WA C Washington Christian Academy Flagship Building & Gymnasium Penn State Casey Mowery AE Construction Management Spring 2008
WA Presentation Outline C � Project Introduction � Project Overview � Analyses Introduction � Analysis Detail: Consequences of the English-Spanish Language Barrier in the Construction Industry � Conclusions � Q & A Casey Mowery Penn State AE Senior Thesis Construction Management
WA Project Introduction C � Washington Christian � Project Introduction Academy (WCA) phased � Project Overview construction project � Construction Schedule: � Analyses Introduction January 2007-August 2008 � Analysis Detail: � Location: 16227 Consequences of the Batchellors Forest Road, Flagship Building Gymnasium � Construction Manager: English-Spanish Olney, MD Forrester Construction Language Barrier in the � School serves 300 K-12 students � Separate building Construction Industry � Campus to include: � 3 stories; 67,600 SF � Architect: � 1 story; 10,700 SF � Conclusions � elementary, middle, Grimm+Parker Architects � Q & A � Cost: 20.7 M (site & construction) � Multi-Sport Court, Bleacher Seating, and high schools � Classrooms, Administration Offices, Locker Rooms, Athletic Offices � performing arts � Owner: Washington spaces Multi-Purpose Cafeteria/Auditorium, Christian Academy � athletic facilities Foreign Language Rooms, Science Labs, & � chapel Student Lounge � outdoor sports fields Casey Mowery Penn State AE Senior Thesis Construction Management
WA Project Overview C Structure Priorities: � Envelope: Standard Cavity Wall with Built-Up Roof 1. Schedule � Foundation: Continuous Cast-in-Place Wall Footings with 5” SOG � Project Introduction 2. Cost & Quality � Construction � Superstructure: CMU Load Bearing Walls with Steel Joists � Project Overview � Priorities � Analyses Introduction � Project Delivery Method Project Delivery Method: � Analysis Detail: � Contract Types Consequences of the Design-Build � Structure English-Spanish Language Barrier in the � Envelope Construction Industry Contract Types: � Foundation � Conclusions � Superstructure Single Prime Contract: Neg. GMP � Q & A � Mechanical System Subcontractors: Lump Sum � Electrical System � Emergency � Local Conditions Casey Mowery Penn State AE Senior Thesis Construction Management
WA Project Overview C Mechanical System � 16 rooftop units; above average exhaust fans & condensing units for kitchen � Project Introduction � Supply: VAV fan powered terminal units, electric heat � Construction � Ductwork: Insulated Sheet Metal � Project Overview � Priorities � Analyses Introduction � Project Delivery Method Electrical System � Analysis Detail: � Contract Types Consequences of the � Power connection on other side of Batchellors Forest Rd. � Structure English-Spanish � Classroom lighting fluorescent recessed luminaires Language Barrier in the � Envelope Construction Industry � Foundation Emergency System � Conclusions � Superstructure � Annunciator panels & audio/visual smoke detectors � Q & A � Mechanical System � Standard wet sprinkler system � Electrical System � Emergency � Local Conditions Casey Mowery Penn State AE Senior Thesis Construction Management
WA Analyses Introduction C � Project Introduction Construction Management Critical Industry Research Issue � Project Overview Technical Analysis: Utilization of Natural Light Technical Analysis: Improved Acoustics � English-Spanish language barrier in the construction industry today � Analyses Introduction � Incorporation of Daylighting in Classrooms � Redesign of Gymnasium Ductwork: Replace Sheet � Inspired by the Partnership for Achieving Construction Excellence � Analysis Detail: � Benefit students & reduce energy consumption, but Metal with Fabric Duct (PACE) Roundtable Event Consequences of the only when lights are turned off � Acoustical advantages will make the large space English-Spanish more comfortable for teaching activities Language Barrier in the Construction Industry Technical Analyses � Conclusions 3 rd Environmental Factor: Improved Indoor Air Quality � Q & A � Owner priority: Add value � Not analyzed in detail � Pennsylvania Governor’s Green Government Council � Adding advanced filtration or installing CO 2 sensors � Utilization of Natural Light � Improved Acoustics � Improved Indoor Air Quality Casey Mowery Penn State AE Senior Thesis Construction Management
WA CM Analysis C � Project Introduction � Project Overview Consequences of the � Analyses Introduction � Analysis Detail: Consequences of the English-Spanish English-Spanish Language Barrier in the Construction Industry Language Barrier in the � Conclusions � Q & A Construction Industry AE Construction Management Critical Industry Research Issue Casey Mowery Penn State AE Senior Thesis Construction Management
WA CM Analysis Research from the U.S. Census Bureau C Research from the U.S. Census Bureau Consequences of the English-Spanish Language Barrier in the Construction Industry � Project Introduction � Problem � Project Overview The English-Spanish language barrier between general � Analyses Introduction contractors, subcontractors, and laborers in the construction � Analysis Detail: industry creates problems with efficiency, safety, and a Consequences of the general level of respect. English-Spanish Language Barrier in the Construction Industry � Goals � Conclusions � Determine status of barrier today according to research � Q & A and industry member’s opinions � Identify the five leading consequences the language barrier creates � Explore viable solutions to remedy the leading problems Data from 2004 Construction second only to agriculture Hispanic influence on construction is growing fast Casey Mowery Penn State AE Senior Thesis Construction Management
WA CM Analysis C Which do you think is more likely to happen? Consequences of the English-Spanish Language Barrier in the Construction Industry � Project Introduction � Survey Participants � Project Overview � Requirements � Analyses Introduction � 3 years experience � Analysis Detail: � currently working in the NE/Mid-Atlantic U.S. Consequences of the � result: 65 qualified response participants English-Spanish Language Barrier in the Construction Industry � Conclusions � Q & A Casey Mowery Penn State AE Senior Thesis Construction Management
WA CM Analysis C Which do you think is more likely to happen? Consequences of the English-Spanish Language Barrier in the Construction Industry � Project Introduction Participant Reasoning � Project Overview Teach English to Spanish Speaking People Teach Spanish to English Speaking People � Analyses Introduction � Analysis Detail: � Helps Spanish speaking people � Many Spanish speaking workers are Consequences of the personally and professionally. Gives illiterate or uneducated so they are less English-Spanish workers a competitive advantage for able to learn. Language Barrier in the promotions. � English is more difficult to learn. Construction Industry � With only one English speaking foreman � It is important and valuable to be � Conclusions on site who may speak broken English, you bilingual. � Q & A are relying too much on someone who may � GCs and English speaking managers not understand you. have greater resources and capabilities to � English is part of the American culture. learn Spanish; plus there are less of them. Casey Mowery Penn State AE Senior Thesis Construction Management
WA CM Analysis C 1. Difficulty in Giving Instructions 2. Greater Safety Risks Consequences of the English-Spanish Language Barrier in the Construction Industry 5. Discrimination 3. Loss of Productivity/Efficiency 4. Lack of Respect/Team Atmosphere � Project Introduction � Discrimination between English and Spanish 5. Other � Project Overview workers is a real and damaging problems. 1. Lack of safety culture in Spanish speaking � Analyses Introduction Managers have encountered slurs on the job site. supervisors. � Analysis Detail: 2. Prejudice between Spanish speaking and Consequences of the � Discrimination exists even within each language. English-Spanish Non-Spanish speaking employees. Language Barrier in the 3. Tougher to develop casual relationships � Seems as though the two parties are competing to Construction Industry from which to build long term � Conclusions occupy the site; English speaking workers feel more relationships. � Q & A entitled. 4. Foremen promoted on language, not skill. Casey Mowery Penn State AE Senior Thesis Construction Management
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