Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh’s Clinical Services Building Pittsburgh, PA Final Thesis Presentation Gloria Brashear Construction Management Option Advisor: Professor Horman PLEASE SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES! THANK YOU! PLEASE SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES! THANK YOU!

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University - 900,000 SF hospital - 6th floor atrium and rooftop garden - vibrant use of colors on the interior and exterior - family, healing, sustainability, and state-of-the-art technology - 40% of the total construction is renovations to a previously existing hospital. Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling for General Contractors Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions Video Courtesy of Astorino

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling for General Contractors Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions Existing Building New Construction

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling for General Contractors Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions Owner : University of Pittsburgh General Contractor : Barton Malow – P.J. Dick, A Joint Venture Architect & Engineer : Astorino Construction Manager: Dick Corp. Owner Rep : Oxford Development Co. BMPJD Notice of Award Award Packages Steel Erection Coordination Drawings Interior Demolition (Old Building) Plumbing Major Material Deliveries Telecommunications Construction Risers Mechanical Electrical Exterior Studs and Sheathing Roofing Vendor Selection Elevators Windows Doors Punchlist Helipad Full Enclosure Project Completion Substantial Completion Commission Testing Installation Owner Deliver Medical Equipment 0 days 37 days 166 days 179 days 25 days 251 days 136 days 556 days 134 days 194 days 229 days 126 days 250 days 234 days 475 days 147 days 208 days 373 days 57 days 0 days 15 days 9 days 36 days 0 days PROJECT SCHEDULE

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling for General Contractors Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions BMPJD Notice of Award Award Packages Steel Erection Coordination Drawings Interior Demolition (Old Building) Plumbing Major Material Deliveries Telecommunications Construction Risers Mechanical Electrical Exterior Studs and Sheathing Roofing Vendor Selection Elevators Windows Doors Punchlist Helipad Full Enclosure Project Completion Substantial Completion Commission Testing Installation Owner Deliver Medical Equipment 0 days 37 days 166 days 179 days 25 days 251 days 136 days 556 days 134 days 194 days 229 days 126 days 250 days 234 days 475 days 147 days 208 days 373 days 57 days 0 days 15 days 9 days 36 days 0 days PROJECT SCHEDULE - Telecommunications contractor and Steel contractor picked prior to General Contractor - Trades work through the building in a spiral effect - Overlap of trades due to continual work flow - Very complex schedule by floor and quad - Start Date: 12/22/05 - Projected Completion Date: 12/22/08 0 days

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions - Research of LEED™ - Pittsburgh General Contractor Survey - LEED™ Submittals in Specifications - LEED™ Submittal form "The frog does not drink up the pond in which it lives." - Chinese Proverb - Green building popularity increasing, public has a vested interest - Clinical Services Building designed to meet the LEED™ New Construction v Save 90¢ /sq. ft. annually - Energy and other costs earn back investment in 2 – 2 ½ yrs. - Certification process now 100% online - Availability of online sample submission forms

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions - Research of LEED™ - Pittsburgh General Contractor Survey - LEED™ Submittals in Specifications - LEED™ Submittal form 1.Familiarity of Contractors: Familiarity of Subcontractors: 4-5, MEP higher 3.Helpfulness and Familiarity of Architects: 6-7, large firms higher 4.Number of Green and LEED™ Projects Worked On: Most Difficult Credits: FSC chain of custody, harvest location, HVAC, commissioning, and materials/resources 6.Most Difficult Aspects of LEED™: drywall recycling, education of the masses, inclusion in the bidding process, structure or defined steps 7.Client's Eagerness to Implement LEED™: poor perception of cost, do not know all it entails 8.LEED in Construction Documents: need better definition

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions - Research of LEED™ - Pittsburgh General Contractor Survey - LEED™ Submittals in Specifications - LEED™ Submittal form Addendum to Specifications Section 05310: 1.02 SUBMITTALS Add: " F. LEED™ Submittal form for each specific material. 1. MR 3.1: List of proposed materials salvaged, reused, or refurbished a. Identify material cost. 2. MR 4.1 and 4.2: List of proposed materials with recycled content. a. Indicate cost, post-consumer recycled content, and post- industrial recycled content for each product having recycled content. 3. MR 5.1 and 5.2: List of proposed regionally manufactured materials and regionally extracted, harvested, or recovered materials. a. Identify each regionally manufactured material, its source, and cost. b. Identify each regionally extracted, harvested or recovered material, its source, and cost. "

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions - Research of LEED™ - Pittsburgh General Contractor Survey - LEED™ Submittals in Specifications - LEED™ Submittal form

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions - Research of Virtual Modeling - Interview with MIS Project Leader with P.J. Dick, Inc. - Software Review - Research of BIM Consultants "“If a picture contains one thousand words... A model contains one thousand pictures” - Edward McCracken (former CEO – SGI) - 25 yr. old idea in the making - Automobile and airline manufacturing industries adopted virtual modeling successfully - Acceptance, compatibility, and perhaps contractual reliability and responsibility essential for success - Compatibility of software - Owners do not understand investment and commitment - Industry-wide standards in the works with National Institute of Building Sciences.

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions - Research of Virtual Modeling - Interview with MIS Project Leader with P.J. Dick, Inc. - Software Review - Research of BIM Consultants ProjectModel TypeMan HoursCompleted By Office3D545In House Research5D480Out Sourced - Modeling not used on Clinical Services Building - Decide what general contractor wants with model - Quality and reliability of the work product outweigh the additional cost of out sourcing

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions - Research of Virtual Modeling - Interview with MIS Project Leader with P.J. Dick, Inc. - Software Review - Research of BIM Consultants Vico vs. Autodesk Constructor vs. Revit Architecture

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions - Research of Virtual Modeling - Interview with MIS Project Leader with P.J. Dick, Inc. - Software Review - Research of BIM Consultants Vico vs. Autodesk Constructor vs. Revit Architecture

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions - Research of Virtual Modeling - Interview with MIS Project Leader with P.J. Dick, Inc. - Software Review - Research of BIM Consultants Vico vs. Autodesk Constructor vs. Revit Architecture

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions - Research of Virtual Modeling - Interview with MIS Project Leader with P.J. Dick, Inc. - Software Review - Research of BIM Consultants BIM Consultants - Combine multiple fields of work - Devote proper time required - Reduce cost and coordination issues - Improve construction inefficiencies - Improve schedule and trade coordination - Benefits outweigh cost

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions Background: - Existing hood system outdated - Manufacturer out of business - Owner wants to salvage existing equipment Problem: - Existing system and proposed system non- compatible - Initial cost increase with change in scope of work - Schedule delays increasing

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions Proposal: - Fully functioning kitchen hood system - New hood and ductwork Model "CG3-BDL" Water Wash Ventilator

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions Existing Scope of Work:Proposed Revision to Scope of Work:

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions Minimum separation distance between building and exhaust is 1/2 of L.: L = 0.09 √Q (√DF - U/400) Q= exhaust air volume, 250 cfm per million BTU/h (per Appendix F3) DF = dilution factor, 15 (per Table F.2) U= 0 L = 43.8 ft. 1/2L = 21.9 ft. OK! 18, friction per 100 ft of duct = 60x24 Attempts to reduce size failed MaterialExhaust: Low RoofExhaust: 5 th Floor Duct Insulation $15,617.56$9, Ducts $76,020.14$43, Louver $ Fan $2, Exhaust Hood $61, DAYS: 5232 TOTAL: $156,552.70$118, SAVINGS on material: $38, SAVINGS on schedule: 20 days

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions Background: - Topping showing visible fatigue between col. line K-P and Form deck corrosion Problem: - Mechanical and electrical penetrations causing corrosion - All penetrations should be seen as potential hazards

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions Proposal: - Ensure longevity of aesthetics and structural integrity - New form deck

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions Form Deck & Slab for Typical Bay Infill 7' O.C. Needed: 5" thick slab, 2" deck, 3" lightweight concrete Loading: Live Loads: Lab/Ward: 80psf Dead Loads: Deck: 3 psf Concrete: 115 pcf x 3 in slab = 28.75psf Superimposed: 15 psf W = 1.4 (3psf psf + 15 psf) (80psf) W = psf United Steel Deck: concrete slabs on UF2X form deck, 24 GA, 5” 7’ spans 4x4 – W2.9 x 2.9 mesh, Uniform Total Load = 212 psf psf < 212psf - OK! UF2X form deck 24 GA, 5” 7’ spans 4x4 – W2.9 x 2.9 mesh United Steel Deck, Inc.

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions MaterialImpact Edge Forms $6, WWF $483, Concrete $108, Placing Concrete $28, Finishing $62, Form Decking $187, DAYS: 32 days/floor TOTAL: $877, Proposed cost compared with life cycle - Original built in Less than 37 years later showed signs of fatigue -Additional MEP penetrations increase need - Structural integrity and future aesthetics guaranteed

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions Conclusion: Research 1: LEED Process: Change in submittals would close the information gap between subcontractors and architects Research 2: Virtual Modeling: Outsourcing most beneficial option, if in- house use of Vico software proves most user-friendly Breadth 1: Mechanical: Re-routing ductwork reduces cost by $38, and saves 20 days Breadth 2: Structural: Structural improvements increase building life cycle which outweighs cost of construction adding 32 days to the schedule for each floor

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions I would like to thank the following companies for their assistance with my senior thesis: - Astorino Architect & Engineers - Barton Malow – P.J. Dick, A Joint Venture - Brashear Construction Consulting, Inc. - Jendoco Construction Corporation - Mascaro Construction Company, LP - Massaro Corporation - Oxford Development Company - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center I would also like to thank the following people for their support and guidance throughout my time at Penn State: - Family and friends (the ones at home in Pittsburgh, and the ones that are here making State College my second home) - Fellow AE students - Penn State AE Faculty and Staff

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Clinical Services Building Gloria S. Brashear Construction Management Option Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Project Overview Research 1: LEED Documentation Process for General Contractors Research 2: Virtual Modeling Breadth 1: Mechanical Breadth 2: Structural Acknowledgements Comments & Questions