http://blog.acuho-i.org/2009/09/worcester-polytechnic-institute/ News by and for college and university housing professionals Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:15:29 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://blog.acuho-i.org/2009/09/worcester-polytechnic-institute/comment-page-1/#comment-574 Terra Peckskamp Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:35:25 +0000 http://blog.acuho-i.org/?p=1331#comment-574 As an alumnae (and former RA) of WPI, as well as the current director of Residence Life at Syracuse University, I have been following the updates on this project - great job! As an alumnae (and former RA) of WPI, as well as the current director of Residence Life at Syracuse University, I have been following the updates on this project – great job!

]]> http://blog.acuho-i.org/2009/09/worcester-polytechnic-institute/comment-page-1/#comment-548 Philip Clay Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:39:26 +0000 http://blog.acuho-i.org/?p=1331#comment-548 As Dean of Students at WPI and a member of the project team, I believe that the advantages of the integrated design approach used for the East Hall project were numerous. Having the project architect (Cannon Design), construction management firm (Gilbane Co.), and owner assembled and working together early in the design process meant that all team members were full and equal partners in the project from the very beginning. We worked together to develop project scope and building design, create a realistic and accurate budget, and develop an appropriate construction timeline. This collaborative process also helped to develop a strong project team. Working together from the critical design and preconstruction phase of the project allowed the team to develop experience in shared decision making, working through conflicts, and proved integral to the success of the project. Throughout the project, all team members were encouraged to bring their expertise and ideas to the table. From start to finish, the project was an extremely fulfilling and enjoyable experience, a testament to the shared vision, team work, and spirit of partnership which permeated every aspect of the project. As Dean of Students at WPI and a member of the project team, I believe that the advantages of the integrated design approach used for the East Hall project were numerous. Having the project architect (Cannon Design), construction management firm (Gilbane Co.), and owner assembled and working together early in the design process meant that all team members were full and equal partners in the project from the very beginning. We worked together to develop project scope and building design, create a realistic and accurate budget, and develop an appropriate construction timeline. This collaborative process also helped to develop a strong project team. Working together from the critical design and preconstruction phase of the project allowed the team to develop experience in shared decision making, working through conflicts, and proved integral to the success of the project. Throughout the project, all team members were encouraged to bring their expertise and ideas to the table. From start to finish, the project was an extremely fulfilling and enjoyable experience, a testament to the shared vision, team work, and spirit of partnership which permeated every aspect of the project.

]]> http://blog.acuho-i.org/2009/09/worcester-polytechnic-institute/comment-page-1/#comment-522 Neil Benner Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:43:58 +0000 http://blog.acuho-i.org/?p=1331#comment-522 As the Project Manager for Gilbane Building Co., I would like to add that the close collaberation throughout the entire project between our team, WPI and Cannon Design really made the project a huge success. WPI now has a Residence Hall they can be very proud of for years to come. As the Project Manager for Gilbane Building Co., I would like to add that the close collaberation throughout the entire project between our team, WPI and Cannon Design really made the project a huge success. WPI now has a Residence Hall they can be very proud of for years to come.

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