Project Week 2
Jan 27th, 2012 by Katrina
Our research for affordable soundproofing includes online sources and in store visits.
This week our group discussed these options for sound proofing based on our current research.
During Monday’s meeting, we were asked to consider how this CSL project is similar to what we may experience as civil engineers. Typically, engineering projects have a detailed project timetable that outlines the major objectives, phases, and deadlines among other things. For this reason, group member Paul Docherty put together the following timetable which outlines the major phases of our project.
Research, Planning and Information Development
Jan 13th 2012 – Jan 30th 2012
This stage in the CSL project involves doing extensive research into soundproofing. It involves both research on the Internet as well as traveling to home improvement and soundproofing companies in order to find more information, including pricing for the materials and for installation.
During this period, our group will meet at least twice a week to either discuss information or to plan the installation of the soundproofing equipment. In addition to group meetings, a visit to the SJMA Music Academy was organized as well as a meeting with our grad student advisor, Drew Serles.
Coordination with Kathryn Walker and Second Site Visit
Jan 30th 2012 – Feb 3rd 2012
During our next site visit and meeting with Kathryn, we hope to coordinate our findings with her needs to see what the best solution for SJMA would be. Since they are on a tighter budget, we need to see what price range the board will give her before we can buy the necessary materials.
In this period we also hope to hear the children play a little more, in order to see the extent in which to provide sound control. At this time, each member in the group will have a much better knowledge of what soundproofing entails.
Buying Materials and Organizing Installation
Feb 3rd 2012 – Feb 12th 2012
Should the thumbs up by Kathryn Walker be provided, we will order/buy the materials needed to complete the project. We will also keep a record of all financial dealings, so we can present her with the details. This time will also include a third site visit.
Installation
Implementation Day, Feb 13th 2012
Ideally, if all goes well up to this point, the installation of the soundproofing equipment will take place during this period. (Fourth site visit)
Final Check and Record of Improvement
After Feb 13th 2012
This period will consist of our group visiting the site for the last time, in order to record the level of improvement within the building and to make sure that we met all our goals. Assessing the improvements can give SJMA ideas for future upgrades in the facility.
Exact Dates of installation, group meetings etc. are not yet set due to the fact that SJMA’s plans for budgeting are still in progress. Therefore, date ranges are approximate. This blog will be updated accordingly throughout the project.
It’s great to see this tentative schedule. The UBC-Community Service Learning Initiative has a small budget allocated to this project. I will be contacting Kathryn with the details this week. The SJMA will need to pay for the material and then apply for reimbursement from the UBC-CLI.
Please remember to include photos in each of your posts (:))
Great work so far.
Regards,
SN