Unit 4 Project

Process of
Constructing a
Building
By Zak Milton

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 Table of Contents

Overview of Milt ‘n’ Pops Construction Co…………………………………………..2

Project Drawings………………………………………………………………………………….5

 Front and Side……………………………………………………………………………..5

 Floor Plan…………………………………………………………………………………….6

Building Schedule…………………………………………………………………………………7

Estimate……………………………………………………………………………………………….9

 Calculations…………………………………………………………………………………9
 Summary sheet…………………………………………………………………………12

Bibliography……………………………………………………………………………………….14

Grading Rubric……………………………………………………………………………………15

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 Overview of Milt ‘n’ Pops Construction Co.

History

My name is Zak Milton owner and operator of Milt ‘n’ Pops Construction
co. and I want to be your contractor. I was born and raised in the twin cities, as a
kid and into my teens I have been a part of constructing and finishing our family
cabins. I learned early on the importance of work ethic, skilled craftsmanship,
finishing a job within a budget, and the satisfaction of a job well done. I came to
Fargo to attend NDSU as a construction management major. While at NDSU I
worked a number of construction jobs starting as a laborer. I have specialized in
concrete, landscaping, building erection, operating equipment and making
customers happy.

Milt ‘n’ Pops Construction Co. is a family run business. After college I spent
time working for a large firm as a project engineer and flipping houses. Once I felt
I had enough experience and funding my father and I started Milt ‘n’ Pops
Construction Co. I am proud to say we strive to be the best in everything we do,
and we are never scared to take on a project feeling confident we will deliver
what our customers expect.

Types of Work we Specialize in

We specialize in commercial and residential building construction. We have

crews and equipment to take care of all excavation and dirt work. We have
extensive experience pouring foundations and slabs. After our concrete work is
done we can construct just about any type of building our customer wants. We
have experience in steel frame structures, wood frame structures, concrete
structures and masonry. In addition to building from the ground up we are well
known for home additions and finishing. We can and will do anything with the
exception of electrical, plumbing and HVAC. Even though we do not do electrical,
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plumbing and HVAC we know and are in business with quality sub contractors
that do nothing except the best. When you work with us I guarantee a job well
done.

Equipment/Inventory

In order to satisfy our customer’s needs and be able to do the variety of

work we do, we have an extensive inventory of equipment and labor.

 Our strong labor force includes four crews which are experienced in
excavation, concrete, building erection, and finishing. We have a number
of skilled operators, hard working laborers and foreman who will do
nothing except the best work.
 We come prepared with all of the hand tools and power tools needed to
complete your job
 We DO NOT mess around when it comes to equipment. We are equipped
with bobcats (multiple attachments), tool cat, bulldozer, front-end loader
with a backhoe, a mobile crane for the big projects, dump trucks, a variety
of pickup trucks and trailers to get our equipment to you.

Why Choose Milt ‘n’ Pops Construction Co.

Why choose Milt ‘n’ Pops Construction Co? The answer is easy we are a
reliable, family run business, which strives for nothing but the best. We pride
ourselves on our exceptional work and love to see our customers satisfied. You
can expect nothing but the best from us. We are very experienced and have
satisfied customers to back us up. We want to be your contractor no matter how
small the job you will be treated like our biggest customer.

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Building Schedule

The first step in the building process is getting the site to grade. What I mean to
say is that the ground that the building is going to be built on needs to be level
and at the correct elevation. If this step is not done correctly there could be a
number of problems; the building may not be structurally sound, the estimate
could also be off because voids in the soil are not accounted for, or the building
could have major drainage problems.

The second step after the dirt work is preparing the ground for a thickened edge
slab on grade. In order to make the slab square we will begin with setting forms
around the perimeter. Once the forms are set there will be some final dirt work
that needs to be done in order to make the concrete estimate as accurate as
possible. If this final dirt work is not done it can compromise the building
strength because there will not be enough concrete in some areas or there won’t
be enough dirt and we will use too much concrete. Since concrete is not strong
enough on its own we will be putting in rebar to improve its tensile strength. #4
rebar will be put every 18” on center.

Now we are ready to pour a thickened edge slab on grade. A thickened edge slab
on grade is what the building will be built on. It will consist of a thickened edge
18”x18” around the perimeter with a 10” slab poured in the middle. My estimates
have showed we will use 36cy (cubic yards) for the thickened edge and the slab
will require 310cy for a total of 346cy. When estimating it is smart to round up
because nothing is worse than running out of material especially concrete so I
would recommend ordering 350cy.

After the concrete is poured we will need to wait 7-10 days in order to allow the
concrete to cure. Curing of the concrete is what gives it strength if 7-10 days are
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not allowed before equipment is driven on it there is a possibility of cracking the
concrete and compromising its strength.

Now that the concrete is poured and has been given time to cure we can begin
building. The first step is to bolt mainframes together. After the mainframes
have been securely fastened together it is time to raise them. In order to raise
the mainframe we will use our mobile crane. Now that the mainframes are erect
it is time to bolt them to the concrete slab. The next step is to attach gurts and
purlins to mainframes. This will increase strength of the mainframes and provide
a backing for the sheeting that will be going on. Sheeting is the next step and it
will provide the building with siding and a roof. After this is complete it is time for
trim to go on. The trim will cover up any unwanted gaps where the sheeting
meets.

Now we have a completely enclosed building with the exception of the garage
doors and regular doors which will be hung by a professional. The electrical and
HVAC can now take place and as I said earlier these are being subcontracted out.

When the subcontractors are finished we are now ready for business the shop will
be in full running order and can begin to house companies from all over the Fargo
Moorhead area.

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 Estimate Summary Sheet

Name Zak Milton

Project Comercial Steel Build
Locatio
n West Fargo, ND
Class Engl 320 Project

Calculated Amt.
Description Quantity Wast Factor Purchased Unit

Concrete
Thickened Edge 38.5 10% 42.5 cy
10" Slab on Grade 315 10% 346.5 cy
Total Concrete 353.5 10% 389 cy

Rebar #4 2.57 10% 2.82 tons

Main Frame
Vert. Beam
W10x20 4.32 0% 4.32 tons
Gable Beam
W10x14 3.7 0% 3.7 tons

Metal Sheeting
Front side 1445 5% 1517.25 sf
Back Side 3465 5% 3638.25 sf
Side w/ Door 940 5% 1247.5 sf
Side w/o Door 1188 5% 987 sf
Total 7038 5% 7390 sf

Roof Sheeting 10935 5% 11481.75 sf

Wood (1 stall)
2x10 667 10% 734 lf
2x4 1156 10% 1271 lf
3/4" Plywood 825 10% 907.5 sf

Total for building

2x10 3335 10% 3368 lf
2x4 5780 10% 6358 lf
3/4" Plywood 4125 10% 4537 sf

5/8" Sheetrock

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walls separating
bays 10692 20% 12830.5 sf
back 3465 20% 4158 sf
front 1445 20% 1734 sf
offices 4000 20% 4800 sf

Doors
service door 6 0% 6 doors
Garage door garage
(13'x14') 5 0% 5 door
Garage door garage
(14'x16') 1 0% 1 door

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Bibliography
Dagostino, Frank R., and Steven J. Peterson. Estimating in Building Construction. 7th ed.

Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2011. Print.

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2009 International Building Code.

Grading Rubric

Grading Content Max Points Comments

Points Received

Building Schedule 30

 Easy to read
 Informative
 Neat/Organized
Plans 25

 Do they provide
good
overview/scope of
the project
 Can you get an idea
of what will be built
Estimate 25

 Organized
 Easy to read/find
things
 Are all estimates
included
Company 15
overview/Inventory

Does it answer all

questions you have
about the company
 Detailed list of
Inventory
Grammar 5

 Punctuation
 Run on sentences
 Spelling etc.

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