VERTICAL CONSTRUCTION

FOR NCBOC CL-012010

NCBTC, NCBDE
CAPT LORENZO I ADECER PN(RET)
(LECTURER)
LT DANTE O ARELLANO PN
(COURSE DIRECTOR)

Definition of Construction

 IS THE PROCESS BY WHICH

MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT AND
MACHINERY ARE ASSEMBLED
TOWARDS CREATING A PERMANENT/
SEMI PERMANENT FACILITY

Design-Build
Owner

Design
Builder

Contractor, Architect, Engineer, Consultants, Subcontractors

Construction Manager
Contract
Communication
Architect /
Engineer
Consultants

Owner
CMAR

Subcontractors

Architect/Engineer
Design services with active CMA participation
Some construction administration/participation

CMA
Preconstruction and construction phase services
Management of subcontractors
Open book culture & requirement

What is Vertical Construction?

Buildings Includes such facilities
medium and high rise buildings, residential,
quarters, barracks, dormitories, hospitals,
infirmaries, dispensaries, church and
chapels, mess halls, theaters, banks,
exchanges, shops, administration,
recreational, technical, industrial, schools
and storage buildings and pier sheds
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STRUCTURES Includes such facilities

as hutments, sheds, tents frames, storage
tanks, underground structures for storage
and other purposes such as Igl and similar
installations, towers, fences, walls, pools
and other training facilities

Classification
PERMANENT BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
- are those which are laid out and designed to have a degree of
structural adequacy, durability and serviceability to assure a
useful life of 25 years or more under low maintenance and
service expenditures

Classification
SEMI-PERMANENT BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
are those which by the design, use of materials and
equipment and methods of construction will, with normal
maintenance provides structures of an economic life of less
than 25 years and more than 5 years.

This group of Buildings and Structures includes:

(1) Facilities constructed from the emergency series
plans, but of modified emergency materials and
construction
(2) Modified emergency construction
(3) World War vintage mobilization type construction; and
(4) Other types including prefabricated metal structure
which meet this criteria

TEMPORARY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES

Are those which by design, use of minimum
quality materials equipment and methods of
construction will, with minimum maintenance,
provide structures of an economic life of 5 years
or less.

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Elements of Vertical Construction

Parts of a Building:
Substructure Parts below ground
usually called Foundation, including
basement walls
o Superstructure Parts above the
ground
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Both substructure and superstructure

help support the LOAD of the building
TYPES OF LOAD:
1. DEAD LOAD TOTAL WEIGHT OF ALL ITS PARTS
2. LIVE LOAD WEIGHT OF EQUIPMENT, STORED
MATERIALS, FURNITURES AND OCCUPANTS
3. WIND LOAD IF STRUCTURE IS TO WITHSTAND
STORMS
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Three (3) Main Types of Foundations

Spread Foundations are long slabs of
reinforced concrete that extend beyond the outer
edges of the building
Pier Foundations are heavy columns of
concrete that penetrate down to the loose top soil
to a bed of firm rock
Pile Foundations are long slender columns of
steel, concrete or wood
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Management:
Process of planning, directing
and controlling resources to
achieve the desired goal.

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The Construction Contractor:

Is that party who brings together all

of the diverse elements and input of the
construction process into a single,
coordinated effort.

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Classification of Contractors:
PrimeGeneral where he is
responsible for construction of the
entire project.
SubcontractorSpecialitywhere he is
responsible for construction a limited
aspect of the project etc..
Plumbing,Heating,Electrical etc.
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Classification of Construction
Industry

1.By Size
Small
Medium
Large
Mega
5M
15M
50-200M 200M
2.By Ownership;
Private,
Public, Military
3.By Use;
Residential
Commercial
Can be expanded to more
Industrial
Utility
4.By Scope (Preferred)
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The Development Process:

Project development: major steps in the
process are:
1.Recognition of need and initial concept for
the facility.
2.Feasibility studies (economic & technical)
for the project.
3.Detailed plans, specifications & cost
estimates.
4.Approval of the project by regulatory
agencies.
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 5.Advertizing the project for bid or

negotiating with potential contractors.
6.Award of prime construction contrac (or
various subcontracts, if owner-managed)
7.Facility construction and construction
contract administration.
8.acceptance of completed facility by
owner.
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Parties involved in the

construction process:

Owner
Designer (A/E)
Contractor
General (Prime)
Subcontractor (Specialty)
Construction Manager :
Agent of owner provides services to
owner.
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How Construction is
Accomplished?

1. Owner construction force.

Owner

Construction
staf

Project
director

Construction
forces

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2. Owner management of
construction.
Owner

Construction
staf

Project
director

Hired labor
force
(a)*

Contractor (s)
(b)*

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3. Construction by a general
contractor.
Owner

inspection
Design Firm

Prime Contractor

Sub contractor
(s)

Contractor
work force

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4. Construction using a
design/build contract(turnkey).
(fig.1-8)
Owner

Design/build
firm

Design
force

Construction
force

Subcontractors)

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5. Construction utilizing a
construction management
contract.(fig.1-9)
Owner

Construction
Design/build
manager
firm
Design
firm

Construction
firm (s)

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Owner Advantages of APDM

Continuity through preconstruction and
construction phases
Ability to design to cost model
Attracts higher quality constructors
Prequalification of subcontractors
Bid process managed by constructor
Industry is geared to relationships
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Construction Manager At Risk

Opportunity or Threat?
Creates win-win-win environment
Not suitable for every owner, designer,
builder or legal department
Requires different culture and people
Requires different procurement methods
Requires different processes
Requires different contracts

Focus on quality and value not low bid

Construction is not a commodity

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Construction Manager At Risk

Opportunity or Threat?
Enlightenment through Preconstruction Services

Team structure strategy for success

Develop Cost Model - Then Design
Ability to introduce technology; ie., BIM
VE solutions/Life cycle cost studies
Phasing/sequencing plans
Timing of the price (Lump Sum or GMP)
Establishment of contingencies/allowances
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Construction Manager At Risk

Opportunity or Threat?
Team Cost Management (Design)
Validate Owners Budget through Cost Model
Proactive Budget Management during Design
Create Allowances for Unidentified Items
Fill in the Holes

Create Escalation Account

Development Contingency Accounts
Design
CMAR
Owner

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Appropriate Contingency Level % (+/- Budget)

Contingency Management
20%

15%

10%
Design Contingency
5%

Escalation
Construction Contingency

Budget / Baseline
Need
Identified

Concept
Design

Project Stage

Schematic
Design

Design
Start
Design
Milestones
Development Construction Complete
(Purchasing
Complete)

Construction
Complete

Alternate Project Delivery in

Horizontal Construction
Design & Construction is
Intended to be an Integrated Process
Celebrating Quality & Value
Michael J. Ladino, Esq. Valley Metro Rail, Inc.
Kenneth A. Reedy, P.E. City of Glendale
John E. Carlson, DBIA Sundt Construction, Inc.