IKM_KAPPA Presentation- Pitt Bradford 10 17-12

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Renovating existing science buildings to face modern needs

A Case Study

The Renovation of the Fisher Hall Science Building at the University of Pittsburgh, Bradford

For more information visit: www.ikminc.com

http://www.ikminc.com/

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Presenters:

Peter Buchheit Director of Facilities U Pitt Bradford

Jeff Brown Principal IKM Incorporated

Steven Watson Project Manager IKM Incorporated

Peter Mastro Chief Estimator Mascaro Construction

Matt Morris Project Manager Mascaro Construction

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Challenges:•Challenging Project from the Beginning•All wet labs and all sciences contained in building•Started with $1.5 Million Budget- Masterplan suggested $6 – 8 Million would be needed•Inefficient Lighting•High energy user- needed pneumatic controls upgraded to DDC•Originally a 3 Year schedule

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Original Construction Timeline

GMP Documents Complete 2/15

Start bidding

Construction start 5/1 Phase III Completion

2010 2011 2012

F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A

GMP 3/8

Phase I Completion

GMP Approval04/02

Phase II Completion

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Design

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University of Pittsburgh, BradfordFisher Hall:• Cost of new science buildings $350 – 450 /S.F. and up

• Limited real estate available for new buildings on Campus

• In many cases Existing Science Buildings have the space to accept

updated Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems

• Outdated lab building floor plans can typically accept new teaching lab

layouts types

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Timeline:

We started with a science building that looked like this:

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Our Starting Point::

Utility Infrastructure Issues:• No Central Vacuum or Purified Water• High Energy Use HVAC System• Inefficient Lighting• Deficient Lab Exhaust Systems

Code Deficiencies:• ADA issues at Restrooms & Entry• Elevator Code issues• Inadequate Chemical Storage• Asbestos

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Challenges facing us:Layout Issues:• Line of Sight Problems

• Existing Layouts did not Accommodate New Teaching Methods

• Research Space Non-Existent- in lab only

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• New Layouts needed for new teaching methods

• Informal Student meeting/ study spaces

• Handle current & future technology needs

• Handle teaching laboratory infrastructure

• Be more energy efficient

• Address code & ADA deficiencies

What we wanted::

The question is:

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$190 / S.F. ?

How do we do it for:

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Process:• Studied Existing Conditions

• Reviewed Existing Masterplan: Goals vs. Budget

• Identified Priorities: Goal by goal, space by space

• Identified Phasing of Project• most logical Construction Sequencing• address Concurrent Academic Needs

• Developed different layout options to study cost impacts

•Cost Estimating Spreadsheet for Evaluating Options

Teamwork – Restraint – Collaboration

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Space Inventory & analysis:

•Inventoried existing Spaces- compared with current needs

•Class size needs had changed

•Concurrently looked at different layouts

•Developed more efficient layouts in most labs

•Reused existing layouts in others

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Reworked Master Plan Study:

Some new layouts required major wall moving and led to un-useable spaces in some cases

In other case a more efficient layout led to more seating and a better useable space for teaching

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Before: After:

Anatomy & Physiology

Seats 16 Seats 24Sinks 7 Sinks 2

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Priorities:

•What were most important areas

•What areas were good enough to leave alone

•What work had to be done- ADA, code items

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Phasing:

•Most logical Construction Phasing and Academic Planning Phasing did not match priorities

•Identified what things had to be done first and grouped them into appropriate phase

•Concurrently developed layouts

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Cost Estimating:

•Developed interactive spreadsheet

•Plugged in different scenarios

•Evaluated costs in each phase

•After CM input , things changed

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Where did we end up?

• Changed most of the lab layouts to be more efficient and allow more interaction and allow more daylight in

• Made sure the spaces that needed it most got upgraded which were the labs. All of the labs got some upgrading based on need.

• Upgraded the MEP infrastructure

• Put in point of use Water & Vacuum stations in lieu of central system

• Replaced all of the ceilings and lights

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Before::

Anatomy Physiology

•Layout limited professor & student movement

•Inadequate downdraft exhaust

•Services did not match needs

•Services take too much space up

•Awkward Circulation

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Before: After:

Anatomy & Physiology

Seats 16 Seats 24Sinks 7 Sinks 2

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Before: After:

Anatomy Physiology

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Organic Chemistry

•Disastrous Line of Sight


•Fume Hood Exhaust Inadequate


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Before: After:

Organic Chemistry

Seats 117 Fume Hoods

Seats 168 Fume Hoods

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Organic Chemistry

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Cell Biology

•Disastrous Line of Sight


•Fume Hood Exhaust Inadequate


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Cell Biology

Seats 16 Seats 16

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Cell Biology

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Freshman Chemistry

•Poor Line of Sight• Carboy interference

•Layout OK- teaching area needed

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Freshman Chemistry

Seats 16 Seats 16

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Student Study Area:

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Building Science

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M.E.P Upgrades

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M.E.P Upgrades• The HVAC system was completely upgraded by installing two new 100% outside air, air-handling units with heat recovery.

• This energy reclaiming loop kept the heating load to within the capacity of the existing boilers. Because no additional boilers were required, the University saved approximately $250,000.00.

• Each laboratory was fitted with VAV supply air boxes and tracking exhaust boxes.

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M.E.P Upgrades• A sophisticated DDC control system was specified to ensure that the HVAC system could track the pressure/volume requirements of each space while maintaining a (thermally) comfortable environment, as well.

• All existing light fixtures (34W, T12 lamps) were replaced with more efficient T8 fluorescent lamps. In addition to saving energy by replacing light fixtures, each room was equipped with new dual technology occupancy sensors.

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Preconstruction / Pre-planning• Milestones / Schedule Development

– DD through GMP document completion– Estimates with phasing and option consideration– Initial GMP submission– Final GMP submission– University approval

• Estimating / Project Management

• Procurement

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February March April May June July August September October

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Proposed Timeline

GMP Approval3/12

ConstructionStart 5/1

GMPBid MEP and Casework 2/19

Phase I , II, & III Completion8/24

GMP Documents to MCC2/1

Complete Bidding Process4/1

Potential SwingSpace Requirement

2010

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Preconstruction / ProcurementBid Packages• GMP / Early Packages (2/19)

– Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and casework – Pre-purchase of long-lead items– Selection of owner-furnished items

• 100% CD Bid Packages (4/1)– Remaining packages

• Mascaro self perform capability including demolition, concrete, drywall, acoustical, and carpentry

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Site Logistics Spring Semester (Pre-Con) ’10

– Identify temp storage needs– Identify and perform Abatement

during Spring Break– Determined site material

movement methods

Summer (Construction) ‘10

– University relocated users during finals to ensure demo started day after graduation.

– Divided building into 4 quarters to focus efforts and materials

– Protected existing to remain finishes

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Contractor Performance• Spring Semester (Pre-Con) ‘10

– All subcontracts awarded by 3/29/10

– Contracted with subs familiar with Campus and Bldg

– Procured all major submittals

• Summer (Construction) ‘10– Submittals were complete by

5/31/10– Held specific submittal review

meetings with A/E, CM/Vendor/Owner for rapid return.

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Schedule• Spring Semester (Pre-Con) ‘10

– Detailed schedule developed prior to bid.– Reviewed and had buy-in from all subcontractors

prior to work starting

• Summer (Construction) ‘10– Weekly updates to all parties including

subcontractors– Reviewed in weekly foremen meetings– Tracked manpower/production and added crews

as necessary.– At one point over 70 workers in 36K SF bldg.– Overtime was worked early to minimize crunch at

the end– CM provided LULL for all large material movement

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Collaboration• Spring Semester (Pre-Con) ‘10

– Coordinate move-out schedule with University

– Perform site investigations and developed detailed schedule

– Discussed ways for success as construction approached, “Checked the egos at the door”

• Summer (Construction) ‘10– Weekly OAC meetings to discuss issues and

keep project moving– Daily communication with Owner and Arch

during construction– Weekly Foreman meetings– Discussed additional items needed by

University and were able to plan implement its completion

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Lauren Yaich, Ph.D.Associate Professor of BiologyUniversity of Pittsburgh at Bradford

“The labs are literally a change from darkness into daylight. ..created a wonderfully light and airy working space. The old labs were very crowded and cluttered. ..Now, I can move freely and easily amongst the work stations. I can even stand in the middle of the room and be within a few feet of every single student, if I want to demonstrate something to them. ”

Lauren Yaich, Ph.D. Associate Dean- Biology & Health Sciences

”“ The labs are literally a change from darkness into

daylight. ..created a wonderfully light and airy working space..

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Francis Mulcahy, Ph.D.Associate Professor of BiologyUniversity of Pittsburgh at Bradford

“Things are working well. The spaces are laid out MUCH better and we seem to have more storage space than before. You get an A for design, especially when you consider that you were working in a C or D building ”

Francis Mulcahy, Ph.D., Director of Chemistry Program

”“ You get an A for design….

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“I definitely remember Fisher before the renovations. They are definitely a lot better now than they used to be.

One of the things I remember the best was the Genetics lab, and how difficult it was to see and hear the professor because of the high benches. Maneuvering around that lab was a lot more difficult as well.”

Nuwangi Dias, Student, Pitt Bradford

“ The renovations of the lab has made the learning experience much better.

Nuwangi Dias, Student, Pitt Bradford

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How was success achievedTeamwork:• Involved contractor early on• Relationships were not adversarial. From the very beginning the Contractor, Architect & Owner worked hard to maintain a team approach to solving problems• All worked together to minimize change orders and paperwork• Kept the design simple- where new layouts could be utilized they were but when space limitations dictated otherwise existing layouts were utilized and improved on

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