The scope of work included the construction of a new three-storied science building with classrooms, physics, chemistry, and biology laboratories, and a planetarium. The work includes site clearing; site construction and utility work; foundations; steel structure; masonry, metal panels, and other exterior wall skin systems; windows, storefronts, and curtain wall assemblies; waterproofing, damp proofing, flashing, and caulking; roofing and flashing; door assemblies including hardware; interior walls and partitions; interior finishes; millwork, casework, and other finished woodwork; building specialties; observatory dome and related work; elevator and conveying system; fire protection systems; plumbing work; HVAC system; electrical work and also telecommunication equipment installation, systems testing, and commissioning.

The 94,500 Sq foot Engineering building is configured into two, three-story wings with an auditorium & a third wing. The structural steel frame building has composite slabs poured on a metal deck; the façade is a combination of limestone & glazed window systems.

RESPONSIBILITY:

For both projects, Jois Construction Management prepared pre-bid schedules. After the contract was awarded, Jois Construction Management advised the contractor in developing the Work Breakdown Structure, Activity Code Structure, and reporting requirements for the projects. Following the submission of the contractor’s cost-loaded baseline CPM schedule Jois Construction Management reviewed it to ensure that the schedule accurately represented the construction phasing plan and critical path. Jois Construction Management also reviewed the monthly schedule updates which involved analyzing the critical path to ascertain that it reflects the current status of the project, determining if any unauthorized changes have been made to schedule durations or logic, and preparing a Narrative Report for the owner. To keep the schedule realistic, Jois Construction Management ensured that all changes were incorporated into the schedule and corresponding impacts were discussed and agreed upon by all parties.