Develops a construction cost model to accurately evaluate the relative construction cost of a multi-residential building constructed using six different construction materials: wood framing, light gauge steel framing, masonry walls/precast floors and ceilings, precast construction, ICF walls with precast plank and ICF walls with ICF floors and ceilings.
The Pre-Edited Standard Masonry Specs program developed and distributed pre-edited masonry specifications in CSI format to architectural and engineering firms in Region 3. The Pre-Edited Standard Masonry Specs included the following concrete masonry wall assemblies: seasonal (unheated building) single-wythe CMU, single-wythe CMU with rigid insulation on the interior face of wall, single-wythe CMU with proprietary units (such as HI-R-H or Omni Block) that prescriptively meet the energy code, CMU backup with a CMU veneer and CMU backup with a combination of CMU veneer and brick veneer. The specs were distributed to A/E firms through lunch-and-learn presentations. The Pre-Edited Standard Masonry Specs will educate architects and engineers on how to effectively specify concrete masonry on future building projects.
The Development of Typical Revit Details program developed and distributed standard, typical concrete masonry details in Revit format for use by architects and engineers. The Development of Typical Revit Details program developed typical details relating to single with concrete masonry wall assemblies in .rvt (Revit) format and can also be converted to PDF for educational purposes. The details retails relating to cavity wall construction are under development. The updated Revit details through the Development of Typical Revit Details project will be used to minimize the use of outdated or unnecessary standard masonry details that add cost to masonry projects. Providing designers and structural engineers with current typical details will help ensure the design of economical concrete masonry structures.
