Construction Engineering 221

1. Construction Engineering 221 Introduction Construction Engineering 221

2. Schedule • Lots of reading (at first and keep up) • May split class into two sections for engineering economics and statistics, pending students schedules • Guest speakers Construction Engineering 221

3. Get Involved • Ask Questions • Involve yourself in discussions • Start discussions • Share your education and experience • Interact with the material, classmates, instructors and with those in the construction industry • Develop a network of peers Construction Engineering 221

4. RPQs • Another name for the Prime Contractor is the General Contractor. A = True B = False 2. The United States has only one building code. A = True B = False 3. In the public arena, the contractor is almost always selected by A = negotiated contract B = competitive bid Construction Engineering 221

5. Construction Industry Overview Construction Engineering 221

6. Today’s Topics • Quick overview of “The Construction Industry” • Economic importance of Construction • The players and types of construction • Competitive vs. Negotiated • Methods of construction (fast-track) • Contract types (turnkey) • General Conditions and Building Codes • Contractor Organizations and Failure Construction Engineering 221

7. “The Project” • Each is unique • Constructed to perform a function • Personal tastes and preferences • Tailored to suit its environment • Complex (communicating an idea) Construction Engineering 221

8. Why are projects complex? • Extensive time and energy • Very little automation (vs. manufacturing) • Codes and standards • Environment (weather) • People intensive (relationships) • And Construction Engineering 221

9. Why are projects complex? Communication Communication Communication Construction Engineering 221

10. Economic Importance • Great influence on nation’s economic health • Country’s bellwether industry • Some facts and figure • 500 Billion in new construction • 80 % privately financed • 20 % publicly financed • Construction creates 12 % of employment Construction Engineering 221

11. The Players • The Owner • The Architect – Engineer • The Prime Contractor – General Contractor • The Subcontractor Construction Engineering 221

12. Construction Categories • Residential – homes, apartments, townhouses • Building – buildings other an housing • Engineering – highway, heavy & utility • Industrial – refiners, electric power plants Construction Engineering 221

13. The Contract System • Contract Choices – risk management • Single General Contract or Separate Primes • Prime Contractor selection • Competitive Bidding • Negotiated Contract • Competitive Negotiation – Used by Dept. of Defense (US Navy at Great Lakes Naval Training Station) Construction Engineering 221

14. Contract Types • Single Prime Contract • Separate Prime Contracts • Design-Construct (or Design-Build) • Construction Management (CM) • Design-Manage • Construction by Force Account Construction Engineering 221

15. Types of Construction • Linear Construction • Traditional method • Each phase finished before next one starts • Phased Construction • Also known as fast-track • Overlapping of design and construction • Redesign options to reduce cost are very limited • The Team Approach • Owner selects architect and contractor from the start • Work together as a team • Greatest opportunities to consider multiple design and construction options to reduce overall project costs Construction Engineering 221

16. General Conditions • Common services on every job • Temporary heat • Hoisting • Guardrails • Fire protection • Job fence • Job security • Trash disposal • General Contractor responsible • For themselves • And for subcontractors Construction Engineering 221

17. Small and Disadvantages Business Enterprises • Assist economically & socially disadvantaged contractors (D.B.E.) • Programs include help for • Small business enterprise (S.B.E.) • Minority business enterprise (M.B.E.) • Businesses owed by women (W.B.E.) • Set – Asides: GOALS with minimums Construction Engineering 221

18. Seasonality in Construction • Total construction employment in this country during a typical year will vary approximately _____ from the summer to the winter months. a. 10% b. 15% c. 25% d. 40% Construction Engineering 221

19. Building Codes • Protect the public health and safety • Rules that control the design, materials, and methods of construction • Three model building codes • Basic or National Building Code • Uniform Building Code • Standard Building Code • Specialty Construction Codes • National Plumbing Code • National Electric Code • Life Safety Code Construction Engineering 221

20. Contractor Organizations Construction Engineering 221

21. Failures in Construction • The construction contracting business has the second highest failure rate of any business, exceeded on by ______________. a. Convenience Stores b. Gas Stations c. Grocery Stores d. Restaurants Construction Engineering 221

22. Failures in Construction • Why do Construction Companies fail? 1. Incompetence 2. Lack of company expertise in sales, financing, and purchasing 3. Lack of managerial experience 4. Lack of experience in the firm’s line of work 5. Fraud, neglect, disaster, or unknown Construction Engineering 221

23. Summary • Quick overview of “The Construction Industry” • Economic importance of Construction • The players and types of construction • Competitive vs. negotiated • Methods of construction (fast-track) • Contract types (turnkey) • General Conditions and Building Codes • Contractor Organizations and Failure Construction Engineering 221

24. See you tomorrow Construction Engineering 221