Project 1: Subsurface Exploration Cost Estimate
Proposed Project Scope
Subsurface Exploration Cost Estimate | FSU Corp. Port St. Joe Facility | Location Information - Project 1
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PROPOSED PROJECT SCOPE
Project Overview:
FSU Corp. proposes to develop a new multi-story factory/office facility in Port St. Joe, Florida. The project will consist of a seven-story building designed to accommodate both industrial operations and administrative offices. The facility will be constructed on a cleared, three-acre commercial parcel within the Port St. Joe Commerce Park, with access to U.S. Highway 98 and the Port of Port St. Joe.
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Project Overview
Footprint:
50 feet by 75 feet (3,750 square feet per floor)
Total Floor Area:
~26,250 square feet across seven stories
Construction Type:
Light steel frame with reinforced concrete floors and foundation system to be determined based on subsurface conditions
Loading Assumptions:
250 pounds per square foot per floor (dead and live loads)
Vertical Circulation:
Two elevators located at third-points of the building footprint
Function:
Lower levels designated for light manufacturing/assembly and material handling; upper levels for offices, meeting space, and support facilities
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Site Development:
→ Paved parking areas sized for staff and visitor capacity
→ Truck access and loading bays to accommodate deliveries and shipments
→ On-site stormwater management facilities in accordance with local requirements
→ Utility connections for water, sewer, power, and broadband (available at site)
→ Site lighting, landscaping, and perimeter improvements consistent with commercial standards
→ Pedestrian facilities may be included
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Project Objectives:
→ Deliver a modern facility capable of supporting both production and administrative functions under one roof
→ Provide efficient vertical circulation and structural capacity for light industrial operations
→ Ensure compliance with local building codes, environmental regulations, and ADA accessibility requirements
→ Support long-term economic growth in Port St. Joe by establishing a high-quality commercial/industrial anchor facility
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Schedule & Budget:
Pre-Construction:
Geotechnical exploration and foundation recommendations to be completed prior to final design
Construction Duration:
Estimated 18–24 months following permitting
Order of Magnitude Cost:
To be determined during design development; geotechnical scope to be verified within 0.1–0.5% of anticipated construction cost
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Community Description
Subsurface Exploration Cost Estimate | FSU Corp. Port St. Joe Facility | Community Description - Project 1
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COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION/DATA
Selected Location:
140 Commerce Blvd, Port Saint Joe, FL (Currently Vaccant)
Background:
Port St. Joe is a Gulf Coast community with a strong balance of small-town resilience and industrial opportunity. Situated along U.S. Highway 98 and adjacent to the Port of Port St. Joe, the area provides direct access to regional and international trade routes. The city is positioned less than 40 miles from Panama City and the Tyndall Air Force Base corridor, placing it within reach of a skilled and diverse workforce.
Workforce:
The community has a ready labor pool due to both regional growth and historical ties to manufacturing and maritime industries. Gulf Coast State College and Florida State University’s Panama City campus also provide educational resources and workforce training, ensuring access to engineering, technical, and administrative professionals.
Transportation:
Infrastructure readiness is a key advantage. Utilities, water, sewer, and broadband services are available within the commercial corridors, and the Port St. Joe Commerce Park offers zoned parcels designed for light industrial and office development. The city actively supports redevelopment efforts and is located within a state Opportunity Zone, creating potential cost efficiencies for long-term investment.
Growth:
For FSU Corp., Port St. Joe represents a strategically located, cost-competitive site that can support both factory operations and office staff. With strong transportation connections, workforce availability, and pro-business infrastructure, the community offers a stable foundation for a flagship seven-story factory/office facility.
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Project Location Information
Subsurface Exploration Cost Estimate | FSU Corp. Port St. Joe Facility | Location Information - Project 1
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PROJECT LOCATION INFORMATION
Selected Location:
140 Commerce Blvd, Port Saint Joe, FL (Currently Vaccant)
Google Maps Image:
Location Data:
The proposed site is located at 140 Commerce Blvd in Port St. Joe, Florida, within the city’s designated Commerce Park. The parcel is approximately 3 acres, commercially zoned, and already cleared with utilities available, making it development-ready. The land is flat and sits around 10–15 feet above sea level, with no major wetlands encumbrances. Port St. Joe has a population of about 3,600 within the city and 15,000 countywide, offering a mix of skilled trades, service, and professional labor.
The site has direct access to U.S. Highway 98, is within one mile of the Port of Port St. Joe, and is near regional airports and the historic CSX rail corridor, giving it excellent transportation connections. The local economy has shifted from its historic paper mill and maritime base toward redevelopment, with commercial incentives available through Florida’s Opportunity Zone program. This location provides FSU Corp with both strategic access to infrastructure and a capable workforce for its planned factory/office facility.
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Project Log
Subsurface Exploration Cost Estimate | FSU Corp. Port St. Joe Facility | Project Log: CEG4801 - Project 1
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Ben (Engineer of Record - Responsible Charge) Role Designation: [a] (EOC)
1. Create this list
This [comprehensive] list created on 8.27.25. Staff may request changes to these tasks by recording the change in item 1 under their assigned duties. This is a “living document” thus subject to changes in tasking and scope modifications.
!!!>>>PLEASE COMPLETE ALL DOCUMENTS ON THIS LETTERHEAD<<<!!![b]
2. This role will assist in all other areas in if needed.
3. Gather site/location/topo and community data (Port St. Joe demographics, access, economy). Determine project scope (description).
8.28.25 - Proposed Project Scope[c] Completed
8.28.25 - First Draft of Location information Completed
4. Draft community description section highlighting benefits to FSU Corp (ready workforce, transport links, growth).
8.28.25 - First Draft of Community Description Completed
5. Create firm branding (name, logo, report formatting, professional cover page).
8.27.25 - Branding logo and name have been created. Confirmed no other firm is operating under the selected name.
6. Compile executive summary draft (community paragraph + geology placeholder + cost summary skeleton).
7. Develop slide deck template for Sept. 22 presentation.
8. Coordinate QA/QC[d] of all team deliverables and manage project schedule.
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Maher (Geotechnical / Technical Reviewer) Role Designation: (GTR)
1. Review this list
2. Review Randall’s loading and depth calculations to within 10% accuracy.
3. Research geological background of Port St. Joe: soil types, stratigraphy, groundwater (USGS, FDOT soil surveys, USDA NRCS).
4. Draft geologic section for the report (figures/maps).
5. Select appropriate lab testing suite (LL/PL, moisture, gradation, consolidation, triaxial).
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Trent (Site Layout / Boring Program Designer) Role Designation: (BPD)
1. Based on loading results, calculate borehole spacing using standard ranges (10–30 m / 33–100 ft for multi-story).
2. Develop boring layout sketch (four corners + center, elevators if needed).
3. Prepare CAD or clean sketch plan with labeled borings (B-1 to B-5/E1/E2).
4. Cross-reference example geotech reports from class folder for soil description/label formatting.
5. Draft preliminary boring log templates.
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Randall (a.k.a. Karch) (Procurement / Structural Loads & Cost Analyst) Role Designation: (PSA)
1. Calculate loadings using assumed distribution (2H:1V) to define “zone of influence.”
2. Determine minimum borehole depth from Sowers & Sowers and FHWA methods (~90–100 ft).
3. Develop detailed line-item cost spreadsheet (mobilization, supervision, rig time, samples, lab).
4. Gather example drilling contractor rates (SPT/test, Shelby tubes, mobilization).
5. Collect lab testing unit rates from sample price sheets.
6. Calculate order-of-magnitude building cost for Port St. Joe ($/sf × 26,250 sf).
7. Verify exploration cost % against required 0.1–0.5% range.
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[a]Please save al files in this drive folder with prefix for your "Role Designation" e.g. "EOR - Location Information"
[b]Use my project location information document as template, I will review all documents prepared by "staff" for consistiency. Please complete all project tasks ASAP, prioritize before homework if you have to, the projects are what matters most.
[c]This is the premise we are operating under, the client would provide this information to us in the real world.
[d]Please consider this before you decide to procrastinate. XD