Reflection
The process of producing all reports and presentations during the fall and spring of my senior year has been extensive and extremely enjoyable. While at points it was difficult and sometime exhausting, looking back I realize that through this process I learned more than I thought possible. The technical reports provided a needed foundation in order to fully understand the project, team, and challenges associated with the Heartland Hotel. These reports then acted as a springboard to launch my three analysis ideas, which were analyzed in the spring. Each area that I studied fascinated and pushed me to learn more and reach out to industry members to grasp how the construction industry truly works. Without the help of the project team and industry members who assisted with my research, my final report would not have been possible. At points throughout my spring semester, each analysis became my “favorite,” as my interest was sparked and I learned to enjoy the research and analysis that came with creating the final report. My graduate courses helped me to take a more well-rounded approach by considering business models, lean approaches, productivity, and computer modeling. Overall, I am extremely grateful that I completed this thesis as it has provided me with a new outlook on the construction industry and academia, and has helped me to become excited for joining the industry and problem solving on a daily basis.
Creating the website was a new experience for me, as I have never done anything like it before. However, I learned basic web design skills and the importance of ease of navigation.
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