Lithko Contracting, Inc. | Concrete Solutions Pre−Problem Statement 2015 1

Associated Schools of Construction

2015 Student Competition

National Open Category

CONCRETE SOLUTIONS

Lithko Contracting, INC. | Concrete Solutions Pre−Problem Statement 2015

Introduction

Lithko Contracting, Inc. is proud to be sponsoring the 2015 “Concrete Solutions” ASC Student

Competition problem. Welcome and thank you for your participation.

Concrete has been a leading building material for over 2,000 years. Every project involves the use of

concrete in some way, and for some projects concrete is the main building material. Modern ready

mixed concrete also provides remarkable flexibility in meeting the needs of challenging design and

sustainability considerations. The ASC Competition has done an excellent job in providing an

environment for the competitors to experience life as a general contractor. In participating in the

Concrete Solutions problem you will have the opportunity to take a peek into the life of a self−

performing general contractor.

This competition offers an outstanding opportunity for your career development. It allows you to

showcase your talents, become a leader and network with potential employers and construction

recruiters. Congratulations on making the decision to compete.

Problem Details

Tippman Construction has recently been successful in its pursuit of a project for a private client located

in New York. The project is in an extremely remote location with terrible terrain and has to be

completed in 150 days. Lithko Contracting has been awarded the concrete scope of work, but due to

unforeseen circumstances, Lithko will not be able to perform the work. Lithko has agreed to find a

suitable replacement contractor and has shortlisted a select group of Concrete construction companies to

interview for the self−performing concrete scope of work. The successful bidder will work directly for

Lithko Contracting. The problem statement will be related to both preconstruction and operational

responsibilities.

Listed below are some items to review which will help prepare for the competition.

The competition teams will be expected to:

o Provide budget assistance.

o Provide design assistance and constructability reviews.

o Perform a quantitative takeoff.

o Develop a detailed estimate.

o Develop a construction pour sequence schedule.

o Recognize and address safety concerns and develop a detailed site specific safety plan.

o Recognize and be able to address project and ACI specification items.

o Analyze forming systems and determine which system best fits the project scope items.

Lithko Contracting, INC. | Concrete Solutions Pre−Problem Statement 2015

Deliverables that are expected to be received from the teams are as follows:

o Statement of Qualifications to include the following items:

Staff résumés,

Organization chart

Specific roles and responsibilities of each position.

Project approach.

Detailed request for qualifications will be distributed at a later date to the

competing teams. Distribution date will allow for sufficient time to prepare

your statements.

o Takeoff estimate sheets (these may be collected upon request),

o Written report or proposal, including any clarifications or specific exclusions (completion

of the provided bid form),

o Construction pour sequence schedule and validation or feedback of provided project

schedule (these will not be collected and rather must be part of the oral presentation),

o Oral presentation.

Scoring criteria will be broken down as follows:

o 10 Points Statement of Qualifications

o 40 Points Bid Form (template to be provided)

o 50 Points Interview Team Presentation

o 5 Points Bonus − for Identifying the “Concrete Solution”.

Other Notable Items

Participation in this problem will be limited to the twelve teams determined on a first come, first served

basis.

Competing teams will have access to the internet at their team’s discretion and cost.

Please note that points will be deducted for submitting deliverables past the stated due dates (1 point

for every minute late).

Lithko Contracting, INC. | Concrete Solutions Pre−Problem Statement 2015

White board, LCD projector, screen and laptop will be provided for presentations.

Team rooms will be visited by the judges periodically on Thursday, October 15, 2015.

Initial problem documents will be distributed via flash drive. Hard copies of particular documents will be

provided.

Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place finishing teams. The competition

rules are listed at http://ascregion3.wix.com/ascregion3#!competition-rules/c1i7j and will

be strictly adhered to.

Lithko Contracting, INC. | Concrete Solutions Pre−Problem Statement 2015

Conference Schedule

The following is the basic schedule of events, detailed schedules for both competition and faculty

events will be distributed to all persons registered approximately one week before the conference

begins:

Wednesday October 14th, 2015

Team and Faculty Registration - 3PM - 7PM

Career Fair - 4PM - 8PM (snack food provided)

Welcome Session and Orientation - 8PM - 9PM

Thursday October 15th, 2015

RFP's distributed for all problems - 7AM

Faculty Breakfast and Regional Meeting - 8AM

Faculty Tour - 9AM - Noon

Student Luncheon - 11:30AM - 1PM

Faculty Lunch 12:30 - 1:30PM

Faculty Paper Presentations - 1:30 - 5PM

Student Pizza Dinner - 6PM

Faculty Dinner - 6PM

Competition Submissions Due - 11PM

Friday October 16th, 2015

Student/Faculty Breakfast - 7AM

All Presentation Materials Due - 9AM

Faculty Learning Sessions - 9AM - 4PM

Competition Presentations - 9AM - 6PM

Saturday October 17th, 2015

Awards Banquet and Breakfast - 8AM - 10AM

Conference Closes - 10AM

“Concrete Solutions” has been integrated into the ASC competition to allow you to have an

opportunity to experience the world of subcontracting and or self−perform concrete. We believe that

this problem will challenge you to think in detail about what it takes to win and build a job in this

extremely competitive market. Thank you very much for your interest and we look forward to seeing

you in October!

Questions can be directed to: Kelley Forster forsterk@lithko.com

Lithko Contracting, INC. | Concrete Solutions Pre−Problem Statement 2015