Conceptual Design Project: Campsite Renovation

December 13, 2010 CE 332

Team P: James Murphy Jesse Murray Scott Parker Mary Paskewicz

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Table of Contents
I. II. III. IV. Needs and Risk Assessment..3 Project Summary4 Conceptual Plans5 Cost Estimations a. Motel ...7 b. Restaurant8 c. Skate Park..10 d. BMX Dirt Track.11 e. ZipLine...11 f. Convenience Store.12 g. Indoor Pool.14 h. Indoor Water Park..17 i. Parking...19 j. Roads.19 k. Storm water19 l. Purchase of Adjacent Property..19 m. Incline Excavation.20 n. Tree and Brush Clearing20 o. Total Project Cost..20 Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Specifications...21 Environmental Considerations and LEED...21 Construction a. Delivery System21 b. Timeline.22 c. Construction Team Qualifications.23 d. Design Professional Qualifications24 e. Request for Proposal..24 References25

V. VI. VII.

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Appendix: Meeting Minutes...26

Conceptual Design Project 2010 I. Needs and Risk Assessment

The needs assessment for this project encompasses needs of the owner, customers and campers, the community, and the design professional. Beginning with the needs of the customer, the owners conducted customer surveys to identify what would bring their current customers back to the campsite which attracting new ones. Suggestions included a motel and restaurant for the less outdoorsy folks, a full convenience store to improve on the camp stores limited selection, a skate and adventure park, and an indoor swimming pool and water park. Collectively, these attractions will appeal to a wide range of ages and interests. Customers also expect a certain degree of value with the price they pay. The biggest customer risk is safety. Fortunately, whats good for the customers is also good for the campground owner s for the most part. The owners want the ability to break even on their investment and eventually turn a decent profit. This will not happen if the site does not attract new customers and the site can provide year round income in the form of the motel, restaurant, and indoor water part. Providing yearround attractions enhances the sustainability of the business. The owners must assume many more risks than the customers. Safety and security of the property are paramount as well as potential liability for accidents that occur on the property. Another risk is the inability to make money on the renovations. Finally, the good reputation the campsite owners have within the community of Marion Township is at stake. The owners also assume many of the risks held by the design professional when it comes to their reputation and how they are received, so compiling qualifications for and choosing a design professional are of utmost importance. To mitigate these risks modifications to the design plan include the segregation of the owners property, re-routing of roads to maximize safety and accessibility, the following of zoning ordinances, incorporating attractive and site specific design elements as well design elements that minimize environmental harm. The design professional also takes on the risk of patron safety particularly because he or she has a fiduciary responsibility to the owner. They are also responsible for ensuring that the design complies with the zoning ordinances of Marion Township and the design is not a complete eyesore. They also assume the risks associated with using union or open shop labor. Finally, the design professional is responsible for their reliability of their timelines and cost estimations. The design professional has the simple need of making a profit. The community is also a stakeholder in this venture. They are potential customers for the attractions as well as people who most pass by and view the site on a daily basis. Therefore they dont want the site to be a monstrous eyesore. They also desire economic stimulus to their predominantly farm-based economy in the form of jobs and increased commerce. Local workers will welcome the construction jobs The goal of the renovation is to provide options for customers outside of the normal camping experience while maximizing profitability. In order to accomplish we need to optimize use of
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Conceptual Design Project 2010 the land and existing resources as well as safety. CSI specifications will be strictly adhered to for all construction. Zoning ordinances such as a 35 foot height limit and impervious area limits must be adhered to. Roads will need to be re-routed to maximize security and accessibility. A qualified construction team and design professional that will uphold these values and constrains must be chosen. A project delivery system and timeline must be developed to maximize business throughout the construction process by keeping key components of the campsite operational. Issues such as storm water, traffic, structural soundness, and site appearance must also be addressed. Finally, funding and investment will be necessary to complete the project so detailed cost estimation including building specifications is included in the following report.

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Project Summary

The old Bellefonte KOA campsite just recently changed ownership. The new owners expect to pay off the loan by the end of five years. In the mean time, they have conducted customer surveys asking what attractions would bring them back to the site and attract new customers. Based on the responses the owners have developed plans for major site renovations to attract more customers and provide year-round entertainment. The site overhaul will also offer economic stimulus to predominantly farm-based economy by attracting businesses and providing jobs. The plan calls the purchase of the next-door property, the segregation of the owners property, construction of a three story 81,000 square foot rustic motel and accompanying restaurant, and indoor swimming pool with water park, an outdoor skate and adventure park, and a convenience store. Considered in the conceptual design and cost estimate where environmental considerations and LEED, quality and style of architecture, zoning ordinances, traffic flow and safe and effective placement of roads and parking lots, and storm water control. Furthermore, basic structural, site, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems were planned using Masterspec and CSI specifications. Finally, a n integrated delivery system will be utilized. Some portions will be design, bid, build while others will be design, build to maximize site usability. A request for proposals is also included. The grand total for the project is $30 million. We expect to complete it in approximately 5 years following CSI and MasterSpec specifications to uphold an optimal level of quality and safety.

Conceptual Design Project 2010 III. Conceptual Plans:

This view shows site elevation

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Conceptual Design Project 2010 IV. Cost Estimations: Cost estimation was completed using the 2011 edition of RSMeans square foot cost estimation guide. Costs were adjusted for State College and the year 2015 using the standard cost estimation algorithm. Adjusted Cost = cost*0.95*(195/175) To adjust from the national average to State College, .95 is multiplied to the cost because on average, State College cost was 95% of the national average, according to RS Means. Then, to account for the time difference, we looked at the trend over the past five years (an increase of 20). Assuming this will hold constant over the next five years, we took the current cost per square foot and divided it by the cost per square foot in 2015, hence (195/175).

a. Motel: 81,000 SF, 3 stories Motel Exterior Wall wood siding Total cost (2011) Additives Smoke detectors (200) Stone accents @ $20/SF for 200 SF Gas fireplace Outdoor decking 625 SF Total Cost (2011 @ Nat'l avg) Total Cost adjusted for for State College in 2015 SF area 81,000.00 LF area 911.00 wood frame 145.65 11,797,650.00 49,630.00 4,000.00 1,000.00 22,000.00 11,874,280.00 $12,569,773.54
Restaurant and motel locations

Conceptual Design Project 2010 b. Restaurant: 8,000 SF, 1 story Restaurant SF area Exterior Wall LF area wood siding wood frame Total Cost (2011) 1,533,200.00 Additives Back bar (20 ft) 6,390.00 Cupola redwood, aluminum roof 729.53 Decorative wood beams 2000 LF (non-load bearing) 13,520.00 Brick fireplace 3,027.38 Flue (15 ft.) 1,295.85 Broiler 4,313.25 Coffee urn, twin 6 gallon 3,221.63 Cooler, 6 ft. long 5,484.75 Dishwasher, 10-12 racks per hr. 5,404.88 Food warmer, counter, 1.2 KW 788.10 Freezer, 44 C.F., reach-in 3,461.25 Ice cube maker, 50 lb. per day 1,996.88 Range with 1 oven (2) 5,751.00 Walk in refridgerator (80 SF) 14,740.00 Stone accents @ $20/SF for 200 SF 4,000.00 Total Cost (2011 @ Nat'l avg) 1,607,324.50 Total Cost adjusted for for State College in 2015 $1,701,467.79 8000 368 191.65

* All costs found using the specifications of RS Means Square Foot cost guide 2011 unless otherwise specified

Conceptual Design Project 2010 Architecture and Style: Inspiration for Hotel and Motel design was Big Meadow Lodge, Luray, VA. The architecture focuses heavily on rich wood interiors with local stone accents such as entryways and fireplaces. Outdoor decks and porches will also be key aspects of the design. Both structures will have similar architecture and style elements. A wood frame and wood siding is preferable for each with local stone accents, fireplaces, and outdoor decking. The restaurant will also include a cupola on the roof and various industrial food preparation additives. The following tables include the factors considered in the cost estimations. Standard CSI construction specifications will be adhered for each structure including the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing elements.

Lobby/Common area

Motel Room

Outer Facade

Restaurant Interior

Conceptual Design Project 2010 c. Skate Park: The skate park will consist of two sections; one made from a material known as Skatelite OCC, and the other out of concrete. These two materials give skaters very different surfaces and in turn appeal to different riding styles. The Skatelite park appeals to the street skater with its variety of rails, boxes, smaller ramps, and stairs, as well as accommodating skaters who want to get air in the half pipe or speed off the quarterpipes. On the other hand, the concrete section with no connections between ramps and less maintenance appeals to the staff, as well as skaters who desire a smooth, continuous run that provides more of a surfing than skating feel.

Skatelite OCC section: Dimensions: 100 ft. x 150 ft. Skatelite OCC is a weatherproof material made from 50% wood pulp and 50% recycled old corrugated cardboard (OCC).

Skatelite OCC Section Materials: Skatelite OCC Wood (frames) Steel (rails & coping) Hardware Comcrete Total: $128,850 Concrete Section: Dimensions: 100 ft. x 200 ft.

A 4 ft. high fence will surround the perimeter of both sections. (900 linear feet) Cost: $8 per foot = $7,200 Concrete Section Site Prep Excavation Rebar Formwork Cast-in-place concrete

Costs are based on other project costs, adjusted for time and location. 10

Total: $350,000

Conceptual Design Project 2010 d. BMX Dirt Track: Dimensions: 150 ft. x 300 ft. The dirt used in the track will be from the excavation sites of the waterpark, convenience store, motel and restaurant. Dirt Required: 2000 yds. Labor: 5 employees; avg. $25 / hour; 40 hrs. of work Cost: $5000 A 4 ft. high fence will surround the perimeter of the track. (900 linear feet) Cost: $8 per foot = $7,200

e. Rope Course & Zip Line: 30 ft. high Four elements + zip line Dynamic Safety System Some clearing Cable Brake Harnesses Zip line kit Total: $15,000

The ropes course, at 30 feet high, will provide a thrill to any age. One must cross four challenging elements and finish up with ride on the zip line. A dynamic safety system will keep the user secure while in the treetops.

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Conceptual Design Project 2010 f. Convenience Store S.F. Area: 3000 L.F. : 219 Check Out Counter (Single Belt): $3275 Emergency Lighting, 25 watt, battery operated (Lead Battery): $299 Refrigerators, Prefabricated, walk-in (10' x 10'): $13,700 Delicatessen case, single deck, 12' long: $8,250 Refrigerators, Prefabricated, walk-in (10' x 10'): $13,700 Refrigerated Food Cases, cont. (Frozen food, chest type, 12' long): $8,325 (Meat cases, 12' long, single deck): $6,900 (Produce, 12' long single deck): $9,050 Safe, Office type, 1hour rating (30''x18''x18''):$2,400 Smoke Detectors (Ceiling type): $470 Sound System (Amplifier, 250 watts):$1875 Speaker, ceiling or wall:$396 Substructure 1010:Standard Foundations/ Poured concrete; strip and spread footings/$1.56 per s.f 1020:Special Foundations/ N/A/1030: Slab on Grade/ 4'' reinforced concrete with vapor barrier and granular base/$4.96 per s.f 2010: Basement Excavation/ Site preparation for slab and trench for foundation wall and footing/.47 per s.f 2020: Basements Walls/4' foundation wall/ $4.27 per s.f Shell (Superstructure) 1010:Floor Construction/ N/A/1020:Roof Construction/Wood truss with plywood sheathing/ $6.63 per s.f Exterior Enclosure 2010:Exterior Walls/Wood siding on wood studs, insulated/ $5.74 per s.f 2020: Exterior Windows/Storefront/$4.29 2030:Exterior Doors/Double aluminum and glass, solid core wood/ $2.19 per s.f Roofing 3010:Roof Coverings/ Asphalt shingles;rigid fiberglass insulation/ $4.94 per s.f 3020: Roof Openings/N/A/Interiors 1010:Partitions/Gypsum board on wood studs/$2.03 per s.f 1020: Interior Doors/Single leaf Wood, hollow metal/ $.91 per s.f 1030: Fittings/N/A/2010:Stair Construction/N/A/12

Conceptual Design Project 2010 3010:Wall Finishes/Paint/$.36 per s.f 3020: Floor Finishes/Vinyl composition file/ $2.84 per s.f 3030:Ceiling Finishes/Mineral fiber tile on wood furring/ $5.62 per s.f Services ( Converying) 1010: Elevators & Lifts/ N/A/1020:Escalators & Moving Walks/ N/A/Plumbing 2010:Plumbing Fixtures/Toilet and service fixtures, supply and drainage/ $3.67 per s.f 2020:Domestic Water Distribution/Gas fired water heater/ $1.25 per s.f 2040:Rain Water Drainage/ N/A/HVAC 3010: Energy Supply/N/A/3020:Heat Generating Systems/Included in D3050/3030:Cooling Generating Systems/N/A/3050:Terminal & Package Units/Single zone rooftop unit, gas heating, electric cooling/$8.01 per s.f 3090: Other HVAC Sys. & Equipment/N/A/Fire Protection 4010:Sprinklers/Sprinker, ordinary hazard/ $4.38 per s.f 4020: Standpipes/Standpipe/$1.83 per s.f Electrical 5010: Electrical Service/Distribution/200 ampere service, panel board and feeders/ $2.72 per s.f 5020:Lighting & Branch Wiring/ High efficiency fluorescent fixtures, receptacles, switches, A.C., and misc. power/ $10.31 per s.f 5030:Communications & Security/Addressable alarm systems and emergency lighting/ $2.67 per s.f 5090:Other Electrical Systems/Emergency generator, 7.5 kW/$.36 per s.f Total Building Cost: $109.70 psf Final Cost: $397,740 Total Cost for State College in 2015: $421,036

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Conceptual Design Project 2010 g. Swimming Pool (Indoor) S.F. Area: 10,000 L.F. Perimeter: 420 Bleachers, Telescoping,manual (To 5 tier):$765 Emergency Lighting,25 watt, battery operated(Lead Battery):$299 Lockers,Steel,single tier,60'' or 72'':$200 per opening,10 openings=$2,000 Pool Equipment;Diving board,16' Fiberglass/$3,300x2=$6,600 Lifeguard chair,fixed/$3,750 Sauna, Prefabricated, complete (6'x9')/$8,650 Sound System/Amplifier,250 watts/$1,875 Speaker,ceiling or wall/$396 Substructure 1010: Standard Foundations/Poured concrete;strip and spread footings/$1.53 per s.f 1020: Special Foundations/N/A/1030:Slab on Grade/4'' reinforced concrete with vapor bariier and granular base/ $4.96 per s.f 2010: Basement Excavation/Site preparation for slab and trench for foundation wall and footing/ $8.85 per s.f 2020: Basement Walls/4' foundation wall/$9.13 per s.f Shell (Superstructure) 1010:Floor Construction/ N/A/1020:Roof Construction/Wood deck on laminated wood truss/$17.13 per s.f Exterior Enclosure 2010: Exterior Walls/Face brick with concrete block backup/$18.06 per s.f 2020: Exterior Windows/Outward projecting steel/$6.48 per s.f 2030: Exterior Doors/Double aluminum and glass, hollow metal/$.63 per s.f

Roofing 3010:Roof Coverings/Asphalt shingles with flashing; perlite/EPS composite insulation/$2.26 per s.f 3020: Roof Openings/N/A/Interiors 1010: Partitions/Concrete block/$.89 per s.f 1020: Interior Doors/Single leaf hollow metal/$1.06 per s.f 1030:Fittings/Toilet partitions/$.18 per s.f 2010:Stair Construction/N/A/3010:Wall Finishes/Acrylic glazed coating/$2.14 per s.f 3020:Floor Finishes/70% terrazzo,30% ceramic tile/$20.41 per s.f
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Conceptual Design Project 2010 3030: Ceiling Finishes/Mineral fiber tile on concealed zee bars/$.83 per s.f Services(Conveying) 1010:Elevators & Lifts/N/A/1020:Escalators & Moving Walks/N/A/Plumbing 2010:Plumbing Fixtures/Toilet and service fixtures, supply and drainage/$5.36 per s.f 2020:Domestic Water Distribution/Gas fired water heater/$3.69 per s.f 2040:Rain Water Drainage/N/A/HVAC 3010:Energy Supply/Terminal unit heaters/$.84 per s.f 3020:Heat Generating Systems/N/A/3030:Cooling Generating Systems/N/A/3050:Terminal &Package Units/Single zone unit gas heating, electric cooling/12.74 3090:Other HVAC Sys. & Equipment/N/A/Fire Protection 4010:Sprinklers/Sprinkers,light hazard/ $1.70 per s.f 4020: Standpipes/Standpipe/$.49 per s.f Electrical 5010:Electrical Service/Distribution/400 ampere service, panel board and feeders/$1.08 per s.f 5020:Lighting & Branch Wiring/High efficiency fluorescent fixtures,receptacles,switches,A.C. and misc power/ $20.25 per s.f 5030: Communications & Security/Addressable alarm systems and emergency lighting/ $.98 per s.f 5090:Other Electrical Systems/Emergency generator, 15 kW/$.08 per s.f Total Building Cost: $229.35 psf Swimming Pool Cost:$2,317,840

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Saunas

Lockers

Swimming Pool

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Conceptual Design Project 2010 h. Water Park S.F. Area: 20,000 Cost of Solar Panels on top of Waterpark:$100 per s.f /$100 x 20,000=$2,000,000 Lazy River construction and cost: $255,000 Building Shell:$1,031,030 HVAC: $140,595 Pools & Mechanical:$762,740 Spa Pools: $17,850 Snack Bar: $25,500 Support Areas:$54,000 Waterslides & Recreation Equipment: $287,000 Construction Costs: $2,468,715 Cost of waterpark: $375.75 psf Water Park Cost:$7,515,000

Lazy River

Pool and Fixed Lifeguard chair

Kids Play Zone

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Total Cost of Water Park and Pool Complex: $9,832,840 Total Adjusted Cost for State College in 2015: $10,408,763

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Conceptual Design Project 2010 i. Parking: Each space: 9 ft. x 18 ft. to accommodate large SUVs and trucks. Aisle: 24 ft. across Lots: Main Parking: 100 spaces Convenience Store: 10 spaces Water Park: 40 spaces Skate Park: 20 spaces Restaurant: 30 spaces Motel: 200 spaces
Below: Water complex and convenience store parking in orange.

Above: Motel and restaurant parking in orange

Total: 400 spaces * 270 sq. ft. / space = 108,000 sq. ft. => (108,000 sq. ft. * $2 / sq. ft. for asphalt) + (108,000 sq. ft. * $1 / sq. ft. for gravel) = $324,000 j. Roads: The existing road to the campsites will be extended to the motel and restaurant where there will be a cul-de-sac to keep traffic moving (900 linear ft. of new road). A second road will be paved along the site boundary that meets up with the existing road to the owners house (500 linear ft.) (see map). The roads will be 24 feet wide to accommodate two lanes. Therefore, the new roads will be a total of 33,600 sq. ft. Asphalt costs $2 / sq. ft. and gravel costs $1 / sq. ft. =>(33,600 sq. ft. * $2 / sq. ft. for asphalt) + (33,600 sq. ft. * $1 / sq. ft. for gravel) = $100,800 k. Storm water: A storm water drain will be placed above the water park, convenience store, and skate park (see map) to reduce the amount of runoff on the sites. The piping will lead to the road where it will meet up with the townships storm water pipes. (1100 linear ft. of total piping) ($12 / ft. of piping*1100 ft.) + ($17 / sq. ft. of excavation * 2 ft. width * 1100 ft. long) = $50,600 l. Purchase Adjacent Property (10 acre): $83,580 / acre * 10 acres = $835,800 Based off of 5 properties currently available for sale in Centre County on LandAndFarm.com .
Property to be purchased

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Conceptual Design Project 2010 m. Excavation: (to level motel & restaurant due to 10 degree slope based on $25 / yd. ): $2,898,260 Note: Excavation of level sites are accounted for in cost estimates above.
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n. Tree and brush clearing: In order to initially access the motel and restaurant site, all the trees and brush must be cleared for the road, parking lots, and buildings. A path must also be cleared from the main parking lot to the skate park for pedestrian access. (172,700 sq. ft. total = 4 acres). $5,000 / acre to clear land * 4 acres = $20,000 o. Cost Summary (All costs adjusted for State College, PA and 2015) Motel Restaurant Skate Park, BMX Track, and Zip Line Convenience Store Aqua Complex Parking Roads Slope Excavation Land Clearing Storm water Property Purchase $12,569,774 $1,701,468 $513,250 $421,036 $10,408,763 $324,000 $100,800 $2,898,260 $20,000 $50,600 $835,800

Total Project Cost: $29,843,750

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Conceptual Design Project 2010 V. Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Specifications All structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing specifications will be followed according the RSMeans and MasterSpec unless otherwise specified.

VI. Environmental Considerations and LEED: It is extremely important for the design to incorporate materials from the local area such as rock and timber, as well as reuse dirt from excavation sites on the BMX track. Utilizing stone, timber, and dirt acquired on site for construction will result in regional LEED credit. The buildings will utilize recycled carpet tiles and low VOC paint to improve indoor air quality. Design and positioning of buildings will maximize use of natural light. Next, porous asphalt on the roads and parking lots will minimize runoff, and make up for the large increase in impermeable area created by the renovation satisfying both LEED requirements and Marion Township zoning ordinances. To make use of the large water park roof, solar panels and rainwater harvesting systems will be attached to provide power and water to the structure. Furthermore, a rainwater harvesting tank will be implemented to collect water from the roofs of the motel and restaurant to be used for landscaping and gardening purposes. Such as system is minimal in cost requiring only some PVC pipe to funnel water from the gutter system to a storage tank, so it is not factored into the cost.

VII. Construction a. Delivery System To accomplish this project we are going to use an integrated delivery system. Its integrated in the sense that we are going to use design bid build for a majority of the project but a portion of the project will be design build as well. For example for the initial construction we are going to use a design bid build system for the construction of the hotel and restaurant. However, the skate park and convenience store will be design build and will employ the same contractor that we previously used to accomplish the construction of the hotel and the restaurant. The plan is that by doing this system of delivery it will allow the builder to build and complete the restaurant first to draw people into the property and allow advertising to spread by word of mouth. The rustic inn would be next so that now the hotel and restaurant are up and running and will allow us to start advertising even further and then the finishing designs would be taking place on the water park, skate park, and the convenience store so that once the construction is started it never stops and it should be cheaper to use this combination delivery method than the other methods.

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Conceptual Design Project 2010 b. Construction Schedule: The construction schedule used on this project will be very organized and well laid out and stuck out through the assistance of the design professional and the construction manager. For the construction schedule the first six to nine months will be spent on the critical design of the project and this is to include completing all of the design on the first structures to be built and site development plans. After this the permitting process is to be addresses by the design professional and this should take at most three months after the design stage is completed and then the construction process will begin. The first thing to be done on the construction site will be the development of the site and this includes building the construction roads and dealing with existing issues like trees and other obstacles on the site. After this has been addressed the excavation can begin for the hotel and the restaurant will begin. The development of the site should take at most two months, however this can change if obstacles are encountered. The excavation should be complete in one and a half months. Then the construction of the restaurant can begin. It should be completed in six months. The hotel is next and this should be finished in one year or a year and three months at most. The next things to be constructed while the finishing touches are put on the first structures are the finished roads that the public will use to access these structures as well as the parking lots. This construction should only take three months to complete assuming asphalt and other materials are readily available. Following roadway completion construction of the water park can commence. The estimated time of completion for the water park should be one year, but may be completed earlier depending on availability of materials. After this the construction of the convenience store will commence, and this construction should only take six months to complete as long as the design plans are completed during the construction of the hotel and the restaurant. In addition after this is completed the construction will begin on the other two adventure parks and the corresponding parking areas. The last bit of construction for the adventure parks and parking areas should be completed in nine months. This brings the timeline of the project to a period of at most 5 years; however this can change based on the effects of cost, quality, and material availability.

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Conceptual Design Project 2010 c. Construction Team Qualifications: The construction team on this project will consist of a construction manager. He will be the first person hired after the design professional to maximize value throughout the construction process. The construction manager will be responsible for hiring the general contractor. It will also be the construction managers job to hire the sub prime contractors as well. The construction manager will be in charge of ensuring that the construction process stays on schedule, as well as ensure that the construction process is carried out safely and done correctly. He will be in charge of setting deadlines for the excavation companies and the general contractor. More importantly everyone will report to the design professional through the construction manager. The construction manager will also be responsible for hiring all other construction employees and making sure that they meet the qualifications established by the owner and design professional. More importantly the construction manager will also hire the inspectors required to evaluate and make sure the project will meet all the necessary specifications. Also certain preexisting requirements must be met prior to the hiring. Such qualifications will include insured and licensed contractors. The employed must also be comfortable working with and for the construction manager. The employed must have past experience with the specialty areas of construction, especially in the areas of the adventure parks and aqua parks. Also these contractors should be able to analyze the designed courses and ensure that they are safe for the public. The employed contractors must also have the ability to coordinate their building to a timely schedule.

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Conceptual Design Project 2010 d. Design Professional Qualifications: The design professional that we choose to employ on this project must meet certain preestablished qualifications. 1. The design professional must have prior experience designing and managing a project that will encompass multiple, different projects occurring concurrently. 2. The design professional that is employed must have worked with the design of amusement and adventure parks in the past. 3. The design professional must be able to produce all of the construction documents required to complete this project and must be able to provide his own specialty sub designers when necessary. 4. The design professional must be able to provide references and evidence of prior projects that encompassed multiple sub projects tied into one large project. 5. The design professional must also be willing to use an integrated delivery system. 6. The design professional must also have the ability to provide the owner with weekly updates on the progress and all issues that may be encountered. 7. The design professional must be a licensed and insured architect. 8. The design professional must also handle all aspects of permitting. 9. The design professional must also be able to provide private inspectors and experts to assist in the design and building of the adventure parks. If the architect can meet all of these given specifications he will be employed as the design professional. Prior to being hired the design professional; they must complete requests for proposal and be willing to meet and talk about the scope of the project. One other consideration is that the design professional must be accepting of getting a small payment in the beginning and the rest of his payment after the successful completion of the project. e. Request for Proposal: The request for proposal will include the documents needed for the design professional to decide if he wants to be a part of this project. This package will include documents detailing and explaining what the project is and the different buildings that we hope to have on our property. This package will also enclose details like the location of the site the current structures at the site and a copy of the zoning laws for the township where the site is located. Also, this package will provide the design professional with pictures of different similar adventure parks that have already been built so that they have some guidance as to what we are ultimately looking for. We will also provide the design professional with existing maps and surveys on record of the site and pictures of the area of where we would like the structures. Also we will provide him with some specifications on the buildings that we would like to have there. In addition, we will also ask the architects to provide us with some background of their previous work in this area.

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VIII. References: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Hardcoreskateparks.com (skate park) Suburbanrails.com (skate park) Buyskatelite.com (skate park) Ropescourseconstruction.com (ropes course) http://www.ehow.com/list_6298430_rock-siding_-accent-doors_-windows.html (stone prices) http://www.nextag.com/gas-fireplace/shop-html (gas fireplaces) http://www.costhelper.com/cost/home-garden/deck.html (decking) http://mariontownship.net/Ordinances.html (zoning) http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/subject/advcoun/stormwater/Manual_DraftJan05/Section06StructuralBMPs-part1.pdf (porous pavement) http://www.hotel-online.com/News/PR2003_2nd/May03_HotelWaterParkStudy.html (water park)

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Conceptual Design Project 2010 Appendix Team P: Week 1 Update Meeting: Friday, Nov. 12h, 2010 4:30-6:30 PM Hammond Computer Lab Attendance Mary Beth Paskewicz Scott Parker James Murphy Jesse Murray Accomplished: Broke up and assigned various parts of project to different team members Brain stormed basic concept of Project and gathered information Each group member started assigned parts of project

Team P: Week 2 Update Meeting: Wed. Dec. 17st, 2010 6:30-8:30PM Hammond Computer Lab Attendance Jesse Murray James Murphy Mary Beth Paskewicz Scott Parker

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Conceptual Design Project 2010 Accomplished: Broke up Cost Estimation for Hotel, Restaurant, convenience store, swimming pool, Water Park, etc. for each group member Gathered questions to ask Gannon on topics of zoning, LEED, property cost, and conceptual design Continued to gather information on assigned topics for each group member Found information on construction team and firm Qualifications

Team P: Week 4 Update Meeting: November 28, 2010 Minutes Location: Irvings Attendance: Marybeth Paskewicz Scott Parker Jesse Muarry James P. Murphy Accomplished: Laid out all the tasks to be done and accomplished for this project Deadlines established for everything that needs to be done Initial progress made on various tasks that have to be completed by all members Questions that needed to be addressed where established

Team P: Week 5 Update Meeting: December 12, 2010 Attendance: Marybeth Paskewicz Scott Parker
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Conceptual Design Project 2010 Jesse Muarry James P. Murphy Accomplished: Final revisions and formatting Paper prepared for submittal Team members must fill out peer evaluations

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