Visualizing Construction - The Bartlett Center from Start to Finish

This project addresses the importance of the use of visual aids in teaching and learning by exploring its potential on CE3020 material taught at WPI. A website is developed incorporating dynamic and static visuals, text information, and enhanced functionality progressing upon another recently developed website to aid students taking CE3020 at WPI. The site illustrates different construction phases of the recently built Bartlett Center (WPI); survey results expressing student\u27s views on the importance of visual learning and teaching are analyze

Close-Out Project at Worcester Trial Courthouse

This project reviews and evaluates Gilbane Building Company\u27s close-out procedures for the Worcester Trial Courthouse. The methods and processes used by Gilbane to conduct close-out were examined. These methods include: Close-out matrices, Rolling Completion List, and Prolog. The project goals were accomplished in collaboration with accountants, engineers, and superintendents. As a result, improvements have been proposed to the Gilbane close-out system. Additionally, an alternative foundation method was designed and evaluated in terms of feasibility. This method is concrete mat foundation