1. Commercial Office Building
Design and Construction
Instructor: Dr. Cris Koutsougeras
Advisor: Mr. R. Edward Rode’
By:
Jeffrey McIntyre
Joshua Achee
Tamara Rozenbaum T.

2. Purpose
The purpose of our project is to demonstrate everything that we have learned during the past semesters in the Construction Engineering Technology Program at Southeastern Louisiana University. Our goal is to engineer, design and develop a commercial office building. This project will include every step, process and procedure of a real-world construction project. Including construction estimates, site survey, working drawings, building codes and schedules. Which will satisfy and demonstrate the understanding of the construction and engineering industry.

3. Spring Semester Deliverables
Research and establish a site location
Perform a site survey
Develop the elevation drawings
Research state and local building codes
Deliver the preliminary building design
Begin the preliminary cost estimation

4. Fall Semester Deliverables
Develop final design and drawings of the office building. (Sept 2017)
Define the structural and foundation elements.
(Sept – Oct 2017)
Complete cost and materials estimate (Oct 2017)
Create a schedule for construction of building. (Nov 2017)

5. Site Location
11103 Park Place Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70818

6. Site The site address is 11103 Park Place Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70818
It is located off of Hooper Road in Central, LA and is right next to BRCC’s Central campus.
The location is great because it is in close proximity to the Baton Rouge airport, and it is in a less developed part of the city, so traffic should not be much of an issue.
The lot is approximately 1.1 acres, and the actual building and parking lot will only cover an area of about 0.4 acres. This will leave plenty of room for future expansion.
The cost of property was $175,000.
The property located in an AE flood zone. This only puts the property at risk for the 1% annual chance flood.

7. Site Survey and Elevations
Highest Elevation ’ (4’2” on story pole)
Lowest Elevation-59’ (4’10.25” on story pole)
Manhole (4’11.75” on story pole)
Street Centerline- 59.9’ (3’11.5” on story pole)

8. Flood Map
FEMA Flood Map

9. Building Codes
LAC 55:305 Insulation and insulation assemblies shall meet the requirements of Section 720, International Building Code, 2012 Edition.
~ Concealed and exposed insulation shall have a flame spread of 0-25 and a smoke developed of in accordance with IBC 720.
~ Cellulose fiber thermal insulation shall meet the applicable requirements of IBC 720.
~ Foam plastic insulation shall meet the applicable requirements of IBC 720 and 2603.
~ Thermal barriers shall protect foam plastic insulation in accordance with IBC
~ Thermal barriers are not required if ignition barriers complying with IBC protect foam plastic insulation used in attics or crawl spaces, where entry is made only for service of utilities.

10. Building Codes cont.
101: , 101: , and IBC A doorway in a means of egress shall provide at least 32" in clear width (consider installing 36" wide doors) and at least 6'-8" in nominal height. Where a pair of doors is provided, at least one leaf shall comply with clear width requirement.
101: and IBC through Provide level landings outside exterior doors that are within 1/2" of the interior finish floor elevation.
101: and IBC Provide two remotely located means of egress.
LAC 55:V:307 Periodic observation of construction shall be made by a licensed architect or civil engineer. A Certificate of Completion containing the signature(s) of the responsible design professional(s) shall be presented to the Inspector at time of final inspection for occupancy

11. ADA Compliance
ADA-ABA:208 Provide 1 accessible parking space. One of every 6 accessible spaces but not less than one shall be "Van Accessible" (96" wide space plus 96" wide aisle OR 132" wide space plus 60" wide aisle) as per section And as per Section provide signage at accessible parking as per Section 502 where there are 5 or more parking spaces on a site.
ADA-ABA:302 Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip- resistant.
ADA-ABA:216.2 Where signage identifies permanent rooms or spaces OR EXITS, the signage shall comply with Sections (raised characters, Braille, visual characteristics, height).
ADA-ABA:212 The sink in the break-room or kitchenette shall be provided with clear floor space, knee clearance, AND a 34" maximum height to the sink rim as per Section 606.

12. Floor Plan

13. Not the actual building

14. Building Assessment The office will be a one story building
3 executive offices with private bathrooms
8 standard offices
2 Restrooms for office use
1 Restroom for public use
Open cubicle space
Reception
Conference Room
Filing room
Break Room

15. Estimate Concrete Foundations and Floor Slabs Finishing and Painting
Mechanical
Metal Building
Electrical
Steel Erection
Plumbing
Rough Carpentry and Masonry
Acoustical Ceilings
Millwork
Storefront Systems
Flooring
Drywall Material and Labor
Parking Lot

16. Conclusions
In conclusion, this project has helped and will continue to help display the skills that we have developed while at Southeastern, and it will help to familiarize us with the type of work we may do after graduating. The research, site selection, surveys, and preliminary design that we completed this semester will provide a good foundation for the work we must do next semester to complete the construction plans and estimates. The ultimate goal of this senior project is to present an example of a completed construction project that is consistent with the expectations of a reputable construction company

17. Questions?