Aldridge Electric Building and Strengthening America’s Infrastructure
2019 Electrical Problem Statement
Mission:
We have selected a project that encompasses multiple aspects of electrical construction for the 2019 ASC Region 3 Student Competition. We hope that this year’s problem will help to prepare you for your future. As leaders of your student groups today, you have set your paths to become the Construction Industry’s leaders of tomorrow.
Building America’s infrastructure to improve quality of life.
This competition is a chance to introduce you to a day in the life of a Project Manager. We hope to challenge your teams ability to leverage academic knowledge, intuition, problem solving skills, and the ability to have fun in a pressured environment. We appreciate that each of you are dedicating a great deal of time and effort by participating in the electrical competition.
Strategy:
We look forward to your response, and the competition in October 2019. Good Luck!
Vision: Be the first choice for energy and transportation infrastructure.
Recruit and develop the industry's most passionate and creative people to take on the industry’s most challenging work.
PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Working in and around one of the busiest airports in the world is a challenge in itself, add in an aggressive project schedule that leaves no room for delay or rework, and you’ve got yourself a once in a lifetime project. The electrical contractor on this project will be responsible for underground concrete encased ductbank systems for High and Low Voltage Power Distribution as well as Communications, Aircraft Rated Manholes, High and Low Voltage Wiring and Terminations, Site Lighting and Control, In-Pavement Airfield Lighting Infrastructure, Illuminated Guidance Signage, Elevated Edge Lighting Systems, Installation of new and upgrades to existing 5kV Constant Current Lighting Regulators, power and control for sanitary and storm water lift stations and installation of a state of the art addressable in-pavement light control system to aide in air traffic movement. Teamwork and coordination between all trades is the only way this project can be completed within the allowed schedule, creative solutions to complex constructability challenges are a must on this project.
STUDENT ROLES: Students will be assuming the roles of a project team. We understand that a project team generally would not consist of 6 members, but in spirit of the problem, teams may feel free to delegate roles as they wish. Specific responsibilities and titles can be determined by the student teams, however, here are some guidelines and recommended roles to use and choose from :
Safety Engineer
Quality Assurance/Controller
Estimator
Scheduler
Project Manager
Superintendent
CONTACT INFORMATION: Prior to October 16th, 2019, any questions regarding the Region 3 Electrical Problem can be directed to Emily Timmons at etimmons@aldridgegroup.com. Note: No additional specific regarding the content of this year’s problem will be provided.