Horizon Engineering

1415 Engineering Drive

Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (952) 564-4759
February 5, 2015
To: Northwestern Mutual
Jenalyn Groeschel, LEED, EIT, Assoc AIA, QCxp
1218 Engineering Hall
1415 Engineering Drive
Madison, WI 53706
Re:

Request for Proposal Design of Northwestern Mutual Office Tower

Dear Ms. Groeschel,

Enclosed please find a proposal for a new office building for Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance
Company Inc. to be constructed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Horizon Engineering is excited to submit a proposal for the Northwestern Mutual building. We
would like to thank you for your time and consideration and are pleased with the chance to
potentially work for such a prolific firm. We recognize the need for Northwestern Mutual to
expand beyond its current capacities to not only meet its own operational needs, but to engage the
community and help grow the Southern Wisconsin metropolitan area.
Our team consists of qualified engineers working in a variety of disciplines including structural,
construction, geotechnical, hydrological, and environmental. The varied background of each
member on this team is rooted in past experiences helping to develop a wide variety of skills and
expertise. Horizon Engineerings seven core values of excellence, enthusiasm, adaptability,
stewardship, integrity, safety, and respect will ensure our commitment to you throughout the
entirety of this project.
The following proposal details our purpose and scope of work, our project approach, our firm and
team qualifications, our proposed project schedule, our proposed invoicing methodology, and a
preliminary fee proposal. If you have any questions, you can reach me via telephone at (952) 5644759 or email at ssellner@wisc.edu.
Thank you again for this opportunity and your time and we look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,

Spencer Sellner
Project Manager
Horizon Engineering
Enclosures: Proposal, Preliminary Fee Proposal

Northwestern Mutual
Office Building
Proposal for Analysis, Design, and Construction
of the new Northwestern Office Building

Prepared by:

Prepared for:
February 5, 2015

Table of Contents
Statement of Interest ..................................................................................... 1

Purpose and Scope ........................................................................................ 2

Project Approach .......................................................................................... 4

Statement of Qualifications ............................................................................ 7

Summary of Qualifications ............................................................................. 8

Project Schedule ......................................................................................... 10

Invoicing Methodology ................................................................................ 11

Resumes ..................................................................................................... 13

Appendix ................................................................................................... 19

Statement of Interest
Horizon Engineering is excited to have the opportunity to provide the engineering services
required for the design of the new Northwestern Mutual office building in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Our interdisciplinary team of construction, civil, geological, structural, environmental and
hydrological engineers are eager to work with Northwestern Mutual on the complex design.
Contributing to the Milwaukee skyline, this new downtown facility will add to the existing campus
and help to create a modern and prosperous city. Horizon Engineering seeks to design a building
that will add to the aesthetics of the City of Milwaukee, contribute to the Southeastern Wisconsin
community, and provide a desirable workplace for current and future employees.
Horizon Engineering is committed to providing a solution consistent with the vision of
Northwestern Mutual. Horizon Engineering understands that the Northwestern Mutual campus is
looking to expand to meet the needs of its continuous growth and increasing industry performance.
The 700,000 square foot building will serve to market the Northwestern Mutual brand, as well as
provide office space for nearly 3,500 workers to accommodate operational expansion and areas of
collaboration for the employees. Furthermore, this building also needs to have the flexibility to be
altered by future generations of employees as business practices change and technology advances.
Because the site lies in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, the project poses a unique challenge of
minimizing community disruption during construction, while also ensuring that the project goals
are met. We recognize the importance of avoiding interruption to downtown Milwaukee and will
work to devise a plan with the community to safely navigate these concerns. There is also an
emphasis on energy sustainability and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
certification requirements. We strive to excel in energy efficiency design and environmental
sustainability, which align closely with our engineers skills and expertise. Horizon Engineerings
team of highly qualified engineers is thrilled to have the opportunity to demonstrate these skills
and practices by responding to the project parameters and design considerations.
Having recognized the goals and needs of the new campus building, Horizon Engineering would
like to partner with Northwestern Mutual to create a world-class building designed to stimulate
employee engagement, as well as serve as a symbol of success for the Milwaukee community.
Horizon Engineering shares in these visions of Northwestern Mutual and would be honored to
contribute our skills and services to such a prominent project.

Project Purpose
Purpose:
The purpose of this project is to provide Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company Inc. with
a workplace that will engage their employees, engage the community of Milwaukee, and continue
to build their corporate brand. This will be achieved through the construction of a new 700,000
square foot office building at the location of the former East Building, which will provide
workspace for nearly 3,500 employees. Horizon Engineering intends to provide three alternative
designs for Northwestern Mutual to select from, which will serve to meet the project objectives as
well as the clients needs.

Client Information:
Northwestern Mutual is the largest direct provider of individual life insurance in the United States
and was founded in Janesville, Wisconsin in 1857. Two years later in 1859, the headquarters was
moved to Milwaukee where it has resided for over 150 years. Northwestern Mutual is a Fortune
500 company and has been an active member of the Milwaukee community. Beyond local
community involvement and Wisconsin State borders, Northwestern Mutual proudly sponsors the
NCAA and related events like the 2015 Rose Bowl, highlighting their contributions to the nation,
and helping to shed the image of the Quiet Company.

Project
Background:

Currently, the East

Building does not meet
the
needs
of
Northwestern Mutual
and a plan has been
drafted to replace it
with a brand new office
building. The red box
outlines the project site,
which can be seen to
the left in Figure 1.
The new building will
lie to the east of the
Figure 1: Aerial Photo of Southern Northwestern Mutual campus. The red
historic South Office
Building and west of the
box indicates the project site for construction of the new office building. North
shores of Lake Michigan.
is the top of the photo and Lake Michigan lies to the right (East).
Before construction of a
new building can begin, the demolition of the existing tower will be completed. Adequate site
investigation will be conducted to ensure aesthetic, geotechnical, hydrological, and environmental
considerations are properly addressed.
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Scope of Service
Structural Design:
Horizon Engineering prides itself on creating effective, economical, and aesthetically pleasing
designs. The structural design of the building has specific set of parameters that will be addressed.
On top of serving to continue the development of your corporate brand, the new building will
need to have a minimum of 700,000 square feet and house nearly 3,500 employees. To meet these
constraints, a detailed structural analysis will be conducted to ensure that the correct design is being
implemented on the site. Other aspects to consider include maximizing natural lighting and natural
views, controlling thermal comfort and safe vertical circulation, and easy maintenance.

Construction Design:
Northwestern Mutual hopes to minimize the disruption to neighboring streets and buildings during
construction, so a detailed plan for product delivery and street closures will be created. The main
goal behind this task will be to minimize the amount of time that local streets need to be closed
during construction and also to evaluate the most efficient way to get construction equipment to the
site. Meetings with construction contractors, the City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Transit,
and neighboring businesses will help to formulate this plan and keep interested parties informed.

Design Constraints:
A few of the design constraints that will be applied to this project are sustainable and accessible
building practices, such as LEED certification and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA)
requirements. Both are critical to the design of the new office building and will be implemented.
Furthermore regulatory codes will be thoroughly evaluated to ensure that pertinent codes are being
addressed in the design. Some of the codes that will need to be met include the International
Building Code (IBC) for Group B Occupancy, National Society of Professional Engineering Code
of Ethics for best engineering practices, and the Milwaukee City Ordinance for specification
limitations. A detailed list of relevant codes from the IBC and how they will relate to this site can
be seen in Appendix A.

Safety:
Horizon Engineering takes safety seriously and strives for zero injuries on each project site. Hard
hats, steel toed boots, and other personal protective equipment will be mandated on site in an
attempt to keep all workers and employees safe. Environmental safety will also be addressed in the
design phase, such as minimizing water runoff and mitigating contaminants in the ground.
Additionally a thorough geotechnical investigation will serve to assist in foundation design and
evaluate the feasibility of reutilizing driven timbers that currently exist on site. The soil boring
laboratory results and observation well data provided by Northwestern Mutual, completed by Giles
Engineering Associates Inc., will be evaluated by our Geotechnical Lead, Spencer Sellner, and
Hydrological/Environmental Lead, Natalie Buyarski, to help plan a safe design in terms of
foundation construction and site water control.
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Project Approach
To ensure that the end product meets the clients needs and expectations, we have determined a
systematic approach for designing the new Northwestern Mutual office building. Our system
breaks the design process down into three phases: the information gathering phase, the
preliminary design phase, and the detailed design phase.
To start out the information-gathering phase, our team has visited the project site to gain a better
understanding of the property, its surroundings, and our client. During this trip, photographs were
taken for reference during later stages of the design process. Additional site visits may be
conducted if needed. Before design work can begin, our design team needs to meet with the
various parties involved with the project, and get their input so that we have a firm understanding
of the needs of both the client and community partners. First and foremost, this means meeting
with Northwestern Mutual to ensure that we fully understand what their vision is for this facility.
Additionally, this means meeting with members of the community so that their questions,
comments, and concerns are addressed.
Once our team has a firm understanding of the needs of all the various parties involved, we can
begin working on the three preliminary design alternatives for the new Northwestern Mutual office
building. The first step for developing each preliminary design option is to determine the size and
layout of each floor. This step in the process is crucial because it influences the size and load
estimations, the height of the building, the amount of green space available on the lot, the
sustainability of the building, and the appearance of the building. Our objective in this stage, with
each design option, is to find the optimum balance between the designs and cost while still
producing a visually pleasing and highly functional building.
After the three preliminary designs are completed, we will present them to Northwestern Mutual
so they may choose the option they think most adequately fits their needs. The cost, sustainability,
constructability, and layout of the building will be considered when comparing the three options. If
necessary, the chosen design option will be altered to fulfill Northwestern Mutual's needs. Once
the preliminary design is complete, Horizon Engineering will begin work on the detailed design
phase, which includes structural, hydrological, foundation, transportation, mechanical systems and
construction engineering. The final design including contract documents, opinion of probable
costs, and schedule will be submitted by April 28, 2015.

Project Roles and Responsibilities:

To create an effective design team, the members of Horizon Engineering have broken into four
separate engineering disciplines: structural, construction, hydrological/environmental, and
geotechnical. Our project manager, Mr. Spencer Sellner, who is responsible for monitoring the
progress and budget of the design work, will lead the six members of Horizon Engineering on this
design. Mr. Sellner is also the main stream of communication between Horizon Engineering and
Northwestern Mutual.

Mr. Schulting and Ms. Endres will be structural co-leads on the project, where they will work
together to develop the building structure. Mr. Genc and Mr. Buckwalter will work closely with the
structural team as construction co-leads. The structural and construction teams will work together
on the construction drawings and technical specifications while maintaining structural feasibility
and construction costs. Ms. Buyarski will act as the hydrological/environmental lead. As such, she
will be responsible for managing the contaminants and water runoff as well as analyzing
environmental impacts. Lastly, Mr. Sellner will also be the acting as geotechnical lead alongside
project manager. As geotechnical lead, Mr. Sellners main task is foundation design. Each
engineering discipline within Horizon Engineering will work together to create a cohesive design
that encompasses the ideals Northwestern Mutual is looking for.
Horizon Engineering is working with Mr. Loei Badreddine, P.E. who is acting as project advisor.
He will be able to provide guidance and oversight to the project with his engineering expertise.
Horizon Engineering will also be receiving guidance through the University of Wisconsin-Madison
from Prof. Greg Harrington, Prof. Charlie Quagliana, Mr. Jeff Schneider, and Mr. Chris Lawson.

Project Roles Organization Chart:

Figure 2 : Above is a project roles organization chart that will help to identify each members
role on the team. While each member of the Horizon Engineering team has an area of
expertise, they are comfortable venturing into other disciplines to ensure the highest quality
product is provided and the project deadline is met.

Schedule and Budget Monitoring:

The members of Horizon Engineering will have at least three scheduled meeting times each week
to coordinate with each other. At these meetings, we will ensure all members are on task and are
meeting deadlines. To keep track of the hours, members will fill out a time sheet listing both their
billable and non-billable hours on a biweekly basis. Our project manager, Mr. Sellner, will review
the progress of all the individuals and complete bi-weekly project management reports which
describe budget status and how well the team is meeting its project management and
communication plans. If changes within the scope of the project occur, they will be quickly
addressed. The information delivered in the project management reports will be provided to
Northwestern Mutual to keep them informed on our progress.

Project Deliverables:
Public Information Meeting To Be Determined
Inform public of project details
Discuss project objectives and impact on the community
Receive feedback from public and present back to Northwestern Mutual
Preliminary Design March 26, 2015
Documentation of existing conditions
List of pertinent regulatory and professional codes
Evaluation of three concept alternatives
Evaluation matrix summarizing and comparing impacts for each alternative
Final Design April 28, 2015
Construction Drawings
Specifications
Opinion of Probable Costs
Construction Schedule

Statement of Qualifications
Apartment Complex, Bursa, Turkey: As a construction engineer intern for Polikom
Company, Mr. Genc was in charge of handling subcontractor relations and customer inquiries
regarding the availability of apartments, assisting the project manager with construction progress
reports, and completing punch list items. This experience is going to be useful for the
Northwestern Mutual project due to the similarity between an apartment project and an officebuilding project.
Concrete Structures Design at UW-Madison, Madison, WI: As students in
Concrete Structures class, Mr. Schulting and Ms. Endres worked extensively on designing a
story reinforced concrete beam-column frame building. This project will assist with
Northwestern Mutual project, particularly with the use of structural programs, and analyzing
forces on different parts of the structure.

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the

Evansville Western Railway Wabash River Bridge, Maunie, IL: As a project

engineering intern for SW Bridge Engineers, LLC, Ms. Endres has gained design experience with
steel and concrete structures. Working on railroad bridge design has given Ms. Endres widespread
knowledge on drafting structural components, which will be beneficial while drafting the
Northwestern Mutual office building using computer software.
Hydrogeology Modeling and Field Experiences, Madison WI: Ms. Buyarski has
gained groundwater flow analyses experience through lab practices at the University of Wisconsin Madison. She has constructed groundwater flow models after testing and observing flow patterns
through a series of wells installed at a monitoring well field. Field practices include developing,
sampling, measuring and abandoning monitoring well and temporary wells. Ms. Buyarski has
experience coordinating with subcontractors with soil boring installation, and has taken soil
samples for analysis.
Minnesota Power Boswell Energy Center Unit 4 Retrofit, Cohasset, MN: As a field
engineering intern for the Boldt Company, Mr. Buckwalter spent extensive time on a power plant
jobsite coordinating with the owner and subcontractors, scheduling work, and monitoring
budgetary constraints. The complexity of the energy center has prepared Mr. Buckwalter for the
multiple challenges that will be dealt with at a single time while designing the Northwestern Mutual
office building.
Mission Mine Crewhouse Design, Sahuarita, AZ: As a geological engineering intern for
ASARCO LLC., Mr. Sellner designed a new crewhouse that will serve nearly 100 mine workers.
The design was generated using AutoCAD based upon preliminary drawings from engineering
supervisor. Mr. Sellner was tasked with determining the foundation of the building, taking into
consideration the vibrations from the mine operation below the mill. Mr. Sellners experience with
foundation obstacles will help to assist him as the geotechnical lead on the Northwestern Mutual
project.

Summary of Qualifications
Spencer Sellner is a senior at the University of Wisconsin
Madison double majoring with Bachelors degrees in Geological
Engineering and Geology and Geophysics. He is the lead
Geotechnical Engineer for Horizon Engineering due to his
extensive coursework in geology, foundation design, and soil
mechanics and will also serve as the Project Manager for the new
Northwestern Mutual office building project. He has experience
working as a geological engineering intern for ASARCO LLC at an
operating copper mine, where he was tasked with ore planning and
designing a crew house using AutoCAD. Through this opportunity,
he has garnered the ability to effectively manage multiple projects at
once and is an ideal candidate for this team. Leadership is a natural
role for him after serving as the President of the Geological Engineering Student Chapter through
the course of his senior year. These experiences will help him effectively communicate to the client
and ensure that Northwestern Mutual is pleased with the final product.
Cody Schulting will be graduating with a Bachelors degree in
Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in
May 2015. He has extensive coursework in structural analysis that
includes experience with the design and analysis of wood, steel and
concrete structures. Mr. Schulting currently interns at the
Wisconsin Department of Transportation in Madison, WI as an
access engineer working with residents of the state to gain access to
our highways. Mr. Schulting has developed leadership and
organizational skills by holding a management position at Culvers
in Verona, WI where he manages both the front and the back of
the store. Mr. Schulting will provide the structural analysis for the
project.

Tia Endres will be graduating with a Bachelors degree in Civil

Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in May
2015. She has taken a variety of coursework within the civil
engineering department with a strong emphasis in construction
management. For the past two years, Ms. Endres has interned for
E80 Plus Constructors, LLC/SW Bridge Engineers, LLC, which
specializes in the construction and design of railroad bridges
across the country. She has gained valuable experience designing
bridge components on AutoCAD and inspecting bridges for
defects. On the project, Ms. Endres will provide structural and
construction management consultation.
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Natalie Buyarski will be graduating with Bachelors degrees in

Geological Engineering, and Geology and Geophysics from the
University of Wisconsin-Madison in May 2015. She has extensive
coursework in geology and environmental quality that includes
experience with subsurface interpretation and hydrogeology
modeling. Ms. Buyarski currently interns at ENVIRON
International Corporation in Milwaukee, WI as an environmental
engineer analyzing and interpreting soil and groundwater samples.
Ms. Buyarski will provide the environmental and hydrological
consultation for the project.

Christian Buckwalter is a graduating senior majoring in Civil

engineering with an emphasis in construction project
management. During his time at the University of WisconsinMadison, he has had extensive coursework in building
information modeling program Revit along with courses in
construction project management, structural analysis, and
construction of mechanical systems. In addition to his classroom
experience, Christian also has a great deal of internship
experience. Having worked for the City of Rockford, IL, the
Village of Waunakee, WI, and The Boldt Company, Christian
has broad experiences in construction from the points of view of
both the owner and the contractor. Christians experiences make
him an excellent candidate to manage modeling and
construction related activities on the project.
Alex Genc is a graduating senior at the University of
Wisconsin-Madison pursuing a B.S. in Civil Engineering with an
emphasis in Construction Engineering and Management. His
primary role as a construction engineer at Horizon Engineering
is to handle the planning, construction, and management of
infrastructures according to our clients needs. His coursework
has been extensively focused on structural design and
construction. Those courses include Materials for Constructed
Facilities, Steel Structures, Concrete Structures, Construction
Project Management, and Integrated Project Estimating and
Scheduling. In addition to his rigorous coursework, Alex has
gained extensive field and management experience through his
four international internships, which prepared him to effectively
handle a project of this size and complexity
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Gantt Schedule Chart

Invoice Methodology
Here at Horizon Engineering, providing extraordinary quality of work at a competitive price is of
the upmost importance in order to achieve complete customer satisfaction. With this goal in
mind, we propose to use a cost-plus-fixed fee (CPFF) contract for the design of Northwestern
Mutual office building.
The fixed fee portion of the contract is determined by the design time that our team spends on the
project. It is estimated that the design phase of this project will require a total of 900 work hours to
reach completion. Members of the design team will submit their billable hours to the project
manager at the end of each week. The project manager will then create bi-weekly progress reports
based on these submittals to ensure that the project stays on schedule. Due to our team members
qualifications and prior work experience, Horizon Engineering is confident that the determined
fixed price effectively factors in the risk involved for this project, and our firm will therefore bear
the risk of cost override. Our firm expects there to be additional work other than the engineer
design time, such as geotechnical fieldwork and wind tunnel testing. Additional work needed to
complete this project will be included in the cost-plus part of the contract and billed separately.
Northwestern Mutual can expect to receive bi-weekly invoices from Horizon Engineering on the
first and third Thursdays of each month for all services completed during that period. Horizon
Engineering will also submit bi-weekly project management reports along with its invoices.
At Horizon Engineering, we welcome change orders that are within the scope of the original
project. However, if Horizon Engineering is requested to complete a change that goes so far
beyond the scope of the original contract as to constitute a materially different undertaking, our
firm has the right to either deny such change or accept it and collect future compensation under
the cardinal change doctrine.
Our sample invoice statement can be seen on the following page.

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Sample Invoice Statement:

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Spencer W. Sellner
Project Manager | Geotechnical Lead
Office Address
1415 Engineering Drive
Madison, WI 53706

SSellner@wisc.edu
(952) 564 - 4759

Permanent Address
414 S. Mills Street
Madison, WI 53715

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison, College of Engineering
B.S. Geological Engineering and B.S. Geology & Geophysics, expected May 2015

Significant Coursework: Soil, Fluid, and Rock Mechanics, Foundation Design,

Hydrogeology, Technical Communications, Unsaturated Soil Mechanics, Structural
Geology, Engineering Economics, and Statistics

Experience
ASARCO LLC., Sahuarita, Arizona
Geological Engineering Intern, May 2014 - August 2014
Assisted survey team with ore sampling, pattern design and layout, as well as exposure to
Trimble GPS systems inside a large-scale operating open pit copper mine.
Worked closely with engineering supervisor to complete monthly tonnage allocations
between tons mined and tons milled with Microsoft Excel.
Drafted the design of new crew house building using Microsoft Visio and AutoCAD.

Skills and Training

Microsoft Office
Introduction to AutoCAD
Matlab

Activities
Geological Engineering Student Chapter
Undergraduate GeoClub
Badger Volunteer Association

Leadership

Eagle Scout Award, Boy Scouts of America

President, Geological Engineering Student Chapter

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Cody J. Schulting
Structural Co-Lead | Structural Engineer
Office Address
1415 Engineering Drive
Madison, WI 53706

Schulting@wisc.edu
(608) 438-4820

Permanent Address
1320 Drake Street
Madison, WI 53715

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.S. Civil Engineering, expected May 2015

Significant Coursework: Structural Analysis, Wood Structures, Concrete Structures, Steel

Structures, Mechanics of Materials, Materials for Constructed Facilities, Mechanical
Systems for Construction

Experience
Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Madison, WI
Intern, May 2014-Present
Worked with access management on when and where to grant access to roadways
Worked with legal counsel when cases end up going to litigation
Helped run public forums to alert the public of impending projects heading through the
area
Used the computer software HAMS to map out access control along our highway system

Skills and Training

Microsoft Office
SAP2000
AutoCAD
Revit

Activities

American Society of Engineers

American Wood Society
American Institute of Steel Construction
American Concrete Institute

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Tia J. Endres
Structural Co-Lead | Project Engineer
Office Address
1415 Engineering Drive
Madison, WI 53706

TEndres2@wisc.edu
(608) 438-0485

Permanent Address
110 Brooks Street Apt. 304
Madison, WI 53715

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.S. Civil Engineering, expected May 2015

Significant Coursework: Construction Project Managements, Building Information

Modeling, Structural Analysis, Concrete Structures

Experience
E80 Plus Constructors, LLC/SW Bridge Engineers, LLC, DeForest, WI
Intern, May 2013-Present
Design bridge repairs on AutoCAD
Inspect, field measure, and survey various railroad bridges
Compute structural data of bridge components
Village of Waunakee, Waunakee, WI
Intern, May 2012-August 2012
Observed various construction projects around Village
Documented testing on new water and sewer mains
Organized construction information into computer system
University of Wisconsin-Madison Undergraduate Learning Center, Madison, WI
Supplemental Instruction Facilitator, September 2014-present
Give miniature lectures about statics twice a week
Assist students in problem solving through detailed explanations and handouts.

Skills and Training

Revit
AutoCAD
Matlab
SAP2000

Activities

Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering Honor Society

Construction Club

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Natalie C. Buyarski
Hydrological/Environmental Lead | Geological Engineer
Office Address
Permanent Address
1415 Engineering Drive
NBuyarski@wisc.edu
1236 Mound Street Apt. 1
Madison, WI 53706
(920) 312-2851
Madison, WI 53715

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.S. Geological Engineering and B.S. Geology & Geophysics, expected May 2015

Significant Coursework: Hydrogeology, Geophysics, Soils and Environmental Quality,

Energy Resources, Solid and Hazardous Wastes, Rock Mechanics, Soil Mechanics

Experience
ENVIRON International Corporation, Milwaukee, WI
Intern, May 2014-Present
Field work: sampled soil and groundwater for chemical analyses in compliance with
Wisconsin regulations, and observed monitoring well construction and development
GIS work: produced report figures, created data layers from historical sources, organized
and maintained spatial data
Assessed and compiled soil and groundwater data from soil borings and monitoring wells
with comparison to generic residual contaminant levels
Reviewed and formatted soil boring field logs and field photo logs

Skills and Training

Microsoft Office
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Matlab

Activities

Association of Engineering Geologists

GeoClub
Society of Women in Engineering
Badger Volunteer Association

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Christian S. Buckwalter
Construction Co-Lead | Project Engineer
Office Address
1415 Engineering Drive
Madison, WI 53706

buckwalter@wisc.edu
(815) 721-6557

Permanent Address
433 W. Gilman St. Apt. 202
Madison, WI 53703

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.S. Civil Engineering, expected May 2015

Significant Coursework: Building Information Modeling, Structural Analysis,

Transportation Engineering, Soil Mechanics, Construction of Mechanical Systems

Experience
Boldt Construction, Cohasset, Minnesota
Field Engineering Intern, May August, 2014
Managed the construction of a 30,000-gallon water tank.
- Scheduled work to be done with various superintendents
- Coordinated with owner and subcontractors
- Monitored budget and tracked man-hours
Prepared drawing library for audit and created drawing packages for superintendents.
Responsible for compiling documentation for AISC certification and passed.
Village of Waunakee, Wisconsin, Waunakee, Wisconsin
Public Works Engineering Intern, May August, 2013
Observed and documented road reconstruction activities such as: sanitary sewer
replacement, water main installation, storm sewer replacement, lateral line
replacement, grading, paving, etc.
Assisted project engineer with surveying and tracking quantities.
Handled residents questions and concerns over construction activities.
Provided weekly updates to local agencies about construction progress.

Skills and Training

Microsoft Office
Revit
AutoCAD

Activities

Engineers without Borders

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Alexander H. Genc
Construction Co-Lead | Project Engineer
Office Address
1415 Engineering Drive
Madison, WI 53706

Genc@wisc.edu
(608) 320-7988

Permanent Address
1402 Regent St. Apt 317
Madison, WI 53711

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.S. Civil Engineering, expected May 2015

Significant Coursework: Steel Structures I, Concrete Structures I, Legal Aspects of

Engineering, Integrated Project Estimating and Scheduling, and Transportation
Engineering.

Experience
Polikom Company, Bursa, Turkey
Construction Engineer Intern, May August, 2013 & 2014
Made construction progress reports with the project manager.
Informed subcontractors regarding their scheduled invoice payments.
Scheduled meetings with other interns to discuss project progress and work distribution.
Polikom Company, Misurata, Libya
Engineer Intern, May August, 2012
Assisted with RFI processing and completion of punch list items.
Handled initial subcontractor relations regarding quotation.
Translated engineering documents and emails.
Polikom Company, Doha, Qatar
Engineer Intern, May August, 2011
Surveyed the construction zone using a total station.
Completed basic data analysis

Skills and Training

Multilingual
SAP2000
AutoCAD
ICE 2000

Activities

American Society of Civil Engineers

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Appendix A: Selected IBC Related Codes

The following sections detail some of the more relevant IBC Codes that will be applicable to the
Northwestern Mutual office building design divided into structural, geotechnical, and construction
analysis. While these codes highlight important considerations that will be made throughout the
preliminary design phase, they do not encompass all of the codes that will be reviewed. Other
codes that will be reviewed include the Milwaukee City Ordinance and the Wisconsin Building
Code.

Structural Analysis:
Chapter 3 Use and Occupancy Classification
The building to be constructed on site has not been designed, but the structural design team will
continually be looking at the IBC regulations. Chapter 3 touches on classifying a structure.
Section 304.1 states, Business Group B occupancy includes, among others, the use of a
building or structure, or a portion thereof, for office, professional or service-type
transactions. This definition defines our structure as Business Group B occupancy.

Chapter 6 Types of Construction

This chapter touches on the differing types of construction. The Northwestern Mutual Building
will be classified as a Type V building per code 602.5, which indicates that the structural
elements, exterior walls and interior walls are of any materials permitted by this code,
or noncombustible materials.

Chapter 14 Exterior Walls

Chapter 14 highlights the requirements related to the minimum requirements for exterior
walls; exterior wall coverings; exterior wall openings; exterior windows and
doors; architectural trim; balconies and similar projections; and bay and oriel windows.
This section also discusses performance requirements that need to be met related to weather
and energy efficiency.

Chapter 15 Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures

Chapter 15 details roof assemblies and structures stating that section 1501.1 shall govern the
design, materials, construction and quality of roof assemblies, and rooftop
structures. Section 1506 lists acceptable materials and section 1511 also looks into the ability
to install solar photovoltaic panels on a roof assembly.

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Chapter 16 Structural Design

The structural design will be important for a 700,000 square foot structure. Chapter 16 details
requirements for construction documents, design requirements, and structural integrity.
Furthermore, Sections 1604 1614 touch on designing for different loads loading
conditions. Being along the shores of Lake Michigan, designing to withstand historic level
loading for wind, rain, and snow loads is important. Examples include looking at 100-year flood
events or 50-year max wind speeds. These historic loads will be drawn from local wind data and
major flooding events provided by the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey,
through the Wisconsin Extension.

Chapter 17 Structural Tests and Special Inspections

Section 1701.2 and Section 1701.2 highlight the requirements of using new or used materials in
the structural design. It also speaks about load testing procedures in Sections 1707 1711,
such as safe load, preconstruction load, and in-situ load tests. The structural design team will
properly design based upon the required testing in this chapter.

Chapter 19-27 Material Sections (i.e Concrete, Steel, etc.)

These chapters are all related to construction materials and the basic requirements for each.
They include concrete, aluminum, masonry, steel, wood, glass and glazing,
plastic, and electrical. Each section looks at specifications and proper application of the
material in the design.

Geotechnical Analysis:
Chapter 16 Structural Design
Sections 1605 1614 will be used for loading analysis. The structural design team will provide
our geotechnical design team with a setting of loading parameters, which will be used for the
foundation system design. These loads will allow for bearing capacity and settlement
calculations that will meet specifications determined by Chapter 18 of the IBC.

Chapter 18 Soils and Foundations

Giles Engineering Associates Inc. has previously conducted a geotechnical investigation on site
with 18 boreholes and two observation wells that will be evaluated to ensure it meets IBC
standards in Section 1803 Geotechnical Investigations. This code will be vital when
looking at the foundation system based upon whether a shallow or deep foundation design is
selected by our team.

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Construction Analysis:
Chapter 31 Special Construction
The construction analysis will include both the planning and fulfillment of the construction
planning. Section 3101.1 states that special building construction including membrane
structures, temporary structures, pedestrian walkways and tunnels, automatic vehicular gates,
awnings and canopies, marquees, signs, and towers and antennas. While a design has not
been generated yet for this building, incorporation of any of these aspects will be properly
addressed using the IBC as a guide.
Chapter 32 Encroachments Into the Public Right-of-Way
Designing a building in downtown Milwaukee possess some difficulty in terms of working with
the public to create a structure that does not impede any other person or group. During siting,
measurements will be made from neighboring lots stated in Section 3201.2 The projection of
any structure or portion thereof shall be the distance measured horizontally from the lot line
to the outermost point of the projection. It also discusses drainage control in Section 3201.4,
saying Drainage water collected from a roof, awning, canopy or marquee, and condensate from
mechanical equipment shall not flow over a public walking surface.
Chapter 33 Safeguards During Construction
Northwestern Mutual has discussed the potential of opening up beyond their usual depiction as
the Quiet Company; however, security and safety during construction is imperative. Section
3303 touches on demolition of an existing building and the precautions that should be
considered. This set of codes also discusses the protection of private property and persons in
Sections 3306 and 3307. Because street closures are most likely to occur when delivering
construction equipment and materials, Section 3308 states Construction materials and
equipment shall not be placed or stored so as to obstruct access to fire hydrants, standpipes, fire
or police alarm boxes, catch basins or manholes, nor shall such material or equipment
be located within 20 feet (6096 mm) of a street intersection, or placed so as to
obstruct normal observations of traffic signals or to hinder the use of public transit loading
platforms.

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STUDENT PROJE CT DOCUMENTS

The concepts, drawings and written materials provided here
were prepared by students in the Department of Civil &
Environmental Engineering at the University of WisconsinMadison as an activity in the course CEE 578 Senior
Capstone Design. These do not represent the work
products of licensed engineers. These are not for
construction purposes.

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