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21 INNOVATIVE USE OF CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY SOLVES PROJECT CHALLENGES ON DALLAS ELEMENTARY
Construction Technology Solutions In Action
Construction Technology Adaptive Use Transforms Quality of HEB ISD Trinity Lakes Elementary School
Innovative and creative application of construction technology solutions on HEB ISD Trinity Lakes Elementary School project sparks a transformation in quality control. Application of VDC & Drone Deploy capabilities in more ways than one saved valuable resources during the construction of HEB ISD Trinity Lakes Elementary.
About Trinity Lakes Elementary School
Trinity Lakes Elementary is one of the newest schools built and constructed in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford school district. This school, along with more than 30 schools, serves a growing district with an expected student enrollment of nearly 24,000 students.
Trinity Lakes Elementary is aptly named for the 1,600-acre residential and mixed-use development called Trinity Lakes, located in east Dallas. This school can accommodate 850 students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade and is a replacement elementary for West Hurst.
Using Construction Technology in New Ways to Solve Challenges
Project team members Zach Bryson, Assistant Project Manager and FAA Certified Drone Pilot and Eddie Dixon, Senior Superintendent, were already using a drone to photo-document project progress at the elementary school site. They employed the drone, along with drone-mapping software capabilities, to ensure accuracy of formwork and utilities for a concrete prepour inspection.
The project team mapped pre-determined flight routes and used the images to capture an overview of the site. Next, the jobsite images were overlayed with the architectural, site and MEP design drawings. This allowed for identification of discrepancies between the two images.
In this case, the team was able to identify a misplaced mechanical chase and a floor hatch that needed relocating. Though minor issues, early identification of these items allowed the project team and trade partners to address changes prior to the concrete pour resulting in significant cost and time savings.
Construction Excellence Exceeds Expectations
Intelligent use of construction technologies during the construction phase reduces costly re-work. This project’s ambitious 11-month schedule was achieved as a result of effective use of VDC and drones for real-time assessment and analysis to identify issues before they were an impact to the budget or schedule. “Drone imagery for QA/QC is an added level of security that ultimately prevents stress on the schedule, budget and owner relationship for the project.”
ZACH BRYSON, ASSISTANT PM
Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Identifies Challenges
Early VDC coordination prevented costly rework in the field during construction, allowing the construction to remain within schedule and budget.
Coordination of steel, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and the fire sprinkler system through VDC occurred during the pre-construction phase of the project.
The Joeris Construction Technology team worked with trade partners to develop models showing each trade partners’ systems in both above-ceiling and crawl spaces of the school.
The Joeris project team collaborated with trade partners to optimize system routing and pre-plan installation locations. This up-front coordination reduces unforeseen conflicts in the field and allows for schedule optimization during construction.
