North Forsyth High School

Analysis 1: Alternative Exterior Facade
The main concern for the project is schedule acceleration due to school activity deadlines. The critical path was analyzed to determine areas for improvement on the project. The current exterior façade is composed of block and brick, which takes
a large portion of the critical path. The proposed alternative to this method is a prefabricated wall system with brick exterior. This will allow the new portion of the building to still match the existing portion with the brick exterior, while having a
faster instillation time. A mechanical breadth will be analyzed to determine the connection details to the existing structure.

Analysis 2: Alternative Interior Walls
The entire interior is composed of walls made of block. This adds a large amount of time to the critical path the install. Changing this system to high impact drywall and metal studs reduces the instillation time while still meeting the needs of the school. In some locations in the school a 2-hour firewall separates portions of the building from potential spread of fire and these walls will need to be kept in order to meet
code. Developing this change will include comparing schedules, trade communication to allow for penetration, and cost comparisons.

Analysis 3: Geothermal Wells
Geothermal wells allow for an efficient heating and cooling system to lower the cost to run the school. Adding this system to the project will greatly affect the schedule and logistics. An analysis will be conducted of where the wells will be placed, drop off areas, how it will be closed off to the public and equipment and machinery placement. A mechanical breadth with determines the advantages of the changes along with a life cycle analysis.

Analysis 4: Leveraging Modeling Technology
Extensive research has been conducted on 4D and 3D modeling, but implementation of this technology has not been utilized to its full extent. Communication to the
general public, as they are the taxpayers paying for the project, is critical for community support and safety. 4D modeling can benefit the project team by enhancing communication among trades and coordinating the sequence of work to
prepare for potential delays. Understanding how modeling technologies can be used on the project is a beneficial way to effectively utilize the technologies available and create a better overall outcome.