12. Final Synthesis

This chapter starts addressing the role of the industrial engineer in the building process and the notion that the facility whether it be new or remodeled construction will be a leased facility. Next the chapter examines the issue of new vs. remodeled construction, an important concept faced by anyone involved in facilities planning. This chapter follows with descriptions of major concerns of structural engineering for the facility and the various components of the building system: (1) roofs and floors; (2) walls and columns; and (3) code considerations. Next the heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning; electrical/lighting; plumbing; and vertical transportation systems and functional adaptation of remodeled facilities for new uses are discussed. An introduction to building economics follows. Section VI of the factory project is illustrated for the selected product.