Over the past few weeks, our group has been planning and organizing the construction stage of this project and has accomplished the following tasks:
- On February 25, the team met as a group to discuss further plans of action including where and how to build the wardrobe, incorporating a safety plan, and a timeline for the project
- On February 28, we met with our mentor (Andrew). He suggested some design changes (including adding baskets at the bottom of our wardrobe instead of drawers), and advised that we produce detailed project documentation (plans, cut sheets, safety plan, budget, schedule, etc.).
- On March 2, some of the team members visited Rona near CityReach and did a detailed analysis of material types, quantities, and costs needed for the wardrobe’s completion (see attached list).
- On March 6, the team had an extensive meeting regarding the final steps needed to successfully complete the project on time. We decided to use 5/8″ MDF (medium density fibreboard) sheets for the components of the wardrobe as this is a cost-effective and visually pleasing material (see attached image for an example of MDF).
- Over the last week we have put together a rough budget, a materials and tools list, and a preliminary safety plan
MDF material to be used for the Wardrobe
Source: http://forums.peavey.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=28901
| Materials List | ||||
| Part | Unit | Quantity | Cost | Total |
| 5/8″ MDF | 4×8 Sheet | 4 | $30.00 | $120.00 |
| Wire Basket | Ea | 2 | $18.00 | $36.00 |
| Door Hinge | Ea | 4 | $10.00 | $40.00 |
| Anti-Slip Cabinet Feet | Pk | 1 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| 1-1/8″x4′ Wood Dowel | Ea | 1 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Closet Rod Holder | Pk | 1 | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| 6′ Zinc Pilaster Strip | Ea | 4 | $5.00 | $20.00 |
| Zinc Pilaster Shelf Clips | Pk | 2 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| Cabinet Door Pull | Ea | 2 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
| Magnet Catch | Ea | 2 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| #8×1-1/2″ Wood Screws | lb | 5 | $3.00 | $15.00 |
| Misc. Hardware | Ea | 1 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
All this has been done while being in close contact with our client at CityReach, Dave, who has approved our design.
An organizer at CBEL also recently contacted our team for approval to have a photographer take photos of the project being implemented. He is interested because of the hands-on nature of the construction of the wardrobe.
Here is a list of expected tasks and completion dates for the next couple weeks:
- Over the next week, we will draw up a detailed CAD drawing of the wardrobe with dimensions and material types and sizes. Also, the budget, safety plan, and construction plan will be finalized.
- March 13 @ 11AM – the team will meet Dave at Rona to procure all necessary materials. We plan to use the UBC van and take the materials back to store in the Engineering Design Centre.
- After getting the materials and finalizing the plans, we will proceed to construct most probably using the Rusty Hut and Civil Workshop at UBC. We are also in discussion with a Plant Operations volunteer who may help out with the construction.
At this stage, the following current responsibilities have been assigned to the team members:
- Daniel – safety plan and continued contact with our mentor
- Geoff – make sure the UBC van is available to be taken on March 13 to Rona
- Matt Van Goor – budget and materials and tools list, construction plan
- Matt Kolec – draw the plans in CAD
- Angelica – project documentation
- Gerald – contact the client about changes and upcoming plans
We very much look forward to actually constructing the wardrobe for City Reach in the next couple weeks, and realize the the keys to success are detailed planning and taking care to be safe and accurate in the construction.
