Group Project, Part I
(Module 2)–
Work together with your team to prepare a validate scopedocument
for the framing and exterior inspection, pre-drywall inspection. This
inspection includes the following:
·
Completed
exterior, including roof, windows, doors (pre-painting)
·
Completed
internal wall framing
·
In-wall
plumbing for sinks, tubs, dishwasher, clothes washer, wet bar, etc.
·
Completed
electrical for wall switches, outlets, ceiling fixtures, etc.
·
Low-voltage
wiring and conduit for security system, AV equipment, internet and computer
wiring, thermostat, telephones, etc.
·
HVAC
ducts and returns
All of these items are shown on the
construction plans approved by the Browns. If the items are as shown on the
plans, they should be approved. The Browns know that if they want to make
any changes not shown on
the plans, they will be charged a lump sum of $250 for making the change and
any additional costs incurred to construct the change. Some changes may require
the review and approval of the local building department, which will add at
least two weeks to the construction schedule. You don’t anticipate any issues;
the Browns live in the area and stop in at the site once or twice each week.
You have shown the location of various appliances and the kitchen island by
painting the outline of these on the floor. This allows for the owners to
better visualize the final layout.
The purpose of this week’s
submission is for your team to develop a generic procedure that uses the
inputs, tools, and techniques, and produces the outputs in the Validate Scope
process. In addition, your team must develop a quality control procedure for
just the electrical switches and outlets to eliminate rework and demonstrate
your knowledge of the core value of Responsible Stewardshipby
installing these features correctly the first time. Remember thecarpenter’s
adage: “Measure twice, cut once.”
The case study on which the
four part assignment is based is as follows:
Project
Background:Mr.
and Mrs. Brown are buying a new house, the“San Leo”model, in a
local subdivision. The house is a 4-bed, 2-bath with a 2 car garage. The
Browns have selected their options and signed the contract and addendums. Their
financing is approved. The house is now under construction. It is nearing the
end of the third month in a seven-month construction schedule. The Browns have
previously approved the two earlier interim inspections, 1) regarding the lot
grading, underground plumbing; and 2) slab and interior wall framing. It is now
time for the third interim inspection described above.
Company Background:Your company, HappiHouses
(HH), builds standard houses in severalnew subdivisions in your area.
HH has been in business for over 40 years and is a licensed general contractor
in your area. HH sells the house and lot as a package. HH’s profit comes from
mark-up on the lot, construction management, a mark-up on subcontractors, as
well as the margin from self-performing the structural, concrete, drywall,
painting, and finishing work. HH self-performs this work to better control the
quality and schedule for these items.
HH uses several
subcontractors (subs) during construction. These subs are typically those
trades that are separately licensed in your area. For this house, the subs are
constructing the electrical, plumbing, heating, roofing, and ventilation and
air conditioning (HVAC) items. The construction of each house is managed by a
single project manager who has two assistants. This project management team
typically has 10 to 20 houses in various stages of construction to manage.
Please make sure that you
cite and reference all your outside sources properly. You must have a minimum
of three references, including one peer-reviewed journal article.
Even
though you complete this assignment as a group, all students must submit
their own paper to their own individual Dropbox. (This Dropbox
basket is linked to Turnitin.)
