Fall 2009 Newsletter - M E Rinker Sr School of Building Construction ...

Student Competition TeamsBIM TeamThe UF Building Information Modeling Team placed second out ofnine undergraduate construction student teams in the third annualNational BIM problem at the Associated Schools of ConstructionCompetition Region VI & VII in Nevada in February.The problem was todesign a virtual buildingmodel of a $600million business parkcampus, includingthree buildings andthree parking structures,as well as planits successful construction,sequencing andbudgeting.The UF team, sponsoredby CurrentBuilders in PompanoBeach, was oneof only two teams toTeam members in front from left to right: DanaShaut, Allison Stanley and Rachael McKercher.Back: Alireza Dayerizadeh, Doug Parent II, KarlKuczmera and Patrick Suermann (Coach).successfully modela parking garage. Team members were selected for their demonstratedexcellence in BCN assistant professor Svetlana Olbina’sBCN 3255 Computer and Graphics Communication in Constructioncourse.ABC Construction Management TeamThe ABC Construction Management team traveled across the nationto Honolulu, Hawaii, to compete in the 2009 ABC ConstructionManagement Competition, which is held in conjunction withthe ABC National Convention. The competition was tough, with21 universities from across the nation competing February 24-28,2009.President of ABC Florida Gulf Coast Chapter, Steve Cona (left to right) withteam members Carlos Lorenzo, Marisa McGough, Jimmy Crowell, RaySouthern, Rachel Moore, Adam Milner, Professor Mike CookCompetition consists of a simulated bid day and oral presentation.Prior to the competition, the team spent an average of 20 hours perweek for a month, putting together a detailed estimate, constructionschedule, project management plan, and safety plan. Each schoolcreated a fictitious construction company with the team members asthe employees. Marisa McGough was the President, Jimmy Crowellwas the Chief Estimator, Adam Milner was the Project Manager,and Carlos Lorenzo was the Project Superintendent. Rachel Mooreand Ray C. Southern were shadows and played a major role in helpingthe team prior to bid day. The team was guided by Professor MichaelCook. During bid day, teams are given multiple subcontractorquotes every 15 minutes for 5 hours, and then given an additionalhour to submit their bid book and final price.Their hard work did not go unnoticed. The 2009 ABC ConstructionManagement Team took 2nd place in the project managementcategory. The team would like the say thank you to ANF Groupand the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of Associated Builders andContractors for their support. A special thank you to Mouji Linarez-Castilloand Eric Weiss from ANF Group for their devotedassistance.LEED Competition TeamDr. Jim Sullivan and Dr. Charles Kibert coached the 2009 ASCNational LEED team this year for the February 2009 competitionin Reno, NV. Dr. Sullivan would like to thank Holder for theirgreat support. Prior to the competition this year, Holder invited theteam to a one day seminar on presentation skills. The result was theRinker School winning the best presentation award for their category.Although the team did not place in the overall competition, winningthe best presentation was satisfying. The team would like topersonally thank Beth Studley and Wayne Wadsworth of Holderfor their time, guidance, and support. This year’s team consistedof Kristin Gray (captain), Mike Hightower, Amanda Chodkowski,Stefan Bird, Brendan Campbell, and Angelika Zych.Residential Management TeamThe UF BCN team placed in the top ten of the Residential ConstructionManagement Competition held in January. The competition issponsored by the National Association of Homebuilders and tookplace at the International Builder’s Show in Las Vegas.The case study involved developing the 152 townhouse portion ofSilverado Hills, a Centex master planned community north of SanAntonio. The students created a development plan that includedproject management, finance and cash flow, scheduling, estimating,and sales andmarketing. Specialthanks goesto Paul & LauraDickert for sponsoringthe team.BCN will be assemblinga teamfor the next competitionin 2010and would appreciateany sponsorassistance.The team members from left to right are: MicahMcCullough, Steve Alvarez, Ryan Stroh, AndrewKinnear, Tommy Kim (coaching assistant), AngelaCampbell, Rick Smailes (Faculty advisor), and EddieGarton.27