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Boston, MA – December 12, 2008 – Eighteen Wentworth Institute of Technology students in the construction management, civil engineering technology, and architecture programs participated in this year’s Associated Schools of Construction’s (ASC) Regional Student Competitions in Parsippany, NJ. The competition, which consisted of three divisions - Design/Build, Heavy Civil, and Commercial Construction, provided a valuable opportunity for students to apply and refine the skills and training learned in the classroom and in cooperative education (co-op) experiences and helped further develop the cross-disciplinary collaboration, teamwork, and communications skills required by industry.
“The students did an incredible job in developing, completing, and presenting their projects,” said Dr. Craig Capano, department head for the Department of Civil, Construction and Environment. “These competitions enable students to experience variations of projects they may encounter in the workforce, and they help build and refine the skills that will assist students in their careers.”
Design/Build
The team’s project was to develop a response to a hypothetical Request for Proposal (RFP) for the design and construction of a $30 million manufacturing building for ships at Bath Iron Works. The team was responsible for developing a design, cost, and construction schedule and a logistics plan, as well as to respond to all points of the RFP. The team was given a 16-hour time limit after which they presented their solutions to a panel of professionals that worked on the actual project.
The six students who participated in the Design/Build division were Sam Harris (BSA), Lauren Hoehne (BCMT), Robert Krauszer (BSA), Michael Modoono (BSA), Taliah Rashida (BCMT), and Ryan Trott (BCMT). Professor Capano served as the team’s coach.
Heavy Civil
The Heavy Civil competition required the teams to develop a bid proposal that included a construction plan, estimate, construction schedule, safety plan, and key means and methods documentation for the hypothetical scenario of the reconstruction of an existing fender system around an Amtrak railroad bridge over the Harlem River. The project included difficult construction requirements and limited working hours, as it was located on the water. At the outset, the students were provided with the engineer’s estimated cost of $5.5 to $6.5 million. After submitting the proposal, the students developed a formal presentation that was delivered to the client’s committee.
Students in the Heavy Civil division included Ashley Bilodeau (BCET), Ben Carlson (BCET), Kate Filatova (BCET), Greg Gagnon (BCET), Ryan Gentile (BCM), and Rob Snelgrove (BCET). Professor James Lambrechts served as the team’s coach.
Commercial Construction
The commercial construction team, which finished in second place, had to develop a proposal for construction management services for a health care facility that had include a staffing plan, CPM schedule, value engineering suggestions, project approach, cost estimate, quality control plan, logistics and sequencing plan, safety plan and infection control plan. The proposal had to be completed in 16 hours and an oral presentation was required.
The Commercial Construction division included the following students: Stephen Clark (BCMT), Rob Day (BCMT), Manuel Hoyo (BCMT), Ky Le (BCMT), James Roberts (BCMT), and Nathan Silva (BCMT). Professor Scott Sumner served as the team’s coach.
These competitions were funded by donations from local construction companies, alumni, and contributions by Wentworth’s Construction Management Club. It was the first appearance for Wentworth teams in the Design/Build and Heavy Civil Divisions.
Other participating teams included Roger Williams University, University of Maine, Penn College, Central Connecticut State, Rochester Institute of Technology, Drexel University, Norwich University and Alfred State.
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Founded in 1904, Wentworth Institute of Technology is an independent, co-educational nationally ranked institution offering career-focused education through 14 bachelor degree programs in areas such as architecture, computer science and systems, construction management, design, engineering, engineering technology, environmental science, and management. For over a century, Wentworth has been a leader in technical education known for its academic excellence, community service, and support for the economic growth of the region. For more information, please visit www.wit.edu. |
