs of a global society. Our vision also includes intent to nourish the aspirations of humankind in the acquisition of skills and knowledge enabling professionalism and membership in the higher councils of built environment decision. The following summarizes each of the department goals: Goal #1 Hire three new tenure track faculty (FM Program Director and to fill up positions vacated by resignation and retirement) Goal #2. Organize Fundraiser to support Scholarships for CM students, Faculty development activities, student activities and events, new/rehabilitate existing premises Goal # 3 In view of the Space Utilization Study Finding s and Recommendations to not building more capacity it s using the space more efficiently the CM Department, in consultation with Construction Industry Advisory Board has agreed to discontinue Silent Phase Marketing of the Proposed New CM Building. Future focus shall be on Improving the quality of furnishings and finishes at Third Floor H-Building Construction management facilities. Goal # 4 Construction of Technology Demo Lab. TF-11-55 Construction Technology Demonstration Lab Funds approved in July 2010 is being implemented. This project was on hold due to lack of Lab space. Allotted storage space in M-100 and shared lab space provided by School of ACM at Building I-1 first floor level is currently under renovation. After release of Tech fee funds equipment for the lab has been ordered and partially delivered. After the Lab renovation work is finished in November 2012. Technology equipment will be 2

installed and tested. The lab is expected to be ready by March 2013. Goal #5 Submit to the American Council of Construction Education (ACCE) Mid Term Report by 10/15/2011 - required by ACCE for continued Program Accreditation. The report as submitted was accepted by the ACCE. Goal #6 Finalize Submission for International Facility managers association (IFMA) Accreditation of BS CM Degree with Facility Management Concentration Track. Self study was submitted. Accreditation visit by IFMA team followed in June 25-28, 2012. IFMA provided accreditation for four years and official ceremony will be held at World Workplace in San Antonio on November 1, 2012. Goal #7 Initiate New Facility Management Course LEED Operation and maintenance in Fall 2011. After beta testing of the course in Fall 2012 the course was submitted to Undergraduate Curriculum Committee and was approved as CM 4190 in Fall 2011. Since then the course is being offered on a regular basis. Goal #8 Implementation of Approved (July 2010) Tech Proposals: 1. TF-11-54 $28,359.79 CM Department Practical Applications Lab. Equipment purchased. 2. TF-11-66 $19,484.35 Enhance IT network Capacity of the CM Department. Enhancement underway to be completed by Dec 2012. 3. TF-11-63 $200,000 Increase Student network Quotas to 5 GB. No information is available from IT. 4. Install IES Energy Analysis Tools to Revit. CM Department received 27 licenses free of charge but IT indicated that they do not have the manpower to install them on the CM lab. Done Goal #9 Implement TF-11-56 $12,407.16 ASC Competition Team Technology and Equipment package. Procurements were completed in Fall 2011. Goal #10 Improve and update CMD premises located at H-Building Third Floor level Furniture Replace carpet with finished flooring in common areas including classrooms. Improve and upgrade lighting fixtures. Step 1: Prepare Estimate in collaboration with the faculty Step 2: Prioritize investments Step 3: Locate Money for project implementation Step 4: Implement high priority area if money is made available 3

Goal # 1 Objective 1 Objective: Hire one new tenure track faculty Action Step Measures Timeline Results Use of Results Wrote justification for Approval from Ad to be placed Approval for hire, draft VPAA by November hiring three Advertisement, submit Form search 2012 faculty Job Request form, committee received submit A form Advertisement placed in media Did the department achieve its desired result? Yes approval for search was received If no what is the action plan? N/A Did the department do a GAP analysis? Not needed 4

Describe how the GAP will be closed. N/A If the objective was achieved will this goal be continued? Why or Why not. If the faculty is hired this goal shall not be continued. 5

Goal # 2 Objective 1 Objective: Organize Fundraiser to support Scholarships for CM students, Faculty development activities, Student activities and events, New Building Fund Action Step Measures Timeline Results Use of Results Organize Fundraiser Booked Cobb Fundraiser Revenue Target event Galleria venue organized achieved September 27, 2012 Fundraiser scheduled Did the department achieve its desired result? Yes the fundraiser has been scheduled for 9/27/2012 If no what is the action plan? N/A Did the department do a GAP analysis? Not needed Describe how the GAP will be closed. 6

N/A If the objective was achieved will this goal be continued? Why or Why not. Yes this goal will be continued for next years fundraiser 7

Goal # 3 Objective 1 Objective: Silent Phase Marketing of the Proposed New CM Building Support SPSU Foundation to solicit Industry support for the project Discontinued Action Step Measures Timeline Results Use of Results Silent Phase Marketing of the Proposed New CM Building Discontinued Wait for USG guidance Next 20 years Not applicable Eliminate Goal 3 Did the department achieve its desired result? No. In view of the Space Utilization Study Finding s and Recommendations to not building more capacity it s using the space more efficiently the CM Department, in consultation with Construction Industry Advisory Board has agreed to discontinue Silent Phase Marketing of the Proposed New CM Building. Future focus shall be on Improving the quality of furnishings and finishes at Third Floor H-Building Construction management facilities. If no what is the action plan? Plan is to improve the current location of the Construction Management Classroom, Labs, offices and facilities. Did the department do a GAP analysis? Yes, the department also consulted the Construction Industry Advisory Board. Due to the findings of the Space Utilization study, it would be logical to invest in the existing premises of the Construction management Department. Technology Lab Space has been provided at First Floor of Building I in addition to ACM collaboration space for competitions, a larger (compared to H-347) conference facility and two faculty offices are being provided. 8

Describe how the GAP will be closed. The gap will be closed through space provision at First Floor of renovated Building I. If the objective was achieved will this goal be continued? Why or Why not. In view of the Space Utilization Study Finding s and Recommendations to not building more capacity it s using the space more efficiently the CM Department, in consultation with Construction Industry Advisory Board has agreed to discontinue Silent Phase Marketing of the Proposed New CM Building. Future focus shall be on Improving the quality of furnishings and finishes at Third Floor H-Building Construction management facilities. 9

Goal # 4 Objective 1 Objective: Construction of Technology Demo Lab. TF-11-55 Construction Technology Demonstration Lab Funds approved in July 2010. This project was on hold until usable space is allocated Action Step Measures Timeline Results Use of Results Locate the space for Construction technology Demonstration Lab March 2013 School was requested to provide space at First Floor in Building I for the Lab since the space K121 specified earlier was taken off line for rehabilitation. Space earmarked in Building I-1 First floor which is currently under renovation In addition storage space in Mechanical Room H-100 was also provided. Lab is organized and equipment in the Lab is being used now Did the department achieve its desired result? The Lab renovation work is expected to be finished in November 2012. Technology equipment will be installed and tested. The lab is expected to be ready by March 2013. If no what is the action plan? Not applicable 10

Did the department do a GAP analysis? Yes, it can impact future re-accreditation from the specialty accreditation agencies like ACCE and IFMA Describe how the GAP will be closed. Space for Construction Technology Demonstration lab will be used for CM students to obtain hands on experience. If the objective was achieved will this goal be continued? Why or Why not. Lab and storage spaces have been allocated but the renovation and equipment installation and beta testing needs to be carried out. 11

Goal # 5 Objective 1 Objective: Submit to the American Council of Construction Education (ACCE) Re-accreditation report by June 2014 - required by ACCE for continued Program Accreditation Action Step Measures Timeline Results Use of Results Prepare Self-Study for Report 4/30/2014 re-accreditation completion Did the department achieve its desired result? If no what is the action plan? N/A Did the department do a GAP analysis? Not needed 12

Describe how the GAP will be closed. N/A If the objective was achieved will this goal be continued? Why or Why not. Yes to sustain the accreditation. 13

Goal # 6 Objective 1 Objective: Finalize Submission for International facility managers association (IFMA) Accreditation of BS CM Degree with Facility Management Concentration Track Action Step Measures Timeline Results Use of Results Response to IFMA conditions for accreditation is under preparation at the CM Department December 2012 IFMA team visited June 28-29 Respond to all IFMA queries by preparing time based action plans by December 2012 to fulfill accreditation conditions IFMA provided accreditation for 4 years. Did the department achieve its desired result? Substantively yes, response to IFMA conditions for accreditation is in progress If no what is the action plan? Completed and submitted action plans to IFMA by December 2012 Did the department do a GAP analysis? Not needed 14

Describe how the GAP will be closed. Responding to IFMA by way of preparing time based action plans for IFMA conditions of Four Year accreditation by December 2012 If the objective was achieved will this goal be continued? Why or Why not. The goal is substantively achieved, however action plans implementation to meet IFMA accreditation conditions shall continue. 15

Goal # 7 Objective 1 Objective: Initiate New Facility Management Course Strategic Facilities Management Action Step Measures Timeline Results Use of Results Process has been Fall 2013 started Teach it as a trial course CM 3903 If satisfactory course to be submitted to curriculum committee Schedule course in Fall 2013 Did the department achieve its desired result? N/A If no what is the action plan? N/A Did the department do a GAP analysis? Not needed 16

Describe how the GAP will be closed. N/A If the objective was achieved will this goal be continued? Why or Why not. Next step will be submit the course to undergraduate curriculum committee 17

Goal # 8 Objective 1 Objective: Implementation of Approved (July 2010) Tech Proposals: 1. TF-11-54 $28,359.79 CM Department Practical Applications Lab 2. TF-11-66 $19,484.35 Enhance IT network Capacity of the CM Department 3. TF-11-63 $200,000 Increase Student network Quotas to 5 GB 4. Install IES Energy Analysis Tools to Revit. CM Department received 27 licenses free of charge. Action Step Measures Timeline Results Use of Results 1. TF-11-54 $28,359.79 CM Department Practical Applications Lab Equipment being Purchased December 2012 Lab established 2. TF-11-66 $19,484.35 Enhance IT network Capacity of the CM Department 3. TF-11-63 $200,000 Increase Student network Quotas to 5 GB 4. Install IES Energy Analysis Tools to Revit. CM Department received 27 licenses free of charge. Underway December 2012 Project completed No information available from IT Spring 2014 Partial increase in quota achieved Done Completed Software installed Lab is being used for teaching IT network target capacity is achieved Remaining quota to be achieved Software is in use Did the department achieve its desired result? Yes, except for partial improvement for item 3 If no what is the action plan? Continue to request Chief Information Officer and Academic Affairs to intervene and allot 5 GB quota to students. 18

Did the department do a GAP analysis? Yes, the students will have to rely on individual flash drives Describe how the GAP will be closed. Mostly the gap is closed If the objective was achieved will this goal be continued? Why or Why not. This goal will be continued partially till the time 5 GB is allotted to all CM students. 19

Goal # 9 Objective 1 Objective: Implement TF-11-56 $12,407.16 ASC Competition Team Technology and Equipment package. Action Step Measures Timeline Results Use of Results Project Released Procurement October 15, 2011 completed Equipment received for ASC competitions Used the new computers for Competitions in fall 2011. Did the department achieve its desired result? Yes. If no what is the action plan? Did the department do a GAP analysis? Not needed Describe how the GAP will be closed. N/A 20

If the objective was achieved will it be continued? Why or Why not. This objective is accomplished and will not be continued. 21

Goal # 10 Objective 1 Objective: CMD Furniture Action Step Measures Timeline Results Use of Results Request for funds release and allocation to H-Building third floor furnishings mainly furniture Initiate and write specifications and complete the estimate 2013/2014 Funds released for flooring $ 57000.00 Flooring completed Did the department achieve its desired result? No, furniture and other improvements are yet to be done If no what is the action plan? Did the department do a GAP analysis? Not needed Describe how the GAP will be closed. The gap will be closed by requesting for additional funds to carry out the furnishings. 22

If the objective was achieved will it be continued? Why or Why not. This is a new goal and will be continued till all furnishings are completed. 23

Goal # 10 Objective 2 Objective: Replace CMD Carpet with finished flooring in common areas including classrooms Action Step Measures Timeline Results Use of Results Request release of funds for carpet removal and polished concrete finish for all high occupancy areas Initiate specifications 2013/2014 Funds released Carpet removed and slate texture tiles installed Did the department achieve its desired result? Yes If no what is the action plan? Did the department do a GAP analysis? Not needed Describe how the GAP will be closed. N/A 24

If the objective was achieved will it be continued? Why or Why not. This objective has been achieved. 25

Goal # 10 Objective 3 Objective: Improve and upgrade CMD lighting Action Step Measures Timeline Results Use of Results Request Release of Initiate 2013/2014 Not released Try again from next funds for Lighting Specification year funds - 2014 Did the department achieve its desired result? No. If no what is the action plan? Did the department do a GAP analysis? Not needed Describe how the GAP will be closed. Next year s End of year money will be targeted 26

If the objective was achieved will it be continued? Why or Why not. This objective is new and will be continued. 27