1. Evaluating Construction Methods for an Electrical Transition Compound Christopher OConnor Andrew Canniff

2. Abstract Evaluating Construction Methods Design Evaluation Criteria Cost Estimates Construction Schedules Environmental Impact Durability & Lifespan Required Maintenance Availability of Labor & Materials Recommendation Alternative Option

3. SK-1: Ground Floor Plan and Roof Plan

4. SK-2: Elevation

5. SK-3: Site Plan

6. Summary of Options Cast in Place Concrete Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) Precast Concrete Structural Steel

7. Cast in Place Concrete Formwork Reinforcing steel (Rebar) Mix-designed concrete Pouring Stages Scaffolding and Bracing Weatherproofing

8. Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) CMU Block Horizontal Bracing Vertical Reinforcing Steel (Rebar) Grouting Scaffolding and Bracing Weatherproofing

9. Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) ICF Block Polystyrene Foam Insulation Acts as permanent formwork Mix-Designed Concrete Pouring Stages Vertical and Horizontal Reinforcing Steel (Rebar) Scaffolding and Bracing Weatherproofing

10. Precast Concrete Offsite Fabrication of Reinforced Concrete Panels Installation of Panels Bracing Weatherproofing

11. Structural Steel Offsite fabrication of beams, columns, and exterior steel panels Installation of steel elements Bracing Weatherproofing

12. Design Evaluation Criteria

13. Cast in Place Concrete Cost: $990,457.10 Construction Duration: 24.5 weeks

14. CMU Cost: $895,957.10 Construction Duration: 31 weeks

15. ICF Cost: $898,601.70 Construction Duration: 23.5 Weeks

16. Precast Concrete Cost: $1,147,957.10 Construction Duration : 22 Weeks

17. Structural Steel Cost: $929,674.85 Construction Duration: 20 Weeks

18. Final Design Evaluation Criteria

19. Comparison of Durations & Costs

20. Recommendations Structural Steel ICF

21. Acknowledgements DaBoys would like to sincerely thank all members of the Dartmouth Stantec Office for not only all of your assistance throughout this project but also making both of us feel right at home.

22. Questions?

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