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Proposal

Breadth Considerations

Structural 

Included in the scope of proposal one is the replacement of each existing packaged rooftop unit with DOAS units relying on a geothermal system for cooling and heating. The redesigned air handlers will add new loads to the existing roofing structure which in turn will be redesigned to support these new loads. The roofing structure is steel joists supporting metal roof deck. The new loads will be calculated and applied to the roofing system, and a new system will be selected based on the load requirements to show adequate knowledge in the structural field.

Construction Management

The resources and planning required in the implementation of a geothermal system are immense. Site logistics and scheduling are among the most important of the two considerations that need to be considered in order to make the geothermal system feasible. In order to demonstrate an accurate amount of knowledge in the construction management field, an analysis of scheduling, labor, and site logistics will be made along with feasible cost estimates made in the proposed mechanical depth.

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