John Zupkus

Spring 2015 Co-Op Presentations

Estimating

CO-OP EXPERIENCE AT J.C CANNISTRARO

By: John Zupkus

WHAT HAVE I LEARNED? The demand for new construction and work for subcontractors can

fluctuate greatly over the course of 5- 10 years

Good managers lead by example

Organization is the key for future coordination

Reading plans and specs is like learning a whole new language; the more fluent we become, the more accurate a job can be estimated

ARIAD PHARMACEUTICALS HEADQUARTERS 75-125 BINNEY STREET Lab fit out worth over $3.3 million

Over 4 miles of pipe

RODI system, PH neutralization, Lab vacuum, RO reject pump

Contained almost all systems of plumbing (Sanitary, Water,Natural Gas, Lab gas)

QUESTIONS FOR THE TEAM… In 2008-2009 did Cannistraro work on any federal projects? Did the

stimulus package have any affect in the construction sector that Cannistraro experienced?

When this unprecedented amount of new construction around Boston dies down, which departments do you foresee being the least affected?

Would it be possible for a universal estimate to be sent to vendors and subcontractors that they fill out and their quotes automatically get entered into our estimates?