Horizon NorthwesternMutualOfficeTower Proposal

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Enclosures: Proposal, Preliminary Fee Proposal

Horizon Engineering1415 Engineering DriveMadison, WI 53706Telephone: (952) 564-4759

February 5, 2015

To: Northwestern Mutual Jenalyn Groeschel, LEED, EIT, Assoc AIA, QCxp1218 Engineering Hall1415 Engineering DriveMadison, WI 53706

Re: Request for Proposal – Design of Northwestern Mutual Office Tower

Dear Ms. Groeschel,

Enclosed please find a proposal for a new office building for Northwestern Mutual Life InsuranceCompany Inc. to be constructed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Horizon Engineering is excited to submit a proposal for the Northwestern Mutual building. We would like to thank you for your time and consideration and are pleased with the chance topotentially work for such a prolific firm. We recognize the need for Northwestern Mutual toexpand beyond its current capacities to not only meet its own operational needs, but to engage thecommunity and help grow the Southern Wisconsin metropolitan area.

Our team consists of qualified engineers working in a variety of disciplines including structural,

construction, geotechnical, hydrological, and environmental. The varied background of eachmember on this team is rooted in past experiences helping to develop a wide variety of skills andexpertise. Horizon Engineering’s seven core values of excellence, enthusiasm, adaptability,stewardship, integrity, safety, and respect will ensure our commitment to you throughout theentirety of this project.

The following proposal details our purpose and scope of work, our project approach, our firm andteam qualifications, our proposed project schedule, our proposed invoicing methodology, and apreliminary fee proposal. If you have any questions, you can reach me via telephone at (952) 564-4759 or email at [email protected].

Thank you again for this opportunity and your time and we look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Spencer SellnerProject ManagerHorizon Engineering


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Northwestern Mutual

Office BuildingProposal for Analysis, Design, and Constructionof the new Northwestern Office Building

Februar 5, 2015

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Table of Contents

Statement of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Purpose and Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Project Approach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Statement of Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Summary of Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Project Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Invoicing Methodology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Resumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19


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Statement of Interest

Horizon Engineering is excited to have the opportunity to provide the engineering servicesrequired for the design of the new Northwestern Mutual office building in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.Our interdisciplinary team of construction, civil, geological, structural, environmental and

hydrological engineers are eager to work with Northwestern Mutual on the complex design.Contributing to the Milwaukee skyline, this new downtown facility will add to the existing campusand help to create a modern and prosperous city. Horizon Engineering seeks to design a buildingthat will add to the aesthetics of the City of Milwaukee, contribute to the Southeastern Wisconsincommunity, and provide a desirable workplace for current and future employees.

Horizon Engineering is committed to providing a solution consistent with the vision ofNorthwestern Mutual. Horizon Engineering understands that the Northwestern Mutual campus islooking to expand to meet the needs of its continuous growth and increasing industry performance.The 700,000 square foot building will serve to market the Northwestern Mutual brand, as well asprovide office space for nearly 3,500 workers to accommodate operational expansion and areas of

collaboration for the employees. Furthermore, this building also needs to have the flexibility to bealtered by future generations of employees as business practices change and technology advances.

Because the site lies in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, the project poses a unique challenge ofminimizing community disruption during construction, while also ensuring that the project goalsare met. We recognize the importance of avoiding interruption to downtown Milwaukee and will

work to devise a plan with the community to safely navigate these concerns. There is also anemphasis on energy sustainability and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)certification requirements. We strive to excel in energy efficiency design and environmentalsustainability, which align closely with our engineers’ skills and expertise. Horizon Engineering’steam of highly qualified engineers is thrilled to have the opportunity to demonstrate these skills

and practices by responding to the project parameters and design considerations.

Having recognized the goals and needs of the new campus building, Horizon Engineering wouldlike to partner with Northwestern Mutual to create a world-class building designed to stimulateemployee engagement, as well as serve as a symbol of success for the Milwaukee community.Horizon Engineering shares in these visions of Northwestern Mutual and would be honored tocontribute our skills and services to such a prominent project.


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Project Purpose

Purpose:

The purpose of this project is to provide Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company Inc. with

a workplace that will engage their employees, engage the community of Milwaukee, and continueto build their corporate brand. This will be achieved through the construction of a new 700,000square foot office building at the location of the former East Building, which will provide

workspace for nearly 3,500 employees. Horizon Engineering intends to provide three alternativedesigns for Northwestern Mutual to select from, which will serve to meet the project objectives as

well as the client’s needs.

Client Information:

Northwestern Mutual is the largest direct provider of individual life insurance in the United Statesand was founded in Janesville, Wisconsin in 1857. Two years later in 1859, the headquarters was

moved to Milwaukee where it has resided for over 150 years. Northwestern Mutual is a Fortune500 company and has been an active member of the Milwaukee community. Beyond localcommunity involvement and Wisconsin State borders, Northwestern Mutual proudly sponsors theNCAA and related events like the 2015 Rose Bowl, highlighting their contributions to the nation,and helping to shed the image of the “Quiet Company”.

ProjectBackground :

Currently, the EastBuilding does not meetthe needs ofNorthwestern Mutualand a plan has beendrafted to replace it

with a brand new officebuilding. The red boxoutlines the project site,

which can be seen tothe left in Figure 1 .The new building willlie to the east of the

historic South OfficeBuilding and west of theshores of Lake Michigan.Before construction of a

new building can begin, the demolition of the existing tower will be completed. Adequate siteinvestigation will be conducted to ensure aesthetic, geotechnical, hydrological, and environmentalconsiderations are properly addressed.

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Figure 1 : Aerial Photo of Southern Northwestern Mutual campus. The redbox indicates the project site for construction of the new office building. North

is the top of the photo and Lake Michigan lies to the right (East).


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Scope of Service

Structural Design :

Horizon Engineering prides itself on creating effective, economical, and aesthetically pleasing

designs. The structural design of the building has specific set of parameters that will be addressed.On top of serving to continue the development of your corporate brand, the new building willneed to have a minimum of 700,000 square feet and house nearly 3,500 employees. To meet theseconstraints, a detailed structural analysis will be conducted to ensure that the correct design is beingimplemented on the site. Other aspects to consider include maximizing natural lighting and natural

views, controlling thermal comfort and safe vertical circulation, and easy maintenance.

Construct ion Design :

Northwestern Mutual hopes to minimize the disruption to neighboring streets and buildings duringconstruction, so a detailed plan for product delivery and street closures will be created. The main

goal behind this task will be to minimize the amount of time that local streets need to be closedduring construction and also to evaluate the most efficient way to get construction equipment to thesite. Meetings with construction contractors, the City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Transit,and neighboring businesses will help to formulate this plan and keep interested parties informed.

Design Constraints :

A few of the design constraints that will be applied to this project are sustainable and accessiblebuilding practices, such as LEED certification and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA)requirements. Both are critical to the design of the new office building and will be implemented.Furthermore regulatory codes will be thoroughly evaluated to ensure that pertinent codes are being

addressed in the design. Some of the codes that will need to be met include the InternationalBuilding Code (IBC) for Group B Occupancy, National Society of Professional Engineering Codeof Ethics for best engineering practices, and the Milwaukee City Ordinance for specificationlimitations. A detailed list of relevant codes from the IBC and how they will relate to this site canbe seen in Appendix A.

Safety :

Horizon Engineering takes safety seriously and strives for zero injuries on each project site. Hardhats, steel toed boots, and other personal protective equipment will be mandated on site in anattempt to keep all workers and employees safe. Environmental safety will also be addressed in thedesign phase, such as minimizing water runoff and mitigating contaminants in the ground.

Additionally a thorough geotechnical investigation will serve to assist in foundation design andevaluate the feasibility of reutilizing driven timbers that currently exist on site. The soil boringlaboratory results and observation well data provided by Northwestern Mutual, completed by GilesEngineering Associates Inc., will be evaluated by our Geotechnical Lead, Spencer Sellner, andHydrological/Environmental Lead, Natalie Buyarski, to help plan a safe design in terms offoundation construction and site water control.


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Project Approach

To ensure that the end product meets the client’s needs and expectations, we have determined asystematic approach for designing the new Northwestern Mutual office building. Our systembreaks the design process down into three phases: the information gathering phase, the

preliminary design phase, and the detailed design phase.

To start out the information-gathering phase, our team has visited the project site to gain a betterunderstanding of the property, its surroundings, and our client. During this trip, photographs weretaken for reference during later stages of the design process. Additional site visits may beconducted if needed. Before design work can begin, our design team needs to meet with the

various parties involved with the project, and get their input so that we have a firm understandingof the needs of both the client and community partners. First and foremost, this means meeting

with Northwestern Mutual to ensure that we fully understand what their vision is for this facility. Additionally, this means meeting with members of the community so that their questions,comments, and concerns are addressed.

Once our team has a firm understanding of the needs of all the various parties involved, we canbegin working on the three preliminary design alternatives for the new Northwestern Mutual officebuilding. The first step for developing each preliminary design option is to determine the size andlayout of each floor. This step in the process is crucial because it influences the size and loadestimations, the height of the building, the amount of green space available on the lot, thesustainability of the building, and the appearance of the building. Our objective in this stage, witheach design option, is to find the optimum balance between the designs and cost while stillproducing a visually pleasing and highly functional building.

After the three preliminary designs are completed, we will present them to Northwestern Mutual

so they may choose the option they think most adequately fits their needs. The cost, sustainability,constructability, and layout of the building will be considered when comparing the three options. Ifnecessary, the chosen design option will be altered to fulfill Northwestern Mutual's needs. Oncethe preliminary design is complete, Horizon Engineering will begin work on the detailed designphase, which includes structural, hydrological, foundation, transportation, mechanical systems andconstruction engineering. The final design including contract documents, opinion of probablecosts, and schedule will be submitted by April 28, 2015.

Project Roles and Responsibi l i t ies :

To create an effective design team, the members of Horizon Engineering have broken into fourseparate engineering disciplines: structural, construction, hydrological/environmental, andgeotechnical. Our project manager, Mr. Spencer Sellner, who is responsible for monitoring theprogress and budget of the design work, will lead the six members of Horizon Engineering on thisdesign. Mr. Sellner is also the main stream of communication between Horizon Engineering andNorthwestern Mutual.


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Mr. Schulting and Ms. Endres will be structural co-leads on the project, where they will worktogether to develop the building structure. Mr. Genc and Mr. Buckwalter will work closely with the

structural team as construction co-leads. The structural and construction teams will work togetheron the construction drawings and technical specifications while maintaining structural feasibilityand construction costs. Ms. Buyarski will act as the hydrological/environmental lead. As such, she

will be responsible for managing the contaminants and water runoff as well as analyzingenvironmental impacts. Lastly, Mr. Sellner will also be the acting as geotechnical lead alongsideproject manager. As geotechnical lead, Mr. Sellner’s main task is foundation design. Eachengineering discipline within Horizon Engineering will work together to create a cohesive designthat encompasses the ideals Northwestern Mutual is looking for.

Horizon Engineering is working with Mr. Loei Badreddine, P.E. who is acting as project advisor.He will be able to provide guidance and oversight to the project with his engineering expertise.

Horizon Engineering will also be receiving guidance through the University of Wisconsin-Madisonfrom Prof. Greg Harrington, Prof. Charlie Quagliana, Mr. Jeff Schneider, and Mr. Chris Lawson.

Project Roles Organizat ion Chart :

Figure 2 : Above is a project roles organization chart that will help to identify each member’s

role on the team. While each member of the Horizon Engineering team has an area of

expertise, they are comfortable venturing into other disciplines to ensure the highest quality

product is provided and the project deadline is met.


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Schedule and Budget Monitor ing:

The members of Horizon Engineering will have at least three scheduled meeting times each weekto coordinate with each other. At these meetings, we will ensure all members are on task and aremeeting deadlines. To keep track of the hours, members will fill out a time sheet listing both their

billable and non-billable hours on a biweekly basis. Our project manager, Mr. Sellner, will reviewthe progress of all the individuals and complete bi-weekly project management reports whichdescribe budget status and how well the team is meeting its project management andcommunication plans. If changes within the scope of the project occur, they will be quicklyaddressed. The information delivered in the project management reports will be provided toNorthwestern Mutual to keep them informed on our progress.

Project Del iverables:

Public Information Meeting – To Be Determined• Inform public of project details• Discuss project objectives and impact on the community• Receive feedback from public and present back to Northwestern Mutual

Preliminary Design – March 26, 2015• Documentation of existing conditions• List of pertinent regulatory and professional codes• Evaluation of three concept alternatives• Evaluation matrix summarizing and comparing impacts for each alternative

Final Design – April 28, 2015• Construction Drawings• Specifications• Opinion of Probable Costs• Construction Schedule


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Statement of Qualif icat ions

Apartment Complex, Bursa, Turkey: As a construction engineer intern for PolikomCompany, Mr. Genc was in charge of handling subcontractor relations and customer inquiriesregarding the availability of apartments, assisting the project manager with construction progressreports, and completing punch list items. This experience is going to be useful for theNorthwestern Mutual project due to the similarity between an apartment project and an office-building project.

Concrete Structures Design at UW-Madison, Madison, WI: As students in theConcrete Structures class, Mr. Schulting and Ms. Endres worked extensively on designing a 12-story reinforced concrete beam-column frame building. This project will assist with theNorthwestern Mutual project, particularly with the use of structural programs, and analyzing theforces on different parts of the structure.

Evansville Western Railway Wabash River Bridge, Maunie, IL: As a projectengineering intern for SW Bridge Engineers, LLC, Ms. Endres has gained design experience withsteel and concrete structures. Working on railroad bridge design has given Ms. Endres widespreadknowledge on drafting structural components, which will be beneficial while drafting theNorthwestern Mutual office building using computer software.

Hydrogeology Modeling and Field Experiences, Madison WI: Ms. Buyarski hasgained groundwater flow analyses experience through lab practices at the University of Wisconsin -Madison. She has constructed groundwater flow models after testing and observing flow patternsthrough a series of wells installed at a monitoring well field. Field practices include developing,sampling, measuring and abandoning monitoring well and temporary wells. Ms. Buyarski hasexperience coordinating with subcontractors with soil boring installation, and has taken soilsamples for analysis.

Minnesota Power Boswell Energy Center Unit 4 Retrofit , Cohasset, MN : As a fieldengineering intern for the Boldt Company, Mr. Buckwalter spent extensive time on a power plant

jobsite coordinating with the owner and subcontractors, scheduling work, and monitoringbudgetary constraints. The complexity of the energy center has prepared Mr. Buckwalter for themultiple challenges that will be dealt with at a single time while designing the Northwestern Mutualoffice building.

Mission Mine Crewhouse Design, Sahuarita, AZ: As a geological engineering intern for ASARCO LLC., Mr. Sellner designed a new crewhouse that will serve nearly 100 mine workers.The design was generated using AutoCAD based upon preliminary drawings from engineeringsupervisor. Mr. Sellner was tasked with determining the foundation of the building, taking intoconsideration the vibrations from the mine operation below the mill. Mr. Sellner’s experience withfoundation obstacles will help to assist him as the geotechnical lead on the Northwestern Mutualproject.


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Summary of Qualif icat ions

Spencer Sellner is a senior at the University of Wisconsin–Madison double majoring with Bachelor’s degrees in GeologicalEngineering and Geology and Geophysics. He is the leadGeotechnical Engineer for Horizon Engineering due to hisextensive coursework in geology, foundation design, and soilmechanics and will also serve as the Project Manager for the newNorthwestern Mutual office building project. He has experience working as a geological engineering intern for ASARCO LLC at anoperating copper mine, where he was tasked with ore planning anddesigning a crew house using AutoCAD. Through this opportunity,he has garnered the ability to effectively manage multiple projects atonce and is an ideal candidate for this team. Leadership is a natural

role for him after serving as the President of the Geological Engineering Student Chapter throughthe course of his senior year. These experiences will help him effectively communicate to the clientand ensure that Northwestern Mutual is pleased with the final product.

Cody Schulting will be graduating with a Bachelor’s degree inCivil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison inMay 2015. He has extensive coursework in structural analysis thatincludes experience with the design and analysis of wood, steel andconcrete structures. Mr. Schulting currently interns at the

Wisconsin Department of Transportation in Madison, WI as anaccess engineer working with residents of the state to gain access toour highways. Mr. Schulting has developed leadership andorganizational skills by holding a management position at Culversin Verona, WI where he manages both the front and the back ofthe store. Mr. Schulting will provide the structural analysis for theproject.

Tia Endres will be graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in CivilEngineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in May2015. She has taken a variety of coursework within the civilengineering department with a strong emphasis in constructionmanagement. For the past two years, Ms. Endres has interned forE80 Plus Constructors, LLC/SW Bridge Engineers, LLC, whichspecializes in the construction and design of railroad bridgesacross the country. She has gained valuable experience designingbridge components on AutoCAD and inspecting bridges fordefects. On the project, Ms. Endres will provide structural andconstruction management consultation.


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Natalie Buyarski will be graduating with Bachelor’s degrees inGeological Engineering, and Geology and Geophysics from the

University of Wisconsin-Madison in May 2015. She has extensivecoursework in geology and environmental quality that includesexperience with subsurface interpretation and hydrogeologymodeling. Ms. Buyarski currently interns at ENVIRONInternational Corporation in Milwaukee, WI as an environmentalengineer analyzing and interpreting soil and groundwater samples.Ms. Buyarski will provide the environmental and hydrologicalconsultation for the project.

Christian Buckwalter is a graduating senior majoring in Civilengineering with an emphasis in construction projectmanagement. During his time at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he has had extensive coursework in buildinginformation modeling program Revit along with courses inconstruction project management, structural analysis, andconstruction of mechanical systems. In addition to his classroomexperience, Christian also has a great deal of internshipexperience. Having worked for the City of Rockford, IL, the

Village of Waunakee, WI, and The Boldt Company, Christianhas broad experiences in construction from the points of view of

both the owner and the contractor. Christian’s experiences makehim an excellent candidate to manage modeling andconstruction related activities on the project.

Alex Genc is a graduating senior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison pursuing a B.S. in Civil Engineering with anemphasis in Construction Engineering and Management. Hisprimary role as a construction engineer at Horizon Engineeringis to handle the planning, construction, and management ofinfrastructures according to our clients’ needs. His coursework

has been extensively focused on structural design andconstruction. Those courses include Materials for ConstructedFacilities, Steel Structures, Concrete Structures, ConstructionProject Management, and Integrated Project Estimating andScheduling. In addition to his rigorous coursework, Alex hasgained extensive field and management experience through hisfour international internships, which prepared him to effectivelyhandle a project of this size and complexity


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Invoice Methodology

Here at Horizon Engineering, providing extraordinary quality of work at a competitive price is ofthe upmost importance in order to achieve complete customer satisfaction. With this goal in

mind, we propose to use a cost-plus-fixed fee (CPFF) contract for the design of NorthwesternMutual office building.

The fixed fee portion of the contract is determined by the design time that our team spends on theproject. It is estimated that the design phase of this project will require a total of 900 work hours toreach completion. Members of the design team will submit their billable hours to the projectmanager at the end of each week. The project manager will then create bi-weekly progress reportsbased on these submittals to ensure that the project stays on schedule. Due to our team members’qualifications and prior work experience, Horizon Engineering is confident that the determinedfixed price effectively factors in the risk involved for this project, and our firm will therefore bearthe risk of cost override. Our firm expects there to be additional work other than the engineer

design time, such as geotechnical fieldwork and wind tunnel testing. Additional work needed tocomplete this project will be included in the cost-plus part of the contract and billed separately.

Northwestern Mutual can expect to receive bi-weekly invoices from Horizon Engineering on thefirst and third Thursdays of each month for all services completed during that period. HorizonEngineering will also submit bi-weekly project management reports along with its invoices.

At Horizon Engineering, we welcome change orders that are within the scope of the originalproject. However, if Horizon Engineering is requested to complete a change that goes so farbeyond the scope of the original contract as to constitute a materially different undertaking, ourfirm has the right to either deny such change or accept it and collect future compensation under

the cardinal change doctrine.

Our sample invoice statement can be seen on the following page.


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Sample Invoice Statement:


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Spencer W. SellnerProject Manager | Geotechnical Lead

Office Address1415 Engineering DriveMadison, WI 53706

[email protected](952) 564 - 4759

Permanent Address414 S. Mills Street

Madison, WI 53715

Educat ionUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison , College of EngineeringB.S. Geological Engineering and B.S. Geology Geophysics, expected May 2015

Significant Coursework : Soil, Fluid, and Rock Mechanics, Foundation Design,Hydrogeology, Technical Communications, Unsaturated Soil Mechanics, StructuralGeology, Engineering Economics, and Statistics

Experience

ASARCO LLC. , Sahuarita, ArizonaGeological Engineering Intern, May 2014 - August 2014

• Assisted survey team with ore sampling, pattern design and layout, as well as exposure toTrimble GPS systems inside a large-scale operating open pit copper mine.

• Worked closely with engineering supervisor to complete monthly tonnage allocations

between tons mined and tons milled with Microsoft Excel.• Drafted the design of new crew house building using Microsoft Visio and AutoCAD.

Skil ls and Training• Microsoft Office• Introduction to AutoCAD• Matlab

Activi t ies• Geological Engineering Student Chapter •

Undergraduate GeoClub • Badger Volunteer Association

Leadership• Eagle Scout Award, Boy Scouts of America • President, Geological Engineering Student Chapter


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Cody J . Schult ingStructural Co-Lead | Structural Engineer


[email protected](608) 438-4820

Permanent Address1320 Drake StreetMadison, WI 53715

Educat ionUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison B.S. Civil Engineering, expected May 2015

Significant Coursework : Structural Analysis, Wood Structures, Concrete Structures, SteelStructures, Mechanics of Materials, Materials for Constructed Facilities, Mechanical

Systems for Construction

Experience

Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Madison, WIIntern, May 2014-Present• Worked with access management on when and where to grant access to roadways• Worked with legal counsel when cases end up going to litigation• Helped run public forums to alert the public of impending projects heading through the

area• Used the computer software HAMS to map out access control along our highway system

Skil ls and Training• Microsoft Office• SAP2000• AutoCAD• Revit

Activi t ies• American Society of Engineers • American Wood Society • American Institute of Steel Construction • American Concrete Institute


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Tia J . EndresStructural Co-Lead | Project Engineer



Permanent Address110 Brooks Street Apt. 304Madison, WI 53715


Significant Coursework : Construction Project Managements, Building InformationModeling, Structural Analysis, Concrete Structures

Experience

E80 Plus Constructors, LLC/SW Bridge Engineers, LLC, DeForest, WIIntern, May 2013-Present

• Design bridge repairs on AutoCAD• Inspect, field measure, and survey various railroad bridges• Compute structural data of bridge components

Village of Waunakee, Waunakee, WIIntern, May 2012-August 2012

• Observed various construction projects around Village• Documented testing on new water and sewer mains• Organized construction information into computer system

University of Wisconsin-Madison Undergraduate Learning Center, Madison, WISupplemental Instruction Facilitator, September 2014-present

• Give miniature lectures about statics twice a week• Assist students in problem solving through detailed explanations and handouts.

Skil ls and Training• Revit• AutoCAD• Matlab• SAP2000•

Activi t ies• Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering Honor Society • Construction Club


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Natal ie C. BuyarskiHydrological/Environmental Lead | Geological Engineer



Permanent Address1236 Mound Street Apt. 1Madison, WI 53715

Educat ionUniversity of Wisconsin-MadisonB.S. Geological Engineering and B.S. Geology Geophysics, expected May 2015

Significant Coursework : Hydrogeology, Geophysics, Soils and Environmental Quality,Energy Resources, Solid and Hazardous Wastes, Rock Mechanics, Soil Mechanics

Experience

ENVIRON International Corporation, Milwaukee, WIIntern, May 2014-Present

• Field work: sampled soil and groundwater for chemical analyses in compliance with Wisconsin regulations, and observed monitoring well construction and development

• GIS work: produced report figures, created data layers from historical sources, organizedand maintained spatial data

• Assessed and compiled soil and groundwater data from soil borings and monitoring wells with comparison to generic residual contaminant levels

• Reviewed and formatted soil boring field logs and field photo logs

Skil ls and Training• Microsoft Office• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)• Matlab

Activi t ies• Association of Engineering Geologists • GeoClub • Society of Women in Engineering • Badger Volunteer Association


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Christ ian S. BuckwalterConstruction Co-Lead | Project Engineer



Permanent Address433 W. Gilman St. Apt. 202

Madison, WI 53703


Significant Coursework : Building Information Modeling, Structural Analysis,Transportation Engineering, Soil Mechanics, Construction of Mechanical Systems

Experience

Boldt Construction, Cohasset, MinnesotaField Engineering Intern, May – August, 2014 • Managed the construction of a 30,000-gallon water tank.

- Scheduled work to be done with various superintendents- Coordinated with owner and subcontractors- Monitored budget and tracked man-hours

• Prepared drawing library for audit and created drawing packages for superintendents. • Responsible for compiling documentation for AISC certification and passed.

Village of Waunakee, Wisconsin, Waunakee, WisconsinPublic Works Engineering Intern, May – August, 2013• Observed and documented road reconstruction activities such as: sanitary sewer

replacement, water main installation, storm sewer replacement, lateral linereplacement, grading, paving, etc.

• Assisted project engineer with surveying and tracking quantities. • Handled residents’ questions and concerns over construction activities. • Provided weekly updates to local agencies about construction progress.

Skil ls and Training• Microsoft Office• Revit• AutoCAD

Activi t ies• Engineers without Borders


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Alexander H. GencConstruction Co-Lead | Project Engineer



Permanent Address1402 Regent St. Apt 317Madison, WI 53711


Significant Coursework : Steel Structures I, Concrete Structures I, Legal Aspects ofEngineering, Integrated Project Estimating and Scheduling, and Transportation

Engineering.

ExperiencePolikom Company, Bursa, Turkey

Construction Engineer Intern, May – August, 2013 & 2014• Made construction progress reports with the project manager.• Informed subcontractors regarding their scheduled invoice payments.• Scheduled meetings with other interns to discuss project progress and work distribution.

Polikom Company, Misurata, LibyaEngineer Intern, May – August, 2012

• Assisted with RFI processing and completion of punch list items.• Handled initial subcontractor relations regarding quotation.• Translated engineering documents and emails.

Polikom Company, Doha, Qatar Engineer Intern, May – August, 2011

• Surveyed the construction zone using a total station.• Completed basic data analysis

Skil ls and Training•

Multilingual• SAP2000• AutoCAD• ICE 2000

Activi t ies• American Society of Civil Engineers


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Appendix A: Selected IBC Related Codes

The following sections detail some of the more relevant IBC Codes that will be applicable to the

Northwestern Mutual office building design divided into structural, geotechnical, and constructionanalysis. While these codes highlight important considerations that will be made throughout thepreliminary design phase, they do not encompass all of the codes that will be reviewed. Othercodes that will be reviewed include the Milwaukee City Ordinance and the Wisconsin BuildingCode.

Structural Analysis :

Chapter 3 – Use and Occupancy Classification

The building to be constructed on site has not been designed, but the structural design team willcontinually be looking at the IBC regulations. Chapter 3 touches on classifying a structure.Section 304.1 states, “Business Group B occupancy includes, among others, the use of abuilding or structure, or a portion thereof, for office, professional or service-typetransactions …”. This definition defines our structure as Business Group B occupancy.

Chapter 6 – Types of Construction

This chapter touches on the differing types of construction. The Northwestern Mutual Building will be classified as a Type V building per code 602.5, which indicates that “the structural

elements, exterior walls and interior walls are of any materials permitted by this code ”,or noncombustible materials.

Chapter 14 – Exterior Walls

Chapter 14 highlights the requirements related to “the minimum requirements for exteriorwalls; exterior wall coverings; exterior wall openings; exterior windows anddoors; architectural tr im ; balconies and similar projections; and bay and oriel windows”.This section also discusses performance requirements that need to be met related to weatherand energy efficiency.

Chapter 15 – Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures

Chapter 15 details roof assemblies and structures stating that section 1501.1 “shall govern thedesign, materials, construction and quality of roof assemblies, and rooftopstructures ”. Section 1506 lists acceptable materials and section 1511 also looks into the abilityto install solar photovoltaic panels on a roof assembly.


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Chapter 16 – Structural Design

The structural design will be important for a 700,000 square foot structure. Chapter 16 detailsrequirements for construction documents, design requirements, and structural integrity.

Furthermore, Sections 1604 – 1614 touch on designing for different loads loadingconditions. Being along the shores of Lake Michigan, designing to withstand historic levelloading for wind, rain, and snow loads is important. Examples include looking at 100-year floodevents or 50-year max wind speeds. These historic loads will be drawn from local wind data andmajor flooding events provided by the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey,through the Wisconsin Extension.

Chapter 17 – Structural Tests and Special Inspections

Section 1701.2 and Section 1701.2 highlight the requirements of using new or used materials inthe structural design. It also speaks about load testing procedures in Sections 1707 – 1711 ,

such as safe load, preconstruction load, and in-situ load tests. The structural design team willproperly design based upon the required testing in this chapter.

Chapter 19-27 – Material Sections (i.e Concrete, Steel, etc.)

These chapters are all related to construction materials and the basic requirements for each.They include concrete, aluminum, masonry, steel, wood, glass and glazing,plastic, and electrical . Each section looks at specifications and proper application of thematerial in the design.

Geotechnical Analysis :Chapter 16 – Structural Design

Sections 1605 – 1614 will be used for loading analysis. The structural design team will provideour geotechnical design team with a setting of loading parameters, which will be used for thefoundation system design. These loads will allow for bearing capacity and settlementcalculations that will meet specifications determined byChapter 18 of the IBC.

Chapter 18 – Soils and Foundations

Giles Engineering Associates Inc. has previously conducted a geotechnical investigation on site with 18 boreholes and two observation wells that will be evaluated to ensure it meets IBCstandards in Section 1803 Geotechnical Investigations . This code will be vital whenlooking at the foundation system based upon whether a shallow or deep foundation design isselected by our team.


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Construct ion Analysis :

Chapter 31 – Special Construction

The construction analysis will include both the planning and fulfillment of the construction

planning. Section 3101.1 states that “special building construction including membranestructures, temporary structures, pedestrian walkways and tunnels, automatic vehicular gates,awnings and canopies , marquees, signs, and towers and antennas”. While a design has notbeen generated yet for this building, incorporation of any of these aspects will be properlyaddressed using the IBC as a guide.

Chapter 32 – Encroachments Into the Public Right-of-Way

Designing a building in downtown Milwaukee possess some difficulty in terms of working withthe public to create a structure that does not impede any other person or group. During siting,measurements will be made from neighboring lots stated in Section 3201.2 “The projection of

any structure or portion thereof shall be the distance measured horizontally from the lot l ine to the outermost point of the projection”. It also discusses drainage control in Section 3201.4,saying “Drainage water collected from a roof,awning , canopy or marquee, and condensate frommechanical equipment shall not flow over a public walking surface”.

Chapter 33 – Safeguards During Construction

Northwestern Mutual has discussed the potential of opening up beyond their usual depiction asthe “Quiet Company”; however, security and safety during construction is imperative. Section3303 touches on demolition of an existing building and the precautions that should beconsidered. This set of codes also discusses the protection of private property and persons in

Sections 3306 and 3307. Because street closures are most likely to occur when deliveringconstruction equipment and materials, Section 3308 states “Construction materials andequipment shall not be placed or stored so as to obstruct access to fire hydrants, standpipes, fireor police alarm boxes, catch basins or manholes, nor shall such material or equipmentbe located within 20 feet (6096 mm) of a street intersection , or placed so as toobstruct normal observations of traffic signals or to hinder the use of public transit loadingplatforms”.


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STUDENT PROJECT DOCUMENTS

The concepts, drawings and written materials provided here were prepared by students in the Department of Civil &Environmental Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as an activity in the course CEE 578 – SeniorCapstone Design. These do not represent the workproducts of licensed engineers. These are not forconstruction purposes.

Documents

Horizon NorthwesternMutualOfficeTower Proposal