Construction Engineering Technology

 

Team Name

TX Discovery Construction

Team Members

Jarod Rose
Juan Calixto
Hector Velazquez
Afolabi Badom

External Sponsors/Mentors

Logan Harper, Senior Project Manager
TD Industries

Internal Sponsor/Mentor

Dr. Aloysius A. Attah, P.E.

Abstract

Our project is the Bowie House Boutique Hotel, located at 3716 Camp Bowie Boulevard Fort Worth, TX 76107. Our sponsor TD Industries has been subcontracted by Austin Commercial to perform the mechanical and plumbing scope of the work. TX Discovery Construction’s scope of work was narrowed down further to the underground plumbing. Within our scope of work fell the storm, below floor, and grease systems. We have created a report that includes a schedule and budget for the project that is broken down by system, the BIM systems utilized. The report will also include a site layout, logistics, safety plan, quality management ,and risk assessment specific for the project’s jobsite. We have also included our recommendations for sustainability and value engineering possibilities.

Team Name

SUN-T

Team Members

Branson Burger
Marshall Grimm
David Pacheco
Robert Wilcox

External Sponsor/Mentor

Breck Landry -TX-Morrow Construction

Internal Sponsors/Mentors

Dr. Aloysius A. Attah, P.E.
Dr. Cheng Yu, P.E.
Dr. Miguel F. Acevedo

Abstract

Our group was assigned to design a solar panel layout for a multifamily residential apartment complex and research the feasibility of adding solar power to future construction projects.
The main goals of this project were to design a layout for the current project of Montgomery Ridge II, find overhead reductions for the owner, perform a cost analysis, and finalize an answer for the future additions of solar power to projects.

We have designed a layout that meets the limitations given to us from the sponsor and allows for maximum solar panel placement. Along with this, we worked together with two solar panel contacts in the industry who provided us feedback for our design along with giving us information about costs, scheduling, and power output.
From this information, we were then able to complete the rest of our goals by performing the cost analysis and return on the feasibility of adding solar to future construction projects.

Team Name

MAS Construction

Team Members

Luis Ledezma
Angie Flores
Abraham Lara
Eric Lopez

External Sponsors/Mentors

Austin Christensen
Spawglass

Internal Sponsor/Mentor

Dr. Aloysius A. Attah, P.E.

Abstract

Our team has been paired with Spawglass to modernize Curry Hall while still trying to stay true to its historic roots. A lot of the upgrades consist of mechanical upgrades such as new energy efficient air handlers, new sprinklers, installing new windows, new interior upgrades, and electrical upgrades. All these upgrades are meant to keep the building up to date with current building codes and making it more energy efficient along with overall just making the building look and feel more modern.

Much of the scope of work will be done during the summer of 2022 during the break with the demolition of the 1st floor and 2nd floor beginning in March 21st. During this time, 2 restrooms are going to be converted to mechanical rooms in the 2nd floor with 2 new single unit restrooms added to the floor. Along with that, a new sprinkler system, utility work, flooring, ceilings, 6 air handlers, and partitions will be added throughout the building.

The substantial completion is set for January 2023 before the spring semester 2023. The current cost of the project is $5,261,000 with a GMP contract and a CM-at-risk delivery method. This includes a 5% design contingency and 5% construction contingency.

Acknowledgments

We would like to give a special thanks to all of the UNT professors that help us through this journey, especially Dr. Attah, our sponsor Austin Christensen, and Spawglass for all of the support and guidance.

Team Members

Derek Brantzeg
Manuel Vega
Noor Jebbeh
Victor Barraza

External Sponsors/Mentors

CBG Building Company
Tanner Brown

Internal Sponsor/Mentor

Dr. Aloysius A. Attah, P.E.

Abstract

Our Project Group has been assigned to the MultiFamilyDallas project which is located at 13100 Noel Rd, Dallas, TX 75240. Receiving notice to proceed march 9th 2021, This 398 unit luxury apartment consists of 5 levels of wood framed housing space consisting of Studios, One and Two bedroom apartments surrounding a precast concrete garage, with a ground floors amenities center. Amenities included are a wellness center including treatment rooms and saunas, fitness centers, open office spaces, a dog park, community pool and three courtyards. The parking garage will have 517 available parking spaces within the six story structure. The units are furnished with high end finishes, quartz countertops, GE appliances and gourmet kitchens.

Hazel Dallas is in accordance with the Dallas Green Building Program by having on site recycling, a storm water management plan and natural water drainage system that incorporates “native vegetation”. Throughout construction, the team plans to recycle waste throughout the process. The complex will also be fit with EnergyStar ceiling fans and thermostats and water conserving water fixtures. Exterior walls are also constructed with more depth in order to facilitate more energy efficient insulation to conserve heat or to stay cool.

Our team is tasked with creating a report based on the aforementioned project that will give a detailed breakdown of logistics, layout, budget, schedule, sustainability, value analysis, risk assessment, safety plan, business plan, and BIM.

Team Name

Northern Builders

Team Members

Akhil Nair
Chidozie Azogu
Angel Romero
Sedikiya Alfred

External Sponsors/Mentors

DeAnn Hudson
CBG Building company

Internal Sponsor/Mentor

Dr. Aloysius A. Attah, P.E.

Abstract

Our senior design project is Vitruvian West Phase 3 which is a multifamily residential dwelling. The project is a 405-unit apartment community located on a 3.548 -acre tract, which is part of a larger 13.245-acre tract, located in Addison, Texas. This property is the 3rd addition to the Vitruvian complex and is adjacent to phase I and II, its sister properties. The building consists of a five-story split-level wrap surrounding a seven-story precast parking garage. The square footage of the entire project was 562,979 SF with the residential total being 378,543 SF and the garage total being 184,436 SF. The building consists of 71 efficiency units, 215 one-bedroom units, and 119 two-bedroom units.

Vitruvian West Phase 3 was constructed of cast in place concrete, structural steel, and wood framing. The skin of the building was finished with cast stone, metal panels, fiber cement siding, vinyl windows, and a TPO flat roof system.

Targeting LEED® Silver certification, Vitruvian West Phase IlI has many sustainable features including electrical vehicle supply equipment (8 car charging stations in total), 140 bicycle parking spaces, and more. Our team was tasked with producing a report that showed the various aspects of the project.

Team Name

All-Star Development

Team Members

Luis Romero
Carolyn King
Salvador Zepeda
Cameron Nelson

External Sponsor/Mentor

McAdams

Internal Sponsor/Mentor

Dr. Aloysius A. Attah, P.E.

Abstract

Avalon at Argyle Phase II is the development of the approximately 133-acre master-planned community, including 22 acres of open space. The scope of work includes mass grading, lot grading, transfer of stockpiles, sewer, storm, water, franchise utilities crossing, retaining walls, paving, landscape and hardscape. Avalon PH II is the second phase of this master-planned community containing 130 residential lots and 3 ‘X’ lots. This phase of the development contains an extensive downstream assessment, flood study, LOMR & CLOMR to provide natural drainage as well as sanitary sewer connection into the Trinity River Authority, grading, paving, retaining wall design, water design, franchise utility, hardscape, landscape, TxDOT access onto FM 407 and a roundabout.

Acknowledgments

We would like to thank the UNT College of Engineering, Dr. Al, and our sponsor McAdams.

Team Name

DTX Construction

Team Members

David Lynch
Kennis Bench
Hannah Haber
Cesar Mendoza

External Sponsors/Mentors

Logan Gregory
Parkway Construction & Associates, LP

Internal Sponsor/Mentor

Dr. Aloysius A. Attah, P.E.

Abstract

DTX Construction has partnered with Parkway Construction on the construction of an At Home retail store. At Home is owned and operated by Hellman & Friedman LLC and serves as a specialty home retail store offering up to 50,000 in home products. The project is in the growing neighborhood of RayzorRanch in Denton, TX and consists of a concrete tilt-wall building with a steel framed interior. This retail store covers 88,000 square feet.

The project team was responsible for creating a schedule for the project, and DTX projected a project duration for the At Home Project to be approximately ten months. Along with the schedule DTX created a site logistics plan and addressed sustainability and value engineering for the project. DTX prepared a detailed budget for the project and estimated the cost of construction to be around $7.65 Million. Additionally, DTX Construction conducted a risk assessment on the At Home project and developed a project safety plan to comply with the safety standards set out by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration focusing on the dangers that arise from constructing tilt wall buildings such as rigging, bracing and the use of a crane on the jobsite.

Acknowledgments

We would like to personally thank Dr. Attah for his continued guidance and Logan Gregory along with the Parkway team for giving us this opportunity.

Team Name

North Texas Development Group

Team Members

Daniel Blaney
Brittany Diaz Ochoa
Saroj Pokhrel
Mohamed Zaatreh

External Sponsors/Mentors

Chad Salge
The Brandt Companies

Internal Sponsor/Mentor

Dr. Aloysius A. Attah, P.E.

Abstract

NTX Construction partnered with The Brandt Companies to build the MEP for Richardson Bike Mart in Frisco. The general contractor who’s responsible for building the facility is Frank Dale Construction. The work of this project includes the furnishing of all labor, materials, services, equipment, and appliances required in conjunction with or properly incidental to all work (General Construction, Plumbing, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, Electrical Work, and Sitework) for construction of a new structure for retail use located at Hollyhock Road in Frisco, Texas. Site work will include excavation, grading, paving for parking and drive lanes, sidewalks, a CMU/brick dumpster and bike wash enclosure, a new fire lane, new parking striping, new parking lot lighting, landscaping and irrigation. This project is a smaller project with a budget of $907,859.00. It includes a new 21,932 gross square foot building for retail use. The building will consist of 13,715 gross square feet of space for Bike Mart and 8,217 gross square feet of lease space for future tenants. Spaces within the Bike Mart portion of the facility will include an open sales floor, a bicycle repair area, a warehouse-shipping/receiving space, fitting rooms, restrooms, and shower rooms, along with office and conference space located within a 2,176 square foot mezzanine. The projected completion date is set for June 15, 2022.

Acknowledgments

Special Thanks to Chad Salge, Russell Boswell, Chrystelle LeRoux, Aaron Markham and Professor Dr. Attah

Team Name

Cosmos Construction

Team Members

Ali Alshayukh
Carlos Brown
Jan Zavala
Kamal El Houari

External Sponsor/Mentor

Haskell

Internal Sponsor/Mentor

Dr. Aloysius A. Attah, P.E.

Abstract

Our senior design project is PGCS Warehouse Expansion in Arlington Tx.it was a Design-Build project in alignment with The Haskell Company for PepsiCo. The PGCS project includes 16,957.10 square feet as one building addition expansion to an existing Frito Lay Warehouse. The addition includes A.S.R.S (automated storage and retrieval system) structure, a warehouse,a new filler room, a trucker’s office, and restrooms. As a Design-Build project, the following subjects were done by Haskell designing team: Structural Steel, Mechanical, Electrical, Site Utilities, Earthwork, Roofing, Fire Protection, and Loading Dock Equipment scopes. The warehouse is classified under the consumer-packaged goods sector and produces numerous products. This project is divided into multiple phases, but we are tasked to complete the first phase. Phase 1 of the project will include a full Pre-engineered metal building featuring Insulated Metal Panels, 2 overhead loading dock doors, and man doors connecting the existing filler room to the proposed building. The total cost of the project is $7 million. We have finished all earthwork, concrete, Insulated Metal Panels, and roofing. Furthermore, all subcontractors were issued lump sum contracts which included equipment costs, cost of work, and labor costs. Our Cosmos team as a construction consulting firm was responsible to achieve the best results in those areas and develop new technical ideas and strategies for future projects.

Acknowledgments

Special thanks and appreciation to our Professors at the Department of Mechanical Engineering: Al Attah, Saman Rashidyan, Cheng Yu, and Zhenhua Huang.